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What’s happening today
The denizens and dignitaries of CanLit will gather tonight to crown the winner of the Scotiabank Giller Prize — and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the prestigious award. One of five writers will receive the $100,000 prize this evening during a televised gala at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto. The Canadian Press reports.
Canadian author Sarah Bernstein’s “Study for Obedience,” is on the short list of the Scotiabank Giller Prize. (Handout / Alice Meikle / The Canadian Press)
Today’s must-read
Serena Hickes felt an overwhelming rush of relief when she learned a Toronto jury had found Peter Nygard guilty of four counts of sexual assault Sunday morning. Speaking by phone moments after learning the verdict, Hickes described the significance of the decision, saying it vindicates victims who have spoken against Nygard for decades. Tyler Searle has the story.
In addition to his Toronto charges, Nygard, 82, has been charged with numerous offenses in Manitoba, Quebec and New York. (John Woods / The Canasian Press files)
On the bright side
If you enjoy talking about the deceased, the Manitoba Genealogical Society might be the place for you. “I always say it’s the only group where you can talk about dead people and no one will think you’re weird,” says Daryl Dumanski, the society’s vice-president finance. “You’re not strange because you like going to cemeteries.”
Founded in 1976, the society promotes genealogical research and the writing of family histories. Aaron Epp has the story.
Gloria McNabb (left) and Daryl Dumanski are volunteers with the Manitoba Genealogical Society. The two are shown holding the society’s wooden sign from its founding year in 1976. (Brook Jones / Winnipeg Free Press)
On this date
On Nov. 13, 1926: The Manitoba Free Press reported a rash of bank robberies in the United States saw losses toalling more than $200,000; in one attempt, in Minot, N.D., a cashier was killed but the would-be thieves failed to make off with any money, and were being sought by police. In Winnipeg, a farmer from Vanguard, Sask., on his way to England on vacation, was beaten and robbed by “three footpads” on Logan Avenue. Read the rest of this day’s paper here. Search our archives for more here.
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