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Council motion seeks to reopen district police stations to public Winnipeg Free Press
January 26, 2023
...have an estimate of what the changes would cost, but noted the stations could be staffed by a mix of police officers and civilian employees. Coun. Markus Chambers, chairman of the Winnipeg Police Board, said the non-downtown stations have been closed to the public since the pandemic hit in 2020. Chambers said...
New safety standards needed for hookah lounges, councillor says Winnipeg Free Press
January 26, 2023
...should set new rules and safety standards for hookah lounges due to concerns they could create poor air quality, a city councillor says. Cindy Gilroy is calling for staff to report on how other cities and provinces regulate hookah use and, in consultation with the Manitoba government, devise...
Speed limit pilot project gets green light at council CTV
January 26, 2023
...recommendations for future speed limit changes. "I think that it's really time. It's time that we do and we move forward with this," said Coun. Cindy Gilroy (Daniel McIntyre). "There's lots of municipalities that are moving with the reduced speeds. I think it is really important that we do a pilot so...
Winnipeg’s vacant building owners to foot firefighting bill CTV
January 26, 2023
... "I think this will do really, really good in the inner-city neighbourhoods where we are seeing a lot of fires in our vacant buildings," said Coun. Cindy Gilroy (Daniel Mclntyre). The bylaw change does have exemptions, including fires caused by unrelated arsons, natural disasters or when a vehicle collides...
Idea for Winnipeg-Ukraine humanitarian fund welcomed, advocates suggest using dollars closer to home CTV
January 26, 2023
...fund to help Ukraine is being praised by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress as it urges the city to consider using the dollars closer to home. Coun. Russ Wyatt (Transcona) put the idea to council to create a Winnipeg-Ukraine Humanitarian Fund. He said the donations would be collected by the city to be used...
Winnipeg to continue sister-city relationship with Chengdu, China CTV
January 26, 2023
...of this city who believe in democracy and human rights, and that the abuses taking place in China are absolutely outrageous." Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham was opposed to the motion, saying he has heard from members of Winnipeg's Chinese community very concerned about the potential move, citing the...
Le maire Scott Gillingham revoit la composition du Conseil de police de Winnipeg Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais
January 26, 2023
...pour Stars Ambulance, devient vice-présidente à la place de Brian Scharfstein. Le conseiller municipal de de Saint-Norbert-Rivière Seine, Markus Chambers, reste président. Scott Gillingham et le président du Aboriginal Council of WInnipeg, Damon Johnston, continuent également de siéger. La...
Winnipeg mayor recommends 3 citizen members for Winnipeg Police Board – Winnipeg Global News
January 26, 2023
...by the province and five by city council. Following the departure of El-Tassi, Nabess and Sharfstein, the current members of the board are chair Markus Chambers, Colleen Mayer, Damon Johnston and Gillingham...
Mayor shakes up Winnipeg Police Board CBC Manitoba
January 26, 2023
...new mayor has shaken up the composition of the city's police board, replacing three businesspeople with new appointees. Mayor Scott Gillingham, who took office in November, announced Thursday the departure of longtime Winnipeg Police Board member Brian Scharfstein, the owner of Canadian Footwear, who...
Du français dans tout Winnipeg? La Liberte
January 26, 2023
...offerts uniquement dans le district Riel qui regroupe les quartiers de Saint-Boniface, Saint-Vital et Saint-Norbert. Cependant, comme le souligne Matt Allard, conseiller municipal de Saint- Boniface, les francophones se trouvent partout dans la Ville. « C’était une de mes promesses de campagne si...
Jours fériés : les employés de la Ville de Winnipeg pourraient bientôt avoir plus de choix Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais
January 25, 2023
...au comité sur les droits de la personne, Diane Burelle estime qu'il s’agit d’une forme de discrimination culturelle . Le maire de Winnipeg, Scott Gillingham, et le président du comité des droits de la personne, Markus Chambers, déclarent qu’ils appuieront cette motion. Les jours fériés, les jours...
