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Today’s must-read
What began as a normal morning for Transcona resident Tracy Jones quickly spiralled into terror when she found herself staring down the barrel of a gun while getting ready to leave for work Wednesday. Tyler Searle has the story.
The back lane in Transcona where a carjacking took place early Wednesday morning (Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free Press)
On the bright side
Former Winnipeg Jets Teemu Selanne and Teppo Numminen were back in town Thursday to be inducted into the organization’s Hall of Fame, and see their numbers hoisted into the rafters at Canada Life Centre. “It’s a humble feeling to be here … it’s a big honour for sure,” Selanne said. “I always said I’m very proud and thankful that I started here. The hockey means so much for this city and when you realize that, you just really appreciate what you do. I always said if you treat people well here, and you play well as a hockey player, you’re going to be a king here.” Mike McIntyre has the story.
Teemu Selanne (left) and Teppo Numminen (Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free Press)
On this date
On Nov. 18, 1976: The Winnipeg Free Press reported employers who suprised workers with new Christmas bonuses or increased existing ones would have to subject them first to the the anti-inflation program. A federal cabinet minister became embroiled in a potential conflict of interest involving a flight aboard a private aircraft owned by a group interested in the minister’s responsibilities. Premier-elect Rene Levesque was bending over backwards to appease anglophones in Quebec, even declaring he would swear allegiance to the Queen and require all cabinet members to do the same. Search our archives for more here.
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