Local candidate joins chorus of concern over Bill C-51
As protest grows over the government’s anti-terrorism bill, a Winnipeg Green Party candidate adds his voice to the debate.
Minimum wage fails to keep pace with soaring cost of living
A guaranteed annual income would be more fair, and savings could be huge from scrapping current income support programs.
Mayor says new boss won’t be like old boss
Mayor Brian Bowman says Winnipeg under his leadership will be much different than it has been under previous administrations at City Hall.
Finance ministers scramble to balance books this budget season
Budget-making is a truly creative art, especially in provinces that depend on the riches in the ground,
Winnipeggers rally against Bill C-51
City protesters voice concern about the government’s anti-terrorism bill and its impact on Canadian civil liberties.
Dying badly in Canada
The stories are unfathomable, even grotesque, as ignorance and lack of skill in attending to the needs of dying patients are still tragically common in Canada.
Local concern voiced over anti-terrorism bill
Carrying signs that read, “1984 is not an instruction manual” and “get up stand up for your rights” protesters took the streets of Winnipeg over the weekend.
Politics in Manitoba – anything but dull
While Premier Greg Selinger presides over a divided NDP caucus, voters wonder if there will be a viable alternative to what’s become a gong show down on Broadway.
Municipalities need federal money to deal with infrastructure crisis
Cities are looking for more tax dollars to help fund upgrades to sewer and water systems, roads and bridges, and public transit.
Grain fights crude oil for spot on Canadian rail cars
With little pipeline capacity, shipping oil by train is increasing even if it means less grain is moved and communities face threats of potential derailments.