What’s happening today
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COVID-19 crisis: Chief provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin will reveal the latest COVID-19 numbers this afternoon, after announcing 476 new cases Tuesday. Meanwhile, Danielle Da Silva reports on a new automated calling system being introduced to maintain contact with people who test positive or are ordered to isolate. READ MORE
This is only a test: An emergency public alert test will appear on radio, TV and mobile devices across Canada, except in Nunavut. In Manitoba, the test is set for 1:55 p.m. The Canadian Press reports. READ MORE
Child-care report released: A new report says the Liberal government’s pledge to create a national child-care system would “pay for itself” by getting hundreds of thousands of women back into the labour force. The Canadian Press reports. READ MORE
Duchess Meghan has miscarriage: Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, revealed in an opinion piece published in the New York Times today that she had a miscarriage in July. The duchess has a son, Archie, with Prince Harry. The Canadian Press reports. READ MORE
Weather
Your forecast: A mix of sun and cloud of much of the day, with a high of 1 C, a daytime low of – 6 C, wind chill as low as – 13 this morning, and wind from the south at 20 km/h increasing to 30 km/h and gusting to 50.
In case you missed it
MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSGolden Links Lodge on St. Mary’s Road is one of several personal care homes grappling with severe COVID-19 outbreaks.
Staffing crunch at care homes: Nearly 160 staff members at personal care homes in Winnipeg have COVID-19, and many more are in isolation or awaiting test results. Danielle Da Silva reports. READ MORE
Meal programs amid pandemic: Schools have had to adjust their menus this year because of COVID-19 precautions. Maggie Macintosh reports. READ MORE
Selkirk foundry to sit idle: A foundry in Selkirk that has been operating for more than 100 years is shutting down, at least temporarily, and laying off dozens of workers. Martin Cash reports. READ MORE
On this date
On Nov. 25, 1935: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that autonomy was proclaimed for a large part of northern China when a pro-Japan administrative commissioner of the demilitarized zone staged a sudden coup. In Winnipeg, the general passenger agent for the Canadian Pacific Railway, Herbert R. Mathewson, died after being discharged from hospital after an illness of nearly two months. France, Britain and Germany sought to arrange a military accord. Meanwhile, in Berlin, there were reports of Nazi raids on Catholics, including the arrest of a Catholic priest; the secret police and state propaganda ministry refused to admit to any of the actions.
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