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A new online tool aims to help Manitoba businesses in their move to adopt artificial intelligence.
Manitoba chambers rolls out AI adoption training assessment tool
A new online tool aims to help Manitoba businesses in their move to adopt artificial intelligence.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:54 AM
A new online tool aims to help Manitoba businesses in their move to adopt artificial intelligence.
Alberto Gordo didn’t know the first thing about Canadian university basketball when he joined the Winnipeg Wesmen, but the Spaniard was still confident that he would one day be one of the most impactful players in the country.
Bisons, Wesmen set for playoffs to tip off
Winnipeg men await Canada West opponent, while Manitoba teams battle for play-in
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February 12, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Alberto Gordo didn’t know the first thing about Canadian university basketball when he joined the Winnipeg Wesmen, but the Spaniard was still confident that he would one day be one of the most impactful players in the country.
One student’s trash has become another student’s research sample at Robertson School.
School nutrition program prompts student trash talk
One student’s trash has become another student’s research sample at Robertson School.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:43 AM
One student’s trash has become another student’s research sample at Robertson School.
It wasn’t easy for Jovan Santos-Knox to watch the Winnipeg Blue Bombers begin their Grey Cup run the year after he left.
‘My heart was always wanting to get back to Winnipeg’
Linebacker Santos-Knox inks one-year deal with the Blue and Gold
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February 12, 2026 at 1:00 AM
It wasn’t easy for Jovan Santos-Knox to watch the Winnipeg Blue Bombers begin their Grey Cup run the year after he left.
The finishing touches are being put on four massive fibreglass sewage pipes inside a two-and-a-half metre thick concrete tunnel 20 metres underground.
Show-and-tell at the sewage plant
City megaproject progresses amid need for more funding
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February 12, 2026 at 12:28 AM
The finishing touches are being put on four massive fibreglass sewage pipes inside a two-and-a-half metre thick concrete tunnel 20 metres underground.
OTTAWA – A man from the Dominican Republic and a man from the United States have been charged with conspiring to smuggle foreign nationals into the United States via the Canada-U.S. border.
Two men charged in cross-border human smuggling case
OTTAWA – A man from the Dominican Republic and a man from the United States have been charged with conspiring to smuggle foreign nationals into the United States via the Canada-U.S. border.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:17 AM
OTTAWA – A man from the Dominican Republic and a man from the United States have been charged with conspiring to smuggle foreign nationals into the United States via the Canada-U.S. border.
Take 5: In a regular series, the Free Press explores five great things
Festival fun
Five things to check out during Winnipeg’s annual winter party
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February 12, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Take 5: In a regular series, the Free Press explores five great things
MILAN — Patrick Fischer’s long and winding road to the Winter Olympics included a most memorable detour through southern Manitoba.
‘One of the best years of my life’
Carman holds special place in Swiss head coach Fischer’s heart
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February 12, 2026 at 12:10 AM
MILAN — Patrick Fischer’s long and winding road to the Winter Olympics included a most memorable detour through southern Manitoba.
WestJet has confirmed it is suspending direct flights from Winnipeg to Atlanta and Nashville as well as its seasonal flights to Orlando.
WestJet dumps direct flights from Winnipeg to Atlanta, Nashville
WestJet has confirmed it is suspending direct flights from Winnipeg to Atlanta and Nashville as well as its seasonal flights to Orlando.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:48 PM
WestJet has confirmed it is suspending direct flights from Winnipeg to Atlanta and Nashville as well as its seasonal flights to Orlando.
The opposition Progressive Conservatives say a public inquiry must be held following the death of a third patient — a six-month-old boy — in cases deemed critical incidents at Winnipeg hospitals in recent weeks.
Tories say third patient death in weeks cries out for public inquiry
Critical incident probe launched into infant’s death following procedure
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February 11, 2026 at 11:44 PM
The opposition Progressive Conservatives say a public inquiry must be held following the death of a third patient — a six-month-old boy — in cases deemed critical incidents at Winnipeg hospitals in recent weeks.
The deadly mass shooting in a B.C. community has prompted discussions in Manitoba about school safety, active shooter protocols and how to speak to children about the tragedy.
