What you need to know
The Tyndall Market Liquor Mart is re-opening today with its new controlled entrance as an anti-theft measure. (Supplied)
Safe streets: The province announced the creation of a formal process, called Operations Safe Streets, to deal with liquor store thefts and retail thefts in general. READ MORE
Weather
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement and warning a Colorado low is moving into the area, bringing a mix of precipitation beginning early Friday and lasting into Sunday. A high of -3 C is expected today, but the wind chill will make it feel like -14 this morning.
What’s happening today
(AP Photo/Tony Avelar)Winnipeg Jets right wing Patrik Laine is congratulated by teammates after scoring a power play goal against the Sharks during the first period Wednesday.
Game Day: The Winnipeg Jets continue their swing through California and take on the Anaheim Ducks tonight for their second meeting of the season. READ MORE
In case you missed it
Dump & Chase: Mike McIntyre – still recovering from the frenetic pace of the Grey Cup in Calgary – is now following the Jets on the West Coast and has a few touristy things jammed into his busy schedule as he covers the Central Division squad in Anaheim. READ MORE
On this date
On Nov. 29, 2012: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that Winnipeggers turned out in droves for the grand opening of the city’s first IKEA store. Ottawa offered First Nations half of the former Kapyong Barracks site to settle the land-claims dispute. Visits to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights were expected to bring in $3 million annually in revenue. Despite a dismal year on the field, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at least ended the year in the black, financially. READ MORE
Today’s front page
Get the full story: Read today’s e-edition of the Winnipeg Free Press READ MORE
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