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Firm that owns fire-ravaged Point Douglas building hit by fire repeatedly Winnipeg Free Press
July 5, 2023
...requirements for the contents of industrial buildings. The WFPS said the site contained chemicals, vehicles, tires and other concerns. City Coun. Ross Eadie, who represents the area, suggested there should be regular inspections of industrial properties for fire hazards. He predicted it will be some...
McIvor subdivision shot down by committee Winnipeg Free Press
July 4, 2023
...(and) as a result I don’t think we should allow for disorderly development in this area.” “We need to push back on these items,” Coun. Russ Wyatt (Transcona) added. During the committee’s regular meeting, objections to plans for a two single-family dwellings at 285/287 Hazel Dell Ave. were...
“In serious deterioration”: Community group seeks to save Seine River trail CTV
July 3, 2023
...says the trail is in very bad shape. "It's certainly the largest and best trail in the northern area of the Seine," said SOS managing director Ryan Palmquist. "It is in serious deterioration, it's been declining for a number of years and that process has accelerated." The trail is named in honour of...
‘It’s absolutely disgusting’: 27.5B litres of diluted sewage swamped local rivers in 2022 Winnipeg Free Press
July 1, 2023
...combined sewer overflows between 2024 and 2027, up from the current $30 million, while senior governments have not yet promised funding. Coun. Brian Mayes said he’ll continue to push for more government dollars to get the work done by the provincial deadline. “The budget needs to go to $60 million...
City of Winnipeg to adopt new plain language policy CTV
June 29, 2023
...that the reports that come from the public service and the communications to the public are in language that is easy to understand," he said. Coun. Janice Lukes has been pushing for the policy, saying the city's demographics are changing, and the current practice is costing time and money "It creates hours...
Province could be tapped to help fund Winnipeg library safety strategy Winnipeg Free Press
June 29, 2023
...it has that outcome we’re asking for,” he said. The councillor said provincial support would make sense to bridge any funding gaps. Mayor Scott Gillingham said he believes the city should seek funding support from the province and collect ample data to determine which services are effective. “We...
How much money mayoral candidates raised in Winnipeg’s election CTV
June 29, 2023
...and the documents show Gillingham was able to raise $293,467.42. Second on the spending list was the man who finished second in the race, as Glen Murray pulled in $285,444.23. While Gillingham was able to bring in more money than Murray, he also managed to spend less of it on his campaign....
City sues Winnipeg towing company over $1M in alleged fraudulent courtesy tows CBC Manitoba
June 29, 2023
...vehicle is towed. Councillors also ordered the company to identify the sub-contractors involved to ensure they are not hired in the future. Mayor Scott Gillingham declined to comment because the matter is before the...
City plain language proposal criticized as not clear enough Winnipeg Free Press
June 29, 2023
...audience… Depending who your audience is, there is going to be a different level of knowledge and understanding,” said Wiltshire. Mayor Scott Gillingham said he expects to support the call for a plain language policy but has questions about the limited application to reports. “Making changes to...
Gillingham raised more money than competitors in 2022 Winnipeg mayoral election CBC Manitoba
June 28, 2023
... Some people donated to multiple candidates. Robert and Sandy Shindleman, of Shindico, donated to Murray, Motkaluk, and third-place candidate Kevin Klein. Abdo Albert Eltassi, president and CEO of Peerless Garments, donated to both Gillingham and Murray. The list of the top-six mayoral candidates'...
City, police pitch potential new contract Winnipeg Free Press
June 28, 2023
...agreement also notes Winnipeg Police Service officers will contribute slightly more to their own pensions. MIKE DEAL / FREE PRESS FILES Mayor Scott Gillingham called it a good first step. Currently, the city contributes about 22 per cent toward each WPS member’s pension, while members themselves...
Province boosts infrastructure cash to City of Winnipeg Winnipeg Free Press
June 28, 2023
...that the provincial government has ended that freeze because the cost of these types of capital projects have gone up exponentially,” said Coun. Jeff Browaty. Should council approve the spending plan, the councillor said the city is confident the province will also sign off, based on early discussions. ...
