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

 

'Concerned for their safety'

Nicole Buffie:

Letter carriers’ union asks Canada Post for self-defence training as violent attacks spike

A troubling increase in violent attacks on Winnipeg letter carriers has prompted their union to ask Canada Post to provide self-defence classes. Read More

 
 
 

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'Tunnel vision'

Dean Pritchard:

Beaten, bullied former Portage man wrongly accused of child sex crimes files lawsuit against RCMP

A former Portage la Prairie resident who was beaten up and became a target for community vigilantes after he was mistakenly charged with sex crimes against children is suing RCMP, alleging there was clear evidence he was not the man they were looking for. Read More

 
 

'Representation matters'

Maggie Macintosh:

Province drafts lesson plan to combat high teacher turnover in North

As many as 50 per cent of educators leave First Nations every year Read More

 
 

'This book is a love letter'

Eva Wasney:

Into the wild

Winnipegger chronicles journey to visit every named lake in the Whiteshell Read More

 
 

The richest contract in Winnipeg Jets’ history

Ken Wiebe:

Deal to make Connor latest ‘Jet for life’ priority on roster docket

Title of largest contract in Winnipeg Jets’ history on table for left-winger Read More

 
 

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The Week that Was: Aug. 18 to Aug. 23

This week's news quiz topics include: Winnipeg's tree canopy, byelection rules, U.S. liquor and more. Take the quiz

 
 
 

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Local

Eva Wasney: Northern First Nation calls for voluntary ban of moose hunting as numbers dwindle
Maggie Macintosh: New health curriculum puts emphasis on harm reduction
Nicole Buffie: Gillingham in lead with decided voters
Joyanne Pursaga: Klein launches mayoral campaign with pledge to make Winnipeg safest city in Canada
Morgan Modjeski: Mayor honours pair who rescued little girl, father from Red River in August
Joyanne Pursaga: Klein has burned bridges with PM, Gillingham says
Scott Billeck: Steinbach Credit Union member warns others after scammer steals $10K
Melissa Martin: ‘A new future’: city dentist Cholakis donates $2M to school of dental hygiene
Scott Billeck: Safety review calls for improved security at Siloam Mission
Janine LeGal: Experts say small companions play huge role in well-being as we age
 

Opinion

Free Press: Letters, Sept. 19
Joel Schlesinger: Life, disability coverage confusingly diverse ecosystem for most Canadians
Editorial: Canadian politicians speaking with one voice
David Matas: Canada must not accept another Iranian autocracy
Peter McKenna: Can Brazil’s Lula best Bolsonaro’s backers?
Ron Thiessen: Where is the rest of the plan?
Laura Rance-Unger: Prickly relationship with EU farm policies
Jen Zoratti: Not falling back means time loop remains unclosed
Tory McNally: Back to routine, sharp as a new pencil
Rebecca Chambers: Police response makes a difference in West Broadway
 

Arts & Life

David Sanderson: Vintage ride revs up rainbow-hued appeal of fresh-cut-flower venture
Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope
Harriet Zaidman: Grieving child builds backyard rocket ship
Reviewed by Kathryne Cardwell: Give-and-take relationship of Roman leaders takes centre stage in Harris’s historical fiction
Reviewed by Zilla Jones: Family account spiced with magic realism, geopolitical intrigue and a ghost story
Reviewed by Morley Walker: Near-future U.S. the setting for surreal dual-world storyline
Maureen Scurfield: Not good bet to shoulder gambling issue alone
Ben Sigurdson: Literary imprint led by Winnipeg author Wong
Reviewed by Gene Walz: Brown ponders life in his 71st year, warts and all, in thoughtful, fearless prose
Reviewed by Greg Klassen: Ghosts of ex-lovers haunt German forest in masterful, Whitmanesque prose
 

