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The Wrap: Throne speech, care for critically ill, U of M safety, Tiber River revamp, and Bombers: what now?

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

 

'We’re going to be there to help you out'

Carol Sanders:

Health, affordability cornerstones of Manitoba throne speech

In a speech from the throne on Tuesday, Premier Wab Kinew's government outlined its promises on health care, economics and more. Read More

 

Maggie Macintosh:

Highlights from the throne speech

Manitobans can expect a crackdown on grocery store non-competition and initiatives to reduce surgical backlogs during the coming year. Read More

 

Dan Lett:

NDP ‘affordability’ measures politically wise but misdirected

It is not known whether Premier Wab Kinew is a fan of Isabella M. Weber, a University of Massachusetts associate professor of economics. But even if he does not know about her, Kinew seems to be on the same wavelength. Read More

 
 
 

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'If the hospital can’t even care for him, how can I?'

Tyler Searle:

Woman fights to keep seriously ill partner in Grace Hospital

Case reveals system’s weakness, home care shortage, experts say Read More

 
 

'It’s Winnipeg. It’s known for... being ‘stabby stabby''

Nicole Buffie and Scott Billeck:

U of M defends security practices after knife-wielding reports on campus

Classes shut down, police yet to find evidence of assault Read More

 
 

'There’s so many people that just love the products'

Gabrielle Piché:

Tiber River brand, formula in new hands

Morden trio relaunches skin care product line seeking to restore reputation Read More

 
 

'I feel like we didn’t play'

Joshua Frey-Sam:

Bombers’ star Oliveira questions lack of run game in Grey Cup loss

Frustrated by few opportunities for rushing attack to take over: ‘we need to trust in what has gotten us to where we are’ Read More

 
 
 

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Local

Morgan Modjeski: Tenant charged with arson at housing complex
Scott Billeck: Manitoba gains doctors for third straight year, but loses at pandemic-level rate: report
Maggie Macintosh: Gym, health pilot program rolls out as Manitoba children go back to school
Carol Sanders: ‘Dynacare sucks’: premier muses about bringing lab services back into public system
Chris Kitching: South Winnipeg neighbourhood will be first to go geothermal
Free Press staff: Leadership turnover at Hydro not a concern: Kinew
Dean Pritchard: ‘Huge resource gaps’: judge shortage leads to circuit court cuts
Erik Pindera: Flash, bang … oops: police raid leads to lawsuit
Dean Pritchard: DNA on beer can helps solve killing
Joyanne Pursaga: Council to consider moving ahead with final phase of sewage plant upgrade before securing expected federal cash
 

Opinion

Editorial: The plane truth about a dangerous president
Free Press: Letters, Sept. 10
Jordan Laidlaw: Cultivating compassion in young people
John R. Wiens: Vote for your local trustees
Dan Hendry: Growing pains? Maybe, but it’s worth it
Dan Lett: Battling agencies would have far greater impact on homeless crisis by working together
Ben Sigurdson: Wonderful wines to help welcome autumn
Rebecca Chambers: Culture, language confront the almighty algorithm
Niigaan Sinclair: How to make National Day for Truth and Reconciliation personal
Tom Brodbeck: No more playing around, make 30 km/h school zones permanent
 

Arts & Life

Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope
Maureen Scurfield: Scrounging bestie overdue for reality check
Randall King: Manitoba artists in TIFF spotlight as fest begins
Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press: AI minister says solutions exist after Anthropic researcher quits over safety fears
Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press: New ‘SNL’ season will have Jalen Brunson and Inde Navarrette as hosts, music from Katseye, Rosalía
Brett Bundale, The Canadian Press: Tariff price hikes may take time to hit shelves as retailers work through inventory
Jocelyn Noveck, The Associated Press: ‘South Park’ creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone ‘rename’ show to ‘South America’ in jab at Trump
Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press: The film industry is a flashpoint in Trump’s trade war. Enter TIFF: The Market
Ben Waldman: Shtetl story: Rainbow Stage, WJT stage classic Yiddish tale 'Fiddler on the Roof'
Ben Waldman: Complex dual production 'R+J: Closing Night' brings theatre audience in on panicked process of putting on a show
 

