Your forecast
Mainly cloudy, clearing late this morning, with wind becoming southwest at 20 km/h. High 11 C, wind chill -7 this morning. UV index 2 or low.
What’s happening today
Chilly Iceland is a hotbed of literary talent across a range of genres, and one of the Nordic country’s brightest stars visits Winnipeg tonight to launch his latest sweeping, epic novel. Jón Kalman Stefánsson will launch Your Absence Is Darkness, published in Canada in March by Biblioasis, at 7 p.m. at McNally Robinson Booksellers’ Grant Park location at an event co-presented by the Consulate General of Iceland in Winnipeg, the Icelandic Canadian Frón and Lögberg-Heimskringla.
Jón Kalman Stefánsson (Einar Falur Ingólfsson photo)
Today’s must-read
Leaders in the city’s cannabis sector say retailers are increasingly suffering from smash-and-grab style break-ins, resulting in tens of thousands in stolen goods, damages and increased costs to consumers.
The issue was highlighted this week after police arrested two teens accused of targeting a pair of businesses in northeast Winnipeg.
“It is concerning how frequently these things are happening,” said Dawn Le Sage, inventory manager at Star Buds Cannabis. “It’s a massive loss.” Tyler Searle has the story.
Dawn Le Sage said Star Buds is exploring ways to increase security measures at its stores, but there are some barriers. (John Woods / Free Press)
On the bright side
A new report outlines six opportunities Manitoba has to become a global leader in the green economy.
Published by the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, the 25-page document aims to provide an objective and research-based assessment of high-potential industry opportunities and to guide discussions with stakeholders to agree on and prioritize the best opportunities for the keystone province.
“Manitoba has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to position itself as a green economy powerhouse,” the report states. “Building upon our proud history of clean power, strong work ethic and business innovation, Manitoba brings many advantages to businesses looking to lower emissions and develop green solutions.” Aaron Epp has the story.
From left: Jack Winram (executive director of Manitoba Environmental Industries Association), Colleen Kuruluk (CEO at Efficiency Manitoba) and Fred Meier (president of RRC Polytech) participate in a panel discussion Tuesday moderated by Nick Gamble (Manitoba Chambers of Commerce). (Aaron Epp / Free Press)
On this date
On Oct. 23, 1954: The Winnipeg Free Press reported in Paris, France and Germany agreed on a solution regarding the Saar region, clearing the way for the signing of treaties bringing an armed West Germany into the Atlantic alliance. Canadian consumers could be hit with millions of dollars in price increases depending on the conculsions of the tarrifs board in Ottawa, set to hold a hearing in November. Voters in St. Boniface overwhelmingly chose Joseph G. Van Belleghem for mayor. Read the rest of this day’s paper here. Search our archives for more here.
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