City ponders letting employees pick own stat holidays to reflect culture Winnipeg Free Press
January 24, 2023
...bargaining agreements. But, if we truly want to be an inclusive city, this is something that we’ll have to engage in,” said Chambers. Sherri Rollins, who also sits on the human rights committee, said she supports asking the province to consider the change as a “first step” in the matter,...
Winnipeg poised to ask province to allow workers to switch up statutory holidays CBC Manitoba
January 24, 2023
...council's human rights committee on Friday. It moves to executive policy committee and then council as a whole in February. Both Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham and human rights committee chair Markus Chambers (St. Norbert-Seine River) said they will support the motion. Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman, a clinical...
Police chief asks for $1.8M to hire more 911 staff Winnipeg Free Press
January 24, 2023
...board, but the source of the money has not been decided. The upcoming draft city budget will be published next month. Police board chairman Coun. Markus Chambers told reporters the board has discussed the matter, but it’s part of the ongoing budget process. Asked whether the police service should find the...
How a Transcona councillor wants the city to help Ukraine CTV
January 24, 2023
...necessity' to support its Ukrainian population, noting that the city boasts the largest Ukrainian population per capita in Canada. He hopes Mayor Scott Gillingham and council will throw their support behind the motion, setting a trend for the rest of the country. “If we can do something like that here in...
Winnipeg Police Chief floats solution to ensure 911 calls are answered faster CTV
January 24, 2023
...million for 18 new positions. “It’s enough of a concern that I’m asking for additional resources,” said Smyth. Winnipeg Police Board Chair Markus Chambers says the matter will be on the table as part of the budget process. The city budget is expected next month. “We’re looking at the need and how...
Winnipeg police chief seeks $1.8M to hire more 911 operators, dispatchers CBC Manitoba
January 24, 2023
...this year alone, he explained. Informally, city council's executive policy committee has already approved the additional funding, said Coun. Markus Chambers (St. Norbert-Seine River), who chairs the Winnipeg Police Board. But it's not clear yet where the money will come from. City council finance chair...
Stefanson pins re-election hopes on friends outside government Winnipeg Free Press
January 23, 2023
...Ford’s 2018 leadership campaign and advising the Ontario PC party’s 2018 and 2022 election campaigns. In Manitoba, he advised mayoral candidate Jenny Motkaluk — but claimed no official role — in her two campaigns. And while Stefanson’s team denied that Diamond had any official role in her 2021...
City, union eye Transit driver shield extensions Winnipeg Free Press
January 23, 2023
...need people to take it. But if people don’t feel safe, they’re not going to take it.” ATU 1505 president Chris Scott met last week with Mayor Scott Gillingham to discuss improving safety for Transit drivers and passengers. Scott said he plans to continue the push to extend driver safety shields, but...
Brutal assault on father, son sparks another conversation around transit safety – Winnipeg Global News
January 23, 2023
...different models for the drivers to determine which type of safety shield they prefer.” Scott said that the union had a meeting with Mayor Scott Gillingham and Coun. Lukes and that they understand the importance of implementing tangible safety measures and a lot of good ideas have been proposed. “But...
Northgate Shopping Centre owners hope to build apartment complex on parking lot CBC Manitoba
January 20, 2023
...said at the meeting. "It is crucial that we keep in mind the importance of creating complete and equitable communities, said Old Kildonan Coun. Devi Sharma, whose ward includes the Northgate Shopping Centre. "Encouraging development that provides a range of housing options, addresses affordability, and...
New library borrowing rules sets suspension at 10 overdue items Winnipeg Free Press
January 20, 2023
...overdue — about 10 per cent of the number currently checked out. The news of potential suspensions drew a mixed response from library users. Evan Krosney, a member of the Friends of West Kildonan Library coalition, said the policy seems fair overall. “I think it broadly makes sense to have policies...
Staff shortages plague city services Winnipeg Free Press
January 19, 2023
...to become lifeguards. “Because (the staff shortage) is such a problem, it’s affecting us being able to open specific amenities,” said Coun. Jeff Browaty. Coun. John Orlikow echoed the concern. “If we don’t have the (staff), we can’t provide the services that we want to provide to...
