Wrongful conviction lawsuit, foster care rate increase, illuminated sign biz, inclusion in hockey
And: In her final column, a Compass for Living from writer Shawna Forester Smith

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

Third lawsuit over wrongful convictions

Erik Pindera:

Indigenous man wrongfully convicted of 1973 murder adds his lawsuit to those of two others against city, province, Ottawa

A third man who was wrongfully convicted of the 1973 slaying of a Winnipeg restaurant worker has filed a lawsuit over the miscarriage of justice that saw him spend years behind bars, ahead of anticipated discussions meant to reach financial settlements without going to trial. Read More

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'It’s been a long time coming'

Chris Kitching:

Manitoba to raise daily foster care rates after 13-year freeze

The Manitoba government is ending a nearly 13-year freeze on daily allowances, or basic maintenance rates, for foster parents with a 10 per cent hike starting later this year. Read More

'We are on the tip of the spear'

Martin Cash:

Lighting up at ‘phenomenal opportunity’

Winnipeg-based Smartrend Manufacturing Group grows with demand for illuminated school bus signs Read More

'If you’re reading this, it means I have left this Earth'

Over the last year, Shawna Forester Smith wrote columns for the Free Press that shed light on her life in a chronic care unit.

On Feb. 14, Shawna was admitted to the ICU, where she died due to complications related to pneumonia.

Shawna was realistic about her long-term prognosis and, in her pragmatic way, knew what she wanted to say in her final column.

So she wrote it, three months ago, in anticipation of an eventuality that arrived far too soon.

Shawna Forester Smith:

‘I had a wonderful life despite all the hard stuff’

Chronically ill, disabled Free Press columnist Shawna Forester Smith died last week, three months after writing this Compass for Living Read More

'It shows hockey truly is for everyone to enjoy'

Mike McIntyre:

Welcoming Manitoba’s diverse communities a priority for Jets

True North expands heritage nights to feature multitude of cultures Read More

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The week that was: Feb. 12-17

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Local

Nicole Buffie: Serious crash at West Kildonan intersection known for collisions

Nicole Buffie: Gillingham in lead with decided voters

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

Maggie Macintosh: New health curriculum puts emphasis on harm reduction

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

Scott Billeck: Steinbach Credit Union member warns others after scammer steals $10K

Janine LeGal: A life’s story: activist, educator, organizer knew the true meaning of community

Dean Pritchard: ‘She was looking to destroy me’: convicted harasser faces new charges

Janine LeGal: Experts say small companions play huge role in well-being as we age

Eva Wasney: Northern First Nation calls for voluntary ban of moose hunting as numbers dwindle

Opinion

Tory McNally: Back to routine, sharp as a new pencil

Editorial: Canadian politicians speaking with one voice

Ben Sigurdson: Cabernet Sauvignon star of wine festival

Free Press: Letters, Sept. 19

Joel Schlesinger: Life, disability coverage confusingly diverse ecosystem for most Canadians

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

Arts & Life

Grace Anne Paizen: Botterill’s memoir Why Not You is sure to inspire future rosters in women’s sports

Conrad Sweatman: Permanent exhibition at human rights museum looks at Black experience in Canada

David Sanderson: Vintage ride revs up rainbow-hued appeal of fresh-cut-flower venture

Randall King: TV review: locally shot American Hostage smooths over tricky tonal shifts

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

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

Rianna Lim, The Canadian Press: Investigators recover black box from plane wreckage at Toronto’s Pearson airport

Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press: Analyst: Gusts, landing apparatus may have contributed to Pearson plane crash

Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press: Joly says Canada is interested in ‘being involved’ in Ukraine’s security after war

The Canadian Press: Manhunt continues for suspect in First Nation stabbings in Saskatchewan

David Baxter, The Canadian Press: Singh says pipelines would not be first priority for NDP energy policy

Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press: Carney leads in fundraising as Freeland says party numbers don’t tell the whole story

Nick Murray, The Canadian Press: Economists more confident in Bank of Canada rate hold as inflation ticks up to 1.9%

Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press: Crosby impressing younger Canadian teammates at 4 Nations: ‘He’s unbelievable’

Chris Nelsen, The Associated Press: Guerrero plans to become free agent after season, fails to reach long-term deal with Blue Jays

Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press: Kevin Drew hopes ‘Law & Order Toronto’ cameo draws attention to homelessness crisis

World

Matthew Lee And Dasha Litvinova, The Associated Press: Russia and US agree to work toward ending Ukraine war in a remarkable diplomatic shift

Samy Magdy And Natalie Melzer, The Associated Press: Hamas says it will free 6 living hostages and hand over 4 bodies, accelerating Gaza releases

Sam Mednick, Garance Burke, And Michael Biesecker, The Associated Press: How US tech giants supplied Israel with AI models, raising questions about tech’s role in warfare

Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press: Russian ambassador says Moscow not rejoining G7 after Trump pitches idea

Graham Lee Brewer And Curt Anderson, The Associated Press: Leonard Peltier leaves prison after Biden commuted his sentence in the killing of two FBI agents

Darlene Superville And Michelle L. Price, The Associated Press: Trump signs order to study how to expand IVF and calls for ‘radical transparency’ from government

Amanda Seitz, Andrew Demillo And Kevin Freking, The Associated Press: Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions

Wilson Mcmakin, The Associated Press: Residents say Rwanda-backed rebels are advancing on a third city in eastern Congo

Fatma Khaled, The Associated Press: Attacks by Sudanese RSF paramilitaries leave hundreds dead in White Nile State

Nicole Winfield, The Associated Press: The pope has pneumonia in both lungs but remains in good spirits, the Vatican says

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