Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Air force pays tribute to retiring Hercules planes
ROYAL Canadian Air Force personnel in Winnipeg bid farewell Saturday to the military branch’s last remaining CC-130H Hercules planes — “workhorses” that…
Chris Kitching · Page 1 - MPI cuts off public parking downtown
SOME commuters who work in downtown Winnipeg are frustrated after finding out they’re losing access to monthly parking spots in lots owned by Manitoba…
Chris Kitching and Morgan Modjeski · Page 1 - ‘Exciting’ turn for mayoral candidate
A small but steady stream of voters arrived at a Portage Avenue diner Sunday to meet Noah Redden, just two days after a new poll suggested the 27-year-old…
Erik Pindera · Page 1 - Winnipeg Free Press
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Page 2 - First Nations prepare for key meeting
OTTAWA — First Nations leaders gathered in Ottawa on Sunday for ceremonies ahead of a historic meeting today with some premiers and Prime Minister Mark…
Alessia Passafiume · Page 3 - Echoes of Idle No More as Carney meets with First Nations
THE prime minister, premiers and First Nations leaders will meet in Ottawa today to discuss a host of issues, including Indigenous involvement in energy and…
Niigaan Sinclair · Page 3 - Doerkson sets out urgent priorities
VANCOUVER — British Columbia's premier-designate Lorne Doerkson's long to-do list includes lowering taxes, while reviewing the provincial finances, working…
Wolfgang Depner · Page 4 - Party 'united', election results 'decisive': B.C. premier-designate
VANCOUVER — Voters gave Lorne Doerkson's B.C. Conservatives a two-thirds majority government on Saturday, now members of his party need to do the same to…
Brieanna Charlebois · Page 4 - PEDESTRIAN DIES AFTER BEING HIT BY PICKUP TRUCK
A man in his 60s died after he was struck by a pickup truck at a Main Street crosswalk Friday evening.
Page 4 - LEAF RAPIDS MAN CHARGED
RCMP charged a 23-year-old Leaf Rapids man with second-degree murder in the death of a 55-year-old man last week. Matteo Baker is charged and remains in…
Page 4 - U.S.-Canada trade talks ‘very close’ to deal
TOP White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said U.S.-Canada trade negotiations have “picked up” and are “gathering steam,” two days after the Trump…
María Paula Mijares Torres · Page 5 - Algeria to send troops in first foreign deployment in 53 years
ALGIERS, Algeria — Algeria’s parliament approved a resolution Sunday to send troops to Niger, making it the first time Algerian soldiers will be deployed…
Page 5 - Soldier remembered as dedicated brother, friend
EDMONTON — Family, friends and Armed Forces members filled the pews of an Edmonton funeral home on Sunday as one of the soldiers killed in the devastating…
Page 5 - Seniors’ program closures serve no one
It sounds like just the kind of respite struggling families dealing with seniors and their often complicated needs would cling to like a life preserver.
Page 6 - Scary Halloween CostumesGreg Perry · 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.
Page 6 - Cost conscious
I fill my regular prescriptions at Costco. Each receipt clearly shows the cost plus the fee of $4.49. Manitoba pharmacies are allowed to charge the cost of…
Page 6 - Privacy risks of health information
Manitobans deserve answers about how their personal health information is collected, accessed and protected. Three everyday practices warrant public…
Page 6 - Health care begins at home
With the provincial election approaching in 2027, the Manitoba government and all political parties must be prepared to answer these important questions:
Page 6 - A self-evident truth
Re: Mitigation trumps inspiration for many voters this fall (Oct. 17)
Page 6 - Real change will make roads safer
Re: Police urge caution amid pedestrian collision surge (Oct. 21)
Page 6 - Careful who you mix with
Re: Canada, Turkey enter 3-year ‘strategic partnership’ (Oct. 23)
Page 6 - When a war is not a war
It’s time that the media begin to clear up their language and not refer to the trade dispute between Canada and the U.S.A. as a “war.” A war is defined as a…
Page 6 - Is the student or the system falling short?
ONE night at bedtime, a 10-year-old looked at her mother with tears in her eyes and said, “Mom, I think I’m stupid.”
