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Winnipeg firefighter files $600K defamation suit over accusations of racial biasThe allegations stem from an independent report that found the racial bias of Winnipeg firefighters prevented them from helping an Indigenous woman in serious distress.NewsAug 19, 2021
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New WFPS chief hits the ground running with plans to address ‘culture issues’Christian Schmidt says he's already engaged in dealing with animosity between firefighters and paramedics, and addressing a report alleging racial bias in the service.PoliticsAug 18, 2021
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No backyard fire pits, fireworks and more under Winnipeg’s fire banExtremely dry weather conditions have led to a fire ban in the city of Winnipeg until July 28, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) announced Wednesday.WeatherJul 14, 2021
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Union calls for change in Winnipeg paramedic culture after harsh survey resultsThe study, commissioned by the Manitoba Government and General Employees' Union (MGEU) and conducted by Viewpoints Research, talked to 100 Winnipeg-based paramedics.CanadaMay 5, 2021
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Winnipeg fire chief defends members accused of ‘racial bias,’ condemns source of leaked reportGlobal News has obtained an inter-office memo to WFPS members dated Thursday that reveals WPFS Chief John Lane's comments slamming the report, and the confidentiality breach.HealthMar 25, 2021
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Winnipeg paramedics asked to double up on masks: internal memoAccording to an internal memo obtained by Global News, WFPS fire chief John Lane says all members are now required to wear an extra face mask under their non-medical cloth masks.HealthMar 5, 2021
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WFPS calls for increase to ambulance fleet, first in 9 years despite city growth“We have not had any net new ambulances in Winnipeg since 2011."CanadaOct 6, 2020
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Winnipeg’s Waverley West to get long-awaited fire hall'The demand is there, the need is there, council has voted on it... the pieces are coming together," said Coun. Janice Lukes of the Waverley West fire hall.PoliticsJun 11, 2020
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‘Racism is real’: Winnipeg mayor addresses George Floyd protests in U.S., CanadaWinnipeg’s mayor is calling on Winnipeggers to come together and keep lines of communication open amid the ongoing protests unfolding in the United States and Canada following the death of George Floyd.CanadaJun 2, 2020
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