Winnipeg police, union strike tentative deal over pension, wages CTV
June 28, 2023
...to 9.6 per cent, a 1.6 per cent bump. This will lower the city’s obligations from 21.78 per cent to 20.18 per cent. Winnipeg Police Board Chair Markus Chambers calls this a good step. “The pension issue has been a long-standing issue and I’m glad we’re able to negotiate that at this point in time,”...
Winnipeg to spend $1.25 million for renovations to 19 community centres – Winnipeg Global News
June 28, 2023
...Gardens Vince Leah Whyte Ridge Wildwood Story continues below advertisement “Community centers are the hub of our communities,” said Coun.r John Orlikow, chairperson of the Standing Policy Committee on Community Services. “They provide local programs that allow families to participate in sports...
Winnipeg renews free program to train, certify lifeguards for 2nd year amid national shortage CBC Manitoba
June 27, 2023
...pools and will operate as scheduled on the city's website. "We are staffed and ready to go in terms of the number of lifeguards required." Coun. John Orlikow, the chairperson for community services and parks, says typical training costs to become a lifeguard in Winnipeg can hover around $1,500. While...
Stinky Portage and Main stairwell step closer to wrecking ball Winnipeg Free Press
June 27, 2023
...continue their operation with the city in that regard and to keep providing the public of Winnipeg access through the building,” he said. Coun. Sherri Rollins, chairwoman of the property committee, said the stairwell is “urine-soaked and scented” and feels “tremendously unsafe.” “The status quo...
City extends free lifeguard training to bolster staffing Winnipeg Free Press
June 27, 2023
...that the need for water safety and the need for individuals, children especially, to learn how to swim is really, really critical,” said Mayor Scott Gillingham Tuesday. “We know that parents want that, the demand is strong from parents across our city.” MIKAELA MACKENZIE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILES...
Where to go, what to do on Canada Day Winnipeg Free Press
June 26, 2023
...BIZ, Buhler Recreation Park. Supported by Ball Insurance Agency, Oakley Alarms, Goodfellow Realty, NFI Group. Hosted by Transcona city councillor Russ Wyatt, Elmwood-Transcona MP Daniel Blaikie, Transcona MLA Nello Altomare, Radisson MLA James Teitsma, Heritage Canada, TD Community • Show by Archangel...
Former Brandon police chief Wayne Balcaen seeks PC nomination in Brandon West CBC Manitoba
June 26, 2023
...the Tories have attracted several candidates with name recognition. Former Winnipeg Blue Bomber Obby Khan and former Winnipeg mayoral candidate Kevin Klein each won PC byelections in Winnipeg. The party has also chosen Rick Shone, another Winnipeg mayoral candidate, to run in the Fort Garry...
City launches action plan in face of projected $27-M deficit Winnipeg Free Press
June 26, 2023
...plan” released Monday lists steps to reduce staff overtime, delay filling some positions, defer debt, and limit some extra staff pay. Coun. Jeff Browaty, finance committee chairman, said he expects the action plan to effectively tackle part of the early deficit projection, which is largely blamed on...
Letters, June 24 – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
June 24, 2023
...for property owners. The time has come for property owners to take a collective stand and oppose this long standing misuse of property taxes. Mayor Scott Gillingham and councillors must stop raiding property taxes because they have the power to do so. They must look into levying an annual weight-based...
‘Deteriorated very quickly’: School board meeting disrupted by angry mob in Winnipeg CTV
June 23, 2023
...parking lot waiting to come in. "It was clear that they had an agenda related to the recent suspension of one of our colleagues," said board chair Sandy Nemeth. "They made it extremely difficult for us to conduct our business that evening." The group was there in support of Francine Champagne, an LRSD...
Speeding up permit timelines, bringing Transit Plus in house will cost millions: City of Winnipeg reports CBC Manitoba
June 22, 2023
...permit departments, aimed at speeding up timelines for permit approvals and imposing financial penalties if staff fail to meet them. Mayor Scott Gillingham says he may push to delay a vote on hiring extra staff until later this year. He wants to give incoming planning, property and development director...