Temporary fire hall to go up in Waverley West park CTV
January 18, 2023
...sympathy for those opposed to the temporary location. Lukes questioned why timing for the permanent building was not better planned and councillor Devi Sharma called it a challenging situation. “You build a house next to a park to enjoy the park, and you don’t expect this temporary structure is going...
Plaidoyer pour l’extension des services en français La Liberte
January 18, 2023
...de la Ville de Winnipeg est composé de Scott Gillingham (maire de Winnipeg), Janice Lukes (Waverley West), John Orlikow (River Heights-Fort Garry), Jeff Browaty (North Kildonan), Brian Mayes (Saint-Vital) et Sherri Rollins (Fort Rouge – East Fort...
Pas d’élargissement des services en français à Winnipeg sans l’appui de la province Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais
January 18, 2023
...adoptée à l’unanimité par les six conseillers municipaux qui font partie de ce comité, considéré comme la garde rapprochée du nouveau maire Scott Gillingham. Les élus ont commandé un rapport à l’administration municipale pour évaluer les besoins des services bilingues. Il devra être remis d'ici...
Major plans developing for Polo Park Winnipeg Free Press
January 18, 2023
...infill to an area with pre-existing infrastructure, which would create a “huge” tax base for the city without having to spend much money. Mayor Scott Gillingham also pointed to infill as being a potential boon for the St. James area, where he served as councillor before taking up the mayoral helm. ...
All they are saying… is give skis a chance Winnipeg Free Press
January 18, 2023
...advice and sent a proposal to city councillors Shawn Dobson (St. James) and Evan Duncan (Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood), as well as Winnipeg mayor Scott Gillingham. “We ended up getting funded by all three of them,” she said. “That was awesome. And the community club did throw in a little bit of their...
Putting the brakes on in four neighbourhoods Winnipeg Free Press
January 18, 2023
...added a driver can usually arrive at a main corridor within about that distance, minimizing the impact of driving time. Speed reduction advocate Daevid Ramey of the Bourkevale 30, a group that has called for the reduced limits since the pandemic saw people take to walking the streets in greater numbers,...
Winnipeg mayor, CAO now hope Millennium Library will reopen by end of January CBC Manitoba
January 17, 2023
...able to enter the branch for now. Last month, the city said it anticipated full services would resume by mid-January. On Tuesday, however, Mayor Scott Gillingham and other officials would not commit to a date. "It's going to be soon. When we're ready to tell you exactly when, I assure you, you'll all be the...
Winnipeg prépare un rapport pour évaluer les besoins de services en français Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais
January 17, 2023
...au conseil municipal. J’ai quatre ans de mandat et la tombée du rapport est bien avant ce temps-là , a assuré le conseiller de Saint-Boniface, Mathieu Allard, qui a proposé la motion. Le conseiller municipal du quartier de Saint-Boniface Mathieu Allard Photo : Radio-Canada / Victor Lhoest Le...
La Ville de Winnipeg pourrait étendre les services en français à tous ses quartiers Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais
January 16, 2023
...exécutif mardi. La proposition du conseiller de Saint-Boniface, Mathieu Allard, appuyée par le conseiller du quartier Elmwood-East Kildonan, Jason Schreyer, a pour but de modifier la partie 9 de la Charte de la Ville de Winnipeg, dans laquelle sont précisées ses obligations en matière de l'offre de...
Letters, Jan. 16 – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
January 16, 2023
...Wells, Calif. Councillor should stay Re: Rollins eyes federal politics months after being re-elected to council (Jan. 10) So my city councillor, Sherri Rollins, wants to be the Liberal candidate in the vacant federal parliamentary seat for Winnipeg South Centre. I would remind Coun. Rollins she was just...
Keep it simple, city – Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
January 13, 2023
...so many bylaws and (there were) so many questions… It’s complicated for me and I’m working in this realm every day,” she said. Coun. Markus Chambers echoed the sentiment that using plain language is becoming increasingly important because Winnipeg’s population growth primarily comes from...
