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Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Coco Gauff defeats top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 to win her first French Open title
By: The Associated Press Posted: 11:08 AM CDT Saturday, Jun. 7, 2025 PARIS (AP) — Coco Gauff defeats top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 to win her first French Open title. Read this article for free: Already have an account? Log in here » To continue reading, please subscribe: $19 + tax for 4 weeks and receive a Canada Proud Manitoba Strong mug and sticker FREE! Enjoy unlimited reading on Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper Access News Break, our award-winning app Play interactive puzzles *Special offer only available to new subscribers or returning subscribers without a subscription for more than eight weeks. New subscription must remain active for at least 12 weeks. If cancelled prior to 12 weeks, you will be charged regular price for the merchandise. Merchandise is provided 'as is' and cannot be exchanged. Expect merchandise delivery within two weeks for addresses within Manitoba and up to four weeks if outside of Manitoba.
Hamilton Spectator
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Free Press to lead media literacy project
The Manitoba government is turning to Western Canada's oldest newspaper to teach students how to debunk misinformation and master other necessary skills for the digital age. The department of education is partnering with the Free Press and Winnipeg School Division to launch a media literacy platform with lessons on the tenets of journalism, algorithms and related subjects. 'A media literacy refresh' is necessary to respond to massive changes in how and where Manitobans consume information, said Tracy Schmidt, minister of education and early childhood learning. 'Kids are really at the forefront of that change, and I can attest to this as a mom,' Schmidt said, noting she's had to personally intervene and re-educate her own three children on topics they've 'learned about' via YouTube celebrities and other corners of the internet. Local teachers are designing the platform — with input from multimedia journalists and information technology experts — for their colleagues in kindergarten-to-Grade 12 classrooms. The free curriculum-based resource will be available via . A beta version is anticipated to launch in early 2026. The final product is anticipated to include multiple web pages to simplify lesson planning, help schools launch newspapers of their own, and offer a self-study media literacy course to teachers. The minister said the new partnership is a fitting one, given her department and the Free Press have similar goals in that they both educate the population and want to build media-literate citizens. The work officially got underway in September, under the direction of Schmidt's late predecessor. Nello Altomare, 61, was a career educator and news hound who followed current events closely until his death on Jan. 14. The provincial government and the largest school division in Manitoba have each hired a certified teacher. The duo has set up an office in the Free Press newsroom in Winnipeg. 'We live in an age where there's more media than ever and yet less media literacy,' said Mike Power, chief executive officer of FP Newspapers Inc. 'The Free Press is delighted to be part of this important initiative, which will use our journalism as a teaching tool to inform and empower Manitoba students so they are better equipped to navigate an increasingly difficult digital landscape.' The platform is being designed to host a database of ready-to-use learning experiences that match relevant news stories to curriculum outcomes. The former will not be exempt from a paywall. These interdisciplinary packages, dubbed 'resource bundles,' are being organized under media literacy topics, such as data and privacy, propaganda and responsible use of artificial intelligence. Teachers will eventually be able to screen explanatory videos hosted by local journalists and assign students to read articles and whose contents can be translated into any language and adjusted to accommodate their reading level. A student newspaper incubator will, through a customizable template, allow students to create their own media outlets and have their stories published on the platform. The third and final element is a micro-credential in media literacy for educators. Successful graduates will earn a digital badge. The project is inspired by Journalism for All, an initiative to bring journalism education to all high schoolers in New York, as well as , and the New York Times Learning Network. The local partners have applied for a $100,000 community grant to carry out their vision to expand on the Free Press 101 resource. 'This is a project urgently needed to disrupt the momentum of misinformation and strengthen Winnipeggers in their personal agency and ability to discern truth, restoring trust and confidence in institutions of media, government, democracy and education,' they wrote in a submission to the Winnipeg Foundation. Schmidt said her hope is that Manitoba students will hone their critical thinking and media analysis skills, as well as understand how they can personally produce media in a responsible manner. 'If you talk to any kid these days and you ask them what they want to be when they grow up, they'll tell you they want to be a social media content creator,' the minister said. 'Knowing that's what kids want to do, we need to make sure that they are being responsible actors.'