City’s permit department seeks massive budget, staffing boost Winnipeg Free Press
June 22, 2023
...didn’t think these bills out very clearly… They’ve thought about the timelines but not the staff required to deliver them,” she said. Mayor Scott Gillingham said he would prefer to see the city’s incoming planning, property and development director, Hazel Borys, assess permitting resources and needs...
City looks at closing troubled Portage and Main stairway Winnipeg Free Press
June 22, 2023
...report notes the sidewalk may have to be re-excavated when the roof membrane over the concourse is replaced in future. Committee chairperson Coun. Sherri Rollins said while she plans to support the idea, she is concerned about pedestrians having to rely on a private property to enter the public space. “In...
Des manifestants anti-LGBTQ+ perturbent une rencontre de la Division scolaire Louis-Riel Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais
June 22, 2023
...ont ​​exprimé leurs regrets et leurs excuses d’avoir permis que cette réunion du conseil devienne un lieu de haine . Le commissaire Ryan Palmquist, qui avait révélé être bisexuel en réponse aux commentaires de Francine Champagne, affirme avoir été l’objet de plusieurs insultes...
Intervention policière à la commission scolaire Louis-Riel La Liberte
June 22, 2023
...transphobiques et homophobiques ont été tenus par ce même groupe. L’incident fait suite à la suspension sans salaire de la commissaire Francine Champagne. Cette dernière avait publié sur ses réseaux sociaux plusieurs postes complotistes , moquant la communauté transgenre. Peu après les faits,...
Trustees say protesters turned Winnipeg school board meeting into ‘venue for hate’ CBC Manitoba
June 22, 2023
...Wednesday, she and superintendent Christian Michalik offered regrets and apologies "for allowing our board meeting to be a venue for hate." Trustee Ryan Palmquist, who came out as bisexual in response to Champagne's comments, said protesters hurled a number of offensive slurs at him. "They called me a...
Moving Transit Plus service in-house costly, report says Winnipeg Free Press
June 22, 2023
...staff and add three temporary positions to implement the public service component in 2026, two years later than council first intended. Coun. Brian Mayes, a longtime champion of the change, said he would still like to see city employees deliver it. “(The) Transit Plus operating budget has gone up...
Police called after anti-LGBTTQ+ group upends school board meeting Winnipeg Free Press
June 21, 2023
...take questions, various participants took the mic to demand why Champagne was penalized for “expressing a point of view.” Board chairwoman Sandy Nemeth told attendees that trustees determined the code of conduct had been breached and followed protocols in line with legal obligations set out in the...
‘I’m frustrated’: Plan to change Transit Plus service may not go ahead CTV
June 20, 2023
...system. It also wouldn't add service hours or increase efficiency. "Actually, I'm not in favour of moving Transit Plus in house," said Coun. Janice Lukes, the public works committee chair. She thinks she won't be alone in voting against the plan. "Now that everyone has this report to see, I think...
Keeping the door open at city hall – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
June 20, 2023
... It looks like virtual presentations are here to stay at Winnipeg city hall. Earlier this month, Coun. Russ Wyatt raised a motion to require applicants for new developments to appear in-person at East Kildonan-Transcona community committee public hearings for their projects, removing the option to...
Costco plans fourth city warehouse near racetrack: report Winnipeg Free Press
June 15, 2023
...and for consumers as well,” he said. “Retail is only going to go into areas where they know that there’s a potential market.” Coun. Janice Lukes, who leads council’s public works committee, said of the three existing Costco warehouses in the city, the St. James Street and McGillivray...
Police called in after sand mining opponents blast RM of Springfield officials at meeting CBC Manitoba
June 14, 2023
...a recommendation from the provincial Clean Environment Commission, due by June 22, and then approval or denial from Environment and Climate Minister Kevin Klein. WATCH | Heated RM of Springfield council meeting: Fireworks at meeting on proposed silica processing facility Duration 2:05 Residents of the RM...