COVID-19 : Une église du Manitoba condamnée à 30 000 $ pour avoir enfreint les règles Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais
January 13, 2023
...contraventions pour avoir enfreint les ordonnances de la santé publique. En août, un juge a condamné M. Tissen et quatre autres personnes, soit Patrick Allard, Gerry Bohemier, Todd McDougall et Sharon Vickner, à une amende totalisant plus de 100 000 $ pour avoir enfreint à plusieurs reprises des...
Manitoba church repeatedly ticketed for breaking COVID-19 restrictions must pay $30K fine in plea bargain CBC Manitoba
January 13, 2023
...health restrictions and was himself ticketed multiple times for violating public health orders. In August, a judge fined Tissen and four others — Patrick Allard, Gerry Bohemier, Todd McDougall and Sharon Vickner — more than $100,000 in total for repeatedly breaking public health orders and inciting others...
Les blocages à la décharge Brady ont coûté plus de 400 000 $ à la Ville de Winnipeg Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais
January 13, 2023
...s'élève à 1,1 milliard de dollars, ce n'est pas écrasant , ajoute-t-il. De son côté, la conseillère du quartier de Waverley West, Janice Lukes, estime qu'il serait bon pour la ville de connaître les coûts supplémentaires ou les pertes qui ne sont pas reflétés dans le chiffre de 411 000...
Winnipeg looks at severing ties with sister city in China over human rights concerns – Winnipeg Global News
January 12, 2023
...largely failed and that the time has come to pursue a policy of “decoupling”,” reads Wyatt’s motion, which was seconded by St. James Coun. Shawn Dobson. Story continues below advertisement 2:12 China may have committed ‘crimes against humanity’ against Uyghurs: UN report “Continuing a...
Church plea bargain nets $30K fine for breaking pandemic gathering orders Winnipeg Free Press
January 12, 2023
...ticketed multiple times for violating public health orders. In August, a judge fined Tissen and four other pandemic restriction opponents — Patrick Allard, Gerry Bohemier, Sharon Vickner and Todd McDougall — more than $100,000 for repeatedly breaching public health orders. All five organized,...
City of Winnipeg lost over $400K on weeks-long Brady Road landfill closure CBC Manitoba
January 12, 2023
...a $1.1-billion operating budget it's not overwhelming," he said. "We certainly have other bigger financial challenges." During the meeting, Coun. Janice Lukes (Waverley West) said it would be good for the city to know about additional costs or losses that aren't reflected in the $411,000 number. She also...
Plusieurs tours d’habitation projetées sur des terrains autour de Polo Park Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais
January 12, 2023
...où le développement multifamilial serait permis. La présidente du comité permanent sur la propriété et le développement, la conseillère Sherri Rollins, estime que le développement contribuerait à combler le manque de logements dans la ville. J'attendais ce jour depuis longtemps. Je pense que les...
Dozens of apartment towers could rise on land around Polo Park as developer unveils new plans CBC Manitoba
January 12, 2023
...platform I called for malls to be areas where that would permit multi-family development, as well." Property and development committee chair Coun. Sherri Rollins (Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry) said the development would help fill the need for more housing in Winnipeg. "I've been waiting for this day. I think...
Down, set, build? Real estate firm seeks to develop apartments at site of old Winnipeg Stadium Winnipeg Free Press
January 12, 2023
...on mall property is something I campaigned on… we need more housing in the city and more affordable housing in the area.” St. James Coun. Shawn Dobson said the proposed project would be built on what is now vacant and underused land. “I think it is an absolutely great idea to bring in more...
Mayor, councillor hope downtown library can resume services next week Winnipeg Free Press
January 11, 2023
...the facility. “That would be a month or two, at least, and I’m not that keen on holding the library closed for that long,” he said. Mayor Scott Gillingham said progress has been made in meetings among elected officials, library staff, the city’s chief administrative officer and others. “Our staff...
Rollins to stay on EPC amid federal candidate bid: mayor Winnipeg Free Press
January 11, 2023
Mayor Scott Gillingham expects he’ll be able to keep a Winnipeg city councillor eyeing a federal government seat within his inner circle, for now. Gillingham doesn’t plan to shuffle his executive policy committee to replace Coun. Sherri Rollins, chairwoman of property and development committee, as she seeks...