Sports

Mike McIntyre: Fish will need to reel off two more wins at home
Joshua Frey-Sam: Wiseman leans on pro experience
John Wawrow, The Associated Press: Bills to honor their northern fans by having ‘O Canada’ also performed at home opener against Lions
Taylor Allen: Missed opportunity could come back to bite Bombers
Mike McIntyre: Ferraro, Skinner getting lay of the land before training camp starts
Jim Bender, The Canadian Press: Jets goalie Skinner focuses on preparation as Hellebuyck uncertainty continues
The Canadian Press: Sportsnet unveils ‘Saturday Night Hockey’ as replacement for ‘Hockey Night in Canada’
Taylor Allen: NSL Winnipeg gets a home sweet home
Ken Wiebe: Bombers close but not good enough
Grace Anne Paizen: Goldeyes open three-game playoff series in Fargo
 

Business

Brett Bundale, The Canadian Press: New U.S. tariffs, import bans unlikely to dent Canadian near-term growth: economists
Gabrielle Piché: Manitoba-Canada Defence Alliance unveiled
The Canadian Press: S&P/TSX composite down more than 200 points, U.S. markets also lose ground
Aaron Epp: Vita Health Fresh Market nears 90th anniversary in Winnipeg with new St. Vital Square location
Gabrielle Piché: Interprovincial trade missions on rise under tariffs pressure
Free Press staff: Wawanesa step closer to Ontario firm acquisition
Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press: A U.S. ban on Bombardier sales could ‘massively’ disrupt American aerospace
Aaron Epp: Transcona's Flamingo car wash promises 'soapy disco' for your ride
Gabrielle Piché: Export supports, loans part of Manitoba efforts to back businesses amid U.S. trade war
Gabrielle Piché: Brewers question province’s plan for trade missions to open markets
 

Canada

Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press: A ‘lot of ground’ remains between Canada Post, workers as strike talks progress
Nick Murray, The Canadian Press: Government spending in limbo as Tories, Liberals continue game of chicken in House
Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press: Trudeau says G20 leaders’ statement on Ukraine is not strong enough
Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press: Inflation rate rises to 2% in October, reducing odds of another jumbo rate cut
David Baxter, The Canadian Press: Report finds 1 in 5 newcomers leave Canada within 25 years, calls for retention plan
Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press: With Trump headed to White House, Canada has its eyes on Chinese investment in Mexico
Nicole Ireland, The Canadian Press: Mental health worsening across Canada, access to care is uneven, report says
Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press: NDP MP calls on Boissonnault to resign over false claims to Indigenous identity
Liam Casey, The Canadian Press: Northern Ontario First Nation declares state of emergency over gang and addiction crises
Sidhartha Banerjee, The Canadian Press: Montreal mayor supports Polytechnique survivors’ call for complete assault weapon ban
Brieanna Charlebois, The Canadian Press: ‘Bomb cyclone’ hitting B.C. sounds scary, but meteorologist says name isn’t alarmist
 
 

World

Lori Hinnant, Illia Novikov And Dmytro Zhyhinas, The Associated Press: 1,000 days of war in Ukraine, distilled in a single 24-hour span of violence and resilience
Hanna Arhirova And Illia Novikov, The Associated Press: Ukraine fires several US-made longer-range missiles into Russia for the first time
Kareem Chehayeb, Wafaa Shurafa And Fatma Khaled, The Associated Press: US envoy says Israel-Hezbollah truce is ‘within our grasp’ as Gaza food crisis worsens after looting
Stephanie Liechtenstein, The Associated Press: Iran defies international pressure, increasing its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium, UN says
Michael R. Sisak And Jennifer Peltz, The Associated Press: Prosecutors oppose tossing Trump’s hush money conviction but are open to sentencing delay
Fatima Hussein, Amanda Seitz, Collin Binkley And Josh Boak, The Associated Press: Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, Lutnick for Commerce
Stephen Mcgrath, The Associated Press: Romanian court finds irregularities in prosecutors’ case against Andrew Tate
Munir Ahmed, The Associated Press: Pakistan PM approves military operation against separatists following surge in violence in southwest
Seth Borenstein, Sibi Arasu And Melina Walling, The Associated Press: Money to respond to climate change is key to UN talks in Baku. Nations are finding ways to raise it
Annie Risemberg, The Associated Press: On board with Senegal’s navy as it searches for migrants on a popular but deadly route toward Europe
 

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