City to test green light pilot project for emergency vehicles CTV
June 12, 2023
...trigger the lights to turn green. "That traffic pre-emption is part of the solution of getting lights and sirens where they need to go," said Coun. Sherri Rollins. The pilot would test the technology at 10 intersections on 130 ambulances and fire trucks, to see how reliable the system works, and if it can be...
City moves forward on revamped bike registry report Winnipeg Free Press
June 12, 2023
...stolen, that this would make it easier to get bikes back to people… There’s just too much bicycle theft in the city of Winnipeg,” said Mayor Scott Gillingham. BORIS MINKEVICH / FREE PRESS FILES Up to 2,000 bikes are reported stolen in Winnipeg each year, with about 1,000 recovered and less than 10 per...
New outdoor track at REC open Winnipeg Free Press
June 12, 2023
... St. Vital A new outdoor running track at River East Collegiate was officially opened on June 7. City councillors Jeff Browaty (North Kildonan), Brian Mayes (St. Vital), and Markus Chambers (St. Norbert–Seine River) came together with River East Transcona School Division staff and trustees to celebrate...
Trustee comes out as bisexual after school board suspends member over posts that targeted LGBTQ community CBC Manitoba
June 10, 2023
...indicating transphobia, homophobia" and "a general complete lack of [respect] for the LGBTQ community." In response, Louis Riel Ward 3 trustee Ryan Palmquist announced in a Friday afternoon tweet that he is bisexual. "It started to feel like it was wrong — and even selfish of me — to be in the...
Winnipeg honore Shoal Lake 40, source d’eau potable pour la capitale manitobaine Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais
June 9, 2023
...a coûté environ 580 000 $, selon un communiqué de la Ville. Le fédéral a contribué au projet, tout comme le fond de la conseillère municipale Sherri Rollins et la Zone d'amélioration commerciale du centre-ville de Winnipeg. Cet hommage s'inscrit dans le cadre du projet de revitalisation de Broadway,...
Broadway fountain pays tribute to First Nation where Winnipeg’s drinking water originates CBC Manitoba
June 9, 2023
...Redsky said. The federal government funded the tribute, Gillingham said, with additional funding from the city, including ward funds from Coun. Sherri Rollins (Fort Rouge – East Fort Garry), and Downtown Winnipeg BIZ. The project cost about $580,000, a release from the city says. "This new community...
City’s mowing budget doesn’t cut it: Wyatt Winnipeg Free Press
June 8, 2023
...much at this point. Wyatt said he still expects the revised motion to reduce complaints and produce an “acceptable” service standard. Coun. Janice Lukes, chairwoman of council’s public works committee, said she is also concerned the maintenance of parks and boulevards is underfunded. “We added...
La Division scolaire Louis-Riel suspend une commissaire pour ses publications Facebook Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais
June 8, 2023
...conseil d'administration de la Division scolaire Louis-Riel annonce la suspension de la commissaire Francine Champagne pour une période de trois mois après que cette dernière a publié sur sa page Facebook des messages jugés offensants par l'organisation à l’égard de la communauté LGBTQ. La commissaire...
Winnipeg school trustee suspended for ‘transphobic social media posts’ CBC Manitoba
June 8, 2023
...and been harmful to our entire community." The rest of the Louis Riel School Division board of trustees voted unanimously on Tuesday to suspend Francine Champagne for three months — the strongest sanction possible under the Manitoba Public Schools Act. "This decision to suspend trustee Champagne came after...
Manitoba Municipal Board says Shaftesbury apartment complex should go ahead despite residents’ concerns CBC Manitoba
June 7, 2023
...had previously overturned a separate city approval of a proposed apartment complex at nearby 4025 Roblin Blvd. Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood Coun. Evan Duncan commended the residents for voicing their concerns about the Shaftesbury proposal, but said he's heard from others who are worried about a lack of...
Le quartier de Saint-Norbert inaugure la murale restaurée de Louis Riel et Noël Ritchot Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais
June 7, 2023
...en présence de membres de la communauté ainsi que du maire de Winnipeg Scott Gillingham et le conseiller municipal du quartier de Saint-Norbert Markus Chambers. Située à l’angle du chemin Pembina et de l’avenue de l’Église, cette murale a été conçue par l'artiste Stephen Jackson en 1997. Les...
