What you need to know
J. Scott Applewhite / The Associated Press FilesFormer U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch
Ousted ambassador: Public impeachment hearings for U.S. President Donald Trump resume this morning. The sole witness before the House intelligence committee will be Marie Yovanovitch, the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine who was suddenly recalled and told to “watch my back,” she said during a closed-door deposition. The Associated Press reports. READ MORE
Weather
Your forecast: Mainly cloudy with high of -4 C, wind from the southeast at 15 km/h increasing to 20 km/h this afternoon and wind chill as low as -13.
What’s happening today
WAYNE GLOWACKI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILESThe Winnipeg water and waste department is proposing to terminate garbage collection for Winnipeg’s churches, small-business operators and owners of small-scale residential blocks as one of several cost-saving measures in its 2020-23 budget plan.
Bowman on budget cuts: Mayor Brian Bowman will give the keynote address at a Manitoba Heavy Construction Association breakfast. Afterward, he’ll face questions about the budget cuts that have been revealed this week, among other issues. Meanwhile, the city’s water and waste department is proposing to end garbage collection for some properties, Aldo Santin reports. READ MORE
Safe centres: The city’s proposed multi-year budget is up for discussion at a special meeting of the standing policy committee on property and development, heritage and downtown development this morning. Meanwhile, the budget crunch may stop the city from opening 24-7 safe centres for at-risk people, Aldo Santin reports. READ MORE
Airstrikes over: Israel said early today it has completed a series of airstrikes on targets linked to the Islamic Jihad militant group. The army said it struck a military compound, a rocket-manufacturing site and a militant headquarters in Gaza overnight, The Associated Press reports. READ MORE
In case you missed it
Winnipeg Jets right wing Patrik Laine, right, celebrates with defenseman Josh Morrissey (44) and center Mark Scheifele (55) after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Good chemistry: Patrik Laine and Mark Scheifele had three points each as the Jets beat the Panthers in Florida. Jets head coach Paul Maurice said he likes the chemistry developing between Laine, Scheifele and linemate Kyle Connor. “They’ve been close to that for a couple of games,” he said of their play last night. “We’ve liked them, and now they’re starting to get into a rhythm.” Jason Bell reports. READ MORE
‘Assembly line justice’: A judge is calling for an independent review of Manitoba’s justice system after ruling the rights of two northern Manitobans were violated because they were forced to wait weeks in jail before they could apply for bail. Katie May reports. READ MORE
Premier’s claim questioned: Documents show communities Ottawa told Manitoba’s government to consult about Interlake flood outlets still haven’t heard from the province. A week ago, Premier Brian Pallister told reporters his government has done ample consultation. Dylan Robertson reports. READ MORE
‘I was freaking out’: One of four men on trial for first-degree murder in the killing of Mustafa Peyawary in August 2017 testified Thursday. He told jurors he hid in a closet after walking into an apartment to find the victim dead or dying. Dean Pritchard reports. READ MORE
On this date
On Nov. 15, 2011: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that a guitar belonging to Justin Bieber would be auctioned off to support Winnipeg Harvest. The Winnipeg Jets snapped a five-game losing streak with a win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Leaders of other major cities were front and centre for Remembrance Day ceremonies, but Winnipeg mayor Sam Katz was absent from Winnipeg’s main service that day. READ MORE
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