Sports

GEORGE WILLIAMS: Gunnn comes out blazing to claim Gold Cup
Grace Anne Paizen: Around the NSL: Keilty-Dilling’s hot hands; Rise rumble standings; Tides in must-win territory
Taylor Allen: Former Bombers linebacker Gauthier enjoying career as electrician
Taylor Allen: Former Winnipeg Jet doing his part for future of funded deaf athletes
Mike McIntyre: Hellebuyck standoff caused by… Nathan MacKinnon?
Ken Wiebe: Jets’ Niederreiter looks for bounce-back season after return to full health
Kaitlyn McGrath, The Canadian Press: Former figure skater Tessa Virtue, PWHL player Sarah Nurse to launch YouTube shows
Joshua Frey-Sam: Big time roster turnovers reflected in Rifles play
Ryan Desjarlais: Pars a plenty in The Pas
Mike McIntyre: Jets vets weigh in on franchise goalie Hellebuyck not reporting to training camp
 

Business

Aaron Epp: Sod turned on new apartment complex for Old Kildonan
Gabrielle Piché: Province applauds apprenticeship numbers
Gabrielle Piché: Winnipeg chamber chair seeks to connect local biz with arts industry, prioritize ‘high-quality public space’
Gabrielle Piché: Gerdau recycling workers on strike
Brett Bundale, The Canadian Press: Dollar breakfasts, used Billy bookcases: Ikea’s latest affordability pitch
Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press: TSX edges lower on broad losses to finish the week, U.S. stocks post mixed results
Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press: Corus must ‘take some risks’ after recapitalization approval grants lifeline: expert
Josh Funk And Michelle Chapman, The Associated Press: Warren Buffett gives up chairman title at Berkshire Hathaway in the next step of his succession plan
Gabrielle Piché: ‘Wealth of experience, energy’: Buhse set for Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce board chair role
Gabrielle Piché: Opaskwayak Cree Nation tabs up to $20 million to get into aerospace, defence manufacturing
 

Canada

Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press: Carney visiting Berlin to boost trade, defence ties
Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press: Ottawa slams Israel after official finding of famine, urges halt to escalating war
Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press: LeBlanc set to meet Lutnick in Washington after Ottawa drops some tariffs
Ashley Joannou, The Canadian Press: Asked about Chinese ferry deal, Gregor Robertson says ‘Buy Canada’ policy needs work
Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press: Alberta seeking public input in establishing nuclear power industry
The Canadian Press: Negotiations between Canada Post, union delayed again
Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press: Advocates warn federal budget cuts could reduce diversity and inclusion initiatives
Nono Shen, The Canadian Press: First Nations ‘making history’ to buy B.C. port terminal that moves critical minerals
The Canadian Press: Ottawa Pride parade cancelled due to pro-Palestinian protesters
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press: Prison, border, spy agencies among worst federal workplaces: survey
 
 

World

Mark Sherman, Ashraf Khalil And Sophia Tareen, The Associated Press: ‘Leave our kids alone’: Schools reopen in DC with parents on edge over Trump’s armed patrols
Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy And Melanie Lidman, The Associated Press: AP freelancer among 5 journalists killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital, health officials say
Sam Mednick And Samy Magdy, The Associated Press: Mariam Dagga, AP freelance journalist in Gaza, was killed by an Israeli strike
Stephen Groves, The Associated Press: House committee subpoenas Epstein’s estate for documents, including birthday book and contacts
Patrick Whittle, The Associated Press: Maine clinics denied Medicaid funds during lawsuit after Trump cuts to abortion providers
Martín Silva, The Associated Press: From empty party to an all-night stadium bash, a Mexican teen’s 15th birthday goes viral
Mike Schneider, The Associated Press: Feds fight to keep ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ open amid legal battle as 3rd challenge is filed
Dasha Litvinova And Hillel Italie, The Associated Press: Ukraine condemns Woody Allen for speaking at a Russian film festival
Trisnadi And Edna Tarigan, The Associated Press: Indonesia launches a measles vaccination campaign after 17 die in an outbreak
Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press: Elon Musk accuses Apple and OpenAI of stifling AI competition in antitrust lawsuit
 

One last thing...

Morgan Lowrie, The Canadian Press:

Making mud sexy: Scientists search for climate change answers in Quebec sea floor

MONTREAL - Far below the seals and belugas that dive gracefully through Quebec's Saguenay fiord, there are small creatures burrowing in the sea floor mud that scientists believe play a crucial role in... Read More

 
 

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