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winnipegfreepress.com > breakingnews > 09/13/2026 > mayoral-candidate-denounced-for-online-comments

Mayoral candidate denounced for online comments

13+ hour, 2+ min ago   (469+ words) Winnipeg 16° C, Windy A Winnipeg mayoral candidate is facing criticism after he posted derogatory comments about immigrants and used the word “gay” as an insult online. Sydney Adams said the response she got from Zac Uminski, who is seeking the…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > breakingnews > 09/12/2026 > moving-forward-together-black-canadians-gather-in-winnipeg-angela-cassie

Moving Forward Together: Black Canadians Gather in Winnipeg — Angela Cassie

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (210+ words) This September, members of Black Canadian communities, along with youth, leaders, advocates, artists and allies from across the country, will gather to celebrate how far we’ve come and determine where we go next. From September 18–20, the National Black Canadians Summit…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > breakingnews > 09/10/2026 > union-applauds-citys-first-step-to-full-safety-shields-for-transit-drivers

Union applauds city???s first step to full safety shields for Transit drivers

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (648+ words) The union for Winnipeg Transit workers is thrilled the city has taken a step toward installing full enclosures to protect drivers from being attacked. “This will give closure to what the union has been fighting for for over two years,…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > breakingnews > 09/10/2026 > first-wave-of-eligible-students-snap-up-more-than-18000-free-annual-winnipeg-transit-passes

First wave of eligible students snap up more than 18,000 free annual Winnipeg Transit passes

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (897+ words) Winnipeg 26° C, Cloudy with wind More than 18,000 free Winnipeg Transit passes have been handed out to Grade 11 and 12 students so far as part of a provincial pilot program, the NDP government announced Thursday. Schools started distributing annual youth passes (valid…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > breakingnews > 09/10/2026 > shocking-darkness-enduring-light

Lone Manitoba 9/11 victim's legacy lives on helping Inuit students become nurses

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (714+ words) Winnipeg 28° C, Partly cloudy with wind Katelyn Sawatzky founded Childfree Winnipeg Women in 2021 to bring together women who don’t have kids — be it by choice or circumstance — and do not plan on raising children. The group is designed to help…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > uncategorized > 09/10/2026 > metro-vancouver-bus-drivers-employer-to-return-to-contract-negotiations-union

Metro Vancouver bus drivers, employer to return to contract negotiations: union

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (161+ words) VANCOUVER – Metro Vancouver transit operators and the Coast Mountain Bus Company are set to return to the bargaining table in a bid to resolve their ongoing labour dispute. A statement from Unifor says Locals 111 and 2200, representing bus drivers as well…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > opinion > analysis > 09/10/2026 > vote-for-your-local-trustees

Vote for your local trustees – Winnipeg Free Press

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (551+ words) It’s the start of a new school year, but not just any school year. It’s also school board election year. Nominations are public knowledge and close on Sept. 22 and, on Oct. 28, new or continuing trustees will be elected, re-elected or…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > business > 09/10/2026 > ontario-expands-tariff-support-program-eligibility-in-response-to-new-u-s-actions

Ontario expands tariff support program eligibility in response to new U.S. actions

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (211+ words) TORONTO – Ontario Premier Doug Ford says businesses affected by a new round of American tariffs and bans set to take effect later this month will be eligible for the province’s support programs. U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > breakingnews > 09/10/2026 > u-of-m-students-call-for-ban-on-far-right-group

U of M students call for ban on far-right group

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (670+ words) Winnipeg 10° C, Clear Some University of Manitoba students are calling on their school to ban a far-right group from campus after posters promoting mass deportations were found during the summer break. More than 50 people rallied on Wednesday, the first day…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > opinion > analysis > 09/10/2026 > growing-pains-maybe-but-its-worth-it

Opinion: Growing pains? Maybe, but it???s worth it

4+ day, 43+ min ago   (556+ words) Winnipeg 12° C, Clear With Winnipeg’s free youth transit pass rolling out this month, the city should expect more young people to use the bus. Even so, operational costs are a valid consideration. Winnipeg Transit runs a real system with real…...