What you need to know
Parker lands project: Developer GEM Equities will make a “major announcement” about the conduct of city hall administration in the Parker lands development project.
Weather
Your forecast: There will be a mix of sun and cloud today with a high of -6 C, a 30 per cent chance of flurries, and wind from the northwest at 20 km/h with a windchill of -23 this morning.
What’s happening today
MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSWinnipeg Jets’ goaltender Laurent Brossoit said he’s comfortable in his role as a backup, and he just focuses on being as ready as possible for when he gets the call.
Brossoit solid backup: The Jets hit the ice for the first time in a week when they host the Colorado Avalanche at 7 p.m. Meanwhile, Mike McIntyre has a story on the early-season success of backup goalie Laurent Brossoit. READ MORE
Mayhem in Melbourne: The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility after a knife-wielding man killed one person and injured two others with a knife in Melbourne, Australia.
In case you missed it
Bullit Marquez / The Associated Press FilesFormer Philippines first lady and widow of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, Congresswoman Imelda Marcos
Politician faces prison: Former Filipino first lady Imelda Marcos has been sentenced to prison after being convicted of violating an anti-corruption law in the 1970s. She will remain a member of the House of Representatives while appealing the conviction. READ MORE
Court stops Keystone: A federal judge in Montana issued a court order Thursday blocking construction of the Keystone XL pipeline to allow more time to study the environmental impact. The pipeline would carry crude oil from Hardisty, Alta., to Steel City, Neb. READ MORE
‘Traumatic’ event: Nine officers are on administrative leave after a standoff in the North End where cops were shot at. It was the third armed-and-barricaded situation police dealt with in a six-day span. Ashley Prest reports. READ MORE
On this date
On Nov. 9, 1955: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that in Winnipeg, five inches’ snowfall overnight slowed traffic to a crawl and made bus service “an awful mess.” In a Brandon courtroom, a youth who was the only English speaking member of a trio accused in the murder of a priest identified his signature on a statement that declared the identity of the gunman. READ MORE
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