What’s happening today
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Murder trial continues: A witness to the fatal stabbing of lawyer Justin Silicz is set to return to the stand for cross-examination. She testified Monday that she was walking with Silicz and his friend on Winnipeg Avenue in June 2019 when a group of three men that included the accused asked them for a cigarette. One of the men then insulted her appearance, and she said the accused became aggressive before punching and stabbing Silicz. Keishawn Mitchell, 21, admits he stabbed Silicz but has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder. Dean Pritchard reports. READ MORE
Deadly attacks in Uganda: At least three people have been killed and more than 30 injured in two explosions in Uganda’s capital, Kampala. Police said three suicide bombers were also killed in the blasts — one near a police station and another near the parliamentary building. A possible attack on a third target was foiled by police, a spokesman said. The Associated Press reports. READ MORE
Final game of home stand: The Jets face the Edmonton Oilers at 7 p.m. to end their seven-game home stand. Mike McIntyre reports on how Jets defenceman are among the league leaders in points scored. READ MORE
Water cannons used in cold: Polish forces used water cannons on a group of migrants in a makeshift camp in Belarus, saying they were attacked with stones amid an escalating migration and political border crisis. The Associated Press reports. READ MORE
Weather
Your forecast: Cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of light snow this morning, a 60 per cent chance of rain showers this afternoon, a high of 3 C and wind from the southeast at 40 km/h gusting to 60.
In case you missed it
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSThe Vincent Massey Collegiate Trojans celebrate their Varsity High School Football Championship victory over Grant Park at East Side Eagles Football Club in Winnipeg on Monday.
Trojans win trophy: The Vincent Massey Trojans won their third Winnipeg High School Football League varsity championship in six years, defeating the Grant Park Pirates. The Dakota Lancers won the junior varsity title by beating the Oak Park Raiders. Mike Sawatzky reports. READ MORE
Blood ban might end: Canadian Blood Services is preparing to ask the federal government to allow it to eliminate questions about gender and sexuality, ending the ban on gay and bisexual men from donating blood. The Canadian Press reports. READ MORE
On this date
On Nov. 16, 1936: The Winnipeg Free Press reported insurgent troops had occupied University City, Parque del Oeste and the Paseo de Rosales in Madrid and were advancing to the heart of Spain’s capital. The French government sought support for a collective protest from other governments against Germany’s renunciation of the Versailles peace treaty clauses.
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