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There’s an undercurrent of unhappiness running through the Winnipeg electorate as the municipal election day approaches.
The election of our discontent
Winnipeg a troubled city spinning its wheels at a crumbling crossroads, grumbling residents say in poll
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It’s become a tradition for the West End Legends to gather, get dressed up in hot pink and gab about their late girlfriend on the first Sunday of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Record participation, funds raised in 2026 breast cancer awareness race
It’s become a tradition for the West End Legends to gather, get dressed up in hot pink and gab about their late girlfriend on the first Sunday of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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EDMONTON – Angel Houle says she’s never voted in an Alberta provincial election, but this month’s referendum is different.
'Silence could be consent': Alberta First Nations push to get out vote for referendum
EDMONTON – Angel Houle says she’s never voted in an Alberta provincial election, but this month’s referendum is different.
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MONTREAL – Quebec’s campaign trail has been more crowded than ever in 2026, with five parties potentially in a position to have members elected to the legislature for the first time in 50 years.
Parti Québécois heads a crowded election field into provincial election vote
MONTREAL – Quebec’s campaign trail has been more crowded than ever in 2026, with five parties potentially in a position to have members elected to the legislature for the first time in 50 years.
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NEW YORK (AP) — It was one woman, then another, and another, until a trickle became a flood.
'Jane Doe' solidarity posts flood social media after Cornell rape lawsuit
NEW YORK (AP) — It was one woman, then another, and another, until a trickle became a flood.
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OTTAWA – Espionage is a deadly serious and generally misunderstood business, and it’s critical for Canadian politicians thinking about starting a foreign spy service to decide “with their eyes wide open,” a new study says.
Canada must weigh creation of new spy service with 'eyes wide open,' study warns
OTTAWA – Espionage is a deadly serious and generally misunderstood business, and it’s critical for Canadian politicians thinking about starting a foreign spy service to decide “with their eyes wide open,” a new study says.
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MONTREAL — It’s hard to fathom that the Winnipeg Blue Bombers smacked these Montreal Alouettes five weeks ago.
Bombers get ‘whooped’ in Montreal
MONTREAL — It’s hard to fathom that the Winnipeg Blue Bombers smacked these Montreal Alouettes five weeks ago.
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As Miki Stewart gathered with her family at the Japanese Cultural Association of Manitoba on Saturday afternoon, she was thinking of her parents, Yoshimaru and Yoshi Abe.
Winnipeggers witness unveiling of Japanese Canadian monument in B.C.
As Miki Stewart gathered with her family at the Japanese Cultural Association of Manitoba on Saturday afternoon, she was thinking of her parents, Yoshimaru and Yoshi Abe.
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DETROIT – As Tyrel Bauer took a left turn out of the tunnel from the Winnipeg Jets dressing room and into the stands, he was met with a hearty round of applause from the 25 friends and family members who had made the trek from various points around North America.
Living the dream
Eventful debut for Jets tough guy, Bauer still basking in afterglow as team goes on road for next two games
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The heroic true tale of Norway House Cree Nation-born Jordan River Anderson came home Friday night, as Manitoba Theatre for Young People presented Yvette Nolan’s Jordan.
Moving drama at MTYP gives voice to boy who changed law
The late Jordan River Anderson becomes superhero in his own story
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The Winnipeg Police Service major crimes unit is investigating what some have labelled offensive and hateful posters on full-display at a Winnipeg home.
’Disgusting’ posters being investigated by police
The Winnipeg Police Service major crimes unit is investigating what some have labelled offensive and hateful posters on full-display at a Winnipeg home.
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Provincial justice officials are trying to seize a Dominion Street drug den that has been the source of trouble in the West End for years.
Province looks to seize notorious drug den
Provincial justice officials are trying to seize a Dominion Street drug den that has been the source of trouble in the West End for years.
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The head of Tennessee’s prison system is resigning, Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday, the first major shake-up since the stunning failed execution of Christa Pike landed her on a ventilator at a hospital.
Tennessee's prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike
The head of Tennessee’s prison system is resigning, Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday, the first major shake-up since the stunning failed execution of Christa Pike landed her on a ventilator at a hospital.
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A woman who says she was gang-raped at a Cornell University fraternity told the school’s investigators last year that she “felt like bait” as the attackers were “like lions around me,” according to records from the school’s disciplinary investigation.
