Probe Research results, released Friday by the Winnipeg Police Association, show 60 per cent of Winnipeg adults want the city to prioritize safety issues. Continue reading
The City of Winnipeg announced a new grant program Friday to encourage building owners to invest in lighting that will enhance downtown safety. Continue reading
Mayor Brian Bowman says he is not opposed to opening safe injection sites in Winnipeg. Continue reading
A new Illicit Drug Task Force was announced Tuesday. A public report isn’t expected to be available until June 2019. Continue reading
The program, adopted by city council in 2012, ensures that city-owned centres can access financial assistance to complete facility repairs. Continue reading
Mayor Bowman said a transit operational review – expected to be complete next year – is looking at the city’s needs from a fresh perspective, rather than focusing on tweaking longtime systems. Continue reading
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says his government is hard at work dealing with the province’s crystal meth crisis, despite calls for quicker action. Continue reading
Winnipeg’s police Chief Danny Smyth told the committee meth is causing a big backlog because officers are tied up in health-care facilities with meth users. Continue reading
The Winnipeg Jets had a big year in 2018, but were only the sixth-most popular Canadian sports team on Twitter, according to the social media giant’s year-end trend report. Continue reading
The debate between the City of Winnipeg and the province over ambulance costs continues. Brian Bowman said Wednesday the essential service should not come at the expense of city taxpayers. Continue reading