Safety issues curtail WFPS encampment fire prevention program
The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service is changing how it responds to homeless encampments following serious safety concerns, which could result in longer response times for some...
From the pulpit to politics
What I Know About… is a new Free Press series where we speak to professionals from all walks of life about what they do for a...
Meet Manitoba’s new environment minister
After four whirlwind weeks on the campaign trail chasing her first-ever seat in Manitoba’s legislature, newly-elected MLA Tracy Schmidt needed a little time to process. She...
IIU again seeking witnesses after man died in custody
Investigators are again asking anyone who might have seen the arrest of a man who died in police custody to contact them. Elias Whitehead, 37, went...
NDP remains committed to freezing electricity rates
The NDP government won’t be pulling the plug on its promise to freeze electricity rates after Manitoba Hydro slashed its projected profits by $225 million following...
Partial ceiling collapse ‘devastating’
A vibrant downtown gym has halted in-person classes after the heritage building’s ceiling partially collapsed. “It’s obviously devastating,” said The Community Gym owner Amie Seier. Staff...
Education bureaucracy has learning to do: advocates
As Manitoba schools warn about a teacher shortage, an internationally trained educator and her family are bemoaning the bureaucracy required to become fully certified and unclear...
It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Director George Buri is excited about presenting a unique version of one of the most beloved Christmas stories ever told. Buri’s 7 Ages Productions will host...
Jets special teams woes continue in 5-2 loss to Golden Knights
LAS VEGAS — They say what happens here is supposed to stay here. The Winnipeg Jets better hope that’s the case when it comes to their...