Your forecast
Mainly sunny skies with a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon; expected high is 14 C with a low of 5.
What’s happening today
Winnipeg Comiccon begins at 2 p.m. at the RBC Convention Centre and runs until Sunday. Guests this year include actors Lea Thompson (Back to the Future), Matthew Lewis (Harry Potter franchise), Cerina Vincent (Not Another Teen Movie), John Barrowman (Doctor Who), Kevin McDonald (Kids in the Hall) and Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead) among many others. For more information click here.
Kevin McDonald headlines Winnipeg Comiccon this weekend. (Supplied)
Today’s must-read
Scott Gillingham won the crowded field in Winnipeg’s dramatic mayoral election thanks to two things: a strong and consistent campaign, and workplace harassment allegations against front-runner Glen Murray. Chris Kitching has the story.
Incoming mayor Scott Gillingham says his promises resonated with Winnipeggers and his costed plan brought credibility. (Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press)
On the bright side
A restaurant in San Francisco caters exclusively to dogs, providing fine dining for the canine set. The Associated Press reports.
A dog eats a dish at the Dogue restaurant in San Francisco. (Haven Daley / The Associated Press files)
On this date
On Oct. 28, 1983: The Winnipeg Free Press reported a moderate group could hold more power following the civic election on Wednesday, according to some city councillors, but only five of 30 seats had changed hands. Canada was exploring with other Commonwealth nations the prospect of sending peacekeeping troops to Grenada to oversee the withdrawal of foreign nationals, supervise an election and enforce a truce; between 40 and 50 Canadians were stranded in the country. The RCMP was considering disciplinary action against the Ste. Rose detachment after Mounties failed to respond to calls for help from an Eriksdale man who was ambushed by four men on the highway. Search our archives for more here.
Today’s front page
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