What you need to know
Ruth BonnevilleRUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSPhoto of the floodway gates on Courchaine Road. Oct 9th, 2019
Floodway used in fall: With high levels of precipitation in the forecast and fields throughout the Red River Valley already soaked, authorities decided to put the Red River Floodway in operation in the fall for the first time. As of 4 p.m. Wednesday, the Red River had reached 14.1 feet at James Avenue, the highest fall level recorded since at least 1971. Larry Kusch has the story. READ MORE
Weather
Your forecast: Rain turned into wet snow overnight, and Environment Canada issued a winter storm watch early this morning. Temperatures in Winnipeg are expected to remain steady around 1 C, and wet snow or rain is expected to continue with as much as 5 to 10 cm of snowfall. Wind is from the north, 40 km/h gusting to 60 km/h.
What’s happening today
Federal leaders face off: Six party leaders will debate again in Gatineau, Que., tonight. The debate — which starts at 7 p.m. CT, an hour later than Monday’s English debate — is in French, but live translated feeds are available online. READ MORE
Home in the hangar: The Jets host the Minnesota Wild in their home opener at 7 p.m. Mike McIntyre has a column on the team’s mixed success on a four-game road trip to start the season. READ MORE
In case you missed it
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSJordan Sylvestre is recovering at home after he was struck by a car while cycling to work Tuesday.
Collision course of action: A cyclist struck from behind by a car on Tuesday morning is seeking the driver responsible. Jordan Sylvestre was knocked off his bicycle during his morning commute just south of the Perimeter Highway, by a vehicle that sped off towards the city. Sylvestre broke his leg, arm and suffered abrasions all over his body. Now, he and his family are searching for the motorist responsible. Maggie Macintosh has the story. READ MORE
Fake-gun ban: A Manitoba judge is recommending the province regulate the purchase and possession of imitation firearms, following an inquest into the deaths of two men shot by Winnipeg police. Both deceased pointed firearms at police prior to being shot. Dean Pritchard has the story. READ MORE
On this date
On Oct. 10, 1969: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that Manitoba labour minister A.R. Paulley announced the minimum wage in the province would increase by 10 cents to $1.35 an hour. U.S. president Richard Nixon recalled the chief U.S. peace negotiator from the Paris peace talks over the conflict in Vietnam for “consultations and instructions.” READ MORE
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