Woman told Cornell investigators she 'felt like bait' during alleged gang rape
A woman who says she was gang-raped at a Cornell University fraternity told the school’s investigators last year that she “felt like bait” as the attackers were “like lions around me,” according to records from the school’s disciplinary investigation.
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CAIRO (AP) — The co-pilot accused of attacking the captain on an Israel-bound flight with an axe and trying to seize the controls was an Omani national who’d been barred from flying on his country’s airline because of concerns about extremist views, officials said Saturday.
Axe-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot had been flagged over extremism concerns
CAIRO (AP) — The co-pilot accused of attacking the captain on an Israel-bound flight with an axe and trying to seize the controls was an Omani national who’d been barred from flying on his country’s airline because of concerns about extremist views, officials said Saturday.
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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers slayed the beast from the East once already this season — but can they do it again?
Playoff stakes high in Montreal
Bombers near must-win territory as Als look to punch post-season ticket
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CALGARY — One morning in May, John Pentland, a minister at Hillhurst United Church in Calgary, opened his newspaper and read about a group of Albertans who were trying to divide his country.
Religion and Alberta’s referendum
The idea of separation viewed through a faith lens shows further fracture lines
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Manitoba Corrections has cancelled a pop-up library program at the Manitoba Youth Centre, leaving inmates without librarian services and fewer options to borrow certain books.
Volunteer pop-up library axed from Manitoba Youth Centre
Manitoba Corrections has cancelled a pop-up library program at the Manitoba Youth Centre, leaving inmates without librarian services and fewer options to borrow certain books.
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BRANDON — Canada Packers has strengthened its business and laid the foundation for future growth during its first year as an independent company, its president says.
Brandonmeat packer thriving on its own
BRANDON — Canada Packers has strengthened its business and laid the foundation for future growth during its first year as an independent company, its president says.
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Good news if you were used to having your morning coffee with Terri Gale, who earlier this summer signed off from CTV Your Morning, after 15 years on the job.
Golden touch
Morning-show veteran swaps microphone for macchiatos at new Corydon café
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Dennis Northcott has launched a game without frontiers.
Board game company charts winning path
‘That’s an incredible thing — to see that people like something you made so much,’ Galactic Cruise maker says
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It’s become a back-to-school tradition for teachers to invite Indigenous elders to their classrooms to share first-hand accounts about the ongoing impacts of Canada’s residential school system.
U of W Collegiate students thank residential school survivors with the lessons they’ve learned
It’s become a back-to-school tradition for teachers to invite Indigenous elders to their classrooms to share first-hand accounts about the ongoing impacts of Canada’s residential school system.
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The veteran Progressive Conservative who championed Obby Khan’s leadership bid says the former Blue Bomber dropped the ball by dissing his Tory teammates before he stepped down.
Khan should’ve taken high road: Goertzen
Longtime Tory MLA ‘wouldn’t recommend’ parting shots to caucus colleagues
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For Olympian Justin Duff, rappelling down the side of a hospital was more than a test of nerve. It was a chance to give back to a place that helped his family through a frightening time.
Deadpool drops by Children’s Hospital to say thanks on behalf of Olympian’s family
For Olympian Justin Duff, rappelling down the side of a hospital was more than a test of nerve. It was a chance to give back to a place that helped his family through a frightening time.
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Kevin Klein promises to set tight timelines for owners to clean up vacant and derelict homes, if he’s elected to become Winnipeg’s next mayor.
Klein to double down on derelict homes
Vogiatzakis pitches ‘indoor village’ transitional housing plan
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A weekly lap around the NHL by Free Press hockey writers Ken Wiebe and Mike McIntyre
Influx of young talent gives Jets a noticeable boost
Draft-pick Bjorck and Moose grinder Bauer make NHL debuts in season opener
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The number of critical incidents reported within Manitoba’s health-care system declined again in 2025, with delays, gaps and “missed opportunities” among the most common circumstances of deaths or injuries.
Fewer health system critical incidents reported in 2025 than in previous two years, data shows
The number of critical incidents reported within Manitoba’s health-care system declined again in 2025, with delays, gaps and “missed opportunities” among the most common circumstances of deaths or injuries.
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A mayoral hopeful took heat from other candidates Friday for living outside Winnipeg while running in the civic election.
Mayoral candidate criticized for living outside Winnipeg
A mayoral hopeful took heat from other candidates Friday for living outside Winnipeg while running in the civic election.
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