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Winnipeg budget 2026 fails firefighter staffing crisis
This is the third column in my series examining the City of Winnipeg’s 2026 budget. Today, we need to talk honestly about fire protection—because the numbers, the experiences, and the consequences can no longer be brushed aside with political spin. In a recent conversation with United Fire Fighters of Winnipeg President Nick Kasper, a troubling picture emerged. It’s one the city’s own audits have been warning about for nearly two decades. The city knows the solutions. They’ve
Nov 28
Winnipeg Budget: The facts behind the Spin Part-2: New Fees Expose City Hall Budget Games
This is Part 2 in our ongoing look at Mayor Scott Gillingham’s budget and the political spin wrapped around it. Winnipeggers deserve straight facts, not talking points shaped to soften the reality of higher costs and shifting responsibilities. When politicians say they are “holding the line” on taxes, most people assume that means their overall household burden is being kept stable. In Winnipeg, that assumption no longer holds. The numbers prove it, and the pattern is getting
Nov 24
Politicians silent as Jewish women and children terrorized
Recently in the Winnipeg Sun, guest columnist Lawrence Pinsky KC described a scene that should never occur in a Canadian city. At...
Aug 24
Only 10 out of 19 Ambulances are on the road some days - there is a solution
If you or a loved one calls for an ambulance in Winnipeg tonight, you may wait far longer than you should. Not because paramedics don’t...
Aug 23
Winnipeg is running on overtime and you are at risk
Winnipeg is running on overtime. It is not a figure of speech. It is a fact. And when a city runs on overtime, it doesn’t just cost more...
Aug 22
Winnipeg residents beg for safety, but the City ignores them
Winnipeggers are not asking for the impossible. They are asking for law, order, and fairness. What they are getting is silence, excuses,...
Aug 20
Winnipeg politicians are ignoring critical issues while they enjoy the good life
Winnipeg faces significant challenges, and it’s time for city councillors and Mayor Gillingham to focus on solving the real issues....
Nov 28, 2024
The Negev Gala in Winnipeg was a night of celebration, courage and disappointment
Attending the Jewish National Fund’s Negev Gala on Thursday evening in Winnipeg was an experience that stirred a blend of pride and...
Jun 24, 2024
Council Should Not be Involved in Hiring a New Winnipeg CAO
The City of Winnipeg witnessed a significant shake-up as the Chief Administration Officer (CAO), Michael Jack, resigned on Monday. This...
Jun 18, 2024
Winnipeg Budget Favours Politicians and Fails Residents
A budget was be passed at City Hall, but why did it pass? It wasn’t because of the fiscal prudence it exhibits, or by addressing the top...
Mar 1, 2022
Winnipeg Budget Favours Politicians and Fails Residents
A budget was be passed at City Hall, but why did it pass? It wasn’t because of the fiscal prudence it exhibits, or by addressing the top...
Dec 17, 2021
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