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Enforcing injustice, keeping the colonial peace

The history of Canada's police is rooted in racism and bigotry; Black, Indigenous and people of colour continue to suffer the consequences

Julia-Simone Rutgers
08/28/2020 7:00 PM
19 minute read

Joyanne Pursaga:

City's rec programs mired in COVID-19 closures

MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSChris Buffie and his children, Elena, 9, and Gabriella, 5, arrive at Pan Am Pool for their swimming lessons Friday morning.The City of Winnipeg has had to cut down its recreation services this summer due to the pandemic, leaving Pan Am to be the only city pool offering swimming lessons right now.See Joyanne Pursaga story200828 - Friday, August 28, 2020.</p>

Danielle Da Silva:

Province urged to not outsource contact tracing

RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Local - COVID update Cameron Friesen, Manitoba's Minister of Health and Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba's chief public health officer, hold press conference at the Legislative Building Thursday. Aug 20th, 2020

Larry Kusch:

Surging frustration: Hydro customers still waiting for compensation

Brian Hayward spent $2,300 to have various appliances and other electrical devices fixed after a power surge in January 2019. (Jesse Boily / Winnipeg Free Press)

Tom Brodbeck:

Commercial-rent program disastrous for businesses

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a press conference following a cabinet swearing in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, July 18, 2018. The Liberal government wants to create an

Malak Abas:

Radio host fired by Energy 106 overwhelmed by support

The move to replace Sarah Nick was met with widespread criticism on social media. (Shannon VanRaes / Winnipeg Free Press)

Holly Harris:

Retiring RWB dancer looks forward to family time and new studies

Tristan Dobrowney is looking forward to spending more time with his 16-month-old daughter.

Jason Bell and Taylor Allen:

Some participants and fans in the amateur sports community are exhibiting risky behaviour

Players ignore social distancing guidelines as they gather around a picnic table prior to their game at Little Mountain Sportsplex Thursday.

Editorial:

NBA players set tone as sports hit pause

The court sits empty after the Milwaukee Bucks opted not to take the floor for their playoff game on Wednesday.

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