Mass shooting focuses spotlight on school safety plans in Manitoba
The deadly mass shooting in a B.C. community has prompted discussions in Manitoba about school safety, active shooter protocols and how to speak to children about the tragedy.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:41 PM
The deadly mass shooting in a B.C. community has prompted discussions in Manitoba about school safety, active shooter protocols and how to speak to children about the tragedy.
MILAN — Josh Morrissey has caught a serious case of Olympic fever.
‘We want to get started on the right foot’
Jets’ Morrissey enjoying Olympic life, feeling inspired to go for gold
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February 11, 2026 at 11:19 PM
MILAN — Josh Morrissey has caught a serious case of Olympic fever.
The Manitoba government has followed through on its promise to conduct a study on groceries in a bid to lower food costs.
Manitoba to study food prices
Independent grocers say reasons for escalating prices beyond government control
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February 11, 2026 at 11:03 PM
The Manitoba government has followed through on its promise to conduct a study on groceries in a bid to lower food costs.
TORONTO – New court documents show Toys “R” Us Canada is on the cusp of closing more locations.
Toys "R" Us Canada on cusp of closing more locations: court filings
TORONTO – New court documents show Toys “R” Us Canada is on the cusp of closing more locations.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:47 PM
TORONTO – New court documents show Toys “R” Us Canada is on the cusp of closing more locations.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is preparing to potentially slap back President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada in what would be a symbolic rebuke of the White House agenda after Democrats, with support from a few Republicans, forced the issue to a vote over the objections of GOP leadership.
House faces showdown vote over Trump's tariffs on Canada
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is preparing to potentially slap back President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada in what would be a symbolic rebuke of the White House agenda after Democrats, with support from a few Republicans, forced the issue to a vote over the objections of GOP leadership.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:46 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is preparing to potentially slap back President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada in what would be a symbolic rebuke of the White House agenda after Democrats, with support from a few Republicans, forced the issue to a vote over the objections of GOP leadership.
“Heartbreak” was the only way former Winnipeg resident Don McPherson could describe his emotions after a mass shooting left nine people dead in his adopted home of Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
Former Winnipeggers living in Tumbler Ridge devastated after school massacre
Town’s former mayor, who grew up in Winnipeg, ‘in tears’ for his B.C. community of 2,400
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February 11, 2026 at 10:34 PM
“Heartbreak” was the only way former Winnipeg resident Don McPherson could describe his emotions after a mass shooting left nine people dead in his adopted home of Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
Manitoba’s health care system has improved since 2023, but there’s much more work to do, provincial business leaders were told during at a”checkup” with Doctors Manitoba Wednesday.
‘Nowhere near good enough’
Doctors Manitoba issues update on health care system
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February 11, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Manitoba’s health care system has improved since 2023, but there’s much more work to do, provincial business leaders were told during at a”checkup” with Doctors Manitoba Wednesday.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:20 PM
The Free Press is hiring! We're looking for an Assistant City Editor.
If you want to showcase your skills and work on exciting projects that reach over a million people each month, we invite you to apply.
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If you want to showcase your skills and work on exciting projects that reach over a million people each month, we invite you to apply.
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WASHINGTON – Lawmakers in Washington are pushing against U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada during a debate in the House today.
U.S. House debating Trump's fentanyl-related tariffs on Canada
WASHINGTON – Lawmakers in Washington are pushing against U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada during a debate in the House today.
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February 11, 2026 at 8:52 PM
WASHINGTON – Lawmakers in Washington are pushing against U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada during a debate in the House today.
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This year I shall (try to) consistently post stories I write on people and places and things and feelings for @winnipegfreepress.com.
Declutterer extraordinaire and all-round good egg Mandy Berndsen was a great interviewee, who generously shared her super practical, easy-to-follow tidying-up tips.
Declutterer extraordinaire and all-round good egg Mandy Berndsen was a great interviewee, who generously shared her super practical, easy-to-follow tidying-up tips.
