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From rapper to reporter to politician: A profile of Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew

From rapper to reporter to politician: A profile of Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew

WINNIPEG — Rap artist. Journalist. Economics student. Wab Kinew's path as a young man, including several brushes with the law and some convictions, did not appear a likely path to politics.
Getting used to the spotlight: A profile of Manitoba PC Leader Heather Stefanson

Getting used to the spotlight: A profile of Manitoba PC Leader Heather Stefanson

WINNIPEG — Despite her 23 years as a politician — and almost two as Manitoba's first female premier — Heather Stefanson says she is still getting used to the public spotlight. She is more accustomed to working in the background.
Who will become Manitoba's next premier? A look at party leaders vying for the job

Who will become Manitoba's next premier? A look at party leaders vying for the job

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's provincial election has been called for Oct. 3. Here's a look at the leaders of the province's three parties that have seats in the legislature. Heather Stefanson, Progressive Conservative Leader Age: 53. Born May 11, 1970.
Mounties eyeing change to recreational cannabis use policy for members

Mounties eyeing change to recreational cannabis use policy for members

OTTAWA — The RCMP is looking at easing a policy that requires front-line officers and many other employees to refrain from recreational cannabis use for four weeks before duty.
In the news today: Evacuees returning to Yellowknife, Trudeau in Indonesia

In the news today: Evacuees returning to Yellowknife, Trudeau in Indonesia

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Invasive species report outlines costs, solutions for world governments

Invasive species report outlines costs, solutions for world governments

An international organization has produced a report on alien invasive species which says the global problem costs billions of dollars annually and is, in some cases, being worsened by climate change.
Quebec Facebook class action can go ahead after Supreme Court declines to hear appeal

Quebec Facebook class action can go ahead after Supreme Court declines to hear appeal

MONTREAL — A class-action lawsuit alleging Facebook illegally allowed advertisers to target users based on their race, age and gender can move forward after the Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from the social media giant.
Essential workers head back early to Yellowknife to be ready for everyone else

Essential workers head back early to Yellowknife to be ready for everyone else

YELLOWKNIFE — Officials in Yellowknife, as well as staff with the Northwest Territories, are getting ready for the start of a mass migration home of wildfire evacuees that's still on track for Wednesday.
'Going to take years': Saskatchewan First Nation marks anniversary of mass stabbing

'Going to take years': Saskatchewan First Nation marks anniversary of mass stabbing

JAMES SMITH CREE NATION — Robert Head says people on his First Nation experienced one their worst mornings on Monday as they marked the anniversary of last year's mass stabbing.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford asks Bank of Canada to halt rate hikes

Ontario Premier Doug Ford asks Bank of Canada to halt rate hikes

TORONTO — A second provincial premier is making a direct appeal to the Bank of Canada to stop raising interest rates.