The Wrap: Hit by police car, U of M sued, back to school, Goldeyes playoff preview, clowning around
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The province’s police watchdog is investigating after a woman was hit by a police vehicle in an Osborne Village park and died Monday night.

Two officers were returning a man to a homeless encampment along the riverbank in Fort Rouge Park when the collision occurred; the woman, who was in her 30s, was transported to Health Sciences Centre in critical condition and died from her injuries.

Nicole Buffie talks to witnesses of the crash and to people who knew the woman, identified by acquaintances as Tammy, a resident at another encampment.

A Manitoba construction company is suing the University of Manitoba, claiming it is owed millions in unpaid costs associated with the construction of the newly opened Churchill Marine Observatory.

The $20-million observatory, located near the Port of Churchill, is Manitoba’s first marine research facility.

Tyler Searle breaks down the situation.

School starts for Manitoba students this week and our education reporter Maggie Macintosh brings us a pair of stories on the return to classrooms.

According to the first post-pandemic study of school readiness in Manitoba, more children are showing up to kindergarten without being fully potty trained, knowing how to share with others and meeting early development milestones.

And: as local schools enforce a new cellphone ban, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba sent a memo to doctors about issuing medical exemptions that would allow students to carry their phones in class.

Despite a grim start to the season, the Winnipeg Goldeyes appear to have a great opportunity to scratch a seven-year championship itch.

The regular season came to an end on Labour Day, and the team ranks first in the West Division.

Now playoff baseball is upon us. Mike McIntyre looks at the eight clubs attempting to win seven games over three rounds.

Charles Lauder, also known as Sleepy the Clown, celebrates 30 years of clowning around this summer.

Arts & Life reporter A.V. Kitching talked to Lauder about the work, the balloons, the juggling, the magic tricks, and what it takes to clown around.