Decluttering doesn’t have to be overwhelming, says Manitoba home-organization entrepreneur
Your to-be-read pile is teetering over the edge of the bedside table, there’s a container labelled oats in the pantry housing an assortment of pasta and the basement floor is covered in toys that have...
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February 11, 2026 at 6:35 PM
This year I shall (try to) consistently post stories I write on people and places and things and feelings for @winnipegfreepress.com.
Declutterer extraordinaire and all-round good egg Mandy Berndsen was a great interviewee, who generously shared her super practical, easy-to-follow tidying-up tips.
Declutterer extraordinaire and all-round good egg Mandy Berndsen was a great interviewee, who generously shared her super practical, easy-to-follow tidying-up tips.
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I love a bouquet as much as the next person but can't ignore the environmental impact of fresh-cut blooms flown in from far-flung destinations. That's why I wrote this @winnipegfreepress.com piece. I can't wait to pick my own bunches when local flower farms open their gates this summer 💐😍👩🌾
Non-botanical bouquets offer twist on Valentine’s Day florals
Flowers? For Valentine’s Day? Groundbreaking. As beautiful as they may be, gifting a ubiquitous bunch of cellophane-wrapped blooms on Valentine’s Day is hardly original. There are far more imaginative...
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February 11, 2026 at 7:33 PM
I love a bouquet as much as the next person but can't ignore the environmental impact of fresh-cut blooms flown in from far-flung destinations. That's why I wrote this @winnipegfreepress.com piece. I can't wait to pick my own bunches when local flower farms open their gates this summer 💐😍👩🌾
A decision to reduce the construction bond for the Winnipeg Police Service headquarters project made it less feasible for some companies to compete for the work, one industry member says.
City’s bond reduction derailed construction company’s police HQ bid, leader testifies
A decision to reduce the construction bond for the Winnipeg Police Service headquarters project made it less feasible for some companies to compete for the work, one industry member says.
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February 11, 2026 at 8:18 PM
A decision to reduce the construction bond for the Winnipeg Police Service headquarters project made it less feasible for some companies to compete for the work, one industry member says.
NEW YORK (AP) — James Van Der Beek, a heartthrob who starred in coming-of-age dramas at the dawn of the new millennium, shooting to fame playing the titular character in “Dawson’s Creek” and in later years mocking his own hunky persona, has died. He was 48.
James Van Der Beek, the 'Dawson's Creek' star who later mocked his own hunky persona, has died at 48
NEW YORK (AP) — James Van Der Beek, a heartthrob who starred in coming-of-age dramas at the dawn of the new millennium, shooting to fame playing the titular character in “Dawson’s Creek” and in later years mocking his own hunky persona, has died. He was 48.
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February 11, 2026 at 8:18 PM
NEW YORK (AP) — James Van Der Beek, a heartthrob who starred in coming-of-age dramas at the dawn of the new millennium, shooting to fame playing the titular character in “Dawson’s Creek” and in later years mocking his own hunky persona, has died. He was 48.
Several companies, including at least one Canadian energy giant, are “kicking the tires” on a long-touted vision to export oil, gas, minerals and agricultural products through Churchill, bringing the dream of a trade corridor to the Hudson Bay coast closer to reality, Premier Wab Kinew says.
‘Need to get ready’: Kinew serious about shipping oil through Churchill
Several companies, including at least one Canadian energy giant, are “kicking the tires” on a long-touted vision to export oil, gas, minerals and agricultural products through Churchill, bringing the dream of a trade corridor to the Hudson Bay coast closer to reality, Premier Wab Kinew says.
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February 11, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Several companies, including at least one Canadian energy giant, are “kicking the tires” on a long-touted vision to export oil, gas, minerals and agricultural products through Churchill, bringing the dream of a trade corridor to the Hudson Bay coast closer to reality, Premier Wab Kinew says.
Travellers are returning to Atlantic Canada from Cuba amid an oil crisis on the Caribbean island.
Canadians returning from Cuba amid energy crisis due to U.S. oil blockade
Travellers are returning to Atlantic Canada from Cuba amid an oil crisis on the Caribbean island.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Travellers are returning to Atlantic Canada from Cuba amid an oil crisis on the Caribbean island.