Winnipeg Transit Union rejects contract offer from city
By Kevin Hirschfield Anchor/Reporter
More than 98 per cent of Winnipeg’s Transit Union said ‘no’ to a new deal with the city. Continue reading
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Bus stop sign impaled through parked car’s windshield at Winnipeg gas station
A Winnipeg Transit bus stop sign — somehow — ended up sprouting through the windshield of a parked car at a Shell gas station on Portage Avenue Monday afternoon. Continue reading
Man arrested for assaulting women, Transit staff at downtown bus shelter
Police said a man punched one woman, shoved another and then assaulted two Winnipeg Transit supervisors at a downtown bus shelter Wednesday night. Continue reading
Winnipeg Transit driver charged in fatal 2017 collision
After a long investigation, a fatal collision between a transit bus and a pedestrian has resulted in charges for the bus driver. Continue reading
Winnipeg holds taxes at 2.33 per cent, lowers road spending by $29M
Rumours of a higher-than-expected property tax hike of nine per cent have been put to rest, as the city is holding the rise at a promised 2.33 per cent. Continue reading
Manitoba men honoured as heroes for helping bus passenger in danger
By Shannon Cuciz Morning Show Host
Jonathan Meikle and Matthew Shorting were presented with two Royal Canadian Humane Association Bravery Awards for helping a bus passenger who was threatened by a man with a knife in November, 2018. Continue reading
Winnipeg Transit drivers told no RIP signs on anniversary of killing
By Diana Foxall Reporter
Transit drivers are being told not to run messages in memory of slain driver Irvine Jubal Fraser on the second anniversary of his death. Continue reading
Justin Trudeau in Winnipeg Tuesday, doles out $2.5M for city transit
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Winnipeg on Tuesday to announce a partnership between the City and federal government for transit improvements. Continue reading
Winnipeg city councillors debating future of low-income bus pass
By Marek Tkach Reporter
This week, Winnipeg Transit provided an update on the program to the city’s infrastructure and public works committee. Continue reading
Winnipeg man accused of stabbing a bus driver to death acted in self-defence, says lawyer
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
A Winnipeg man accused of stabbing a bus driver acted in self-defence, his lawyer said during his closing statement to the jury Wednesday. Continue reading