Friday, October 16, 2026
- Police HQ inquiry report coming next week: Kinew
The final report of the public inquiry into the Winnipeg police service headquarters will be released next week, days before voters elect a mayor and city…
Chris Kitching · Page 1 - Health funding extension falls short: ministers
PROVINCIAL and territorial health ministers say a one-year extension of a 10-year, $12.2 billion annual funding deal announced by the federal health…
Carol Sanders · Page 1 - KEEPING SPORTS AFLOAT
Federal Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden (middle), who won an Olympic gold medal in the K1 500m race at the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in…
Page 1 - Carney campaigns for unity ahead of Alberta referendum
CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney told thousands rallying in Alberta on Thursday night that Albertans should vote to keep the province in the Canada…
Bill Graveland And Dayne Patterton · Page 1 - Newsmedia Council
The Winnipeg Free Press is a member of the National Newsmedia Council, which is an independent organization established to determine acceptable journalistic…
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VOL 155 NO 279
Page 2 - NDP expects crypto, data centre levy would lower home Hydro bills
REVENUE from the province’s new electricity levy on cryptocurrency businesses and large AI data centres will go toward offsetting residential bills, rather…
Chris Kitching · Page 2 - Inquiry
An initial estimate put the cost at $135 million. The price climbed to $214 million, including flood damage and security upgrades. The building was…
Page 2 - MONEY MATTERS
People hold signs against poverty as they gather for the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on the steps of the Manitoba legislature on…
Page 2 - Inquiry
Asagwara said that at a time of rising costs, a funding freeze amounts to a cut.
Page 2 - ONCE WELCOME, NOW WORRIED
EDMONTON — When Gurmam Singh Dood came to Canada in 1976, he landed first in southern Ontario, where his brother lived. At the time, the province was mired…
Melissa Martin · Page 3 - Database issues cloud city homeless numbers
THE head of End Homelessness Winnipeg says she has no confidence in data about the city's homeless population due to problems with the federal system that…
Scott Billeck · Page 4 - Shoal Lake No. 40 First Nation, Ottawa reach $17.45-M treaty settlement
SHOAL Lake No. 40 First Nation and the federal government have resolved a long-running treaty land entitlement claim and have agreed on a $17.45 million…
staff · Page 4 - Three dead, others injured in fiery crash of Calgary transit buses
CALGARY — Three people died Thursday when a transit bus set off a chain-reaction crash on a busy Calgary road and rear-ended another bus to ignite an explosion
The Canadian Press · Page 4 - Gillingham vows drug crackdowns would continue on his watch
SCOTT Gillingham would “immediately” provide funding to extend an initiative that cracks down on open drug use and connects vulnerable people to addictions…
Joyanne Pursaga · Page 5 - Minister disputes chief’s claim money offered to remove highway checkpoint
A PROVINCIAL cabinet minister says he did not offer up to $250,000 for economic development to Bloodvein River First Nation’s chief in return for the…
Erik Pindera · Page 5 - Capital punishment as macabre theatre
THERE was already enough to write about the question of capital punishment when the State of Tennessee attempted to execute Christa Pike.
Page 6 - What’s your take?
The Free Press is committed to publishing a diverse selection of letters from a broad cross-section of our audience.
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- Concern over closure
As advocates for seniors in Manitoba, CARP Manitoba (Canadian Association of Retired Persons) is deeply concerned about the closure of the Lions Club…
MARNIE STRATH, CHAIR, CARP MANITOBA CHAPTER, Winnipeg · Page 6 - Speak freely, truthfully
Re: Denialism hurtful, not a crime: Kinew (Oct. 15)
JIM CLARK, Winnipeg · Page 6 - Do as we say, not as we do
A few days ago, U.S. President Donald Trump attended a rally in Arizona. At about the same time, Pete Hoekstra, the U.S. ambassador to Canada was…
ROLAND DION, Winnipeg · Page 6 - Out of bounds
Re: Civic campaign fails to inspire (Think Tank, Oct. 14)
TERRY ASELTINE, Winnipeg · Page 6 - Better safe …
Re: “A missing piece” (Letters, Oct. 15)
JUDY HERSCOVITCH, Winnipeg · Page 6 - First Nations should not have to defend truth of residential schools
THE truth about residential schools should never have been this difficult for Canada to acknowledge. And it should never be this difficult to defend.
Kyra Wilson · Page 7 - Chronic kidney disease must be recognized
CANADA needs a strong plan of action to tackle chronic kidney disease.