Refreshed Riel mural officially unveiled Winnipeg Free Press
June 7, 2023
...Indigenous peoples and newcomers. This vision, May said, is reflected in the multicultural place Winnipeg and Manitoba remain to this day. Mayor Scott Gillingham pointed out a group of local students, and said he thought school lessons on Riel and the events surrounding the foundation of Manitoba had changed...
Trustee suspended over posts targeting LGBTQ2S+ community, division says CTV
June 7, 2023
...for the division, said in an email to CTV News. "Trustee Champagne posted harmful comments on social media targeting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community." Sandy Nemeth, the chair of the LRSD Board of Trustees, told CTV News she was concerned after finding out about the posts, saying they had a 'strong transphobic...
Manitoba trustee suspended over posts targeting LGBTQ2S+ community, division says CTV
June 7, 2023
...Manitoba school trustee has been suspended over social media posts the division says targeted the LGBTQ2S+ community. Trustee Francine Champagne, who represents Ward 1 in the Louis Riel School Division (LRSD), has been suspended for three months, a division spokesperson confirmed. "Her suspension is due to...
Contractor responsible for probing cyclist’s fatality, city says Winnipeg Free Press
June 7, 2023
...investigations are shared with city departments to inform city practices. In response, the spokeswoman said the city had nothing to add. Coun. Janice Lukes, who chairs council’s public works committee, said the international student’s death was “terrible” and “horrible,” but she isn’t...
Winnipeg celebrates biggest Pride Parade in history, spreading love and acceptance – Winnipeg Global News
June 4, 2023
...media was flooded with support for the parade with pictures from those in attendance. Story continues below advertisement Winnipeg’s Mayor Scott Gillingham went to the parade and took to Twitter to tweet his support, saying it was an “incredible display of community spirit.” An incredible display...
Harm reduction groups denounce city councillor’s comment on ‘drugged-out zombies’ CBC Manitoba
June 3, 2023
...on WPS and WFPS. The work of community organizations to support people towards housing has reduced long term load on emergency response." Mayor Scott Gillingham doesn't agree with Coun. Jeff Browaty's language. (Jeff Stapleton/CBC) Mayor Scott Gillingham said he's spoken to Browaty about the comments. "I...
Councillor roundly criticized for ‘drugged-out zombies’ remark Winnipeg Free Press
June 2, 2023
...the co-founder of Overdose Awareness Manitoba and a member of the national Moms Stop the Harm organizations, said she is angry about Coun. Jeff Browaty’s comment that the city needs more policing “due to all the drugged-out zombies” on its streets. “We cannot let this be the last word, not...
City to test green-light project for emergency vehicles Winnipeg Free Press
June 2, 2023
...30. “It’s being driven by the fact that Winnipeg’s growing and we have some old fire stations that need to be relocated,” he said. Coun. Sherri Rollins, chairwoman of the property and development committee, also stressed the change must be put in place to complete the strategic plan. RUTH...
Platform last inspected 17 years ago Brandon Sun
June 2, 2023
...bylaw that requires the city to conduct periodic inspections of the integrity of structures. Property and development committee chair Coun. Sherri Rollins has asked staff to give a verbal report on inspections at a June 27 meeting. A search of records showed the city had not received any complaints...
‘A huge issue’: City asked to curb growing cat population in Winnipeg CTV
May 31, 2023
...this TNR (trap-neuter-return) stuff, spay and neuter these cats and take care of them,” said Leland Gordon with Animal Services. Committee chair John Orlikow raised concerns about what could happen if someone was permitted the option of housing the community cats in a backyard. "The neighbourhood may not...
Des organismes se réunissent autour d’un plan préliminaire pour le carré civique Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais
May 31, 2023
..., fait-il valoir. Un moment propice pour une entente Robert Loiselle estime que Llélection à la mairie de Scott Gillingham et la réélection de Mathieu Allard au poste de conseiller municipal pour Saint-Boniface, en octobre dernier, créent des conditions propices pour la négociation d’une entente de...
Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
May 31, 2023
...to order a staff report on having the city clean debris from demolition sites and charge lot owners for the work on their property tax bills. Coun. Cindy Gilroy has lobbied for the city to take action on such lots about three months after demolition debris is not removed. Gilroy said sites filled with broken...
Mayor wants ring of 24/7 shelters around Downtown Winnipeg CTV
May 30, 2023
...which he says will help get those experiencing homelessness out of bus shelters and into safe spaces. Mayor Scott Gillingham along with Coun. John Orlikow have put forward a motion to city council which would allocate $1 million to invest in shelters for the city's homeless community. He said while...
Council eyes funding for 24/7 safe spaces in Winnipeg CBC Manitoba
May 30, 2023
...McIntyre) voting against it. Coun. Matt Allard (St. Boniface) and Jason Schreyer (Elmwood-East Kildonan) were granted leaves of absence. Coun. Russ Wyatt (Transcona) was also not at the meeting, but was not granted a leave of absence. In a message to CBC News, he said he was sick and requested a...
Funding for community projects approved Winnipeg Free Press
May 26, 2023
...he said, adding that this project would devalue his family’s land, making it “undevelopable.” The matter was laid over until June, with Coun. Jeff Browaty (North Kildonan) urging the two parties to try to come up with a solution to their dispute. “I’m happy to see there’s finally interest in...
Goldeyes, city heading into extra innings with stadium lease Winnipeg Free Press
May 26, 2023
...get it finalized.” The new lease agreement was controversial at the time, and its detractors, including then-mayor Brian Bowman and councillors Sherri Rollins (Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry), Matt Allard (St. Boniface) and Cindy Gilroy (Daniel McIntyre) argued the team was not being transparent enough in why...
City eyes permanent public washroom hours options Winnipeg Free Press
May 25, 2023
...lot… and not seeing people in distress (because they have to) urinate or defecate in public… The whole area is so much cleaner.” Coun. John Orlikow, head of council’s community services committee, said he’d still prefer the washroom operate 24 hours, but more discussion is needed to...
Trudeau pour la protection de l’eau La Liberte
May 24, 2023
...peuples autochtones tout en créant de nouveaux emplois de qualité à Winnipeg », explique le Premier ministre Justin Trudeau. Justin Trudeau, Kevin Klein le ministre de l’Environnement et du Climat du Manitoba et Scott Gillingham, le maire de la ville de Winnipeg insistent que la santé économique...
Des mesures pour parer au problème des immeubles vacants à Winnipeg La Liberte
May 23, 2023
...d’éviter les vacances prolongées et de contribuer à la qualité de vie de nos collectivités », a soutenu, de son côté, la conseillère Sherri Rollins, présidente de la commission des biens et du...
Council to mull moves against derelict buildings Winnipeg Free Press
May 23, 2023
...soon consider several new steps to crack down on vacant and derelict buildings. On Tuesday, Mayor Scott Gillingham joined Couns. Sherri Rollins, John Orlikow and Cindy Gilroy at a vacant apartment block on Furby Street to announce steps to ramp up enforcement and enhance security at such sites, while also...
Winnipeg targets neglected, derelict properties ‘to reduce neighbourhood blight’ CBC Manitoba
May 23, 2023
...adopted by council, he hopes to see the changes begin to take effect in July. Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham speaks, flanked by city councillors Cindy Gilroy, left, John Orlikow, behind, and Sherri Rollins on Tuesday. (Darin Morash/CBC) Earlier this month, the city started charging owners for...
Winnipeg mayor, councillors to talk derelict building enforcement Tuesday – Winnipeg Global News
May 23, 2023
...set to announce new proposed enforcement measures on derelict buildings. Scott Gillingham will be joined by Coun. Cindy Gilroy (Daniel McIntyre), John Orlikow (River Heights) and Sherri Rollins (Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry) Tuesday morning to discuss increased enforcement as well as incentives for building...
