City all talk, no action in addressing rampant bike thefts
Bike theft is a huge issue in Winnipeg that’s getting progressively worse year after year.
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Lowering parking fees in Winnipeg is a short-sighted endeavour
The City of Winnipeg is considering a city-wide reduction in street parking fees after hearing from frustrated business owners in Winnipeg’s Exchange District. Seventy-nine business owners petitioned to bring fees in the Exchange District down to $2 an hour to help bring business back downtown.
The false dichotomy of city council’s transit cuts
In Winnipeg city council’s public works committee meeting on Nov. 13, “significant cuts” were proposed to Winnipeg Transit to meet the city‘s caps.
It’s time for city council to stand up for taxpayers and demand Sam Katz pay his fair share
City officials have recently attempted to renegotiate the Shaw Park lease with former mayor and Goldeyes owner, Sam Katz.
Manitoba Liquor Mart robberies fuelled by institutionalized neglect of meth crisis
The meth epidemic in Manitoba is a complex and costly problem to solve. This issue has caused a ripple of side effects within our communities.
In the introduction of ridesharing to Winnipeg, a balanced approach is key
Regulation for apps like Uber and Lyft benefit both the consumer and employee.
Another year, another flawed Checkstop season in Winnipeg
Operation Red Nose is the blueprint to successful governmental programs that tackle impaired driving.
Changes to Winnipeg Transit coming for January 2018
The City of Winnipeg’s preliminary budget, tabled by mayor Brian Bowman Nov. 22, proposes reductions to Winnipeg Transit service, including cuts to 23 routes and…
Traffic enforcement in Winnipeg an exercise in coin collecting
This city is more interested in the fines given out than actually speaking with the engineers who make a living improving road safety.
Winnipeg Transit recommends $39,000 to UMSU for U-Pass commission, implementation costs
UMSU and UWSA reach tentative agreement with Winnipeg Transit over U-Pass costs.