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The worst damage is inside

The Free Press began asking questions about the state of domestic violence after a number of serious charges appeared on the Aug. 25 domestic violence court docket. We brought you the reasons why city police don't publicly talk about domestic incidents, and some possible solutions for dealing with a large increase in no-contact order breaches. Today, we talk about the cycle of abuse and what victims of domestic violence go through. Updated 2:00 AM

1. Will the troubled pattern repeat?

   HAL and Mae's tragic saga of repeated incidents of domestic violence is a case study on just how tough it is to break the cycle of abuse. Updated 2:00 AM

2. Steen, Maloway facing off

   LONGTIME Elmwood MLA Jim Maloway was picked Sunday to lead the NDP in Elmwood-Transcona in the federal election. Updated 2:00 AM

3. Study tracks refugees' progress

   A first-of-its-kind study tracking the experiences of new refugees in Winnipeg shows their circumstances improve if they can find a decent, affordable place to live and focus on improving their language skills and employability. Updated 2:00 AM

4. Awards show owes her a lot

   WHEN the going gets tough, the tough open their chequebooks. And Elizabeth "Ma" Henning is one of the toughest in the Canadian country music scene. Updated 2:00 AM

5. Public hearings slated for new hydro line

   WHERE will it go? How big will it be? What does it mean to me? Updated 2:00 AM

6. Lakeview dusts off plans for pair of downtown hotels

   LAKEVIEW Management has dusted off plans for a pair of hotels in downtown Winnipeg and could put a shovel in the ground as early as next winter. Updated 2:00 AM

7. Murdered aid worker a hero, too

   It was Lloyd Axworthy and his commitment to global citizenship that ensured Nicole Dial would forever be part of the Winnipeg story. Updated 2:00 AM

8. AIDS orphans get support

   Drums beat out deep African rhythms and elderly women in floppy hats and peasant skirts sang off-key about sub-Saharan grandmothers struggling to raise AIDS orphans. Updated 2:00 AM

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