Lemay Forest

• Manitoba premier says Winnipeg property to be expropriated, turned into park

  The Manitoba government is planning to expropriate a private property in south Winnipeg that has seen clashes between its owner and area residents.

  Politics

  Apr 14, 2025
  
• Protestors can stay, but can’t block Lemay forest access: judge

  A camp and sacred fire were erected on the city-owned land on Dec. 26 after contractors began cutting trees in the forest three days earlier.

  Environment

  Jan 6, 2025
  
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• Developer granted injunction to remove Lemay Forest blockade

  The Court of King's Bench granted the order to MeMaz Inc. Monday, ordering 22 defendants to stay off and not to restrict access to the privately owned forest.

  Environment

  Dec 31, 2024
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• Tochal rejects Lemay Forest offer while advocates call for meeting

  Tochal Development Group Inc. owns the Lemay Forest, piece of land in St. Norbert that has been the subject of debate since Tochal indicated their intent to develop the area.

  Politics

  May 30, 2024
• Winnipeg committee upholds motion not to demolish home, gateway to Lemay Forest development

  A city committee has decided not to demolish a home after an appeal hearing by the owner of the property. The decision will impact development in "landlocked" Lemay Forest.

  Canada

  May 3, 2024
• Winnipeg’s Lemay Forest appears to be home to a cemetery, archivist says

  "As soon as I heard that, I figured that there was likely going to be a cemetery," said Sweeney.

  Environment

  Jan 11, 2024
• Potential Lemay Forest development escalates fear, ‘panic’ in St. Norbert: residents

  Concerns over the fate of a beloved south Winnipeg forest are escalating as the owner advances its plans to build affordable housing and business space on the property.

  Environment

  Nov 2, 2023