Tuition hikes, NSL in Winnipeg, tanmaxxing trend
Plus: Minnedosa's own fatboy

Tyler Searle:

Manitobans on hook for $40M in unpaid medical bills racked up by non-Canadians

Manitoba Nurses Union president calls the amount “shocking.” Read More

Joshua Frey-Sam:

It’s coming home

Winnipeg’s first pro women’s team will be in the Northern Super League Read More

Malak Abas:

‘Historic day’: Section of Arlington Bridge removed

The first pieces of the deteriorating Arlington Bridge were removed Thursday morning. A portion of the bridge directly above the CPKC railway lines was the first to be taken away as part of a two-y... Read More

Dan Lett:

Trial by virus

As Canada’s newest top doc, Dr. Joss Reimer immediately had to confront two deadly global outbreaks Read More

Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe:

Jets mailbag: Breaking down the club’s off-season moves

One player seemingly can’t wait to get here. The other is looking for an exit route. Not surprisingly, these two Winnipeg Jets were featured prominently this month in our Free Press mailbag. Read More

Julia-Simone Rutgers:

Gone with the wind?

Westman residents fear power project’s breeze-harnessing turbines will sully their idyllic landscape Read More

Tiago Resko:

Brewing up a new bar

U of M students add malt barley roots to chocolate for nutritious treat Read More

Morgan Modjeski:

Confusion part of syllabus as MITT winds down operations

More than 500 students are trying to complete their courses before the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology permanently closes. Manpreet Singh, who is set to graduate from the electrical app... Read More

Maggie Macintosh:

U of W falls back on tuition hikes amid budget crunch

The University of Winnipeg has joined other public post-secondary institutions across the province in hiking tuition rates by four per cent — as high as possible — for the fall. Domestic fees are i... Read More

Ken Wiebe:

‘We gave the crowd some fireworks’

Eagles galore at St. Boniface as Neill takes first men’s amateur title Read More

Jen Zoratti:

Level up your fringe experience

Before you press start on this year’s fringe, consult someone who has logged serious hours. Whether you are a first-time fringer or chasing another festival high score, these tips will help you play smarter. Read More

Ben Waldman:

Louis Riel’s life reimagined as a genre-hopping production

One thing everyone can agree on: Louis Riel contained multitudes. Read More

Ben Waldman:

Look who’s coming back: a sneak peek at fringe faves

It’s all in the game at this year’s Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival. Though the majority of the indie performances at this year’s fest don’t have to do with video games, the “Play Hard” theme will surely yield dozens of critical hits for veterans and newbs alike. Read More

Malak Abas:

No more trashing paper coffee cups

Empties can be thrown into blue box Read More

Joyanne Pursaga:

Mayoralty race off to glacial start

Political scientist says summer and stumping don’t always mix Read More

Gabrielle Piché:

Community Review shuttered in local ad flyer delivery shift

The Free Press’s parent company is shuttering its weekly community paper and flyer distribution in what some expect to be a wave of closures to hit the Canadian newspaper industry. Read More

Adithi Ramakrishnan, The Associated Press:

One Tech Tip: How to soothe thumb pain when texting and scrolling

NEW YORK (AP) — Do your hands hurt when you use your phone? All that texting and scrolling might be stressing out your fingers. The term texting thumb can describe a wide range of pho... Read More

Alexa St. John, The Associated Press:

Need for speed? Driving above the speed limit costs you – and doesn’t actually save much time

Speeding in your car to work, to pick up your children from school, or go from one errand to the next not only wastes money in gas and sends harmful emissions into the air, it barely saves yo... Read More

Tiago Resko:

Administering help, hope

Demand for Naloxone training workshops grows as drug crisis intensifies Read More

Scott Billeck:

Folk fest donates leftover food to Siloam Mission

Thousands of meals will be served at Siloam Mission this week thanks to a massive food donation from the Winnipeg Folk Festival. More than 4,200 pounds — about two tonnes — of surplus food from the... Read More

Morgan Modjeski:

Stolen bike back in hands of cross-Canada traveller

On Friday, the bike was back in Fergus Watt's possession after a Winnipeg Transit operator spotted the thief trying to get the bike on the bus. Read More

Ben Waldman:

Indigenous theatre founder Nova Courchene gets nod for prestigious prize

For her work as the founding artistic director of Oshkagoojin Indigenous Theatre for Youth, Winnipeg’s Nova Courchene has been named the recipient of one of Manitoba theatre’s highest honours for emer... Read More

Zoe Pierce:

New Folklorama mural rises in Winnipeg’s West End

A Métis sash, Chinese dragon, Japanese lanterns, Scottish bagpipes and an Italian Vespa scooter are just a few of the cultural symbols taking shape on a new Folklorama mural in Winnipeg’s West End, celebrating the annual festival and the communities that have helped define it. Read More

Conrad Sweatman:

Land of the living

Manitoba documentary focuses lens on environmental defenders, beauty of prairies Read More

By Melissa Martin:

When it comes to our city’s tree canopy, Winnipeggers stand tall

For over 50 years, we’ve watched trees slowly vanish from the core neighbourhoods of the city. There’s no way to put a price tag on that loss, in either beauty or environmental value. But the trees of Winnipeg have many allies. Read More

Jen Zoratti:

Tanmaxxing trend leaving gen Z cooked

Tanning isn’t new and, like every beauty norm, has seasons where it’s in and seasons where it’s out. But unlike their bronzed forebears, gen-Z tanfluencers know the risks of sun exposure. Read More

Dan Lett:

Police and mental health don’t mix: so why can’t we fix it?

It was the fateful moment when death became almost inevitable. On Monday, a man called 911 at 8:40 p.m. to report that his brother, who had lifelong mental health issues, was suffering from a crisi... Read More

Rebecca Chambers:

Out of sight, out of mind, out of hope

We know our city has problems — drugs, poverty, crime, infrastructure (oof, Graham Avenue). So it’s unsurprising, if not discouraging, that West Broadway isn’t turning a corner in terms of reflecting these issues. But it is somewhat of a surprise our city councillor continues to be silent on it, especially with an election looming. Read More

Nina Dragicevic, The Canadian Press:

Resale 101: Items collecting dust in your house could be turned into cash

There’s money hiding in your closet and old, forgotten drawers. It might not look like cash — it could be retro technology, a vintage handbag, an old guitar. But if it’s in good condition, someone will likely buy it. Read More

Joel Schlesinger:

Losing proposition

Sports gambling marketing during World Cup raises concerns about negative influence on susceptible audiences Read More

The Canadian Press:

Bank of Canada says food inflation likely to remain high for rest of 2026

OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada says food inflation is likely to remain high through the second half of the year as the war in Iran pushes the cost of fuel and farming higher. In its monetary policy re... Read More

Ben Sigurdson:

Ready-to-go drinks fit for a scorching summer

It’s mid-July, I’m just back from a little holiday and if I’m being totally honest, am suffering from a touch of post-vacay brain fog. It’s supposed to be scorching hot for the next few days. The Free... Read More

David Sanderson:

Fatboy flagbearer

Burger-slinger brings Minnedosa its own version of the sloppy classic Read More

What’s up

Free Press staff recommend things to do this week Read More

Grace Penner:

Bump… Set… Super-Spike!

Annual volleyball tourney returns for 24th year Read More

The Manitoba Quiz Part 1

How well do you know our province? Part 1 of a two-part, 20-question quiz. Part 2 will come on Monday, July 20. Take the quiz