Winnipeg mayor announces new measures to crack down on vacant and derelict buildings CTV
May 23, 2023
...City of Winnipeg may soon have new measures to crack down on vacant and derelict buildings in the city. On Tuesday, Mayor Scott Gillingham and councillors Sherri Rollins, John Orlikow and Cindy Gilroy announced two reports that provide recommendations aimed at getting vacant building owners to better secure...
Proposed measures to crack down on vacant and derelict buildings in Winnipeg CTV
May 23, 2023
...City of Winnipeg may soon have new measures to crack down on vacant and derelict buildings in the city. On Tuesday, Mayor Scott Gillingham and councillors Sherri Rollins, John Orlikow and Cindy Gilroy announced recommendations aimed at getting vacant building owners to better secure their properties or tear...
Winnipeg announcing measures to increase enforcement of derelict and vacant properties CTV
May 23, 2023
...announce initiatives on Tuesday morning to increase enforcement surrounding derelict and vacant properties. At a 10:30 a.m. news conference, Mayor Scott Gillingham and city councillors Cindy Gilroy, John Orlikow and Sherri Rollins are announcing measures to expedite the demolition of damaged buildings, and to...
Winnipeg School Division raises summer course fees Winnipeg Free Press
May 16, 2023
...another class and doing that in the summer, why there’s a fee associated to that,” said Tamara Kuly, trustee for Ward 7. Ward 4 representative Rebecca Chambers requested administration formalize the process of informing summer school applicants about the availability of financial aid from the outset. While...
Former mayoral candidate Rick Shone named as new PC candidate in Fort Garry riding CBC Manitoba
May 15, 2023
...his hat in the ring for the Progressive Conservatives in hopes of unseating an NDP incumbent in the coming provincial election. Business owner Rick Shone said he has received an official party nomination and will run for the PCs in the Fort Garry riding this fall. "I'm somebody who is really involved...
Councillors want to explore cost of possibly opening Portage and Main CTV
May 8, 2023
...as two councillors tabled a motion to see what it would mean if pedestrians and cyclists were able to cross at street level. Area councillors Sherri Rollins and Cindy Gilroy put forward a motion to the public works committee to see what it would cost to allow pedestrians and cyclists to cross on the...
Driver recruitment challenges could hamper Winnipeg Transit service goals CBC Manitoba
May 8, 2023
...for a final vote. Portage and Main motion pushed back The committee also delayed a decision on a motion from Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry Coun. Sherri Rollins asking the city to look at ways of improving pedestrian access at the intersection Portage Avenue and Main Street. This was an amended version of a...
Focus on climate, not more roads – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
May 8, 2023
...just one hitch. While councillors like Mayes and Gilroy are taking action to make Winnipeg more climate resilient, others, like North Kildonan’s Jeff Browaty, seem more interested in building new roads, to the tune of $1 billion, to accommodate more vehicles and possibly pave the way for yet more suburban...
Breaking the bottleneck – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
May 5, 2023
...and cyclists. Council is not expected to consider the plan until sometime later this year. The potential price tag sparked criticism from Coun. Matt Allard, who believes the city will be stretched thin to handle the cost to widen and maintain the new lanes. “In an environment where we can’t keep up...
Century-old funeral home won’t do business in core-area ’war zone,’ owner tells councillors Winnipeg Free Press
May 5, 2023
...a matter of what pieces have to be put together, timelines (and) costs. It involves taxation…. We have to figure out how to do it,” said Coun. John Orlikow, the committee’s chairman. Orlikow said he agrees the rubble warrants attention but stressed the city must also first determine how to fund the...
Asbestos fears fuel Main Street rubble cleanup delays Winnipeg Free Press
May 4, 2023
...been made with asbestos… I’d hate to hear that we’re holding things up when there could be (cleanup) work that is being done,” said Coun. Cindy Gilroy, adding multiple local companies can provide safe asbestos removal. Gilroy said leaving the remains of demolished buildings behind for an extended...
Indigenous healing village in Point Douglas moves closer to reality after committee vote CBC Manitoba
May 4, 2023
...to allow for a sale to a non-profit entity for below-market rates, unless council votes to waive it. An amended motion, moved by St. Boniface Coun. Matt Allard, recommended that council do exactly that. That motion passed unanimously. The Clan Mothers want to build a transitional housing and social...
