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A Winnipeg MP says the Canadian government remains at the table for discussions with the company behind a proposed $400-million redevelopment of Portage Place mall despite missing the developer’s deadline. https://trib.al/QwYdeGx

Manitoba RCMP say a fire that engulfed a multi-unit building in Portage la Prairie early Tuesday is believed to be suspicious. https://trib.al/eTtoO0S

The Manitoba government says it’s partnering with community organizations to help find stable housing for hundreds of people experiencing homelessness in Winnipeg. https://trib.al/BibOSOt

The Duke of Edinburgh was transferred to St Bartholomew’s Hospital for tests for a pre-existing heart condition and treatment for an unspecified infection which is not COVID-related. https://trib.al/fVl63SA

Peter Nygard will have to wait until next Friday to learn if he gets out on bail. https://trib.al/pc1ia9W

The crash involved a sport utility vehicle carrying 27 people and a truck hauling gravel, officials at El Centro Regional Medical Center told a news briefing. https://trib.al/Lc03bjx

Today on 'Jets @ Noon' on 680 CJOB... As the Jets practice the next couple days, we're joined by Game+ Network host Rod Pedersen to talk hockey across the league! Don't miss out! https://trib.al/Gt2yEIG

WATCH LIVE: Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister gives an update on the province’s flood protections. https://trib.al/BIR0Mhm

As the Jets wait for Pierre-Luc Dubois to finish his 14-day quarantine, Andrew Copp has been elevated to a top-six role and is making the most of it. Hextall on Hockey has her take on what makes Copp perhaps the most underrated star in the Jets lineup. https://trib.al/07uN1Rn

In times we’ve often thought, ‘Why do I need to go into the doctor’s office for this? Why can’t we just do this over the phone?’ And now you certainly can. https://trib.al/TlPnJcL

According to Minnesota State Patrol, Winnipeg Jets prospect Dylan Samberg suffered non-life-threatening injuries after crashing his truck into a parked car on the shoulder of the highway. https://trib.al/KtNBbFu

A total of 2,218 people in Canada are now hospitalized after contracting the respiratory illness, while 273,391 have recovered after becoming sick. https://trib.al/NG2eIBv

Did 'Drew' know he could sing, too?! Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver Drew Wolitarsky on his concert for Touchdown Manitoba & find out how to get involved in Sport Manitoba virtual LeadHERship conference! https://trib.al/ShfsUpm

The condensed week-long program is one of several micro-credentials the college recently began offering, and the second specifically to ease strain brought on by COVID-19. https://trib.al/dTYRUJp

Three US astronauts and one Japanese arrived at the International Space Station on Nov. 17 aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule. RELATED: https://globalnews.ca/news/7467014/spacex-capsule-iss/

#BREAKING: Alberta is in a second state of public of health emergency as of Tuesday, after 1,115 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in the last 24 hours. https://trib.al/nZA97Ep

This is not OK I have a protected status and this is discrimination, Jenn Thompson said. https://trib.al/xMgpsmk

While millions have fond memories of watching the late Alex Trebek quiz contestants over his 36-year tenure as host of the show, one Winnipeg man took in the Jeopardy! experience first-hand. https://trib.al/PaW1kPM

On this episode of the Global News podcast Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the story of the evil and senseless plot against Ray Johnson. https://trib.al/lWvoU73

One of the cats didn't survive, according to the BC SPCA. https://trib.al/WwxsQ8U

#BREAKING: The final results of Georgia's manual recount now show Biden's lead was largely unchanged, with Trump improving his vote total by just under one per cent. https://trib.al/5SuA3XR

The campaign asks folks to send in birthday cards as the young girl from Beeton, Ontario gets ready to celebrate her 12th birthday. https://trib.al/tVKq32H

We continue to report on the latest at Maples care home & the situation in schools with Hal Anderson on 680 CJOB. https://trib.al/MtmCw7E

As Canada’s legal cannabis industry turns two on Saturday, licensed marijuana businesses across the country are celebrating a jump in sales. Read more: https://globalnews.ca//7402001/canada-cannabis-industry-t/

In this week’s Business as ‘Un’usual, Aalia Adam speaks to a cosmetics entrepreneur about how she coped when her stores were forced to close for months because of the pandemic. Also see: https://globalnews.ca//antonio-park-montreal-restaurant-c/

