Paul Samyn
@PaulSamyn
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Former Free Press paper boy now living the dream as Editor of the Free Press. My kids all play hockey, I still play hockey -- my wife despairs of all the hockey
Winnipeg
Joined October 2012
Many thanks to @kalbarteski for the artistic vision behind our call to action in support of Canadian journalism
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We have worked with Kal Barteski — the Manitoba artist whose creations are on display from The Forks to Churchill — to design distinctive incentives for being a Free Press subscriber.
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We had a great time at the NNAs in Montreal last night. Very pleased to represent the Winnipeg Free Press as a finalist. Big congrats to all the winners!! @jeffkhamilton @PaulSamyn @WinnipegNews
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I’m very honoured to receive this prestigious award. Apologies for not being able to make the gala dinner this evening due to #NHLJets playoff coverage duties. Special thanks to Alyssa Selman for letting me tell her story in @WinnipegNews last summer.
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Alyssa Selman’s life changed in the blink of an eye in 2015, the result of a catastrophic accident at Assiniboia Downs. The jockey, a trailblazer in a male-dominated industry, was thrown from her...
The 2024 Media Sovereign Award winner for Outstanding Writing is Mike McIntyre. @mikemcintyrewpg @WoodbineTB @HBPA_ONT @ONTRacing #2024SovAwards
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It’s the most wonderful time of the hockey year. Our team at @WinnipegNews has you covered every step of the way as the #NHLJets chase the Stanley Cup. Here’s a glimpse at today’s print edition: 6 pieces, nearly 10,000 total words. Join us here: https://t.co/cFVIFrsCpg
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Niigaan the Lone Ranger podcast is back! This week we talk with former Cdn Ambassador Gary Doer asking: is Canada gonna be ok? Come check out the @WinnipegNews podcast!
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Podcast Episode · Niigaan and the Lone Ranger · February 7, 2025 · 1h 7m
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I’ve been hard at work with @WinnipegNews staff & present to you Biidaajimowin: News from the Centre - the Free Press’s newest newsletter! Subscription is free and available here!
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A New Year’s Eve toast to cohesion machines!
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Free Press readers are the antidote to the threats posed by a polarized world.
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We are one of the last newspapers to have our own staff photographers. Here’s what others miss when you don’t have a dedicated team of photojournalists helping tell the stories of a city and province:
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It feels like 2024 has flown by far too quickly. Understandably, some might feel this year didn’t go by fast enough. Regardless of how one might feel about 2024, our staff photographers were around...
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Our Christmas tradition of a story to mark this day took us to Holy Trinity Anglican Church and their message of hope. To all our readers celebrating today, Merry Christmas!
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To step into Holy Trinity Anglican Church is to step back in time. Stained glass beside a memorial plaque at Holy Trinity Anglican Church (John Woods / Free Press) The arched doorways. The gorgeou...
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The end of the Thompson Citizen has @WinnipegNews exploring how to fill that void and expand our coverage of northern Manitoba. If you think you might have the write stuff, send me a note via resumes@freepress.mb.ca
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A love letter to readers to mark the 152nd anniversary of @WinnipegNews
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I can’t think of a better way to mark the 152nd anniversary of the Free Press than by thanking our readers. We’ve served our readers for more than a century and a half since that first edition was...
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No, your eyes don't deceive you: It's another great job opportunity at @WinnipegNews
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It’s been a hell of a week for @Niigaanwewidam So glad the @CanadaCouncil recognized his talent and contributions with this literary award. Congrats from all of us @WinnipegNews
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What began as columns penned for the Free Press on the complexities of Winnipeg —its good, bad and in-between — has led to Niigaan Sinclair winning the Governor-General’s Literary Awards prize for...
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Another video that needs to be shared. Amazing tribute to the late Murray Sinclair. @Niigaanwewidam you show so much grace and power when speaking about your father.
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Glad to add my voice to the @cjffjc campaign to remind Canadians of the power of trust!
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The second edition of the Warm-Up is here to help you get ready for #NHLJets and #Blackhawks
https://t.co/UNb9rPA4cM
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A promise to listen, learn in our commitment to reconciliation – Winnipeg Free Press https://t.co/OhuYsFKpIi via @WinnipegNews
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The tragic death of Cathy Merrick on the steps of the Winnipeg courthouse Friday — while serving in her role as grand chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs — sent shock waves that reverberated...
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