Winnipeg Politics

• Long-time incumbent Winnipeg councillors announce they won’t seek re-election

  Coun. Janice Lukes for Waverly West and Coun. John Orlikow won't be running in the next civic election. There will be fresh faces on council.

  Jun 24
  
• Former Winnipeg bureaucrat questioned at inquiry on money from contractor

  A former Winnipeg chief administrative officer is facing tough questioning at a public inquiry examining payments linked to the over budget police headquarters project.

  Canada

  Feb 18
  
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• Winnipeg mayor pushing for fourth emergency service to respond to mental-health calls

  Winnipeg's mayor is pushing forward to create a fourth emergency response service in the city that would respond to mental-health crises. 

  Health

  Dec 3, 2025
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• Winnipeg unveils preliminary 2026 budget

  The city’s 2026 preliminary budget will see Winnipeg’s property taxes return to an annual 3.5 per cent increase, following last year’s hike of nearly six per cent.

  Politics

  Nov 14, 2025
• Completion of wastewater plant ‘critical’ for city’s growth: Winnipeg report

  Scott Gillingham says completion of the treatment plant's third phase — which comes with a $1.5 billion price tag — would generate billions in provincial and federal tax revenue.

  Politics

  Nov 13, 2025
• Elmwood-East Kildonan byelection to replace late councillor Schreyer Saturday

  Saturday is voting day for thousands of Winnipeggers in the Elmwood-East Kildonan ward, who will cast their ballots for a new councillor to replace the late Jason Schreyer.

  Politics

  Oct 20, 2025
• Winnipeg mayor, committee tout proposed new rules for homeless encampments

  The motion calls for encampments to be banned near schools, playgrounds, seniors' facilities, and transit shelters, while also setting limits on daytime encampments elsewhere.

  Politics

  Sep 8, 2025
• Winnipeg announces byelection to replace late councillor Jason Schreyer

  Residents of the Elmwood-East Kildonan area will cast their ballots in a fall byelection to replace late city councillor Jason Schreyer.

  Politics

  Jun 23, 2025
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• ‘Not an ounce of humanity’ in Main Street hotel evictions, advocate says

  A Main Street hotel that has long been plagued by crime and other issues is being vacated due to safety concerns, city officials say, citing ongoing compliance and permit issues.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2025
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• Winnipeg mayor shakes up executive policy committee after Coun. Rollins’ resignation

  Winnipeg's mayor is shuffling his inner circle, with a number of changes announced to city council leadership and its executive policy committee.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2025