U.S. election
President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House, early Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Still counting: The fate of the United States presidency continues to hang in the balance this morning, as votes continue to be counted for either President Donald Trump or Democratic leader Joe Biden in several key states — Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania. READ MORE
Figures he won: During an overnight address, President Donald Trump said he’ll take the presidential election to the Supreme Court, but it’s unclear what he means in a country in which vote tabulations routinely continue beyond Election Day. READ MORE
Strong rebuke: Democrat Joe Biden’s campaign says it will fight any efforts by President Donald Trump’s campaign to go to the U.S. Supreme Court to prevent ballots from being tabulated. READ MORE
Kitchen battleground: Free Press humour columnist Doug Speirs admits he paid only slight attention to the U.S. presidential race, opting instead for re-runs on the Food Network of Cupcake Wars.
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Weather
Your forecast: Despite a chilly morning, things warm considerably during the day, with a high of 15 C in the afternoon.
In case you missed it
SUPPLIEDSusan Krepart with husband Owen Mooney, a doctor who tested positive for COVID-19.
Doctor’s own journey: Owen Mooney, who works in intensive care at Health Sciences Centre, St. Boniface Hospital and Grace Hospital, opened up to reporter Kevin Rollason about his own battle with COVID-19. READ MORE
Call for volunteers: Manitobans are being asked to volunteer at COVID-19 health screening test sites, although critics say it’s a sign of the Pallister government’s penny-pinching during a pandemic. READ MORE
Help from Red Cross: Five more seniors have died from COVID-19 and the virus is present in more than 20 Manitoba long-term care facilities, prompting a call for help to the Red Cross, reports Danielle Da Silva. READ MORE
Player tests positive: Games have been postponed for a couple of MJHL teams after a coronavirus test of an OCN Blizzard player came back positive, FP sports reports. READ MORE
On this date
On Nov. 4, 1976: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that while farmers produced what appeared to be a record wheat crop, there were concerns finding buyers because of a good international harvest; Manitoba’s economy was performing below average and expected to operate below average in 1977; and the city’s decision to offer a housing co-operative a pre-paid 60-year lease for a total of $164,000, instead of selling the land at market value, was seen by many councillors as a positive step toward city involvement in housing projects.
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