What’s happening today
Jack Roslovic, who has a pair of goals and four assists this year, said he’s received poor reviews from his boss in the past, adding the constructive criticism only fuels him to improve. (Mike Deal / Free Press files)
Date with Devils: The Jets, back in Winnipeg after a western road trip, host the New Jersey Devils tonight. Jets winger Jack Roslovic was asked Monday about being criticized by coach Paul Maurice after a win in San Jose. Jason Bell reports. READ MORE
Court case continues: The trial for four men accused of first-degree murder in the August 2017 killing of Mustafa Peyawary continues today. On the first day of the trial, the Crown said the victim was lured to an Airbnb apartment in Fort Richmond to be slain. Dean Pritchard reports. READ MORE
Weather
Your forecast: A mix of sun and cloud with wind from the west (and later the south) at 10 km/h, a high of -6 C and wind chill as low as -18 this morning and -10 this afternoon.
U.S. politics
President Donald Trump, left, greets Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, right, during a campaign rally in Lexington, Ky., Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
A test for 2020: Elections in four states today will be viewed as a bellwether for voter enthusiasm amid impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump and the looming spectre of the 2020 presidential election. The Associated Press reports. READ MORE
Trump crony’s trial: Roger Stone, a longtime friend of Donald Trump’s, is going on trial in Washington today. He’s accused of lying to lawmakers, tampering with witnesses and obstructing a House intelligence committee probe. The Associated Press reports. READ MORE
In case you missed it
Peter Ramdath, former chief financial officer at R. Litz and Sons Company Ltd.
Interim injunction: Manitoba Justice is seeking a court order to prevent the man accused of sending a crane company into bankruptcy from liquidating assets. Peter Ramdath, former chief financial officer for R. Litz and Sons Company Ltd., was charged with fraud and other offences in January. Dean Pritchard reports. READ MORE
Hardware handed out: The third annual Winnipeg Theatre Awards were held Monday night at the West End Cultural Centre. Randall King reports on the event also known as the Evies, in honour of late actor Evelyne Anderson. READ MORE
On this date
On Nov. 5, 1931: The Manitoba Free Press reported that eight people were injured in a highway collision between a truck and a car near St. Norbert. An RCMP officer who went undercover to infiltrate the Communist party in Regina, Sask. and research its activities, seemed to his unwitting comrades the “reddest of the Reds” before his disguise was penetrated in 1928; he testified to his experience in a Toronto court. READ MORE
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