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Essential reads for October 12, 2019

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'Tree apocalypse in Winnipeg'

City deals with impact of early-season snowstorm on roads, energy grid, tree canopy

Ben Waldman 
10/11/2019 7:00 PM
4 minute read

Solomon Israel:

Since Ottawa legalized marijuana it's been pretty mellow

Tom Brodbeck:

EPC defies logic with minimum-wage question

Coun. Brian Mayes proposed a motion calling on city administration to examine the costs of bringing in a base wage, which would ensure anyone employed by the city is paid at least $15 an hour. (Boris Minkevich / Winnipeg Free Press files)</p>

Dylan Robertson:

Former Liberal cabinet minister Jane Philpott determined to win re-election as an independent in Toronto-area riding

Philpott, right, and her constituency manager Julie Weiss, canvass in the Stouffville district of her Toronto-area riding of Markham-Stouffville.

Wendy Sawatzky:

Free Press opens federal election portal for Manitoba candidates

Before you cast your ballot, see where the candidates lie on issues that matter to you.

Photography by Mike Sudoma / Winnipeg Free Press:

Gallery: A splash of yellow

Canadian Museum for Human Rights / Shaw Park / Esplanade Riel</p>

Randall King:

Winnipeg actress heading to Broadway to lose her head as Anne Boleyn

Winnipeg actress Andrea Macasaet, a Garden City Collegiate graduate, is heading to Broadway for the production of Six, playing the oft-romantized Anne Boleyn. (Jason Halstead / Winnipeg Free Press)

Frances Koncan:

Traditional craft of Victorian hairwork requires steady hand, patience

Artist Sandra Klowak started learning the traditional craft of Victorian hairwork three years through a YouTube video and a book. (Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press)

Mike McIntyre and Jason Bell:

Storm cell of hockey

Jeff Hamilton:

Bombers' season coming down to the wire

Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Chris Streveler, left, is tackled by Montreal Alouettes linebacker Henoc Muamba during the Alouettes' come-from-behind win against the Bombers in September.

Editorial:

Policy initiative should follow modest gesture

Rochelle Squires announced that the provincial government would mark International Day of the Girl by distributing 500 period packs. (Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free Press files)

Editorial cartoon for Oct. 11, 2019

Adrian Powell:

Crossword for Friday, Oct. 11

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