Winnipeg Free Press
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Free Press to lead media literacy project
The Manitoba government is turning to Western Canada's oldest newspaper to teach students how to debunk misinformation and master other necessary skills for the digital age. The department of education is partnering with the Free Press and Winnipeg School Division to launch a media literacy platform with lessons on the tenets of journalism, algorithms and related subjects. 'A media literacy refresh' is necessary to respond to massive changes in how and where Manitobans consume information, said Tracy Schmidt, minister of education and early childhood learning. MIKAELA MACKENZIE / FREE PRESS Education minister Tracy Schmidt says with many kids wanting to be content creators, 'we need to make sure that they are being responsible actors.' 'Kids are really at the forefront of that change, and I can attest to this as a mom,' Schmidt said, noting she's had to personally intervene and re-educate her own three children on topics they've 'learned about' via YouTube celebrities and other corners of the internet. Local teachers are designing the platform — with input from multimedia journalists and information technology experts — for their colleagues in kindergarten-to-Grade 12 classrooms. The free curriculum-based resource will be available via A beta version is anticipated to launch in early 2026. The final product is anticipated to include multiple web pages to simplify lesson planning, help schools launch newspapers of their own, and offer a self-study media literacy course to teachers. The minister said the new partnership is a fitting one, given her department and the Free Press have similar goals in that they both educate the population and want to build media-literate citizens. The work officially got underway in September, under the direction of Schmidt's late predecessor. Nello Altomare, 61, was a career educator and news hound who followed current events closely until his death on Jan. 14. The provincial government and the largest school division in Manitoba have each hired a certified teacher. The duo has set up an office in the Free Press newsroom in Winnipeg. 'We live in an age where there's more media than ever and yet less media literacy,' said Mike Power, chief executive officer of FP Newspapers Inc. 'The Free Press is delighted to be part of this important initiative, which will use our journalism as a teaching tool to inform and empower Manitoba students so they are better equipped to navigate an increasingly difficult digital landscape.' The platform is being designed to host a database of ready-to-use learning experiences that match relevant news stories to curriculum outcomes. The former will not be exempt from a paywall. These interdisciplinary packages, dubbed 'resource bundles,' are being organized under media literacy topics, such as data and privacy, propaganda and responsible use of artificial intelligence. Teachers will eventually be able to screen explanatory videos hosted by local journalists and assign students to read articles and whose contents can be translated into any language and adjusted to accommodate their reading level. A student newspaper incubator will, through a customizable template, allow students to create their own media outlets and have their stories published on the platform. The third and final element is a micro-credential in media literacy for educators. Successful graduates will earn a digital badge. The project is inspired by Journalism for All, an initiative to bring journalism education to all high schoolers in New York, as well as and the New York Times Learning Network. The local partners have applied for a $100,000 community grant to carry out their vision to expand on the Free Press 101 resource. Tuesdays A weekly look at politics close to home and around the world. 'This is a project urgently needed to disrupt the momentum of misinformation and strengthen Winnipeggers in their personal agency and ability to discern truth, restoring trust and confidence in institutions of media, government, democracy and education,' they wrote in a submission to the Winnipeg Foundation. Schmidt said her hope is that Manitoba students will hone their critical thinking and media analysis skills, as well as understand how they can personally produce media in a responsible manner. 'If you talk to any kid these days and you ask them what they want to be when they grow up, they'll tell you they want to be a social media content creator,' the minister said. 'Knowing that's what kids want to do, we need to make sure that they are being responsible actors.' Maggie MacintoshEducation reporter Maggie Macintosh reports on education for the Free Press. Originally from Hamilton, Ont., she first reported for the Free Press in 2017. Read more about Maggie. Funding for the Free Press education reporter comes from the Government of Canada through the Local Journalism Initiative. Every piece of reporting Maggie produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the Free Press's tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about Free Press's history and mandate, and learn how our newsroom operates. Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
Winnipeg Free Press
27-05-2025
- General
- Winnipeg Free Press
Turn on that barbecue and get grilling