Sherri Rollins vise l’investiture des libéraux en vue d’une élection fédérale partielle Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais
January 11, 2023
...conseillère municipale de Winnipeg Sherri Rollins se lance dans la course à l'investiture du Parti libéral du Canada dans la circonscription de Winnipeg Centre-Sud, laissée vacante depuis la mort récente de Jim Carr. La conseillère du quartier Fort Rouge-Fort Garry-Est dit qu'elle souhaite succéder à...
Recognizing Platinum Jubilee medal recipients Winnipeg Free Press
January 11, 2023
...Serves as president of Pinays Manitoba and is a leader with a number of other important organizations serving the Filipino community in Manitoba. Liz Jackimec – A true west Winnipeg community champion who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to improving the lives of children and families through...
Palmquist named Save Our Seine’s managing director Winnipeg Free Press
January 11, 2023
St. Vital Ryan Palmquist has high hopes for 2023. The Old St. Vital resident was recently named the new managing director of Save Our Seine. Based in Winnipeg, Save our Seine is a non-profit organization whose mandate — in short — is to preserve, protect, enhance, restore and repair the Seine River...
Winnipeg city councillor Sherri Rollins seeks federal Liberal nomination in byelection CBC Manitoba
January 10, 2023
...Winnipeg city councillor is seeking the Liberal Party nomination in the byelection expected in Winnipeg South Centre. Coun. Sherri Rollins (Fort Rogue-East Fort Garry) says she's putting her name forward as the Liberal candidate to replace the late Jim Carr, who died of cancer last month. Rollins said she...
4 Winnipeg neighbourhoods set to have reduced speeds through pilot project CBC Manitoba
January 10, 2023
...They are the ones that really need to be addressed," he said. Browaty wants to see more police enforcement of road safety. Committee chair Janice Lukes wasn't swayed by that argument. "In Richmond West, there are very few sidewalks. People walk on the streets, lots of kids, lots of action with...
‘Trash volcano’ spreads repeated concern Winnipeg Free Press
January 9, 2023
...that our social services are tremendously underfunded, that these people don’t have the necessities of life, so they have to do this.” Coun. Ross Eadie (Mynarski) said his office has has received complaints about the bin in question in the past. Both drive-by dumping and residents illegally throwing...
Councillors move vacant-building fire-response fees a step closer Winnipeg Free Press
January 9, 2023
... Under the new rules, a two-hour residential fire response could spark a $15,000 bill, depending which equipment and officials respond. Coun. Sherri Rollins, chairwoman of the property and development committee, said many Winnipeggers are welcoming efforts to reduce the risk of vacant buildings, which...
Committee back at it for new year Winnipeg Free Press
January 9, 2023
...be built on the property, with the variance tied to rezoning, as well as an arborist report as the site is home to a number of mature trees. Coun. Jason Schreyer (Elmwood-East Kildonan) expressed concerns regarding the lane closure. “I have no (other) problem with the application, (but) how can you keep...
Winnipeg Free Press Winnipeg Free Press
January 7, 2023
...City staff will also be tasked with completing a business case to develop up to one megawatt of renewable energy generation for city use. Coun. Brian Mayes, who raised the motion, said the report will help determine the cost and benefits of the option, which aligns with Mayor Scott Gillingham’s...
Winnipeg souhaite installer des panneaux solaires sur certains de ses bâtiments Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais
January 6, 2023
...sur l’installation de panneaux solaires au-dessus de certains bâtiments municipaux. La motion présentée par le conseiller de Saint-Vital Brian Mayes répond à une promesse électorale du maire Scott Gillingham de vois quelles sont les les propriétés où des panneaux pourraient être...
City of Winnipeg considering adding solar panels to some of its properties CBC Manitoba
January 5, 2023
...we can generate this ourselves, this environmentally clean power, we should be looking at the opportunity, if we can do it economically," said Coun. Brian Mayes (St. Vital), the committee chair, who is bringing forward the motion. It calls on city staff to see if there is a business case for the solar...
