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What’s happening today

Climate action announcement: Federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna is holding a news conference in Ottawa this morning to launch “a national program aimed at driving concrete climate action and creating jobs for Canadians,” The Canadian Press reports. READ MORE

Hail to the chief: Beverley McLachlin officially retires today as chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada. McLachlin, 74, is the first woman to hold the court’s top job and also the longest-serving chief justice. She has spent 28 years on the court, including nearly 18 years as chief justice.

Weather

Your forecast: Today will be cloudy with a high of -11 C, a 30 per cent chance of flurries this morning, snow beginning early this afternoon and wind from the east at 20 km/h gusting to 40 at about noon.

In case you missed it

RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS filesCity CAO Doug McNeil says he didn’t look at attachments to a 2016 briefing note.

RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS files

City CAO Doug McNeil says he didn’t look at attachments to a 2016 briefing note.

Corridor controversy continues: Two documents appear to contradict claims by the city’s CAO, Doug McNeil, and Coun. Marty Morantz that they were unaware of a plan to build a controversial proposed corridor route through south Charleswood. The route would have required the city to buy all or portions of 92 private properties. Aldo Santin reports. READ MORE

Salisbury House sold: The iconic Salisbury House restaurant chain — known for its nips, red velvet cake and red roof logo — is getting new owners. Restaurateur Noel Bernier says he plans to continue the chain’s slow and steady growth. Martin Cash reports. READ MORE

Around the water cooler

MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSInteractive piece by Tsema Igharas, Esghanana , one of the works of art by twenty-nine Indigenous artists for the Insurgence/Resurgence show at the Winnipeg Art Gallery in September.

MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS

Interactive piece by Tsema Igharas, Esghanana , one of the works of art by twenty-nine Indigenous artists for the Insurgence/Resurgence show at the Winnipeg Art Gallery in September.

Cash for construction: The Progressive Conservative government will contribute funds toward the building of the Winnipeg Art Gallery’s $65-million Inuit Art Centre, sources say. Premier Brian Pallister — who would only tell reporters to “stay tuned” for an announcement — should be congratulated for the decision, Dan Lett writes in his latest column. READ MORE

Blown out by Blackhawks: The Jets lost 5-1 at home to the Chicago Blackhawks last night in their first matchup this season. Next, the Jets head to St. Louis to play the Blues on Saturday, then the teams play again in Winnipeg on Sunday. Mike McIntyre reports. READ MORE

Trending now

#MakeAFriendIn5Words: If brevity is the soul of wit, it may also be the spark to friendship — that is, if lines like these would win you over: “I like Rush, do you?” “My wine is your wine,” or “I brought tacos for everyone.”

On this date

On Dec. 15, 1960: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that Ethiopia was in turmoil after a coup ousted Emperor Haile Selassie from the throne and put his son, Crown Prince Asfa Wassan, in power. In Winnipeg, the city police commission met in an emergency meeting to discuss repairs to the Rupert Avenue police headquarters, with estimated costs reaching $900,000. Canada prepared to push back on trade barriers from the six European Common Market countries. READ MORE

 

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