Winnipeg city committee wants gas tax money to pay for local roads
By Kevin Hirschfield Anchor/Reporter
A city committee is hoping to use $40 million from a federal gas tax to fill the hole in the city’s roads budget. Continue reading
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Winnipeg city councillors debating future of low-income bus pass
By Marek Tkach Reporter
This week, Winnipeg Transit provided an update on the program to the city’s infrastructure and public works committee. Continue reading
Portage and Main to remain closed after plebiscite
Winnipeggers have had their say on the city’s plan to open up Portage and Main to pedestrians in the plebiscite Wednesday. The answer is ‘no’. Continue reading
Browaty running for Winnipeg council re-election, won’t run for mayor
By Kevin Hirschfield Anchor/Reporter
Browaty is seeking re-election in his North Kildonan ward, where he has served since 2006. Continue reading
Winnipeg mayor Brian Bowman says he’ll support plebiscite vote on Portage and Main, will honour results
Winnipeg’s mayor says he’ll vote to add the question of whether to take down the barriers at Portage and Main to October’s ballot – and he will honour the results. Continue reading
Winnipeg city councillor wants voters to decide on opening of Portage and Main
A Winnipeg city councillor said its time to put the question of reopening Portage and Main to pedestrians, on a ballot Continue reading
Jeff Browaty ‘not ruling out’ challenging Winnipeg mayor
Councillor Jeff Browaty believes Portage and Main could be a big election issue. Continue reading
Mayor accepts Jeff Browaty’s resignation as Winnipeg Police Board chair
Coun. Jeff Browaty has resigned as the chairman of the Winnipeg Police Board following comments he made about residential schools. Continue reading
Winnipeg Police Board recommends councillor Jeff Browaty be replaced as chair
By Heather Steele Senior Anchor
The Winnipeg Police board is calling on the mayor to replace Councillor Jeff Browaty as its chair, following comments Browaty made in December. Continue reading
Winnipeg city councillor apologizes for residential school remarks
A Winnipeg city councillor is apologizing after arguing “grass cutters” and “pothole fillers” don’t need sensitivity training on residential schools. Continue reading