Carrie Thibodeau · Page 7 - Reversing Manitoba's moose decline
AS Manitoba's retired provincial moose manager, I have watched our moose population plummet from historic highs to a state of systemic vulnerability.…
Hank Hristienko · Page 7 - Meet AlPage 8
- Back to Routine, Thanks to Robotic Surgery at HSC
When Al Simons' PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels began to rise, he knew something wasn't right. With his father having passed away from prostate…
Page 8 - Campaign promises for quick, on-budget transit fix are misleading
WINNIPEG’S transit system needs fixing. But voters should be skeptical of municipal election candidates who promise to fix it quickly, on budget and without…
Tom Brodbeck · Page 9 - Hockey teams scramble after two city arenas put on ice
INSTEAD of ice, Barry Boni walks onto a dull concrete surface at the Terry Sawchuk Memorial Area on Thursday.
Morgan Modjeski · Page 9 - Hudson shooting inquest wraps with smudging ceremony
THE inquest into the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Eisha Hudson by a Winnipeg police officer almost five years concluded Thursday with an Indigenous…
Erik Pindera · Page 9 - MSP clothes closet offers choice, dignity
CHOOSING what to wear is a simple part of everyday life, but for people with no home and no money, making that decision can be out of reach.
Kelly-Anne Riess · Page 10 - Manslaughter charge in death of chef stayed because conviction unlikely: Crown
A MANSLAUGHTER charge has been stayed against a man arrested in the death of a Ste. Anne chef because prosecutors did not believe they could prove the…
Dean Pritchard · Page 10 - High-risk sex offender charged with Osborne Village apartment break-ins
A CONVICTED, high-risk sex offender has been arrested for allegedly breaking into several Osborne Village apartments last month, court records show.
Erik Pindera · Page 10 - In Brief
MORE THAN 200 ARRESTED FOR RETAIL THEFT
Page 11 - Non-profit Indigenous youth, family agency's 'strong heart' beats in the Exchange
Zoongi Ode, a non-profit organization that assists and advocates for Indigenous youth and families, showed off its 'strong heart' Thursday.
Nicole Buffie · Page 11 - Ukraine will strike Russian refineries: Zelenskyy
UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s anger at the Trump administration burst into view Thursday when he said he would no longer abide by President…
Cassandra Vinograd And Francesca Regalado · Page 12 - Six from South Africa’s largest party shot dead in three days
JOHANNESBURG — Two members of South Africa’s largest political party were fatally shot while campaigning on Thursday, in the second fatal attack on party…
Zimasa Matiwane · Page 12 - Houthi missiles strike Yemen government HQ
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Houthi militia struck the headquarters of Yemen’s government with a missile barrage on Thursday, killing five people,…
Ismaeel Naar And Pranav Baskar · Page 12 - ‘Weighing this hope of living in Canada’
A TEMPORARY foreign worker says he was ensnared in an illegal system fraught with under-the-table payments, fake credentials and a firing.
Gabrielle Piché · Page 13 - NYC’s Plaza Hotel to close for 4 years
NEW YORK — New York City’s iconic Plaza Hotel is closing for a four-year renovation of its historic facade.
Page 13 - Many Alberta business leaders mum on separation
CALGARY — Some prominent business leaders have taken a public stand on Alberta remaining a part of Canada, but many more remain on the sidelines as a…
Lauren Krugel · Page 13 - Market WatchPage 14
- AI firm Cohere to buy cybersecurity company Aislie
TORONTO — Canadian artificial intelligence firm Cohere says it has signed a letter of intent to purchase a cybersecurity business.