Vacant block that poses fire hazard approved for quick demolition Winnipeg Free Press
January 5, 2023
...665 vacant properties, including 157 commercial and 508 residential ones, under its vacant building bylaw. To reduce fire and safety risks, Coun. Cindy Gilroy has called for a report on the issue of granting Winnipeg’s property and development director the power to approve demolition permits for...
City looks to move forward with pilot project to lower residential speed limits CTV
January 4, 2023
...as our city grows as our density increases, that eventually it will be a city-wide initiative." Not everyone supports this move, though. Coun. Jeff Browaty (North Kildonan) feels 30 or 40 km/h is too slow on residential streets. He worries this could be seen as a potential cash grab to ticket drivers. ...
Derelict, vacant property owners could be on the hook for firefighting costs Winnipeg Free Press
January 3, 2023
...be tough as nails.” The motion was first put forward last June by former city councillors Kevin Klein — now the Tory MLA for St. James — and Shawn Nason, who lost his re-election bid in Transcona. A city report said if the bylaw had been in place between Jan. 1, 2019 and Dec. 31, 2021, owners of...
‘It can be done’: City seeks school division partnership to generate solar energy CTV
December 31, 2022
...talk to the school divisions, see if we could do something together," said Mayes. He said he is following up on an election pledge made by Mayor Scott Gillingham, "Maybe we can do this economically, do this in cooperation with school divisions as a partner, I think that would be money well spent," Mayes said....
Prairie Green landfill resumes partial operations Winnipeg Free Press
December 30, 2022
...manager Barry Blue previously said the company is participating on the committee and sharing its knowledge and expertise. Alongside Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham, Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson announced Dec. 8 that Prairie Green’s operations had been paused. Prairie Green’s gates were closed when...
Local stories that mattered in 2022 Winnipeg Free Press
December 30, 2022
...also returned to council, winning the St. James seat that Gillingham vacated to run for mayor. The only true rookie to join city council in 2022 is Evan Duncan, who was elected in Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood, the seat Klein held before launching his mayoral bid. — Joyanne Pursaga Labour shortage This...
Itinérance, femmes autochtones assassinées, sécurité : les défis du maire de Winnipeg Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais
December 29, 2022
...dans le centre-ville , souligne Markus Chambers, qui est également maire adjoint par intérim. Politique de la porte ouverte La conseillère Cindy Gilroy pense que le maire en place a fait du bon travail en restant ouvert à un large éventail de points de vue, un sentiment partagé par d’autres...
‘It’s a horrible way to live… have a little understanding’ Winnipeg Free Press
December 29, 2022
...it comes to poverty, homelessness and addictions… it makes things really challenging when people are living out of bus shelters,” said Coun. Janice Lukes, chairwoman of the Transit advisory committee. Lukes was elected to the committee, which reviews, assesses and recommends strategies to improve...
Homelessness a priority for Winnipeg mayor, councillors ahead of January planning retreat CBC Manitoba
December 29, 2022
...wide range of views, a sentiment echoed by other members of council. "Right off the bat … he's had an open-door policy," said Waverley West Coun. Janice Lukes, deputy mayor and chair of the public works committee. In January, all members of council will take part in a weekend retreat at the Elkhorn Resort...
Inquiétudes grandissantes face à un nouveau convoi des camionneurs à Winnipeg en février Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais
December 28, 2022
...que le gouvernement manitobain, la Ville et la police ne soient pas en mesure de gérer la situation. Le fondateur du groupe Defend Winnipeg, Omar Kinnarath, n'est pas surpris que des membres du groupe Canada Unity aient choisi Winnipeg. Selon lui, lors du dernier convoi, la police n’a pas été assez...
West Winnipeg — Looking back at 2022 Winnipeg Free Press
December 28, 2022
...elections Manitoba held municipal elections during which former St. James councillor Scott Gillingham became mayor of Winnipeg, beating out Glen Murray and former Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood councillor Kevin Klein, among other hopefuls. Shawn Dobson returned to council, taking up the seat vacated...
