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What’s happening today
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to appear today at the public inquiry probing his government’s decision to invoke emergency powers in response to last winter’s weeks-long “Freedom Convoy” protests.
Today’s must-read
Manitoba lawmakers shed tears, made vulgar gestures, and dredged up their opponents’ criminal records in a tense sitting of the legislature that began with an appeal for kindness from a Tory backbencher who said the environment is contributing to his “dark thoughts of self-harm.” Danielle Da Silva has the full story.
Tory backbencher Bob Lagasse said the environment is contributing to his “dark thoughts of self-harm.” (Greg Vandermeulen / Carillon Archives)
On the bright side
The Winnipeg Nurses Choir, comprised of both retired and practising nurses, will perform its first public concert of the season Sunday.
The choir will perform 15 songs at the concert, ranging from favourites such as Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah and The Sound of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel to more festive classics such as holiday staple Let It Snow. AV Kitching has the details.
Retired music teacher and musician Bill Quinn directs the Winnipeg Nurses Choir. (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press)
On this date
On Nov. 25, 1977: The Winnipeg Free Press reported Manitoba’s succession duties and gift taxes would be wiped out retroactively to Oct. 11. Canadian National Railways would temporarily lay off about 360 employees, including 30 in Winnipeg, because of a year-end decline in traffic. Manitoba’s municipalities could likely expect a drop in their share of the growth taxes in 1978, premier Sterling Lyon said. Search our archives for more here.
Today’s front page
Get the full story: Read today’s e-edition of the Free Press.
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