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Winnipeg City Hall snubs the province in risky power play
There is a moment, every so often, when a government makes a choice that tells you exactly how it sees itself. Winnipeg just had one of those moments. The city’s leadership is signalling that it believes it can effectively overrule the provincial government, ignore the authority of a provincial board, and do so on the advice of its own public service rather than independent legal counsel. That raises a question residents and businesses deserve to ask out loud. Who does the ci
Dec 6
Political optics won’t fix Winnipeg’s broken transit system
Every week, Winnipeggers share their frustration with our city’s transit system. The stories are detailed, emotional, and sadly familiar....
Oct 9
Winnipeg Mayor and Council Rushed Transit Changes to Avoid Election Heat
As you may know, I had the honour of serving on Winnipeg City Council, and in my experience, politicians often push difficult decisions...
Sep 26
Petition shows Winnipeg taxpayers are hitting their breaking point
There’s a limit. A point where people say enough is enough. In Winnipeg, that moment may finally be here. An online petition demanding...
Jul 28
It's Time to Hold Winnipeg City Councillors accountable for Mismanagement
In the Saturday edition of the Winnipeg Sun, Hal Anderson shared his personal frustration, a sentiment that many of us share, over the...
Jun 16, 2024
Winnipeg City Council ignores the people
As a former member of the City Council, I am profoundly troubled by the recent decision made by the Winnipeg City Council. The passage of...
Nov 26, 2023
Take small steps now to reduce crime in downtown Winnipeg
In a recent survey conducted by The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, a resounding 67% of respondents voiced their concern that revitalizing...
Nov 16, 2023
2021 City Salaries Made Public
The City of Winnipeg annual compensation report was published to the public yesterday and indicates that some staff took home over...
Jun 30, 2022
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