City looking for help cleaning up needles, dismantling homeless camps
The City of Winnipeg is looking for contractors to pick up used needles and other biohazards, as well as dismantling homeless camps in public areas. Continue reading
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Head of probe into ‘slacking’ inspector resigns from Winnipeg public service
Winnipeg’s manager of labour negotiations who’s leading the investigation into ‘slacking’ city inspectors is leaving his post at the end of May. Continue reading
Winnipeg city council votes to spend gas tax money on roads, active transportation
City council voted to spend an estimated $40 million in federal gas tax funding on roads, active transportation and road safety Thursday. Continue reading
Anonymous Winnipeg group witholds hidden camera footage; demands public inquiry into ‘slacking’ city workers
An anonymous group who released video of City of Winnipeg employees allegedly slacking off says they won’t release the full tape to the City until there’s a public inquiry. Continue reading
Crooked city employee busted for stealing $8,500 in scrap metal
The suspect, 32, is accused of stealing around $8,500 in metal to be sold as scrap, including a fire hydrant and copper piping. Continue reading
City of Winnipeg to begin spring cleanup Monday night
City of Winnipeg crews will start their annual street clean up on Monday. Continue reading
Latest serious crash at Exchange District intersection prompts calls for change
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
A Winnipeg woman is calling for new safety measures at a downtown intersection after witnessing too many crashes. Continue reading
Seniors’ group hoping to get back into Winnipeg-owned building no one is using
The Charleswood 55+ Active Living Centre says they’d like to get back into the vacant Charleswood Library since no one else is using it, Continue reading
Union, planning committee to probe Winnipeg city workers’ abuse of paid time
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
Questions continue to be raised after hours of surveillance and dozens of report pages showed City of Winnipeg employees appearing to waste time on the job. Continue reading
City investigating after ‘concerning’ hidden camera investigation of Winnipeg employees wasting time: Bowman
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
Several apparent City of Winnipeg employees were caught on camera spending city time making personal shopping trips, running errands and taking extended lunch breaks at restaurants like Hooters. Continue reading