Karen Velthuys · Page 7 - When privacy means deprivation
THE right to a private life is a fundamental human need — that is not in dispute. However, our current practices of privacy, particularly when it comes to…
John R. Wiens · Page 7 - Welcoming newcomers requires co-operation
WHAT does it truly mean to welcome someone to Canada? Is saying that newcomers belong here enough, or should we also ensure they have a fair opportunity to…
Temitope Oluwalusi · Page 7 - Lula wins fourth presidential term in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a vocal critic of President Donald Trump, was re-elected Sunday in a result that provides…
Eléonore Hughes, Mauricio Savarese and Anna-Catherine Brigi · Page 8 - Seafood plant fire forces evacuations amid fear of ammonia exposure
RESIDENTS and visitors in a small coastal city in Oregon were evacuated Sunday when a fire erupted at a seafood production plant and it was feared ammonia…
Jessica Hill · Page 8 - YOGA WARRIORS POSE AS MONEY FLOWS TO GOOD CAUSEPage 8
- Storms bring more flooding in Four Corners region
A rain-soaked swath of the Southwest U.S. endured additional flooding as crews in New Mexico scoured evacuated neighbourhoods Sunday for dead animals,…
Anna Wilder and Sudhin Thanawala · Page 8 - Halloween funPage 9
- Woman sentenced for body disposal
A Winnipeg woman who helped dispose the body of a slain Mexican man under threat of death from his killers has been ordered to serve another 8 1/2 months in…
Dean Pritchard · Page 9 - Division’s mental-health liaison a boost to students in crisis
A YOUTH experiencing a mental-health crisis at a River East Transcona school was connected with specialized care within hours this fall, offering an early…
Kelly-Anne Riess · Page 9 - Pharmacist fined for dispensing incorrect dosage
A Winnipeg pharmacist has been fined for misconduct after dispensing a mistakenly high dose of an anti-psychotic, harming her patient.
Erik Pindera · Page 9 - Asessippi counting on flood relief to save ski season
BRANDON — Asessippi Ski Area and Resort remains optimistic about the coming ski season, but is depending on disaster financial assistance to repair roughly…
Connor Mcdowell · Page 10 - Caretaker of canines
ANIMAL lover Sophie Ethier was looking for a volunteer role when she came across an appeal for donor clinic volunteers at the Canadian Animal Blood Bank and…
Av Kitching · Page 10 - Volunteer opportunities
THE following is a list of volunteer opportunities for Winnipeg and surrounding areas. For more information about these listings, contact the organization…
Page 10 - Serbia’s longtime strongman concedes defeat in election
BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia’s longtime nationalist strongman, Aleksandar Vucic, conceded defeat Sunday in a general election held after his once-tight grip on…
Andrew Higgins and Alisa Dogramadzieva · Page 11 - Attackers kill nurse, severely injure health worker in Congo
BUTEMBO, Congo — A nurse was killed and a health worker severely injured after being attacked while responding to an Ebola alert in Congo, according to the…
Page 11 - FROM LAWN CARE TO BIG SCARES
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MACDONALD — Tim Muys wants Heebie Jeebies to be legendary.
Aaron Epp · Page 12 - Beta Technologies takes electric planes to new U.S. territories
VERMONT-based aircraft manufacturer Beta Technologies has received U.S. federal certification to fly potential customers aboard its ALIA eVTOL, an…
Page 12 - BERT MARKS
We can't believe five years have come and gone. So much has happened, and there is so much we wish we could have shared with you. We grieve not only for our…
Page 13 - Notice to Creditors: Estate of Leonie Simone Olcen
IN THE MATTER of the Estate of LEONIE SIMONE OLCEN, late of the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Deceased.
Page 13 - Notice to Creditors: Estate of Anthony Castelli
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY CASTELLI, also known as ANTHONY MARCO CASTELLI AND TONY CASTELLI, late of the City of Winnipeg, in the Province of…
Page 13 - Brown rescues Bombers
DON’T let the final score fool you. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers clinched a playoff berth with a 34-10 victory over the B.C. Lions on Friday night in…
Taylor Allen · Page 15 - Habs spoil ‘spectacular spectacle’
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Mike Mcintyre · Page 15 - Riders top Elks to book West semi with Lions
REGINA — Tommy Stevens admits landing in the CFL record book is a bit surreal for him.
Page 16 - Jets players glad to have Hellebuyck trade behind them
RELIEF? Regret? Rage?
Mike Mcintyre · Page 16 - Memorable Jets debut for Mercer
It didn’t take Dawson Mercer long to find out what a friendly Manitoba reception looks — and sounds — like.
Ken Wiebe · Page 16 - Byfuglien big hit with Jets fans
To say that Dustin Byfuglien wasn’t a fan of the spotlight is an understatement of epic proportions.
