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Nathan Denette / THE CANADIAN PRESSKaitlyn Lawes, left, reacts as teammate John Morris sweeps during mixed doubles curling action against Norway on Thursday.
Mixed results: Winnipegger Kaitlyn Lawes and her teammate, John Morris, are 1-1 in mixed doubles curling at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang after a 6-4 win over the U.S. team this morning. Lawes and Morris lost to Norway in their first draw at the event. READ MORE
Something ventured: The provincial government is seeking to get back into the venture capital game, the Free Press has learned. The province is set to issue a request for pre-qualifications today for potential fund management partners. Martin Cash reports. READ MORE
Airstrike in Syria: The U.S. launched an airstrike that reportedly killed about 100 government-backed troops in eastern Syria, state-run media in the war-torn country confirmed today. An American official told The Associated Press the strikes were ordered after the pro-government forces opened fire on U.S.-backed forces.
Weather
Your forecast: Today will be mainly sunny with a high of -16, wind chill -34 and wind at about 20 km/h around noon.
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BORIS MINKEVICH / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSA GFL truck works in the Bright Oaks area.
Questions about contracts: An independent report says the two firms handling the city’s garbage and recyclables pickup service can fill up to half their workforce with temporary day labourers who are poorly paid and who receive little or no training or supervision. A city spokeswoman says there are no subcontractors currently on the GFL and Miller workforces. Aldo Santin reports. READ MORE
Fuming over fee: A St. James resident says a new $50 fee imposed by her apartment building’s landlord for a rent receipt she can use for income tax filing is “just a big cash grab.” Under the Residential Tenancies Act, landlords aren’t required to provide receipts unless a tenant pays with cash. Jessica Botehlo-Urbanski reports. READ MORE
Around the water cooler
Span plan: The city will reveal design plans and a model for a new structure to replace the Arlington Bridge at a public information session later today. The event is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the North Centennial Recreation and Leisure Facility.
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On this date
On Feb. 8, 1973: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that five people died in Belfast, Ireland, in a clash between British troops and terrorists, bringing the death toll of the three-and-a-half years of violence in Northern Ireland to 717. In Winnipeg, city council found itself in potential conflict with provincial legislation by refusing a request from the Manitoba Master Barbers Association to regulate the opening and closing hours of barber shops in the city. READ MORE
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