Vacant building owners in Winnipeg fined for fires CTV
May 3, 2023
...in to help revitalize areas of the inner city. Many of these vacant homes are prone to fire, vandalism and other crimes. Last week, Councillors Cindy Gilroy and Vivian Santos put forward a motion to have property owners charged the cost to clean up sites where piles of rubble remain for more than six...
Building owner receives six-figure fine for vacant house fire in Winnipeg CTV
May 3, 2023
...in to help revitalize areas of the inner city. Many of these vacant homes are prone to fire, vandalism and other crimes. Last week, Councillors Cindy Gilroy and Vivian Santos put forward a motion to have property owners charged the cost to clean up sites where piles of rubble remain for more than six...
Repairs to purple street lights held up Winnipeg Free Press
May 2, 2023
...winter months, there’s more evening-time darkness (along roads),” said Chambers. The issue can also be reported directly to Manitoba Hydro. Janice Lukes, chairwoman of council’s public works committee, said she has heard concerns about the purple glow from residents. “For sure, they’re dimmer...
Seeking calm amid the traffic chaos – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
May 1, 2023
...been an “incredible” amount of traffic on Cambridge due to road work. She said traffic calming measures are a priority for city staff. Coun. John Orlikow (River Heights-Fort Garry) said he is working with city employees to address the issues raised by residents. Fennell has been conducting his own...
Winnipeg councillors consider retrofits for city buildings to cut greenhouse gas emissions CBC Manitoba
May 1, 2023
...waste committee passed a motion on Monday calling on the city to come up with a list of 15 buildings, or $80 million in retrofits. Committee chair Brian Mayes (St. Vital) brought forward the motion. The federal carbon tax is a strong motivator, he said. "There are moral reasons to do this, environmental...
No laser pyramid, but giant orbs and sky gardens: Why Winnipeg is floating wacky designs for Portage and Main CBC Manitoba
April 29, 2023
...infrastructure that must be ripped up and replaced. The cost for that was estimated in 2019 at $15 million to $20 million. Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham would not dismiss the idea the city is floating expensive-looking designs to make more humdrum plans appear acceptable. "It's good to have a …...
‘I think it is proactive’: Winnipeg has banned TikTok on all city devices CTV
April 28, 2023
...is an exception to the rule if the city's Chief Technology Officer authorizes it for a specific purpose. "I think it is a good initiative," Coun. Russ Wyatt (Transcona) said during a discussion in council on the matter that lasted less than a minute. "I think it is proactive and there is a lot of...
Competing motions on Portage and Main coming to Winnipeg city council CBC Manitoba
April 28, 2023
...Garry Coun. Sherri Rollins, whose ward includes the intersection, has a motion calling for it to be made accessible to pedestrians. Transcona Coun. Russ Wyatt, meanwhile, announced Friday he plans to bring to the next council meeting a motion that would oblige the city to hold a plebiscite before making...
Special-interest groups take issue with Browaty’s ‘offensive’ remarks Winnipeg Free Press
April 28, 2023
...shocking,” Marginet said. “It was deeply insulting to his residents and the city as a whole. He should be pulled from the committee.” Coun. Matt Allard said he not only has no problem with delegations, he welcomes appearances from more of them. “I believe that it is important to encourage and...
Marathon committee meeting tries patience of councillors Winnipeg Free Press
April 28, 2023
...but have a positive net impact on waste diversion. “A lot of what I’ve heard during this process is that we can’t have too much,” Coun. Russ Wyatt (Transcona) said about the strategic priorities action plan, before suggesting a series of amendments to the plan. “But I would argue we’re...
Urban expert staying out of Portage and Main fray as new city planning, property, development director Winnipeg Free Press
April 27, 2023
...on the other side of the desk,” she said. “I’m super-excited. I’m looking forward to going much deeper than on my consultant side.” Coun. Jeff Browaty, who helped lead the battle to keep Portage and Main closed to pedestrians, said he’s looking forward to working with the new planning department...