Wyatt returns, last call for bingo Winnipeg Free Press
December 28, 2022
...Jeff Browary (North Kildonan), Matt Allard (St. Boniface), and Brian Mayes (St. Vital) held on to their seats at the polls. In Transcona, incumbent Shawn Nason, who was first elected in 2018, was defeated by former four-term councillor Russ Wyatt, who stepped away from public service in 2018 following a...
News briefs for Dec. 24 Winnipeg Free Press
December 24, 2022
...third. Klein, the former city councillor for Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood, came third in Winnipeg’s mayoral election Oct. 26 behind winner Scott Gillingham and Glen Murray. Police watchdog drops probe THE province’s police watchdog has ended an investigation into speeding by an RCMP officer because...
Kevin Klein sworn in as MLA for Kirkfield Park – Winnipeg Global News
December 23, 2022
...on city council since 2018. He left that role in order to campaign for mayor of Winnipeg in October, a contest won by his former council colleague Scott Gillingham. Story continues below advertisement Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson said she’s looking forward to working with Klein. Read more: Byelection...
Klein, PCs win Kirkfield Park byelection Winnipeg Free Press
December 23, 2022
... Klein put his name into the mix at the provincial level shortly after falling short in his mayoral bid in October, finishing third in voting behind Glen Murray and Scott Gillingham. NDP candidate Logan Oxenham held a narrow lead most of election night, but Klein inched ahead by just 160 votes after the...
Winnipeg’s Millennium Library to start ‘phased’ reopening following homicide – Winnipeg Global News
December 22, 2022
... “Our libraries need to be welcoming places for all Winnipeggers, and that begins by ensuring the safety of staff and visitors,” said Mayor Scott Gillingham in a statement. 2:09 Victim in Millennium Library homicide remembered “We also need to look at how changes at Millennium Library fit within the...
Les étagères de la bibliothèque du Millénaire resteront fermées au public jusqu’en janvier Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais
December 22, 2022
...qu’elle demeure sécuritaire et ouverte à tous , affirme le président du Comité permanent des politiques sur les services communautaires, John Orlikow. Le hall d’entrée de la Bibliothèque restera ouvert pour permettre l’accès à la passerelle et au stationnement. La Ville de Winnipeg...
New interim Winnipeg property director secured charitable donations from property developers CBC Manitoba
December 22, 2022
...I will review this further with Marc to ensure all potential perceived conflicts are adequately addressed," Jack said. City council speaker Devi Sharma, however, said she believes city employees should govern their fundraising activities in the same manner as elected officials, who are not supposed...
City appeals to activists blockading Brady landfill Winnipeg Free Press
December 20, 2022
... As part of the discussion, the city has offered to give them more information about landfill operations, said Colin Fast, a spokesman for Mayor Scott Gillingham. The meeting involved the city’s administration, not the mayor, said Fast. Neither the city nor an organizer who attended the meeting responded...
City of Winnipeg awards renovation grants to 7 community centres – Winnipeg Global News
December 20, 2022
...centre in Winnipeg is filled with unique stories from the many gatherings, sporting events and celebrations that take place in them,” said John Orlikow, chairperson of the standing policy committee on community services. Story continues below advertisement “I’m thrilled to support these seven...
Wyatt wants councillors’ ward budgets hiked Winnipeg Free Press
December 15, 2022
...Wyatt’s motion notes the 2022 budget includes funding for a pension plan for councillors’ office staff but one has yet to be implemented. Mayor Scott Gillingham said he supports some increase to ward allowances, which he expects would help councillors better serve residents. “I’m supportive of council...
First Nations leaders form committee to do feasibility study of Winnipeg landfill search CTV
December 14, 2022
...the past two days Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Cathy Merrick and Long Plain First Nation Chief Kyra Wilson have met with Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham and Danny Smyth, the Chief of the Winnipeg Police Service. Both Wilson and Merrick said work is underway to determine what it would take to search...
Byelection winner Kevin Klein says Manitoba Tories have made progress in recent months – Winnipeg Global News
December 14, 2022
...this page to someone via email It hasn’t been two months since he finished third in Winnipeg’s mayoral election, but former city councillor Kevin Klein is heading back to political office. Thanks to a narrow byelection win Tuesday night, Klein will be the newest member of the Manitoba Legislature...
