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Sunny skies with a high of 2 C and a low of -12. Wind chill of -11 this morning.
In case you missed it
Changing climate and increasingly warmer spring and autumn temperatures are making it more difficult to keep arenas iced in Winnipeg and other cities across the country. The Canadian Press reports.
Todd McDonald, supervisor of arena and aquatic assets for the City of Winnipeg, says it’s harder to refrigerate the rinks these days because of temperature changes. (John Woods / The Canadian Press)
Today’s must-read
Manitoba’s highest court has dismissed the appeals of four men convicted in the brutal slaying of a man in an Airbnb rental apartment in 2017. Erik Pindera has the story.
On the bright side
A growing community of Winnipeggers have foregone personal vehicles for bikes, buses and car co-ops. While there are some challenges, many are motivated by the health and environmental benefits of making the switch. Malak Abas has the story.
Sharee Hochman rides a bicycle on a trail alongside Assiniboine Avenue. (Jessica Lee / Winnipeg Free Press)
On this date
On Oct. 17, 1922: The Manitoba Free Press reported that British women, comprising eight million out of 22 million voters, could soon take part in the first general election since suffrage was granted in 1918; twenty-six women were candidates for elected office. Canada would negotiate directly with the United States regarding naval power on the Great Lakes. In Ontario, members of Six Nations continued to refuse British citizenship, asserting their right to home rule; the matter was to be sent to a commission of arbitration. Search our archives for more here.
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