Ken Wiebe · Page 17 - Hellebuyck on Winnipeg exit: ‘I hope they know I care about them’
IT took until the very end of his introductory news conference Saturday — right around the 15-minute mark — before Connor Hellebuyck was finally asked the…
Mike Mcintyre · Page 17 - Brewers lefty Ashby nears relief record with World Series save
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Steve Megargee · Page 18 - CANADA CLAIMS GOLD AT PARA HOCKEY CUP
NYMBURK, Czech Republic — Vincent Boily had a goal and two assists as Canada cruised to a 5-1 win over the United States in the gold-medal game of the…
Page 18 - CAVALRY FC CAPTURES CPL SHIELD ON LAST DAY
ALI Musse scored in the 29th minute as Cavalry FC secured a 1-0 win over the visiting Vancouver FC and the CPL Shield on Sunday on the final day of the…
Page 18 - PANTE BRACE POWERS RISE PAST WILD
BURNABY, B.C. — Mia Pante scored twice to lead Vancouver Rise FC to a 3-2 win over Calgary Wild FC on Sunday in Northern Super League action.
Page 18 - Lineup switch lifts Valkyries to level series
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Janie Mccauley · Page 18 - FERNANDEZ FALLS TO TOP-RANKED RYBAKINA
NINGBO, China — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez fell 6-2, 6-2 to world No. 1 Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan in the Ningbo Open women’s tennis final on Sunday.
Page 18 - RAPTORS KEEP LEONARD OUT AGAINST T-WOLVES
MINNEAPOLIS — Toronto Raptors star forward Kawhi Leonard was held out of the team’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night because of swelling…
Page 18 - Vikings stay undefeated as defence clamps down on Colts
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Dave Campbell · Page 19 - NFL ROUNDUP
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bucky Irving ran for 106 yards and two touchdowns, and Tampa Bay forced four turnovers as the Buccaneers hammered Carolina in Baker…
Page 19 - Steelers stifle Saints in Paris for third straight win
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- Antonelli on brink of historic F1 title after dominant win in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — In the first moments after Kimi Antonelli’s latest victory, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff called it “another small step” toward the Formula…
Jim Vertuno · Page 21 - Larson extends Chase lead with first win at Talladega
TALLADEGA, Ala. — Kyle Larson threw his left hand off the wheel in disgust with a half-lap remaining at Talladega Superspeedway, watching helplessly as his…
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- Mbappé leads Real Madrid over Barcelona in clasico
BARCELONA, Spain — Lamine Yamal dropped to the ground in despair, his hands covering his face.
Joseph Wilson · Page 22 - Bayern Munich on top
Bayern Munich saw Ballon d'Or contender Harry Kane go scoreless, with its goals coming from Dayot Upamecano, Serge Gnabry — his 100th in the Bundesliga —…
Page 22 - Man United humbled
Michael Carrick patted his chest and gave an apologetic salute to the Manchester United fans who were applauding him, before trudging down the tunnel at the…
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- A BOOK WITH HEART
BRIAN Bell had always wanted to write a book.
Jen Zoratti · Page 23 - Most tricks and treats not safe for pets on Halloween
HALLOWEEN is one of the most popular holidays for many North Americans. While it’s great fun for children and adults, we should also be aware that it can be…
Jerry Klein · Page 23 - Ease up a bit on your Halloween regulations
DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: My husband and I strongly disagree on whether the grown-up parents of young children should also dress up in scary costumes and…
Maureen Scurfield Miss Lonelyhearts · Page 24 - TV Talk Shows
Jimmy Fallon: Billy Crystal, Joe Keery, St. Vincent
Page 24 - Today's Horoscope
MOON ALERT: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The full moon peaks in Taurus.
Georgia Nicols · Page 24 - Prime Time TV MondayPage 24
- Tiny fish’s lives provide insight on aging
A TINY fish that lives only four to eight months is revealing that aging may unfold in distinct biological stages rather than as a slow, continuous decline…
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa · Page 25 - Comics
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Page 26 - Bloodthirsty Bard adaptation a monstrously entertaining show
SCREW your courage to the sticking point, for Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre has just unleashed a gaggle of goblins at the Tom Hendry Warehouse in its…
Holly Harris · Page 27 - Puzzles
Unscramble these Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.
Page 27 - Witchy adaptation of play lacks magic
WHITTOCK feels like somewhere dark mysteries would live, buried in its dense forests and obscured by ash-grey fog.
Dominic Baez · Page 27 - Puzzles
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