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

 

'We’re not fractured'

Carol Sanders:

Manitoba PCs choose Narth as interim leader; ‘deeply hurt’ Khan blasts former caucus colleagues

Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative caucus chose MLA Konrad Narth as interim party leader Tuesday to replace Obby Khan, who quit a day earlier after he said he was stabbed in the back by a small group of caucus members plotting in secret to oust him. Read More

 

Tom Brodbeck:

What does the PC stand for in party’s name? Seems to be Pretty Confused

It should have been obvious from the beginning that the Manitoba Progressive Conservative party was going to have trouble holding itself together under Obby Khan. Read More

 
 
 

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'They need to figure themselves out'

Chris Kitching:

Now-independent ex-Tory leader skips legislature’s first question period in four months

Crime rates, the cost of living and the state of health care were on the agenda Tuesday when the legislature’s fall sitting began a day after Obby Khan’s abrupt resignation from the Tory caucus. Read More

 
 

Reconciliation has taken a big step forward

Niigaan Sinclair:

Hero fought to remember children lost at residential school

The story of the gravesites of students who attended the Brandon Indian Residential School underneath the Turtle Crossing Campground is truly a Manitoba tragedy. Read More

 
 

'It really teaches them communication skills'

Sheldon Birnie:

Stay on the line

In a smart-device world, some families keep phone jacked into the wall Read More

 
 
 

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Local

Carol Sanders: Elder day care closure frustrates families
Matthew Frank: White-supremacist highway sign casts pall on Steinbach city council campaign
Nicole Buffie: Storm costs not factored in to MPI request for 2.38% rate increase
Joyanne Pursaga: Developer ‘anxiously’ awaits judge’s decision on Granite Curling Club construction
Scott Billeck: Tenants battling landlords find help in short supply from province
Chris Kitching: Police, street groups looking to extend co-ordinated outreach-first approach to drug-use, trafficking crackdown
Kelly-Anne Riess: Piece of Winnipeg’s magic history disappears
By Matthew Frank: Fire destroys St. Boniface housing unit
Joyanne Pursaga: Gillingham promises sweeping 311 upgrades if elected
Malak Abas: St. Norbert–Seine River wide open race with four contenders
 

Opinion

Free Press: Letters, Oct. 14
Hersh Seth: Every few years, a sword over the baby
Gregory Mason: Civic campaign fails to inspire
John R. Wiens: UN ideals needed more than ever
Editorial: MPI not sleeping on ride-share fraud
Tom Brodbeck: Separatist movements are an indication of dissatisfaction, not imminent collapse
David McLaughlin: Is this the season of secession?
Molly McCracken: Can’t cut your way to being a better city
Tom Brodbeck: A little work goes a long way at ballot box
Tom Pearson: A question of public utility
 

Arts & Life

Ben Waldman: Théâtre Cercle Molière opens season with hijinks-filled comedy
Ben Sigurdson: Lobster Trap wins Dafoe book prize
Maureen Scurfield: Time to intervene on hubby and therapy ‘buddy’
Georgia Nicols: Today’s horoscope
Jessica Hill, The Associated Press: Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur
Jen Zoratti: Free Press columnist transforms into killer clown for escape-room adventure
Ben Sigurdson: Vermette lands on non-fiction editing short list
Ariel Gordon: In Conversation: Canisia Lubrin
Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press: Newfoundland thriller ‘Below’ reels in record audience for a Canadian Netflix title
Charlotte Glorieux, The Canadian Press: Quebec author Thélyson Orélien admits past plagiarism, denies AI use in novel
 

Business

Free Press staff: Manitoba delegation to join trade mission to India
Aaron Epp: 20th annual VIBE awards put spotlight on giving back
Aaron Epp: Low-cost grocery store initiative in Elmwood neighbourhood seeks to fill accessibility, security gap
By Matthew Frank: ‘People count on this place’: Pembina Hwy. Giant Tiger latest location slated to close
Aaron Epp: Building new addition to bouldering community
Gabrielle Piché: Manitoba last province requiring physical stakes on mineral claims
Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press: Roots shareholder vote on go-private transaction passes with 99% support
The Canadian Press: Dominion Dynamics to jointly produce Ukrainian drones in Canada
Brett Bundale, The Canadian Press: Stelco cites foreign imports, 58% plunge in U.S. steel exports to defend layoffs
Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press: Indigenous groups invest $65.3 million in Coastal GasLink pipeline in B.C.
 

Sports

Ken Wiebe: Jets top line powers win over Wild
John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press: Leonard fits right in with new Raptors teammates as Toronto romps past Knicks 148-98
Taylor Allen: Bombers continue to be a mystery
Joshua Frey-Sam: Herd ushers in new era of men’s hoops with roster of newcomers
Mike McIntyre: ‘We know we’re not going to beat Mother Nature’: Ice prep begins at Princess Auto Stadium for Heritage Classic
Ken Wiebe: Former Oilers teammates square off for first time
Taylor Allen: Collaros turns back the clock in crucial win over Stamps
Mike McIntyre: Jets encouraged by play through first five games
George Williams: A dozen straight titles for Indigenous trainers at Assiniboia Downs
Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe: Stuart-Stevenson tandem gives Jets time for best Hellebuyck trade deal
 

Canada

Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press: Carney says he has no plans to apply further trade pressure as U.S. midterms approach
The Canadian Press: Saskatchewan to pursue two large nuclear reactors: Premier Scott Moe
Devin Stevens, The Canadian Press: N.S. minor hockey player pleads guilty to sexually assaulting teammate
Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press: Watchdog flags problems with spy service’s use of legal authority to commit offences
The Canadian Press: N.S. man promised to help sick wife end her life before he killed her, court hears
Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press: Calgary Chamber warns of economic fallout of Alberta split; CEOs join ‘stay’ camp
Craig Lord, The Canadian Press: Stalled July growth reflects the economy’s ‘broader volatility’: economist
Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press: LNG Canada to double output from B.C. terminal as world clamours for energy
The Canadian Press: Advocates ask Ottawa to call inquiry into Alberta, Saskatchewan transgender laws
Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press: Canada extends travel restrictions linked to Ebola outbreak for 60 days
 
 

World

Christopher Rugaber, Will Weissert And Meg Kinnard, The Associated Press: Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to ‘self-police’ AI development
Farnoush Amiri, The Associated Press: US targets Iran’s military supply chain as the status of diplomatic talks remains uncertain
The Associated Press: Czech government faces no-confidence vote over budget deficit and PM’s conflict of interest
Akram Oubachir, The Associated Press: Morocco’s king appoints the country’s first female prime minister
Jill Lawless, The Associated Press: Andy Burnham pledges a radical shake-up for Britain in a high-risk political speech
Abby Sewell, The Associated Press: Hamas, Islamic Jihad and an ex-Fatah official form an unlikely Palestinian electoral coalition
Justin Spike, The Associated Press: Hungary prepares to release Communist-era records revealing state security agents and informants
Sam Mcneil, The Associated Press: EU nations seek energy alternatives after spending over $113 billion extra since Iran war began
Evelyne Musambi, The Associated Press: Nigerian billionaire eyes US investors ahead of groundbreaking for $16B Kenya refinery
Mary Clare Jalonick, The Associated Press: Congress votes to end production of the penny after 234 years, sending a bill to Trump
 

One last thing...

Jaimie Ding, The Associated Press:

Gentle giant Backpack declared winner of Alaska’s Fat Bear Week

After a week of fierce competition, Backpack emerged victorious as Fat Bear Week champion, the heftiest bear of Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve. The nonprofit running the l... Read More

 
 

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