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Kinew at Residential School Burial Site, Jets Add Goalie & Hydro's Big Import — Winnipeg Wednesday

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🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. Premier Wab Kinew joined First Nations leaders at a burial site tied to the Brandon Indian Residential School. Kinew sat in a teepee at Turtle Crossing Campground, south of the former school, on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation after the province partnered with the City of Brandon to buy the private campground. Sioux Valley Dakota Nation says more than 50 children are buried at the site.
  2. Manitoba Hydro imported almost as much power as it sold in 2025-26. The utility’s 2025-26 figures show imported electricity approached its total sales for the year, a detail released in the utility’s annual data for that fiscal period.
  3. An inquest into killings at Manitoba’s maximum-security prison made no recommendations for change. The inquest record concludes without prescribing reforms after examining the incidents at the correctional facility.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. Downtown Winnipeg turned orange for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Crowds wearing orange filled downtown on Sept. 30 as part of citywide recognition of the national observance. The event coincided with local ceremonies and memorials tied to residential-school remembrance.
  2. Winnipeg Jets claimed 27-year-old goalie Clay Stevenson off waivers from the Washington Capitals. Stevenson joined Jets practice two days before the season opener after being claimed this week; he has five NHL games on his record and helped the AHL’s Hershey Bears win the Calder Cup in 2024.

📰 Also Today

  • Statistics Canada: about 25% of Canadians aged 25–44 are 'not at all hopeful' about democracy.
  • Riley Laychuk published Manitoba's weather forecast for Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.
  • Artist from northwestern Ontario created a large YWG airport sign for Sept. 30 events.
  • Northern Manitoba college launched a new Cree-language degree program.
  • Column: analysis of Manitoba PCs’ leadership loss and NDP implications.
  • Profile: a carpenter from Fisher River Cree Nation shaping the community's future.
  • Guide: what's open and closed in Manitoba for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
  • Opinion: Obby Khan says Manitoba Tories mischaracterized caucus unity after removal attempt.

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Source Articles (13)

Manitoba Tories wrong to claim unity after caucus minority tried to force removal: Obby Khan

Former Manitoba Progressive Conservative leader Obby Khan says he's dismayed the party is defending its integrity, after he was taken off-guard by caucus members trying to push him out.

General Sep 30, 2026

Inquest into Manitoba maximum security prison killings makes no recommendations for change

An inquest into the killings of three men in Stony Mountain Institution's maximum security unit has wrapped up with the judge who oversaw it making no recommendations for any changes.

General Sep 30, 2026

What's open and closed for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Manitoba

Here's a look at what is open across Manitoba on Wednesday as the province and the nation mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

General Sep 30, 2026

This carpenter is part of Fisher River Cree Nation's vision for the future

General Sep 30, 2026

When the Manitoba PCs lost their leader, the NDP lost its greatest asset

Obby Khan was to Wab Kinew what Justin Trudeau was to Pierre Poilievre: The gift that kept on giving, as long as he remained in his position. Unfortunately for the NDP, he self-ejected.

General Sep 30, 2026

Northern Manitoba college offers new Cree-language degree program

A first-of-its-kind program will see University College of the North offer students the ability to earn a bachelor's degree in the Cree language. The college will offer one-, two- and three-year programs, ending with a bachelor's in Ininimowin degree.

General Sep 30, 2026

Artist from northwestern Ontario creates huge YWG airport sign for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Storm Angeconeb, a member of Lac Seul First Nation in northwestern Ontario in Treaty 3 Territory, worked with the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport to design a huge YWG sign for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, keeping her family in mind.

General Sep 30, 2026

Sea of orange floods Winnipeg's downtown for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

General Sep 30, 2026

Manitoba Hydro imported almost as much power as it sold in 2025-26

Manitoba Hydro imported almost as much power from outside the province as it exported during the most recent fiscal year due to drought conditions that restricted the utility's ability to generate its own electricity.

General Sep 30, 2026

Riley Laychuk's Manitoba forecast for Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026

Rain is expected for parts of northern Manitoba. Some communities could get more than 20 millimetres by Thursday. The south can expect a general mix of sun and clouds.

General Sep 30, 2026
Kinew sits with First Nations leaders to honour children at school burial site

Kinew sits with First Nations leaders to honour children at school burial site

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew took part in a ceremony with Indigenous groups this morning at a campground located on a burial site for children who died at a residential school.

Politics Sep 30, 2026
Young Canadians less hopeful about future of democracy: Statistics Canada

Young Canadians less hopeful about future of democracy: Statistics Canada

Prairie provinces, including Alberta, had the highest percentage of respondents who felt no hope at all about democracy while British Columbia led with those who felt very hopeful.

Canada Sep 30, 2026
‘Back in God’s country’: New goalie Clay Stevenson joins Winnipeg Jets

‘Back in God’s country’: New goalie Clay Stevenson joins Winnipeg Jets

Stevenson practiced with his new team on Wednesday for the first time since being claimed off waivers from the Washington Capitals.

Sports Sep 30, 2026