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For the youngest learners
Merlin is a pet duck in Mexico who has gone viral after wearing a Mexico soccer jersey and socks during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Why do you think people love Merlin so much? Why do you think Merlin doesn’t mind going for walks even when it’s raining?
Blue Taki pickle pizza? Deep fried pickle oreos? Of all the foods listed here, which ones would you try at the Red River Ex? Which ones would you avoid? Which foods aren’t on this list that someone should invent?
wfpurl:https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/2026/06/12/briny-bounty-at-the-ex:wfpurl
See our full collection of news for young children here.
Engaging stories for classroom debate and discussion
Should the Prime Minister have given support for a controversial and not-yet-approved sand mind project in Manitoba?
wfpurl:https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2026/06/17/pm-german-chancellor-meet-at-g7-summit-discuss-sio-silica-investment-partnerships-in-manitoba:wfpurl
Should children between the ages of 16 & 18 be allowed to make their own healthcare decisions?
wfpurl:https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2026/06/17/school-boards-plan-violates-rights-of-young-people-childrens-advocate:wfpurl
Should Transport Canada take some responsibility for the Titan submarine disaster?
wfpurl:https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/greenpage/2026/06/17/transportation-safety-board-to-release-report-on-titan-submersible-implosion:wfpurl
News for the classroom by school subject
Applied Commerce
Entrepreneurship profile: this duo sources second-hand clothes to stock their thriving vintage shop
wfpurl:https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/2026/06/15/fresh-threads:wfpurl
Two stories about entrepreneurs creating tech that responds to specific sector needs in Manitoba
wfpurl:https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/2026/06/17/ringing-up-fast-rescue-system-road-ally:wfpurl
wfpurl:https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/2026/06/16/directors-desk-enters-child-care-hr-spotlight:wfpurl
Arts
Vibrant colour, joy, and self-expression: the art of David Hockney
wfpurl:https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/2026/06/12/art-icon-david-hockney-dies-at-age-88:wfpurl
Music has a long history of being essential to bringing attention to particular issues. Read about and listen to one musician’s song about Winnipeg Transit funding.
wfpurl:https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/2026/06/15/a-tune-for-transit:wfpurl
Career Development
Cell phone companies aren’t allowed to tack on extra fees tied to switching plans. Learn why some are pushing back.
Shopify is a web service that helps people level up their side hustle into a full-service e-commerce site, but the service is facing controversy regarding its’ use of AI.
English Language Arts
The Free Press Summer Reading challenge is back. Enter now for prizes and activities, participate over Summer by writing book reviews and having them published in our pages!
Thoughts about how AI interferes with concepts of integrity and individuality when substituted for authentic human writing.
French communication and culture
A more complete understanding of La Verendrye
Laws and limits of bilingualism in Canada
Human Ecology
Community gardens are a vital food security resource
How a national wholesale food distribution might increase food security across the country
Indigenous Education
Changing the wording in a bill that specifies clean drinking water for Indigenous people is a human right
The impact and legacy of Metis leaders and landmarks
Math
Canadians are taking on more debt and spending less overall: Numbers, statistics and calculations.
How much is a trillion, really? Here’s some comparisons:
Physical Education and Health Education
When, why and how chatbots aren’t good confidants
Small changes to habits can have big health effects
Science
How Winnipeg’s Microbiology lab scientists contribute to the control of harmful viruses.
Where scientific data comes from and the global effects of limiting collection of it
Social Studies
The human and environmental impact and benefits of wind farms
Logistics, realities and possibilities of Churchill as a potash shipment hub
Technical Vocational Education
Restoring and adapting Winnipeg’s historic Carnegie Library to hold the city’s archives
Creating legislation to safeguard the data of children gathered through apps and websites
Just for fun
Who doesn’t love a UFO?
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