In pictures: Flin Flon wildfire tour June 12, 2025

Free Press photographer Mike Deal was with Premier Wab Kinew as he got a firsthand look at the battle against the largest wildfire in the province during a tour of northern Manitoba Thursday.

Hudson’s Bay Company artifacts at the Manitoba Museum

Here's a small selection of items included in the massive collection of Hudson's Bay Company artifacts at the Manitoba Museum.

In pictures: Norway House evacuation

Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force helped evacuees board a C-130 Hercules aircraft in Norway House, Man., on June 3, 2025, at the Norway House Airport as crews continued to fight wildfires in northern Manitoba. Photos by David Lipnowski, The Canadian Press.

Remembering The Bay

After 355 years, the Hudson’s Bay Company has closed its doors.

The longstanding business grew as a fur-trading company and transitioned into a department store. Over recent years, it’s been in a state of financial decline. It filed for creditor protection in March and is shuttering 80 Bay stores and its Saks-linked Canadian locations.

In addition to the flagship store at Portage Avenue and Memorial Boulevard, which closed in 2020, Winnipeg’s Hudson’s Bay stores were located in CF Polo Park and St. Vital Centre. A Saks Off Fifth occupied Outlet Collection Winnipeg.

Canadian Tire aims to acquire Hudson’s Bay trademarks, including its stripes and coat of arms.

True north, strong and free

Thousands gathered in front of the Manitoba legislature Sunday afternoon to celebrate what it means to be Canadian. Free Press staff photographer John Woods was at the Rally for Canada event to capture the spirit of the event.

Gallery: HéHo! Let’s brave the cold

Extreme cold warnings greeted the start of the 2025 edition of the Festival du Voyageur but visitors were undeterred. Dressed for the weather, festival goers were treated to snow sculptures, glimpses of the fur trade life, music, and maple taffy on Sunday. The weather forecast is calling for milder temperatures for the rest of the week as the festival finishes up next weekend.

Gallery: Manitoba memories of Trudeau’s political journey

Manitoba was a frequent destination for Justin Trudeau as part of his 12-year journey as federal Liberal leader.

Gallery: The best photos from Free Press photojournalists in 2024

It feels like 2024 has flown by far too quickly. Understandably, some might feel this year didn’t go by fast enough. Regardless of how one might feel about 2024, our staff photographers were around the city and province to capture some of the best and compelling images of this year.

Slideshow: Murray Sinclair’s life and legacy honoured at memorial

More than a thousand members of the public, including dignitaries, filled the seats at Canada Life Centre Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10 to remember Murray Sinclair. Here are some of the images from the memorial service captured by staff and wire photographers.

Photo gallery: U.S. election 2024

Republican candidate former U.S. president Donald Trump was declared the winner of the 2024 U.S. presidential election early Tuesday morning, defeating Democratic candidate Vice-President Kamala Harris.

In pane view

It’s an autumn rite of passage for many — cleaning windows before the snow and cold arrive. That job is carried out on a much larger scale at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Last week, workers with Bresara Window Cleaning tackled the museum’s massive glass facade, called The Cloud, which is made of 1,335 custom-cut pieces. The museum regularly schedules a cleaning in the fall. The Israel Asper Tower of Hope, the museum’s glass spire, is cleaned in both May and September. Because of the unique angles of the museum’s design, the job can only be done with the […]

Photo gallery: Bittersweet farewell to Winnipeg’s iconic candy company

Winnipeg’s iconic candy company, the Nutty Club, closed earlier this year after more than a century of business. Free Press photographer Mike Deal visited the company’s East Exchange locations last week, where the remnants offer a stark reminder of a once-booming candy-manufacturing industry in the city.

Maps of Winnipeg’s proposed new transit routes

The City of Winnipeg plans to change almost every transit route in the city in June 2025, during a major overhaul of the transit service.

All told, there will be 142 changes to bus routes in the city during a switch to a "spine-feeder model."

Instead of every bus in the city ending up downtown, there will be a network of major routes and less frequently served feeder routes that bring passengers to the main bus routes.

A city report included maps of each of the new proposed bus routes. View them below.

Photo gallery: Indigenous folk perform Manito Ahbee Pow Wow on the third day of Manito Ahbee Festival

Indigenous community dancers performed at the Manito Ahbee Pow Wow on the third and final day of the 19th annual Manito Ahbee Festival. The festivities at Red River Exhibition Park featured NextGEN, the Manito Ahbee Pow Wow, the Manito Ahbee Marketplace & Food, the Ignite Our Spirit Stage, the Red Road Cultural Clothing fashion show, Jig N' Jam, Manito Ahbee Sports, the Indian Horse Relay, and many new events and partnerships.

Check out John Woods' photos of the Manito Ahbee Pow Wow performance.

Spring calving season a rite of passage at Edie Creek Angus ranch

NEAR ANOLA — Calving season is a harbinger of spring at the Edie Creek Angus ranch, where 220 cows and heifers mosey about in a pasture dedicated to the mothers-to-be. New calves scamper across the field, hind legs kicking playfully and tails swinging. In the distance, stands of budding aspen glow almost neon green in the early morning sun. Third-generation ranchers Jonathan and Stefan Bouw head the operation, raising grass-fed cattle built to thrive on the Manitoba prairie. Stefan Bouw drives through a pasture to check for any calves born overnight. (Mikaela MacKenzie / Free Press) Since switching from winter […]