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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.
TORONTO – Former Hudson’s Bay employees are about to get some financial help.
Court approves hardship fund, termination payments for some ex-Hudson's Bay staff
TORONTO – Former Hudson’s Bay employees are about to get some financial help.
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February 11, 2026 at 6:59 PM
TORONTO – Former Hudson’s Bay employees are about to get some financial help.
OTTAWA – Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she wants to see the new NATO initiative in the Arctic, which launched on Wednesday, made permanent.
Anand wants NATO's new Arctic Sentry initiative to become permanent
OTTAWA – Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she wants to see the new NATO initiative in the Arctic, which launched on Wednesday, made permanent.
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February 11, 2026 at 6:59 PM
OTTAWA – Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she wants to see the new NATO initiative in the Arctic, which launched on Wednesday, made permanent.
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"Can't really wrap my heard around it just yet."
MILAN — Get ready, Italy — Seth Jarvis’ buddies are coming your way.
Five childhood pals of the Winnipeg-born NHL star are headed to Milan to cheer him on at #MilanoCortinaOlympic2026 in person.
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MILAN — Get ready, Italy — Seth Jarvis’ buddies are coming your way.
Five childhood pals of the Winnipeg-born NHL star are headed to Milan to cheer him on at #MilanoCortinaOlympic2026 in person.
My story: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Buddies of Winnipeg’s Seth Jarvis on their way to the Milan Olympics
MILAN — Get ready, Italy — Seth Jarvis’ buddies are coming your way. Five childhood friends of the Winnipeg-born NHL star are headed to Milan to cheer him on in person as he chases O...
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February 11, 2026 at 5:31 PM
"Can't really wrap my heard around it just yet."
MILAN — Get ready, Italy — Seth Jarvis’ buddies are coming your way.
Five childhood pals of the Winnipeg-born NHL star are headed to Milan to cheer him on at #MilanoCortinaOlympic2026 in person.
My story: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
MILAN — Get ready, Italy — Seth Jarvis’ buddies are coming your way.
Five childhood pals of the Winnipeg-born NHL star are headed to Milan to cheer him on at #MilanoCortinaOlympic2026 in person.
My story: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Winnipeg police say a fatal fire in the West End Saturday was arson.
Police say fatal West End fire was arson
Winnipeg police say a fatal fire in the West End Saturday was arson.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Winnipeg police say a fatal fire in the West End Saturday was arson.
MILAN — Get ready, Italy — Seth Jarvis’ buddies are coming your way.
The boys will be back in town
Buddies of Winnipeg’s Jarvis on their way to Milan
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February 11, 2026 at 5:16 PM
MILAN — Get ready, Italy — Seth Jarvis’ buddies are coming your way.
A Winnipeg couple who tortured and killed dozens of cats and other small animals for an online paying audience should be sentenced to 12 years in prison, a judge has been told.
Winnipeg couple who tortured, killed animals should get 12 years, judge told
A Winnipeg couple who tortured and killed dozens of cats and other small animals for an online paying audience should be sentenced to 12 years in prison, a judge has been told.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:32 PM
A Winnipeg couple who tortured and killed dozens of cats and other small animals for an online paying audience should be sentenced to 12 years in prison, a judge has been told.
MILAN – Canada will have its sights set on multiple podium finishes today, with a potential storybook ending brewing in figure skating on Day 5 of the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Canada sets sights on medals in figure skating, speedskating on Day 5 of Olympics
MILAN – Canada will have its sights set on multiple podium finishes today, with a potential storybook ending brewing in figure skating on Day 5 of the Milan Cortina Olympics.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:27 PM
MILAN – Canada will have its sights set on multiple podium finishes today, with a potential storybook ending brewing in figure skating on Day 5 of the Milan Cortina Olympics.
GENEVA (AP) — The fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein saga is rippling through Europe.
New revelations from Epstein files take a toll across Europe
GENEVA (AP) — The fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein saga is rippling through Europe.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:47 PM
GENEVA (AP) — The fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein saga is rippling through Europe.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.
Trump administration says El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:13 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.
