What’s happening today
Morantz motion: Coun. Marty Morantz says he intends to introduce a motion at today’s executive policy committee meeting calling for the city to investigate how the Wilkes Avenue-Sterling Lyon Parkway project unfolded. He said he now believes an “institutional breakdown” led to the public being unaware of a change in the proposed route. Aldo Santin reports. READ MORE
Federal funds: Federal Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale and MP Dan Vandal will announce funding for the First Nations Policing Program at the Neenigan Centre this morning. The program funds independent police forces and dedicated RCMP officers for First Nations communities. READ MORE
Fermor feedback sought: The city is holding a public information session on construction plans for the Fermor Avenue bridge project expected to begin this spring. The event is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Archwood Community Centre. READ MORE
Weather
Your forecast: Today will be cloudy with a high of -6 C, a 30 per cent chance of flurries late in the morning and afternoon and wind from the northwest at 30 km/h gusting to 70 near noon. The temperature is expected to drop to -17 C in the afternoon, with a wind chill of -29 this afternoon.
In case you missed it
San Jose Sharks players celebrate after Logan Couture (39) scored on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) during second period NHL hockey action in Winnipeg, Sunday, January 7, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Trevor Hagan
Biting remarks: San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson said Tuesday he had apologized to the Jets for an online video in which players made off-the-cuff remarks about Winnipeg. Meanwhile, Premier Brian Pallister and Mayor Brian Bowman both made quips yesterday about the Sharks losing here last weekend. READ MORE
Commuting from Calgary: Polly Craik, chairwoman of the Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries board, says she doesn’t have a problem with the corporation’s vice-president of marketing and communications commuting from Calgary each week. “It’s just the way that business works today,” Craik says. Deanne Carson was hired in April. Larry Kusch reports. READ MORE
Around the water cooler
The Canadian Press FilesJennifer Jones (left) and third Kaitlyn Lawes will be curling for a provincial women’s championship starting today in Killarney.
Scotties start: The Manitoba Scotties Tournament of Hearts begins today in Killarney. Jennifer Jones’ team is a heavy favourite to win and advance to the national tournament after a stunning semifinal loss last year. Melissa Martin reports. READ MORE
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On this date
On Jan. 10, 1961: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that Liberal leader Lester B. Pearson, speaking at a rally, urged Canada to repair strained relations with the United States. Russian authorities in Moscow told representatives at the U.S. embassy that 1961 would be the last chance for a pact between the two countries, urging a meeting with U.S. president-elect John F. Kennedy. The federal minister of agriculture took a swipe at a Free Press editorial commenting on Canada’s trade policies with Cuba. READ MORE
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