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Your forecast: Winnipeg could receive some snow this afternoon, and a southwest breeze could blow it around. The high today is -10 C, although the wind will definitely give the day some bite. Tonight, the temperature drops to -13 C and a there’s a 40 per cent chance of flurries. Expect a cloudy Thursday with a daytime high of -8 C, while the mercury drops to -11 C late at night on New Year’s Eve. But we’re being told by Environment Canada that Friday — New Year’s Day — should be sunny and -6 C, while Saturday and Sunday could be carbon copies.
In case you missed it
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Death unpreventable: A Winnipeg judge has come to the conclusion that Heather Brenan’s 2012 death from a blood clot in her lung could not have been prevented. Despite that finding, Provincial Court Judge Margaret Wiebe made 25 recommendations for change to the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority in an inquest report released Tuesday. Brenan, 68, was sent home alone by taxi after four days in the care of the Seven Oaks Hospital emergency department in January 2012. She collapsed and was rushed back to hospital, where she died hours later. READ MORE
Eyes on Blue Cross: Winnipeg eyewear-technology company Eyewear Evolution Inc., is suing Manitoba Blue Cross for at least $9.1 million, alleging the insurance company reneged on a deal to create a direct-billing system and then used confidential information to create a direct-billing system of its own. READ MORE
A Christmas without her: FP reporter Mike McIntyre reflects on the mysterious disappearance of Thelma Krull, a story he covered in 2015 that isn’t over yet. It has been 168 days since Krull, 57, vanished without a trace while out for a morning stroll. After Krull disappeared on July 11, the police homicide unit took over the investigation days later, leading to speculation, searches and a reward offered. But the woman is still missing, and her family spent its first holiday season without her. READ MORE
Up next
Time for bubbly: For the many people shopping for champagne before the traditional popping of corks at midnight Thursday, they might want to invite Ben MacPhee-Sigurdson to come along. Or, at least read Ben’s primer on champagne that’s published today. The Free Press expert on all things alcohol offers advice on where to find a good bottle of bubbly as cheap as $13.99. READ MORE
New Liberal candidate: The Manitoba Liberals are set to announce a “high-profile candidate” for one of Winnipeg’s inner-city neighbourhoods. Liberal Leader Rana Bokhari will introduce the mystery guest at 11 a.m. at the Manitoba Legislature. The Liberals are feeling pretty good about themselves after it was revealed in a recent poll the party is running ahead of the governing NDP but behind the Tories, mere months before the provincial election.
Day off for Canada: The Canadian squad isn’t slated to play today at the World Junior Hockey Championship in Helsinki. The defending champions picked up a 3-2 shootout victory over the Swiss on Tuesday, and now have a regulation win, an overtime win and a loss so far at the tournament, putting them in second place in Group A with five points. Canada plays group Sweden on Thursday. In Group A action today, the United States faces Switzerland, while Sweden takes on Denmark.
Around the water cooler
John Woods / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS)Winnipeg Jets’ Blake Wheeler (26), Dustin Byfuglien (33) and Jacob Trouba (8) celebrate Trouba’s goal against the Detroit Red Wings during second period NHL action in Winnipeg on Tuesday.
Jets soar over Wings: Winnipeg blueliner Jacob Trouba scored twice to lift the Jets to a 4-1 triumph over the Detroit Red Wings at the MTS Centre on Tuesday night. Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck made 33 saves for his seventh win in 10 starts this season. The Jets (17-17-2) have won two straight and now head out on a five-game road trip against Western Conference teams. READ MORE
Operation Red Nose needs you: The service that will give you a free ride home in your own vehicle is still short 38 volunteers only a few days before New Year’s Eve. Operation Red Nose is in place across Canada during the holiday season and offers users a safe ride home free of charge. Volunteer drivers pick up those who request rides and drive them home in their own car. READ MORE
Changes to airport eats: The Salisbury House and Gondola Pizza are no longer part of the dining delights at the Richardson International Airport terminal building. The two iconic brands are being replaced by True Burger and Freshii, respectively. Skylights Lounge is also replacing the Upper Crust sandwich shop. A spokesman said the changes reflect customer feedback that new food and beverage options were wanted. READ MORE
Trending now
Darryl Dyck / THE CANADIAN PRESSPeople stand outside the Main Street Skytrain station after the commuter train system was shut down to check for any possible damage to elevated guideways in Vancouver, B.C., in the early morning hours of Wednesday, after an earthquake struck off the west coast late Tuesday night.
#earthquake: No one was hurt and there were no reports of damage following a moderate earthquake struck near Victoria, B.C., late Tuesday night. The quake struck at 11:39 p.m. PST about 20 kilometres north of Victoria and was felt across much of southern British Columbia. Natural Resources Canada said the quake measured 4.3 while the U.S. Geological Survey placed the magnitude at 4.8. READ MORE
New Years: And why wouldn’t it be trending? We’re closing out 2015 and getting set to ring in 2016. Whether it’s parties, resolutions or fashion styles, people in Winnipeg, Canada and around the world are talking on social media about the tail end of the holiday season.
On this date
On Dec. 30, 1913: The Manitoba Free Press reported that in Winnipeg, a full investigation into alleged irregularities in the recent civic election had been ordered by city council. A large German colony was planned for the area of Hollywood, Man., with over 500 immigrants expected to begin arriving in the spring of 1914. In the U.S., a bumper crop worth $10 billion in products made 1913 very profitable for middlemen but many farmers would have trouble covering the cost of living.
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