This morning
BORIS MINKEVICH / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSManitoba Métis president David Chartrand
Sixties Scoop settlement: The president of the Manitoba Metis Federation says he believes Ottawa will compensate Métis children who were taken during the Sixties Scoop. “Our people want answers; they are going to get them. I’m sure of that,” David Chartrand says. Dylan Robertson reports. READ MORE
Your forecast: It will be cloudy today with a high of 2 C, a risk of freezing rain late this morning, a few rain showers or flurries beginning early this afternoon and wind from the southeast at 20 km/h gusting to 50 near noon.
In case you missed it
THE CANADIAN PRESS / HANDOUT / Department of National DefenceThe Canadian military has launched an investigation after reservist Nolan Caribou died during a training accident at Canadian Forces Base Shilo.
Soldier killed at Shilo: An infantryman with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles was found dead Saturday during a training exercise at Canadian Forces Base Shilo. The military is investigating Cpl. Nolan Caribou’s death. It’s the third time this year someone has died during training on Canadian forces bases. READ MORE
Season starts early: Stony Mountain Ski Area fired up its snow-making machines and kicked off its season Sunday. It’s the earliest the hill has opened since it was established in 1967, owner Heather Campbell-Dewar says. Solomon Israel reports. READ MORE
Listing service launched: A new multiple listing service for commercial real estate properties already has nearly 1,200 listings on its website. Industry officials believe the Realtors Commercial Property Information Exchange could help attract new investment. Murray McNeill reports. READ MORE
Up next
Ligia BraidottiWinnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Chief John Lane
Last day of labour hearing: Final arguments will be made today at a hearing into a grievance against Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Chief John Lane by 156 ambulance paramedics. This is the fourth and final day of the hearing. Aldo Santin reports. READ MORE
Rookie hits the road: The Jets will try for their fifth straight win in a road game against the Nashville Predators tonight. Mike McIntyre spoke with rookie defenceman Tucker Poolman, who was called up from the Manitoba Moose after Toby Enstrom was injured in Saturday’s game against New Jersey. READ MORE
Around the water cooler
Tough times for premier: After the premier was injured during a hike before this week’s throne speech, we’ll soon know whether the Tory government is a one-man show, Dan Lett writes in his latest column. The next few weeks are going to be a humbling experience for Brian Pallister in the legislature, Lett says. READ MORE
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California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation / The Associated PressCharles Manson
Charles Manson: The infamous cult leader who orchestrated the murders of seven people, including pregnant actress Sharon Tate, in Los Angeles during the summer of 1969, has died at the age of 83 after a half-century in prison. READ MORE
Grey Cup: It’ll be the Calgary Stampeders against the Toronto Argonauts next Sunday in Ottawa in the Grey Cup, after the Stampeders defeated the Edmonton Eskimos 32-28 in the West Division final on Sunday. READ MORE
On this date
Nov. 20, 1947: Coverage of the royal wedding between the future Queen of England, Princess Elizabeth, and Lieut. Philip Mountbatten dominated the front page of the Free Press, including small details such as the princess taking one of her Welsh Corgi dogs on her honeymoon and the butler of the estate where they were to honeymoon worrying about stocking the larder. READ MORE
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