Simon Fuller

Simon Fuller

Community Journalist

Simon Fuller is a community journalist for the Free Press Community Review.

Canstar’s senior reporter, he joined the team in June 2009 to write for The Sou’wester, which was then the new paper in the Canstar Community News family.

In June 2012, Fuller crossed the Red River to write for The Lance, and has spent the best part of the last decade getting to know the people and places that make southeast Winnipeg such a diverse, eclectic and culturally enriching place to live.

A patriotic Brit and supporter of Southampton Football Club, he hopes to see England win a soccer world cup in his lifetime. Twenty years after immigrating to Winnipeg, Fuller — a graduate of the University of North London and Red River College’s creative communications program — now prefers coffee and doughnuts to tea and crumpets.

His journalism journey started with an internship at the Winnipeg Free Press in January 2008, which was soon followed by a nine-month stint as a general assignment reporter at the Winnipeg Sun.  

Despite his allergies, he’s the proud father of his girlfriend’s four cats.

Email him at simon.fuller@canstarnews.com

Call him at 204-697-7111.

Recent articles of Simon Fuller

On the front foot

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On the front foot

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 4 minute read Yesterday at 2:00 AM CDT

Rob Tétrault doesn’t believe in standing still.

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Yesterday at 2:00 AM CDT

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Between May 12 and 24, Rob Tétrault is planning to run 24 half marathons across the province, which equates to the equivalent of two each day during the 12-day period, called Run with Rob.

Stone Soup week to help feed kids

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Stone Soup week to help feed kids

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER WINNIPEG 3 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023

It can sometimes take a community to feed a child.

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Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023

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Two students from MacGregor Elementary School are pictured during a recent meal program session.

Moving ahead on Marion Street

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Moving ahead on Marion Street

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 3 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023

Winnipeggers have the chance to weigh in on the future configuration of a busy traffic route in St. Boniface.

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Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023

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Marion Street, facing east towards Archibald Street, with Happyland Park to the right.

LRSD presents 2023-24 draft budget

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LRSD presents 2023-24 draft budget

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 3 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2023

Louis Riel School Division has presented its draft budget for the 2023-24 school year.

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Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2023

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Sandy Nemeth is Louis Riel School Division’s board chair. The division has presented its draft budget for the 2023-24 school year.

Empowering the next generation

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Empowering the next generation

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 3 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2023

Fatima Janneh and Divine Karuba are feeling empowered.

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Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2023

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Fatima Janneh (left) and Divine Karuba are pictured recently. The pair is among a select group of 20 Canadian high school students to receive the RBC Future Launch Black scholarship.

Riel community committee approves extension of hours

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Riel community committee approves extension of hours

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 2 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2023

The most recent Riel community committee meeting was held on Feb. 21, when the committee approved a per capita grant and made a number of endorsements, approvals and requests.

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Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2023

The most recent Riel community committee meeting was held on Feb. 21, when the committee approved a per capita grant and made a number of endorsements, approvals and requests.

Skiing to the bottom of the world

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Skiing to the bottom of the world

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 2 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2023

Dalip Shekhawat brings a whole new meaning to the idea of heading south for the winter.

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Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2023

St. Vital resident Dalip Shekhawat ventured to Antarctica last December, where he proudly waved the Canadian flag at the geographical South Pole.

Local rotary club to hold Shredfest event on May 6

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Local rotary club to hold Shredfest event on May 6

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 3 minute read Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2023

A longtime southeast Winnipeg organization wants to help community members safely dispose of personal documents while supporting a good cause at the same time.

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Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2023

David Ronson is the president of the Rotary Club of St. Boniface-St. Vital, which will hold its latest Shredfest event on May 6.

Barracudas hungry for banner

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Barracudas hungry for banner

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 4 minute read Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023

The Béliveau Barracudas girls’ hockey team is having a season to remember.

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Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023

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Members of the Béliveau Barracudas girls’ hockey team recently clinched top stop in the Manitoba Women’s High School Hockey League’s second division standings.

The sound of success

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The sound of success

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 3 minute read Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023

A first-string group of local students has been recognized with national acclaim for its musical prowess.

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Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023

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Some of the members of Randall Haley’s guitar class at J.H. Bruns Collegiate, who were recently awarded top prize in their category in the CBC Canadian Music Class Challenge for a performance of Burnstick’s song Nikamo.

