Your forecast

A fog warning is in place for Winnipeg. Fog clearing late this morning, then mostly cloudy. Wind becoming southeast at 20 km/h around noon. High 6 C, UV index 1 or low.

What’s happening today

THE Grammy nominee Simone Dinnerstein and Grammy winner Awadagin Pratt will perform Bach Concerto for two pianos, No. 3, BWV 1062 in C minor and that of Mozart Two Piano Concertos No. 10, K. 365 with the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra. The program, led by former MCO Artist-in-Residence Aisslinn Nosky, will also feature Shaker curls by John Adams. Crescent Arts Centre, 525 Wardlaw Avenue, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $16 to $45 at themco.ca

American pianist Awadagin Pratt (photo by Rob Davidson)

A must read today

Dozens of Winnipeggers with disabilities have been left stranded waiting for accommodations that support their accessible Transit Plus commutes, a backlog that advocates link to city staff departures.

More than 100 people were waiting for an assessment of their accommodation at the height of the backlog, ensuring their accessible journeys met their individual needs, said Patrick Stewart, a consultant at the Independent Living Resource Centre.

Stewart said some Transit Plus riders reported waiting six months for an evaluation. Joyanne Pursaga has the story.

Many Winnipeggers with disabilities are waiting for accommodations to ensure their accessible Transit Plus trips meet their individual needs. (Mikaela MacKenzie / Free Press Files)

On the good side

A Toronto-based charity plans to transform an abandoned 24-unit building in Winnipeg’s West End into affordable housing for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Raising the Roof announced the purchase of the four-storey building at 480 Young Street on Wednesday in an event marking the completion of its first project outside of Ontario – a three-unit building in the North End.

“Twenty-four units represents a significant increase in the supply of affordable housing in the city, but it is clear that much more is needed,” Executive Director Sheldon Pollett told the Free press. Chris Kitching has the story.

Sheldon Pollett, executive director of Raising the Roof, said while more affordable housing is needed, 24 additional units should make a difference in Winnipeg. (Mikaela MacKenzie / Free Press)

On this date

November 14, 1957: THE Winnipeg Free Press reported that the largest conflict to disrupt NATO occurred when France accused Britain and the United States of arming Tunisia. In Ottawa, significant Canadian spending seemed likely as Canada and the United States considered funding defense systems against ICBMs. In Winnipeg, RD Guy was named the new president of the Winnipeg and Central Gas Company, replacing WF Davey, with little explanation from the company regarding the change. Read the rest of today’s diary here. Search our archives to learn more here.

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