Russ Wyatt

• Winnipeg looks at severing ties with sister city in China over human rights concerns

  Winnipeg's sister city status with Chengdu, China, was cemented in 1988.

  Politics

  Jan 12
  
• Longtime Mynarski councillor Harry Lazarenko dies

  Harry Lazarenko, who represented the Mynarski ward in two stints — from 1974 to 1977 and 1983 to 2010 — died Thursday, according to colleagues.

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2021
  
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• Charges stayed in Russ Wyatt sexual assault case

  Crown prosecutors will not proceed after Russ Wyatt was charged with sexual assault in July of 2018.

  Crime

  Jun 7, 2019
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• EPC delays motion for paid leave of absence; asks admin for more research

  The city's Executive Policy Committee has delayed a motion that would see councillors charged with assault or sexual assault placed on a paid leave of absence.

  Politics

  Nov 28, 2018
• Wyatt present at final Winnipeg council meeting, mayor ‘surprised’

  Winnipeg mayor Brian Bowman said he was surprised to see Transcona councillor Russ Wyatt, who is facing sexual assault charges, at Thursday's final city council meeting.

  Sep 20, 2018
• Transcona councillor confirms he will not run in October election

  After weeks of speculation, Russ Wyatt has confirmed he will not be running in Winnipeg's civic election next month.

  Sep 10, 2018
• Winnipeg councillor Russ Wyatt at work ‘weekly’

  Winnipeg city Councillor Russ Wyatt, who was charged with sexual assault on July 11, says he’s in his office at city hall ‘weekly.

  Politics

  Aug 16, 2018
• No drugs, alcohol or contact: Conditions of Russ Wyatt’s release on sex assault charge

  Councillor Russ Wyatt must abstain from alcohol, drugs and have no contact with the alleged victim after being charged with sexual assault.

  Crime

  Jul 25, 2018
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• Lunches, travel and staff: What your Winnipeg city councillor spent the most on

  For the second year in a row, councillor Russ Wyatt was the top spender on business meals and luncheons.

  Jul 13, 2018
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• Councillor charged with sexual assault could leave city hall with large severance

  Russ Wyatt was arrested and charged with sexual assault, but chances are a potential conviction wouldn't affect a hefty severance payment of about $45,000 when he leaves council. 

  Politics

  Jul 12, 2018