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MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILESMichelle Gawronsky, president of Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU).171030 – Monday, October 30, 2017.
Spike in violence alleged: Sources say there has been increased violence at a provincial welfare office since another closed at the end of 2017. “There’s no reason for anyone to be facing life-and-death situations when they go to work,” says union president Michelle Gawronsky. Ryan Thorpe reports. READ MORE
Doctor disciplined: A Swan River doctor has been censured by the college of physicians for failing to address concerns about the health of a personal-care home patient in 2016. Larry Kusch reports. READ MORE
Drumming vigil after death: A vigil was held Wednesday night at the scene where Chad Williams, 26, was fatally shot by police last week. “Our drums are healing, and I hope it helps people,” said Laine Walker, who helped organize the event. Carol Sanders reports. READ MORE
Weather
Your forecast: It will be sunny for most of today with a low of -22 C, wind chill of -33 and a risk of frostbite.
What’s happening today
AP Photo / Gene J. PuskarA motivated and well-rested Connor Hellebuyck could be a good thing for the Winnipeg Jets down the stretch.
Jets play Preds: The Jets face the Predators in Nashville at 7 p.m., but it’s not clear whether Connor Hellebuyck or Laurent Brossoit will get the start in goal. Mike McIntyre reports. READ MORE
Case goes to jury: After the Crown and defence made their closing arguments Wednesday, a jury will soon begin deliberating the fate of two men accused of killing Jeanenne Fontaine. Katie May reports. READ MORE
President at Pentagon: In Washington, President Donald Trump’s administration will introduce a new strategy for expanding defence technologies in space.
On this date
On Jan. 17, 1980: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that the Dutch Maid Dairy and Ice Cream Company was fined $500 in provincial court for selling ice cream with as much as eight times the permitted bacterial content. Winnipeg city council approved $50,000 to pay for an independent consultant to produce a review of the police department. Musician Paul McCartney was grounded when Japanese customs officials found 215 grams of marijuana in his suitcase.
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