Outreach conference offers support to families, caregivers

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Outreach conference offers support to families, caregivers

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 2 minute read Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023

The all-encompassing idea of community helping community is at the heart of an upcoming conference intended to empower families.

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Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023

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Angela Taylor, Inspire Community Outreach’s founder and CEO, is pictured here during a training presentation. Along with several partners, Inspire will hold its annual Empowered Families Conference on Feb. 25.

Hé-ho down the road

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Hé-ho down the road

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 3 minute read Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023

It’s been a busy few weeks for the folks at the Norwood Grove Business Improvement Zone.

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Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023

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Nicholas Douklias, Norwood Grove Business Improvement Zone’s president, and Sheila Anne Tan, the BIZ’s executive director are pictured at Coronation Park on Feb. 8.

Skate and celebrate — kilts optional

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Skate and celebrate — kilts optional

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 3 minute read Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023

Winnipeggers will soon have the chance to embrace the winter while competing to earn Manitoba some good-natured, seasonal bragging rights.

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Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023

Doctor’s orders

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Doctor’s orders

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 2 minute read Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023

An upcoming bingo-themed fundraiser might just be what the doctor ordered.

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Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023

All hands on deck at Festival du Voyageur

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All hands on deck at Festival du Voyageur

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 3 minute read Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023

St. Boniface

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Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023

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With Festival du Voyageur returning to full in-person programming this year, volunteers will once again be the lifeblood of the event.

Have Festival-style fun long into the night

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Have Festival-style fun long into the night

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 2 minute read Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023

St. Boniface

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Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023

File photo by Simon Fuller

Liliane Lavack, CCFM’s director of artistic and cultural programming, is pictured at Le Patio 340 in October 2022. CCFM will hold its upcoming indoor Après-festi nights series in conjunction with Festival du Voyageur.

Glenlawn to hold 100th reunion celebrations

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Glenlawn to hold 100th reunion celebrations

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 4 minute read Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023

Three key figures in the history of Glenlawn Collegiate are among those working hard to make sure the school’s community celebrates its 100th anniversary in style.

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Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023

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Glenlawn’s 100th anniversary celebration reunion will include a number of events to mark the historic occasion between May 18 and 21.

New developments approved by Riel community committee

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New developments approved by Riel community committee

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 3 minute read Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023

The most recent Riel community committee was held on Jan. 24.

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Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023

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Greendell Park Community Centre, pictured here in this file photo, will hold its winter carnival from Feb. 3 to 5.

Forging full speed ahead at MITT

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Forging full speed ahead at MITT

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 2 minute read Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023

A key figure in educating the province’s trade and technology sector is hoping a new partnership will strengthen female representation in the welding industry.

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Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023

Supplied photo courtesy of MITT Canada

The Women of Steel: Forging Forward program will run for 16 weeks from Feb. 27 to June 23.

Hard work, determination pay off

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Hard work, determination pay off

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 3 minute read Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023

Brydon Owen worked so hard in the gym last year that he turned back the clock.

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Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023

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Prior to losing 70 pounds at Blue Sky Fitness Studio, Brydon Owen weighed around 250 pounds.

Festival du Voyageur is back in person

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Festival du Voyageur is back in person

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 3 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023

The countdown is on.

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Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023

Photo by Simon Fuller

Individuals are being invited to reignite their joie de vivre at the 54th edition of Western Canada’s largest winter festival of its kind, which will be held from Feb. 17 to 26.

Spuds on display during Potato Week

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Spuds on display during Potato Week

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 2 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023

There are all sorts of ways to prepare potatoes, and many of these will be soon tantalizingly demonstrated by chefs at the many local restaurants that will be taking part in Peak of the Market’s Potato Week.

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Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023

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Peak of the Market’s Potato Week 2023 will run until Jan. 29. Pictured: A perogy poutine, which is this year’s entry for the Four Crowns Inn (1030 McPhillips St.).

Moving in cycles

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Moving in cycles

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 2 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023

Some things in Winnipeg are cyclical, of course. Not least, the wondrous — as some may think of it — winter weather.

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Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023

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Sinan Leylek, the operations manager of Spark Rentals, has launched the winter-focused Ice Cycles for a second season.

Something unique

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Something unique

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 4 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023

A new fundraising initiative at Centre Flavie is already becoming a bit of a local treasure.

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Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023

Photo by Simon Fuller

Julie Turenne-Maynard, Centre Flavie’s board chair, is pictured with a Campbell’s soup-themed thermos flask at the organization’s Boutique Unique on Jan. 11.