TUMBLER RIDGE – Canadians woke up Wednesday to grief and horror following one of the worst school shootings in the country’s history, as police continued to investigate two attacks that left 10 people, including the suspect, dead in a tiny community in northeastern British Columbia.
Investigation continues into shootings that left 10 dead at B.C. school and home
TUMBLER RIDGE – Canadians woke up Wednesday to grief and horror following one of the worst school shootings in the country’s history, as police continued to investigate two attacks that left 10 people, including the suspect, dead in a tiny community in northeastern British Columbia.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:50 PM
TUMBLER RIDGE – Canadians woke up Wednesday to grief and horror following one of the worst school shootings in the country’s history, as police continued to investigate two attacks that left 10 people, including the suspect, dead in a tiny community in northeastern British Columbia.
BRANDON — AgWest Ltd. has opened the doors of its new Brandon-area location, citing the Westman city’s role as a central agricultural hub and a growing customer base.
Agriculture equipment dealer AgWest opens new Brandon-area location
BRANDON — AgWest Ltd. has opened the doors of its new Brandon-area location, citing the Westman city’s role as a central agricultural hub and a growing customer base.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:12 PM
BRANDON — AgWest Ltd. has opened the doors of its new Brandon-area location, citing the Westman city’s role as a central agricultural hub and a growing customer base.
OTTAWA – One in four Canadians report having been a victim of fraud or extortion, a new Leger poll suggests.
A quarter of Canadians have been victims of fraud or extortion: survey
OTTAWA – One in four Canadians report having been a victim of fraud or extortion, a new Leger poll suggests.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:28 PM
OTTAWA – One in four Canadians report having been a victim of fraud or extortion, a new Leger poll suggests.
MONTREAL – At times, a 25-year old woman said the snow reached her knees as she trudged through a dark, icy forest near the Quebec border in mid-January.
A mother recounts her dangerous journey across the border to escape Trump's America
MONTREAL – At times, a 25-year old woman said the snow reached her knees as she trudged through a dark, icy forest near the Quebec border in mid-January.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:27 PM
MONTREAL – At times, a 25-year old woman said the snow reached her knees as she trudged through a dark, icy forest near the Quebec border in mid-January.
BIENFAIT – Shawn Tuffnell says he punched a moose multiple times, gripping its neck, before shooting it to death to save his 70-year-old mother.
'Directly above her': Saskatchewan man recalls fight with moose to save mother
BIENFAIT – Shawn Tuffnell says he punched a moose multiple times, gripping its neck, before shooting it to death to save his 70-year-old mother.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:27 PM
BIENFAIT – Shawn Tuffnell says he punched a moose multiple times, gripping its neck, before shooting it to death to save his 70-year-old mother.
PARIS (AP) — Gisèle Pelicot’s brain froze as the French police officer revealed the unthinkable.
Gisèle Pelicot publicly recounts harrowing discovery of her husband's rape crimes
PARIS (AP) — Gisèle Pelicot’s brain froze as the French police officer revealed the unthinkable.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:26 PM
PARIS (AP) — Gisèle Pelicot’s brain froze as the French police officer revealed the unthinkable.
It’s Day 5 of competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics, where Canada will be looking to add to the three medals it won coming into Wednesday.
Here's the latest on Day 5 of the Milan Cortina Olympics as Canadians chase medals
It’s Day 5 of competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics, where Canada will be looking to add to the three medals it won coming into Wednesday.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:25 PM
It’s Day 5 of competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics, where Canada will be looking to add to the three medals it won coming into Wednesday.
On Alfonz Koncan’s agenda: get more Manitoba businesses into Hong Kong.
Seeking Asian market development, growth
Hong Kong-Canada Business Association, Hong Kong Trade Development Council sign letters of co-operation with Manitoba
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February 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM
On Alfonz Koncan’s agenda: get more Manitoba businesses into Hong Kong.
It may be too late for their children, but parents are appealing to school boards to fund teacher training to spot struggling readers sooner.
Parent group urges funds to help spot reading disabilities sooner
It may be too late for their children, but parents are appealing to school boards to fund teacher training to spot struggling readers sooner.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:18 AM
It may be too late for their children, but parents are appealing to school boards to fund teacher training to spot struggling readers sooner.