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Drone interferes in first responder efforts at serious collision in ...
WEB1 day ago · Manitoba RCMP are stressing the importance of not flying drones near where first responders are working. The urgent warning comes after a drone was flown near a serious collision over the weekend, which delayed STARS air ambulance from arriving at the scene, because it could not safely land. “Fortunately in this case, the delay did not have ...
Scott Gillingham elected mayor of Winnipeg after ... - CityNews …
WEBFormer city councillor Scott Gillingham was elected mayor of Winnipeg on Wednesday, Gillingham defied recent polls and overcame an early deficit in the vote count tp defeat frontrunner Glen Murray. The 54-year-old replaces Brian Bowman, who did not seek re-election. Gillingham defeated Murray by roughly 4,400 votes.
Voters head to the polls for byelections in Montreal and Winnipeg
WEB1 day ago · Voters in Winnipeg’s Elmwood-Transcona hit the polls ahead of a very important byelection. The Montreal seat of LaSalle—Émard—Verdun opened up when former justice minister David Lametti left politics. Polls suggest the race is tight between the Liberal candidate and the Bloc Québécois, but the NDP is also hopeful it can win.
Portage Place, Hudson's Bay redevelopment collaboration
WEBDec 12, 2023 · The overall cost of the project is pegged at nearly $850 million, with the Portage Place redevelopment costing about $650 million and the Bay building’s redevelopment at $200 million. “What we are seeing right now is the collaboration that we’ve been wanting for years,” said Kate Fensek, CEO of Downtown Winnipeg Biz.
Winnipeg losing ‘urban greenness’ faster than other cities
WEBNov 22, 2022 · Winnipeg is losing its urban greenness faster than most. That’s according to a recent report from Statistics Canada, in which “urban greenness” refers to the presence and health of vegetation across the urban landscape. Winnipeg has seen the second largest decline in urban greenness in the last 18 years, with nearly a 25 per cent drop in ...
Winnipeg nearing first general municipal workers strike since 1919
WEBOct 9, 2022 · By Morgan Modjeski. A Winnipeg father is concerned a potential strike involving city workers could put his children at risk. The Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 500 – representing 5,000 city workers – voted to strike in July, and strike headquarters have been set up since mid-September. Workers could go on strike Wednesday morning.
Winnipeg municipal election too close to call: political scientist ...
WEBPosted October 23, 2022 6:57 pm. Nearly 42,000 voters headed to the polls for advance voting ahead of Wednesday’s election, which is up over 5 per cent from the previous election in 2018. Political science professor Christopher Adams says this is because there will be a new leader at city hall. “I would say when we don’t have incumbents ...
Manitoba flood: Winnipeggers deal with flooded basements as …
WEBApr 24, 2022 · SSgt. Bob Chrismas, WPS Duty Office. — Winnipeg Police (@wpgpolice) April 24, 2022. The City of Winnipeg says sandbags are available for residents experience flooding. They are being handed out a three locations: 1220 Pacific Ave., 1090 Thomas Ave. and 1539 Waverley St. By early Sunday afternoon, water was rising in …