It's a subtle shift. As warm weather settles in for good, the sweet, smoky smell of outdoor cooking becomes an evening staple of neighbourhoods across the city. Make the most of grilling season with reader recipes for Barbecue Lean Pork from Anita Lee, Gale's Barbecue Trout from Gale Petreny and Auntie Shirley Potatoes from Patti Mersereau-LeBlanc. Want to share a recipe? Visit to fill out the submission form. Barbecue Lean Pork JESSICA LEE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS files Anita Lee's barbecued pork dish is easy and flavourful. JESSICA LEE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS files Anita Lee's barbecued pork dish is easy and flavourful. Ingredients Directions Note: The pork can be basted with the remaining marinade half-way through cooking. If cooking on the barbecue, place the meat on the grill over medium heat and keep a close eye to ensure the sugary marinade doesn't burn. JESSICA LEE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS files Anita Lee's pork dish can be done on the barbecue or in the oven. JESSICA LEE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS files Anita Lee's pork dish can be done on the barbecue or in the oven. — Anita Lee Gale's Barbecue Trout Ingredients Directions Freepik Adding lemon to barbecued trout is never a bad idea. Freepik Adding lemon to barbecued trout is never a bad idea. 'Many years ago, I had the opportunity to go to Cranberry Portage to officiate at a local wrestling tournament. While I was up there, I was invited to go ice fishing. We caught a number of lake trout and my host taught me how to cook up our catch. Maybe it was the fresh-caught trout or the pride in catching the fish, but this was the best fish I had ever tasted. This is the only recipe I use now to barbecue fish and is a gold standard in our family. Even the kids that don't like fish love this recipe!' — Gale Petreny Auntie Shirley Potatoes Ingredients Directions 'When I was a child my family would go out on my Auntie Shirley and Uncle Dalton's house boat on the weekends. There was camping, fishing, and swimming all weekend. Endless fun! And of course my aunt would make these potatoes. I loved them. Throughout the winter I would ask my mom to make them but didn't know what to call them, so they became Auntie Shirley Potatoes.' — Patti Mersereau-LeBlanc Eva WasneyReporter Eva Wasney has been a reporter with the Free Press Arts & Life department since 2019. Read more about Eva. Every piece of reporting Eva produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the Free Press's tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about Free Press's history and mandate, and learn how our newsroom operates. Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
Winnipeg Free Press
17-05-2025
- Winnipeg Free Press
What's open, what's closed in Winnipeg on May 19, 2025
While the May long weekend often marks the unofficial start of summer for Manitobans, Victoria Day recognizes the birthday of Queen Victoria and Canada's connection with the British monarchy. The Free Press is not publishing a print or e-edition Monday, but readers can visit for the latest news and information. Here's a round-up of hours of business for services and things to do on Victoria Day. Civic, provincial and federal offices are closed. There is no mail delivery on Monday. Canada Post offices are closed, but post offices operated by the private sector will be open according to the hours of service of the host business. All city cemetery grounds are open. The administration office at Brookside Cemetery will be closed. Winnipeg Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule on May 19. Plan your specific route and see service alerts on the Winnipeg Transit site. Recycling and garbage will be collected as usual. The Brady Road landfill is open 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The 4R Winnipeg depot at the Brady landfill will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Pacific and Panet 4R Winnipeg depots will be closed. Winnipeg Public Library branches will be closed. (Find your great next read in our Books section.) Leisure centres will be closed, except the Pan Am Pool and Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex. All City of Winnipeg swimming pools will be closed, except the Pan Am Pool, Margaret Grant, and Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex. Major movie theatres will be open. (Not sure what to see? Find news and reviews in our Movies section.) The Assiniboine Park Zoo and The Leaf will be will be open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. See what's on. The Canadian Museum for Human Rights will be closed. See current exhibits and events. The Manitoba Children's Museum will be open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Check out their featured events. The Manitoba Museum will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Upcoming events at the museum and planetarium. The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Upcoming events. The Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq will be open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Current exhibitions. FortWhyte Alive is open every day of the year except Christmas Day. Calendar of events. The Crescent Drive, Canoe Club, Harbour View, John Blumberg, Kildonan Park and Windsor Park golf courses will be open, weather permitting. Most larger chain grocery stores are open, but you might want to call ahead to check the hours at your preferred shop. CF Polo Park, Garden City Shopping Centre, Kildonan Place, St. Vital Centre and Outlet Collection Winnipeg will be open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Grant Park Shopping Centre will be open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Portage Place will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Forks Market will be open. Most Liquor Mart stores in Winnipeg will be open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., except for the True North Square location, which will be closed. Check hours at your preferred store. Beer vendors and private wine stores set their own hours for holidays, so call ahead. webnews@
