Good morning!
Your forecast: We won’t be frying eggs on sidewalks or spraying for mosquitoes any time soon, but the long-range forecast isn’t exactly horrible. Today, expect cloud cover, a 30 per cent chance light snow and a high of 0 C. Tonight, the temperature falls to -12 C. Environment Canada is calling for a mainly sunny Wednesday and a high of 0 C, periods of rain and a high of 5 C Thursday, sunshine and a high of 0 C Friday and blue skies on the weekend with above-freezing temperatures.
In case you missed it
PETER DEJONG / THE ASSOCIATED PRESSThe blown-out windows of Zaventem airport are seen after a deadly attack in Brussels, Belgium, Tuesday. Authorities in Europe have tightened security at airports, on subways, at the borders and on city streets after deadly attacks Tuesday on the Brussels airport and its subway system.
Deadly explosions: At least 30 people were killed this morning in Brussels when explosions rocked the Belgian city’s airport and metro station. Authorities are investigating the explosions as potential attacks. The first explosion hit the airport near the check-in area at approximately 8 a.m. local time (2 a.m. CDT). READ MORE
The chief speaks: Winnipeg Police Chief Devon Clunis admits policing costs in the city are unsustainable, but he’s hopeful addressing social issues will reduce the need for some police resources in the future. Clunis spoke with reporters Monday, the day before the municipal budget is to be approved by Winnipeg city council with a $2.45-million police budget shortfall. READ MORE
Liquor & Lotteries bamboozled: Someone swindled nearly $500,000 from Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries between mid-November 2015 and mid-January – and now the Crown corporation is suing to try and get it back. MLL paid the money to a bank account in Red Deer, Alta., it believed belonged to a supplier, however, the account belonged to an unidentified person. A criminal investigation is also taking place. READ MORE
Up next
Liberals table first budget: Federal finance minister Bill Morneau presents his first budget today, one that is estimated to carry a $30-billion deficit. Expect opposition parties to lambaste the Trudeau government for reneging on the promise of a “modest” $10-billion deficit. READ MORE
Bout between Canadian lightweights: Tonight’s NHL contest at the MTS Centre won’t be a clash of the titans. The Winnipeg Jets, second-last in the entire 30-team league, host the Vancouver Canucks, who sit 26th. Neither team has a hope of making the playoffs. Game time is 7 p.m.
Around the water cooler
Mikaela MacKenzie / Winnipeg Free Press filesFall Out Boy plays at halftime at the Grey Cup at Investors Group Field Nov. 29, 2015.
Grey Cup a windfall: Grey Cup week in Winnipeg last November had an economic impact of $80 million, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers said Monday. And the club says that number would have been even higher had the Bombers or their closest rivals, the Saskatchewan Roughriders, qualified for the big game. READ MORE
No one heard whistle: Manitoba Conservatives keep raising the issue of the Tiger Dams controversy. On Monday, Tory deputy leader and Tuxedo candidate Heather Stefanson told reporters that an unidentified whistle-blower, frustrated with the lack of action from the Selinger government, has contacted the PCs. The whistle-blower has raised allegations about an untendered and since-cancelled contract for $5 million worth of flood-fighting equipment. READ MORE
Trending now
Boaty McBoatface: You just knew this thing would have some (sea) legs on social media. The British government started a contest allowing the public to name its new $380-million research vessel, and the front-running is Boaty McBoatface. The man who sent in the entry on a lark has actually tweeted an apology to officials. READ MORE
#Twitterin5Words: People are having fun describing Twitter. Here’s a few samples: Where crazy is the norm; Facebook but without your mom; What millennials consider a newspaper; The distraction to my life; It will never catch on; and, Millions of people seeking validation.
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