Winnipeg Politics

• Winnipeg’s 2024 budget aims to address pandemic debt

  The City of Winnipeg unveiled its financial plans for the near future as it tabled its preliminary multi-year budget on Wednesday afternoon.

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  Feb 7
  
• One year after civic election, Winnipeg’s mayor says there’s lots of work to do

  It's been one year since Scott Gillingham was elected as Winnipeg's mayor, and a local prof says the mayor has created a good rapport with his colleagues at City Hall.

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  Oct 26, 2023
  
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• Former Quebec NDP MP Romeo Saganash charged with sexual assault in Winnipeg

  Police say they arrested Saganash on June 27 in relation to an allegation from May 1 in Winnipeg and the matter is now before the courts.

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  Aug 19, 2023
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• Orlikow to take temporary leave from Winnipeg council

  John Orlikow, who has represented the River Heights-Fort Garry ward since he was first elected in a 2009 by-election, released a statement Friday about taking a temporary leave.

  Politics

  Jul 28, 2023
• Winnipeg mayor appoints senior advisor to work with homeless population

  Scott Gillingham announced Friday that Jarred Baker will serve as Winnipeg's senior advisor on homelessness, beginning June 5. 

  Canada

  May 19, 2023
• Winnipeggers can voice ideas for Portage and Main at first public consultation Wednesday

  Winnipeggers can make their voices heard at a pop-up info session at 201 Portage Ave., beginning at 11 a.m. Wednesday.

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  May 10, 2023
• Winnipeg mayor calls for transit officers in first state of the city address

  Winnipeg mayor Scott Gillingham says two dozen peace officers will soon be aboard Winnipeg Transit buses to combat safety concerns.

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2023
• Ben Carr seeking Liberal nomination for late father’s Winnipeg South Centre seat

  Ben Carr, son of the late Jim Carr, who held the seat from 2015 until his death last December, announced Thursday that he's looking to take over his father's role as MP.

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  Feb 2, 2023
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• Winnipeg is a hot spot for Canadian political donations, new analysis suggests

  Donors in the riding of Winnipeg South Centre contributed $2.3 million to federal political parties in the years following the Liberals' sweeping 2015 election victory.

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  Jan 18, 2023
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• Manitoba political, business leaders mourn MP Jim Carr

  Manitobans from across the political spectrum are mourning the death of a well-respected local figure – Jim Carr, MP for Winnipeg South Centre since 2015, died Monday.

  Politics

  Dec 12, 2022