This morning
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Lengthy sentence for sexual exploitation: Duct cleaner Kevin John Rose, 44, was sentenced to 21 years Thursday for exploiting six victims he recruited into the sex trade. Five of the victims were underage, and one killed herself shortly after meeting with prosecutors to discuss the case. Katie May reports. READ MORE
Your forecast: There will be a mix of sun and cloud today, with a high of -3 C and a low of -7 C in the late afternoon, and wind from the west at 30 km/h gusting to 50.
In case you missed it
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Winnipeg company Delta 9 just got approval from Health Canada to add 143 more grow pods to its operation.
Motive in mail bombings suggested: Guido Amsel, who is accused of trying to kill lawyers and his ex-wife with bombs sent through the mail, met with RCMP in 2011 and said he believed his former spouse had stolen money from their business. The Crown suggested the testimony could point to a motive in the bombings. Lawyers who worked on a related lawsuit were allegedly the targets of explosive packages. Katie May reports. READ MORE
Possible partnership: In the first sign of progress in negotiations to take over the troubled rail line to Churchill, Energy Minister Jim Carr said Toronto-based Fairfax Financial Holdings “has expressed interest in partnering with” two northern Manitoba groups hoping to transfer ownership pf the Hudson Bay Railway and Port of Churchill. Dylan Robertson reports. READ MORE
Pot plan OK’d: A legal cannabis producer has been given conditional approval for a huge expansion. Delta 9 Cannabis is licensed to sell its harvest to medical marijuana users and will be able to sell to provincial cannabis distribution systems when it’s legalized for recreational use. Solomon Israel reports. READ MORE
Up next
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Stuart Olson employees volunteer their time preparing the Santa float in a Salvation Army warehouse ahead of Saturday’s annual Santa Claus Parade. The iconic entry is the original Eaton’s float, which dates back to the 1940s.
Parade area will be packed: An estimated 75,000 people are expected downtown Saturday as the Santa Claus Parade starts up shortly after a matinee Jets game is expected to end. The city, parade organizers and the NHL team are warning people to expect delays and plan ahead for parking if they’re attending either event. Alexandra Paul reports. READ MORE
Around the water cooler
Jets net dramatic win: After a shaky start in which they gave up two goals in the game’s first six minutes, the Winnipeg Jets ended up defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in a shootout last night. With the goaltender pulled for an extra attacker, Mark Scheifele scored in the final minute of regulation to tie the game. Mike McIntyre reports. READ MORE
Block a blight: South Osborne residents will meet Tuesday with the manager of inspections for the city’s planning, property and development department to discuss the future of the historic, boarded-up Rubin Block. Columnist Dan Lett says offers to buy and redevelop the three-storey building have been rebuffed by its owners. READ MORE
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TransCanada Corp. says its Keystone pipeline has leaked an estimated 795,000 litres of oil in Marshall County, S.D.
200,000 gallons spilled: TransCanada Corp. said its original Keystone pipeline has leaked an estimated 795,000 litres of oil in Marshall County, S.D. just days before Nebraska is set to decide the fate of plans to expand the pipeline network. READ MORE
On this date
Nov. 17, 1990: Brian Jack was found guilty of second-degree murder in the disappearance of his wife Christine and sentenced to life in prison; Premier Gary Filmon got assurances from the Ontario Liberal government a Toronto firm would be prevented from developing a gold mine on Shoal Lake; and Dan Wilson Delaronde, brother of the local Metis federation director, was shot by police. READ MORE
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