Good morning!
Your forecast: You’ll be griping if the promised rain does actually fall both today and Wednesday; however, you’ll be giving thanks by the time the long weekend rolls around. There’s a 60 per cent chance of a shower this morning, with a light breeze and a daytime high of 14 C. The sky clears overnight, and the forecast for Tuesday calls for sunshine and a high of 13 C. OK, so Wednesday will be a real turkey, but then Mother Nature serves up at least four terrific days, with plenty of sun Thursday through Sunday and temperatures ranging from 16 C to 19 C.
In case you missed it
John Woods / Winnipeg Free PressA butterfly made of carnations sits on the steps of the Manitoba legislature as presenters speak at a gathering Sunday, part of the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.
Gone but never forgotten: Mothers, daughters, sisters… they were loved. And their lives were celebrated Sunday at an event to mark the National Day of Action, honouring Canada’s missing and murdered indigenous women. Hundreds gathered outside the Legislative Building to hear speakers, singers, poets and drummers share messages. An event organizer, Hilda Anderson-Pyrz, called on levels of government to take immediate action, including holding a national inquiry, noting indigenous women and girls “deserve to feel safe.” READ MORE
Huge haul for U of M: The University of Manitoba has raised more than $215 million in its Front and Centre campaign – nearly half of its $500-million target. It’s the most ambitious fundraising campaign of any post-secondary institution in the province. The university made the big announcement Saturday at halftime of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers game. No major donors were identified, yet. The campaign ends in the spring of 2018. READ MORE
Getting kicked around: Funny that we’re talking about things you might have missed over the weekend, because Saturday’s CFL game in town was all about “misses.” Winnipeg Blue Bombers kicker Lirim Hajrullahu botched four field-goal attempts and a convert in the club’s 24-23 loss to the Edmonton Eskimos. He finally connected on a 45-yarder to put the Bombers up 23-21 with less than two minutes on the clock. But Edmonton kicker Sean Whyte booted a 53-yard field goal on the final play, dropping Winnipeg’s record to 4-10. READ MORE
Up next
Inquest into deaths of youths: Family members of seven First Nations youths who died after moving south to study in Thunder Bay between 2000 and 2011 will pack a courtroom today for the start of a coroner’s inquest in the northwestern Ontario city about 700 kilometres east of Winnipeg. The youths ranged in age from 15 to 21 and all left their remote communities to pursue a high school education. Five are suspected of drowning, while two may have overdosed. The inquest is to hear from about 200 witnesses. READ MORE
Trade negotiations becoming marathon: Canada is one of 12 countries in final negotiations to sign the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, which would create the world’s largest trade zone. But despite expectations the deal would be finalized Sunday, certain issues have yet prevented all parties from coming to terms. The U.S. and Australia were jockeying over cell-based medicines, while foreign access to the Canadian dairy market was also a sticking point. The TPP could become a major issue in the Canadian election. READ MORE
Around the water cooler
SubmittedThe pamphlet, under the letterhead of NDP incumbent candidate Pat Martin (Winnipeg Centre), was found in at least two locations.
He didn’t say that: Winnipeg Centre MP Pat Martin may be known for uttering a colourful metaphor or two, but a fake campaign flyer bearing his name and photo takes things to a whole new level. Laced with profanities under Martin’s official letterhead, the flyer has been showing up in the riding. The federal elections commissioner is opening an official investigation. READ MORE
Countdown to season opener: Just three more sleeps until the Winnipeg Jets open the 2015-16 NHL season in Boston against the Bruins. But before Thursday’s contest, the Jets still have some tough personnel decisions to make as they get down to 23 players on their roster. Winnipeg could begin the season with as many as three rookie forwards – Nic Petan, Nikolaj Ehlers and Andrew Copp – on the squad.
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Rolf Vennenbernd / DPA via The Associated PressSwedish author Henning Mankell has died in the age of 67.
Henning Mankell: The Swedish crime writer died early Monday at the age of 67 after a battle with cancer. Mankell is best known for his novels featuring Inspector Kurt Wallander, which were turned into a TV drama series starring Kenneth Branagh. The series aired on PBS in North America and the BBC in the United Kingdom. He leaves his wife, director Eva Bergman, who is the daughter of Ingmar Bergman. READ MORE
American Apparel: The U.S. clothing chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. But the company said stores would stay open and that manufacturing would continue. The bankruptcy filing follows a chaotic period in the company’s 26-year history. Company founder Dov Charney was fired as chief executive in December for alleged misconduct. American Apparel had not made a profit since 2009. A Winnipeg outlet is located in Osborne Village. READ MORE
On this date
On Oct. 5, 1986: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that the Manitoba Government Employees Association was going to investigate the appearance of nepotism at Headingley jail. A 33-day strike among grain handlers was likely nearing its end. Winnipeg synagogues had extra security in place for celebrations of Rosh Hoshanna due to a recent terrorist attack on a synagogue in Turkey. Expo ’86 hit is target attendance of 20 million visitors. Israel had become one of the world’s leading nuclear powers, having stockpiled nuclear warheads for the preceding 20 years. Ed Van Wyck of Roland, Man., succeeded in growing a 254-kilogram pumpkin and planned to compete for the world title at the Atlantic Winter Fair’s International Pumpkin Festival in Halifax.
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