Investigators believe the two SUVs were travelling northbound on Main Street, at a high rate of speed when they collided and the impact caused them to leave the road and crash into a house. https://trib.al/ZhRs4U3

A New York-based rapper who discharged a flamethrower from atop a moving public bus surrendered to police on Wednesday, local media reported. Rapper Dupree G.O.D said the stunt staged for a music video was done for "the art. For the Wu-Tang. READ: https://globalnews.ca//746/nyc-flamethrower-man-bus-video/

Manitoba is offering financial support to farmers who need to bring their employees into compliance with new Mandatory Entry-Level Training requirements before they can take their Class 1 road test. https://trib.al/avt4vWf

Trump re-shared the post from Elections Canada on Tuesday, writing: This says it all. https://trib.al/RSt56qq

BREAKING: Manitoba’s COVID-19 death toll continued to rise Monday as health officials announced three more deaths as well as 365 new cases of the virus. https://trib.al/leHLFyh

COMMENTARY: Until there’s a successful vaccine, and likely even after, no one is safe, says Nükhet Varlik. https://trib.al/pPcXI9f

COMMENTARY: The Disruption Barometer allows us to compare how people felt pre-COVID, during the spring, and now, says Mike Colledge. https://trib.al/TrQFMHd

The Manitoba government says 200 tickets and more than 300 warnings have been handed out for violating COVID-19 public health orders since April. https://trib.al/vMVJExz

The study predicts that the majority of whale, dolphin and porpoise species 18 out of 21 have the same or higher susceptibility to the virus as humans. https://trib.al/qZuAhNH

COMMENTARY: Just because Canadians expect the government to be taking this pandemic seriously doesn’t give the Liberals a free pass on the WE Charity investigations, says Rob Breakenridge. https://trib.al/ONdSuWl

WATCH LIVE: Manitoba’s top doctor and the chief nursing officer give a live update on the province’s ongoing COVID-19 fight. https://trib.al/PqOQvMA

More exposures of COVID-19 to warn Manitobans about. https://trib.al/2EuWplN

Statistics Canada says 17 police services across Canada reported that selected criminal incidents were down by 17 per cent compared with the same period a year earlier. https://trib.al/61nz8ci

68 of the new cases are in the Winnipeg health region. https://trib.al/pJ6xlRg

Getting a COVID-19 test is uncomfortable for anyone but for children, the nasal or throat swab could potentially be a painful and scary experience. https://trib.al/MKJOc5E

The Winnipeg Jets have agreed to terms with Saginaw Spirit centre Cole Perfetti on a three-year entry-level contract with an average annual value of US$1,658,333. https://trib.al/JkChGVH

"How winter will be, how our Christmas will be, that will all be decided in these coming days and weeks, and it will be decided by our behaviour," Merkel said. https://trib.al/eyr41uT

Winnipeg Jets have their 2020 First Draft pick under contract.

In May, the online documentary Playing Hide and Seek exposed two cases of pedophile priests that Edward Janiak handled. https://trib.al/SyVYYZV

A French couple was out walking when they came upon the teensy century-old capsule, which contained the scrolled message. https://trib.al/7CO9WEs

The water and waste department's director said when the upgrades are complete, the problem will disappear. But the existing facility’s capacity to process biosolids poop and other solid waste is finite. https://trib.al/OWWXJ90

On the campaign trail, Ardern was greeted like a rock star by people who crammed into malls and spilled onto streets to cheer her on and get selfies with her. https://trib.al/mqjpYwI

We're about to enjoy a trip down memory lane as we look back on the Blue Bombers Grey Cup run with Nic Demski! Don’t miss Breakfast With The Bombers tomorrow at 7:35 am on The Start with Mackling, Megarry & McNabb!

Canada Post has confirmed four COVID-19 cases at its processing plant near Winnipeg airport. https://trib.al/kppJx2g

Trump's inner circle has been warily watching Giuliani’s efforts to bring down the Bidens and fearful they could boomerang back on the president. https://trib.al/jIrmmhE

Republican Senator David Perdue referred to Harris as "KAH'-mah-lah? Kah-MAH'-lah? Kamala-mala-mala? I don't know. Whatever.' https://trib.al/DOa09Hg

A recent report found two in five Canadians are clueless on what to do after their financial aid runs out. https://trib.al/cHtDp3k