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City of Winnipeg says new encampment policy will make impact this summerThis summer will be the first big test of the city’s new encampment distance guidelines. That as community members raise concerns about safety, open drug use, and losing the spaces they once felt comfortable. Vasilios Bellos reports.TrendingApr 21
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Winnipeg ranked 10th most affordable city in CanadaWinnipeg ranks 10th on Royal LePage’s list of most affordable cities in Canada. And local realtors say more buyers from larger, more expensive cities are considering the move to Winnipeg as they look for more affordable homes. Katherine Dornian reports.EconomyJun 23
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Slight improvement to City of Winnipeg financesWinnipeg’s deficit shrank by $3 million to close out 2025. A look at the city’s latest quarterly financial reports.PoliticsApr 13
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Transit reactions on new system’s anniversaryThe City of Winnipeg announced its new transit system one year ago Monday. Global News Morning’s Matthew Merkel has more on the changes and how riders feel about them.PoliticsJun 29
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Winnipeg’s transit system: one year laterThe City of Winnipeg announced its new transit system one year ago Monday. Global News Morning’s Matthew Merkel has more on the changes and how riders feel about them.PoliticsJun 29
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Disaster Financial Assistance update for WinnipeggersCity of Winnipeg officials are trying to make sure those affected by last week’s storm can potentially qualify for Manitoba’s Disaster Financial Assistance Program.WeatherJun 17
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Key dates and details for Winnipeg’s 2026 municipal electionGlobal News Morning’s Matthew Merkel spoke with City of Winnipeg senior elections official Sherwood Armbruster ahead of this fall’s civic election. He provides key dates and shares information on new voting machines and school trustee spending limits.PoliticsMay 26
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Mosquito control begins in WinnipegThe City of Winnipeg has begun its annual efforts to control mosquitoes.May 14
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Winnipeg city councillor accused of sexual assault removed from committeesRuss Wyatt, the Winnipeg city councillor accused of sexual assault, was removed from city committees he sits on at a council meeting on Thursday. Vasilios Bellos reports.PoliticsApr 30
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Asbestos pipes still in water networkBetween 2022-2025, the city of Winnipeg removed just 6 of its more than 700 kilometres of asbestos-lined concrete pipes in the water network. As Vasilios Bellos reports, previous city studies have said there wasn’t a danger, while others believe we shouldn’t be taking the risk.HealthMay 1
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City councillors propose water rate freeze in WinnipegTwo city councillors, with the support of Mayor Scott Gillingham, are proposing a water and sewer rate freeze for next year.Apr 17
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Long-time incumbent Winnipeg councillors announce they won’t seek re-electionWith two long-time councillors stepping away from civic politics, there will be at least a couple of fresh faces on Winnipeg’s city council. Toni De Guzman reports.PoliticsJun 24
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Winnipeg construction season disruptive but necessary, city councillor saysThe City of Winnipeg has $157 million worth of road construction projects planned for the 2026 construction season. Vasilios Bellos reports on what to expect.TrafficApr 9
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Police bicycle patrol programWinnipeg police have launched a bicycle patrol program, featuring 25 officers patrolling the city using mountain bikes and new e-bikes.TrendingJun 25
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Two killed in RM of St. Andrews motorcycle crashTwo people from Winnipeg are dead after a crash involving their motorcycle north of the city.TrendingJun 15
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Winnipeg mayor on transit changesGlobal News Morning’s Clay Young speaks to Winnipeg mayor Scott Gillingham about transit ridership in the city, as well as the new summer bus schedule.PoliticsJun 15
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Mayor optimistic as transit numbers dropWhile a new City Hall report is showing fewer Winnipeggers are using transit, the mayor says the new transit network is working.TrendingJun 15
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Winnipeg’s mayor on crime statsWinnipeg’s mayor is responding to numbers showing property crime and violent crime is down in the city.CrimeMay 11
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Mayor Gillingham on one-year anniversary of Portage and Main reopeningGlobal News Morning’s Clay Young talks to Winnipeg mayor Scott Gillingham on the anniversary of the city’s most famous intersection reopening to pedestrian traffic.PoliticsMay 11
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Winnipeg councillor accused of sexual assault attends city hall meetingPoliticsMar 26