Page 14 - Ottawa opens up $430M for skilled trades training
CRAIG LORD
Craig Lord · Page 14 - Taiwan chipmaker TSMC explores Texas investment to expand production
CHAN HO-HIM
Chan Ho-Him · Page 14 - Manufacturing sales up 1.5% in August
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says total manufacturing sales rose 1.5 per cent to $79.9 billion in August, helped by higher sales of primary metal and chemical…
Page 14 - California shopping hub's struggle to reinvent mall food
ROGER VINCENT
Roger Vincent · Page 15 - 'Regime change for investors': yields make fixed income attractive again
DANIEL JOHNSON
Daniel Johnson · Page 15 - Roots takes another step closer to going private
ROOTS Corp. has cleared one of the last hurdles on its way to going private through a transaction led by a New York brand management firm. The retailer says…
— The Canadian Press · Page 15 - Client satisfaction scores tick up among banks: J.D. Power survey
CANADIANS are slightly upping their customer satisfaction rankings for the country’s biggest banks, according to the J.D. Power survey, which says the…
Page 16 - AI robots roaming grocery store aisles; shoppers, workers are worried
ELLA CHAKARIAN
Ella Chakarian · Page 16 - Winnipegger takes lead role in Crave sports comedy
JESS SALGUEIRO
Page 17 - Group’s second LP made to get hearts racing
CONCERT PREVIEW CLAIRE THÉRÈSE & THE LOCKDOWN Where: Public Domain, 833 Portage Ave. When: Tonight, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20
Sheldon Birnie · Page 17 - Play ponders realities of interfaith marriages
THEATRE PREVIEW
Ben Waldman · Page 18 - THEY SHOOT, THEY SCORE
THEATRE REVIEW
Ben Waldman · Page 18 - Deep dive into the belly of fear
MOVIE REVIEW
Katie Walsh · Page 19 - No looking away from Elizabeth Holmes in Nathan Fielder’s lens
MOVIE REVIEW
Lindsey Bahr · Page 19 - Double-down on fun pursuits to sidestep bets
DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: I get a kick out of my new mother-in-law who enjoys going out with her girlfriends to "gamble" at the casino. She's a hoot.
Maureen Scurfield Miss Lonelyhearts · Page 20 - TODAY'S HOROSCOPE ● GEORGIA NICOLS
MOON ALERT: Avoid shopping (except for food and gas) and important decisions until 8:30 p.m. After that, the moon moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn.
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Page 21 - More local releases
Celtic St. Germain, granddaughter of Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame Metro legend Ray St. Germain, releases her new single, Today, a collaboration with…
Page 22 - Comics
Hocus-Focus Jumble Cryptoquote Build-A-Word
Page 22 - Puzzles
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- Pamela Voorhees gets turn in slasher spotlight
LOS ANGELES — Jason Voorhees has always been the face of Friday the 13th, the hockey-masked mass murderer likely most responsible for all of his franchise…
Greg Braxton · Page 24 - WeatherPage 24
- Jets salvage point in Chicago
CHICAGO — Ever have one of those days where you should have just stayed in bed? That pretty much sums up how Thursday went for the Winnipeg Jets here in the…
Mike Mcintyre · Page 25 - ‘A generational impact from playground to podium’
SKYLAR Park hearkens back to the same story anytime she reflects on the support she’s received throughout her career.
Joshua Frey-Sam · Page 25 - D-man a big baseball fan
NEAL Pionk was born in Nebraska, raised in Minnesota and is now in his eighth season with the Winnipeg Jets after coming over from the New York Rangers in…
Mike Mcintyre · Page 26 - A brand new Shana-plan
BRENDAN Shanahan is following his passion back to the world of professional hockey.
John Chidley-Hill · Page 26 - Collaros, Fajardo go another round
EDMONTON — Which version of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are going to show up this week?
Taylor Allen · Page 27 - Former Herd QB valued by Elks
EDMONTON — Des Catellier may have been a young quarterback for the Manitoba Bisons, but Cody Fajardo saw the makings of a future coach.
Taylor Allen · Page 27 - Defending-champion Riders having their struggles late
THESE are difficult times for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Dan Ralph · Page 27 - Halpin homer flips game to Guardians
CLEVELAND — Rookies Petey Halpin hit a go-ahead, two-run homer, and Williams struck out nine as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game…
Joe Reedy · Page 28 - In Brief
BANANA BALL IS COMING TO WINNIPEG
Page 28 - Infantino apology makes little headway
ZURICH — Gianni Infantino apologized to FIFA’s ruling council on Tuesday for what he described as a “misunderstanding” over a controversial investment plan…
Graham Dunbar · Page 28 - Rugby rematch on home soil
TORONTO — For the first time since settling for a second-place finish at the Rugby World Cup last year, Canada's women's team is set to play on home soil.
Gregory Strong · Page 29 - 'Some have given up': CF Montreal's struggles continue in Atlanta loss
MONTREAL — Behind the west goal of Stade Saputo is located the Collectif IMFL, an agglomeration of supporters' groups whose mission is to push the team from…
Elias Gingoriadis · Page 29 - Gogolev still discovering full potential
STEPHEN Gogolev still can't quite believe the heights he reached last season.
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