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Your best employee might be your worst manager
In a recent column for the Winnipeg Free Press, Tory McNally explores the common workplace phenomenon where high-performing individual contributors struggle when promoted to management roles. The article highlights the…
Our roads are designed to be dangerous
In an opinion piece for the Winnipeg Free Press, authors Mel Marginet and Linda van de Laar argue that current road infrastructure is inherently dangerous. They highlight that 13 vulnerable road users have lost their…
Being pedestrian in Winnipeg not for faint of heart
In a recent column for the Winnipeg Free Press, Erna Buffie examines the challenges of navigating Winnipeg as a pedestrian. Despite city reports advocating for a 'mode shift' to encourage walking, cycling, and public…
Virtual care no substitute for on-site health provider
The Brandon Sun reports that while virtual health services have provided essential access to specialists for rural and remote communities in Manitoba for decades, they cannot fully replace the necessity of on-site…
Win a dream vacation while helping Manitoba children take flight
Families can enter to win a $10,000 travel voucher at CF Polo Park in Winnipeg on November 23 and 24, while supporting Dreams Take Flight. The organization helps Manitoba children take memorable trips. CHVN host Sylvia…
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Around the NSL: Heavyweight matchup for the Matheson Cup
The Winnipeg Free Press presents the final edition of the column View from Row Z, which focuses on the upcoming heavyweight matchup for the Matheson Cup. As the National Soccer League season reaches its climax, fans are…
St. Boniface residential development La Cour opens doors
A new six-storey residential development named La Cour has officially opened in St. Boniface. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the completion of the project, with tenants now beginning to move into their new homes…
Grounded U.S. flights cause chaos, confusion at Winnipeg’s airport
Travellers at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport faced significant disruptions and confusion on Friday following a widespread grounding of flights across the United States. The Federal Aviation Administration…
Teachers frustrated by Winnipeg School Division rollout of new technology
Teachers in Winnipeg are criticizing the school division’s mid-autumn rollout of changes to report cards, saying staff were not adequately prepared or informed. Inner-city educators describe the changes as an example of…
Dawson Mercer puts up big numbers for Winnipeg Jets since trade from New Jersey Devils
Dawson Mercer has made an impact for the Winnipeg Jets since joining the team from the New Jersey Devils. The Bay Roberts native played a starring role in the Jets’ big win this week, continuing a strong start with his…
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Fireworks spark dozens of calls to 911 and 311 in Winnipeg
Fireworks during Diwali celebrations prompted dozens of calls to emergency lines in Winnipeg over the weekend. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service said its 911 centre received 79 calls on Sunday night, while residents…
Man gets house arrest for role in Wellington Crescent collision that killed cyclist
A Winnipeg man who admitted taking the driver’s seat after a high-speed collision on Wellington Crescent that killed a cyclist has been sentenced to one year of house arrest. The sentence follows the fatal crash and the…
PUB analysis finds Manitoba doesn't need three power turbines recommended by Hydro, Kinew says
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says a Public Utilities Board analysis indicates the province needs one combustion power turbine, rather than the three Manitoba Hydro has recommended. The findings have put the utility’s…
Manitoba group seeks millions to bring Indigenous artifacts home
A Manitoba-based organization is currently engaged in a time-sensitive effort to repatriate a significant collection of 3,000 Indigenous artifacts. The items are currently held by a private collector in Switzerland…
U.S. grounds flights, Winnipeg airport not majorly impacted
The Federal Aviation Administration grounded flights across the United States on Friday because of a communications issue. Winnipeg Airports Authority said it was working with airport partners to assess the effects at…
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Jets lose DeMelo, keep foot on gas for Blackhawks
Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dylan DeMelo will miss several weeks with a lower-body injury suffered during Thursday’s game in Dallas, coach Scott Arniel said Friday in Chicago. Haydn Fleury is expected to take his place…
Operation Red Nose looking for volunteers ahead of holiday season
Operation Red Nose is recruiting hundreds of volunteers in Winnipeg ahead of the holiday season, when its drivers help people get home safely after celebrations. The service provides rides for people and their vehicles…
La vie haute en couleur d’Ash Alberg
Ash Alberg, une teinturière basée à Winnipeg, se distingue par son approche écologique et créative de la couleur. Elle fabrique ses propres pigments et teintures à partir de plantes et de fleurs locales récoltées au…
Indigenous advocates seeking millions to have thousands of artifacts returned to North America from private collector
A group of Indigenous advocates is launching a campaign to repatriate thousands of cultural artifacts currently held by a private collector overseas. The advocates are seeking millions of dollars in funding to secure…
Local union, Canada Post spar over package delivery rules
Some Winnipeg letter carriers say they will keep hiding customers’ parcels to deter theft, despite the possibility of discipline from Canada Post. The dispute centres on delivery rules and how carriers should handle…
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Manitoba may need to spend far less on new power generation: Kinew
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced that the province may significantly reduce projected spending on new power generation projects. According to a report by The Canadian Press, the government is re-evaluating its…
‘Pretty Insane’: Bombers’ Demski, Elgersma, hear call of the Maple Leaf
Winnipeg Blue Bombers stars Nic Demski and Liam Elgersma are shifting their focus from the CFL gridiron to the international stage. The duo has been called up to represent Canada in flag football, a sport set to make…
Winnipeg apartment fire results in arson charges
Winnipeg police charged a 40-year-old woman with arson after a fire at an apartment building in the 200 block of Young Street on Thursday morning. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to the blaze, which caused…
Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons highlights the Productivity Mega Deduction in Budget 2026
A parliamentary secretary to the government House leader is in Winnipeg on Nov. 13 to highlight the Productivity Mega Deduction in Budget 2026. The federal measure is being presented as a way to support productivity…
Youth Olympic Games end in Senegal with organizers touting Africa’s hosting capability
The Youth Olympic Games ended Friday in Senegal, concluding Africa’s first Olympic event. Organizers praised the continent’s ability to host major international competitions, presenting the successful staging of the…
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A tiny hand, baby Vans and a new chapter for Avril Lavigne
Avril Lavigne has become a mother, beginning a new chapter in her life. The pop-punk singer, known as the “princess of pop-punk,” is welcoming a baby, with tiny hands and baby Vans among the details associated with the…
Tailoring our message to indulge algorithm, AI
Rebecca Chambers argues that people are increasingly shaping their lives and communication to suit artificial-intelligence algorithms. She warns that this trend could make the internet less a place for choice and…
Woman charged with arson after $1M Winnipeg apartment fire
A woman has been charged with arson following a significant apartment fire in Winnipeg that caused an estimated $1 million in damages. According to police, the suspect allegedly ignited a fire inside her own suite…
Free Press Miracle on Mountain fundraiser begins Saturday
The Winnipeg Free Press’s Miracle on Mountain fundraiser begins Saturday, Nov. 14, to support the Christmas Cheer Board. The annual campaign is calling on the community to help provide assistance during the holiday…