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The Wrap: Final day of the election campaign, new writer-in-residence and Brady Oliveira’s game-day prep

Good evening. A scheduling note: tomorrow’s The Wrap newsletter will be sent late in the evening to include the latest results from the provincial vote.

After the polls close, visit winnipegfreepress.com for the latest updates as the votes are counted.

Here’s a look at what our newsroom has been working on today:

 

Election roundup

Manitobans vote in the province’s 43rd general election tomorrow.

Eligible voters can cast a ballot tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 3, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., at any polling place in their electoral division. You can enter your address on Election Manitoba’s website to find polling places in your area.

Danielle Da Silva:

Leaders make final pleas for votes as bruising campaign heads to finish line

As Manitobans prepared to head to the polls Tuesday, the leaders of the three main parties took one last shot at persuading voters to support them, bringing an end to a race dominated by health care, ... Read More

 

Carol Sanders:

Tories pump economic progress in fully-costed platform

With the clock ticking down to hours before election day, Manitoba Progressive Conservative Leader Heather Stefanson unveiled her party’s fully-costed campaign platform. Read More

 

Tyler Searle:

Voters unnerved by ‘unsavoury’ campaign targeting certain city constituencies

Winnipeg residents are being targeted by an obscure political operative encouraging voters to consider all candidates in the upcoming provincial election — a message some are interpreting as a veiled ... Read More

 

Dan Lett:

Stefanson’s last rambling campaign stand

It was less of a news conference and more of a requiem for a once-great party and its reluctant leader. Read More

 

Editorial:

Your mission, if you choose to accept it

It’s time for your 15 seconds of fame! Tomorrow, if you so choose, you will enter a room where people are suddenly rapt with attention and fully prepared — waiting eagerly, even — for your arrival.... Read More

 

Free Press staff:

Schools closed on election day

Manitoba schools will be shuttered on voting day in compliance with a new law requiring kindergarten-to-Grade 12 classes to be dismissed on fixed-date general election days. The Election Amendment ... Read More

 

The Canadian Press:

Party pledges in the Manitoba election campaign

WINNIPEG - Manitobans go to the polls on Tuesday. Here's a look at some of the promises announced by the province's three major parties over the past month: Progressive Co... Read More

 

The Canadian Press:

Highlights of the Manitoba election campaign

WINNIPEG - Manitoba voters head to the polls on Tuesday. Here is a list of the major events during the provincial election campaign: — Sept. 5: Premier Heather Stefanson calls an election for Oct. ... Read More

 

The Canadian Press:

A timeline of recent Manitoba elections

WINNIPEG - A Manitoba election is scheduled for Tuesday. Here is a look at Manitoba elections and governments over the past 20 years: New Democrats, 2003 The... Read More

 

The Canadian Press:

A look at who could be Manitoba's next premier

WINNIPEG - Manitoba's provincial election is to take place Tuesday. Here's a look at the leaders of the province's three parties that have seats in the legislature. Heath... Read More

 

Free Press staff:

Meet your candidates

We invited would-be MLAs to introduce themselves to you Read More

 

Free Press staff:

Voting 101

The who, what, where, when and how of casting a ballot in Manitoba's provincial election Read More

 
 
 

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'Not everything has to be art'

Susie Moloney expects anything and everything to cross her desk between now and the end of April 2024, when her term as the Winnipeg Public Library’s writer-in-residence comes to a close.

David Sanderson:

Writing her way home

Horror novelist/screenwriter Susie Moloney ready to dole out constructive criticism in Winnipeg Public Library position Read More

 
 

'I literally just want to be around my dogs'

What does hometown Blue Bomber Brady Oliveira do in the hours leading up to the trip down the tunnel at IG Field? And how does the third-year pro unwind after the final whistle?

The Free Press recently chatted with the 26-year-old running back to find out what his game day experience typically looks like when the team has an evening kickoff at home.

Taylor Allen:

Oliveira all business

Bombers star running back’s game-day prep all about giving 100 per cent for teammates and fans Read More

 
 
 

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