Kevin Klein elected in Kirkfield Park; keeps seat for PCs CTV
December 13, 2022
...Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood from 2018 to 2022. He also ran for the mayor of Winnipeg in October, finishing third behind Glen Murray and now mayor Scott Gillingham. Klein is filling the seat left vacant by Scott Fielding who resigned from Premier Heather Stefanson's cabinet in June and announced his departure...
Airport-style security at downtown library a necessary evil, former staffer says Winnipeg Free Press
December 13, 2022
...building is among the only downtown spaces where vulnerable people can go to warm up and use a washroom without having to spend any money. Coun. John Orlikow, chairman of council’s community services committee, said he is concerned about the length of the library’s closure but officials need time to...
City warned about safety concerns at library days before slaying Winnipeg Free Press
December 12, 2022
...that isn’t effectively staffed. The demand for adequate crisis workers across the system has not been fulfilled,” said Dobchuk-Land. Coun. Sherri Rollins, whose ward contains the Millennium Library, said making the library safer is a complex matter with no quick fix. RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE...
Police chief will meet, will not quit Winnipeg Free Press
December 9, 2022
...of the WPS. At the request of the city and province, the landfill’s owner stopped operations Thursday, awaiting officials decisions. Mayor Scott Gillingham told reporters he spoke with federal Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller on Friday. “If there was to be a search of some sort — and...
La Ville de Winnipeg ouverte à une fouille « humanitaire » du dépotoir Prairie Green Ici Radio Canada / CBC Francais
December 9, 2022
...Markus Chambers. Tout est possible Le président du Conseil de police de Winnipeg nuance ses propos. Tout est possible. Le maire de Winnipeg Scott Gillingham est en contact avec le ministre fédéral des relations autochtones, Marc Miller, et discute des prochaines étapes ainsi que les ressources qui...
‘I will not be resigning’: Winnipeg police chief supportive of determining if landfill search is possible CTV
December 9, 2022
...our women that they can dump them in the landfill and no one will look for them." Manitoba's Premier Heather Stefanson, joined by Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham, announced Thursday that operations at the landfill had been paused while officials work to figure out next steps in the investigation. Winnipeg...
‘It will be an asset’: Winnipeg School Division to launch Filipino bilingual program CTV
December 9, 2022
...Teachers, beginning in September 2023 at Meadows West School. The program is expected to begin with kindergarten and Grade 1 students. According to Dante Aviso, WSD trustee for Ward 5, the program will give kids the opportunity to learn Filipino as a second language. He explained students will be taught in...
No Decision on Landfill Search, Winnipeg Police Board Considering Outside Help ChrisD
December 9, 2022
...a search as the chances of finding them are low. Operations at the landfill have been halted as the city and the province discuss next steps. Markus Chambers, who is chairman of the police board, stopped short of saying a search would take place and said next steps will include consulting Indigenous...
Winnipeg mayor mum on meeting with police about choice not to search landfill for remains CBC Manitoba
December 9, 2022
...was a meeting of the police board and chief on Thursday, but that's about all Winnipeg's mayor is willing to say. Scott Gillingham took part in an impromptu police board meeting Thursday night with police Chief Danny Smyth and senior police inspectors about a decision not to search of a landfill for missing...
Dead woman’s family, First Nations call for Winnipeg police chief’s resignation Winnipeg Free Press
December 8, 2022
...the women’s remains were believed to have been disposed of at the facility. “Everything is status quo right now,” Winnipeg Police Board chair Markus Chambers said on his way into a meeting at police headquarters when he was asked about the calls for Smyth’s resignation. “The only thing we’re...
Manitoba pausing operations at landfill where alleged serial killer’s victims are believed to be CTV
December 8, 2022
...you refused to search these landfills, you have presented no alternative routes for how we can give these women peace." Winnipeg city councillor Markus Chambers, who chairs the Winnipeg Police Board, said the investigation is an emotional one. “The (Indigenous) community has just come through the...