This morning
Sexual assault sessions: Music students at the University of Manitoba received academic credits for attending a special session about its policies in the wake of sexual harassment allegations against former professor Steve Kirby. A U of M spokesman says it is “committed to a respectful environment.” Kevin Rollason reports. READ MORE
Your forecast: There will be a mix of sun and cloud today, with a high of -4 C, a 60 per cent chance of flurries this morning and wind from the west at 50 km/h gusting to 90.
In case you missed it
JEN DOERKSEN / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILESA volunteer radio station host and board member of CKUW has resigned after airing a show featuring an interview with a guest promoting anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.
Radio host resigns: The host of a radio show who was suspended for airing an interview with a conspiracy theorist who made anti-Semitic claims has resigned from the station’s board of directors. CKUW, which is partly funded by student fees transferred from the University of Winnipeg Students’ Association, says it’s possible April Cherpaw may return if she meets “specific conditions.” Ryan Thorpe reports. READ MORE
Caisses closing: Eight caisses populaires bank branches in tiny southern Manitoba communities are closing, and there are no ATMs for customers to continue banking. Caisse Financial Group CEO Joel Rondeau says the smallest of its 27 branches are being shut down because of reduced activity. Bill Redekop reports. READ MORE
End of the line: Metro Winnipeg published its final edition Monday. It’s among 36 newspapers being shut down through a deal in which Postmedia and Torstar swapped ownership of 41 community and commuter papers. James Turner, a journalism instructor at Red River College and a former Metro reporter, says, “It’s a sad day.” Martin Cash reports. READ MORE
Around the water cooler
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Trevor HaganWinnipeg Jets’ Matt Hendricks, Joel Armia, Mathieu Perreault, Josh Morrissey and Jacob Trouba celebrate after Armia scored during first period NHL hockey action against the Minnesota Wild Monday.
Fourth line fuels comeback: The Jets walloped the Minnesota Wild at Bell MTS Place last night, scoring seven consecutive goals after trailing 0-2. Coach Paul Maurice credited the team’s fourth line with getting the comeback started. Mike McIntyre reports. READ MORE
Proposal panned: A proposed bus fare increase will hurt cash-strapped users, several organizations said at a news conference Monday. “They have to pay their rent or else they’ll be on the street. And they have to pay for transit,” says Yasmin Ali, board president of the Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute. Erik Pindera reports. READ MORE
Trending now
Meghan Markle: The U.S. actress’s name has been trending after her engagement to Britain’s Prince Harry was announced on Monday. READ MORE
On this date
On Nov. 28, 1938: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that British economist Sir George Paish predicted a complete breakdown in the world economy within the next 12 months if the nations of the world did not move away from their isolationist trade philosophies, and he sharply criticized Germany’s persecution of Jewish bankers, who had been made scapegoats for the country’s economic woes. In Winnipeg, mayor Queen won reelection. READ MORE
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