Unrest in Mexico, police HQ inquiry, war in Ukraine, Olympics wrap, film fest
Plus: Meet Patrick, officially the best house cat in Manitoba

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

'It was like a Hollywood movie in slow motion'

Chris Kitching:

Winnipeg couple spends night at Puerto Vallarta airport after violence explodes, flight home cancelled

Tony and Cathy Mariani ducked for safety when gunshots echoed inside Puerto Vallarta’s airport Sunday amid a wave of violence after Mexican special forces killed a notorious drug cartel leader elsewhe... Read More

Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press:

Porter is latest Canadian airline to restart service to Mexico

OTTAWA - Porter Airlines is resuming service to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Tuesday after suspending flights to the region due to widespread violence, following similar announcements by Air C... Read More

Megan Janetsky And María Verza, The Associated Press:

Soldiers keep up clash with cartel gunmen a day after Mexico’s military killed top drug lord

TAPALPA, Mexico (AP) — A day after the Mexican army killed the country's most powerful drug lord, the picturesque town where it happened was a study in contrasts. Children whose class... Read More

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'Very fast for a project this complex'

Joyanne Pursaga:

Contractor’s bid made ‘no sense,’ WPS HQ project manager testifies

A key manager of the Winnipeg Police Service headquarters project raised early concerns about cost estimates proposed by its main contractor, a public inquiry into the project heard Monday. Read More

'It’s a war against civilians and it’s not getting better'

Melissa Martin:

‘Russia will never bring us to our knees’

Battered, bruised Ukrainians mark fourth anniversary of Russian invasion with weary, but unwavering resolve Read More

'Wealth and luck determine who gets to stand on a podium'

Mike McIntyre:

Milan Cortina Games prove home ice matters

Canada needs to harness momentum for next Olympic push Read More

'There’s something very precious about the shared experience'

AV Kitching:

(Big) screen time

Children’s film festival showcases joy of shared experience Read More

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Local

Gabrielle Piché: Elmwood–East Kildonan candidate promises to tackle ‘inefficiency’ in government

Gabrielle Piché: National Black Canadians Summit celebrates culture, combats racism

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

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

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: Opaskwayak Cree Nation tabs up to $20 million to get into aerospace, defence manufacturing

Aaron Epp: Winnipeg’s failing grade starting point, not final word: CFIB

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

Canada

Wolfgang Depner, The Canadian Press: Eby says it looks like OpenAI could have prevented ‘horrific’ Tumbler Ridge killings

Craig Lord, The Canadian Press: Liberals accept Conservative budget amendments on ‘regulatory sandboxes’

The Canadian Press, The Canadian Press: Carney travelling to India, Australia, Japan on 9-day trade mission

David Baxter, The Canadian Press: Conservatives calling for probe into asylum seekers’ access to health care

Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press: Canada-Ukraine Foundation calls on feds to match donations as war hits four-year mark

Wyatte Grantham-philips And Rio Yamat, The Associated Press: US weather, Mexico security concerns and halt of Global Entry take a toll on air travel

Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press: Mexico flight cancellations the latest hurdle for Canadian travel this season

The Canadian Press: Two snowmobilers die after falling through ice in central B.C.: police

Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press: Scrapes, dirty water and dead frogs: Saskatchewan Superslides set for demolition

Fakiha Baig, The Canadian Press: Alberta minister addresses communication concern over broad-based measles warning

World

The Associated Press: US military strikes alleged drug boat in Caribbean Sea, killing 3

Aref Tufaha And Melanie Lidman, The Associated Press: Israeli settlers torch and deface a West Bank mosque during Ramadan

Sam Mcneil And Sylvie Corbet, The Associated Press: EU fails to pass new sanctions targeting Russia after Hungary objects

Sam Mcneil, The Associated Press: EU diplomats meet Board of Peace director over Gaza’s future

Molly Quell, The Associated Press: International Criminal Court opens hearings into former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

David Mchugh, The Associated Press: EU hits pause on US trade deal as it seeks clarity over latest Trump maneuver

Pan Pylas And Jill Lawless, The Associated Press: Former UK ambassador Mandelson released on bail after arrest in Epstein probe

Dasha Litvinova, The Associated Press: From bakeries to beauty shops, Russian businesses are feeling the pain from a new wartime tax policy

Lisa Mascaro, The Associated Press: Trump’s big speech will be delivered to a changed nation and a Congress he has sidelined

Seth Borenstein, The Associated Press: For Northeast blizzard, everything was just right to roll up a monster snowfall

One last thing...

Eva Wasney:

Purr-fection

Manitoba’s top tabby clawing for title of North America’s favourite pet Read More

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