Journal
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FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK: ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT HAVE A ROLE TO PLAY IN PROTECTING THE HEALTH OF LAKE WINNIPEG
Lake Winnipeg is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world, and sixth largest lake in Canada. And it’s under threat. That’s why the City of Winnipeg has developed a roadmap fo... Read more
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FROM THE MAYOR'S DESK: PROTECTING LAKE WINNIPEG
Earlier this summer, and most recently this past week, the City of Winnipeg was unfairly characterized as “rejecting” a proposal from the International Institute of Sustainable Developm... Read more
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FROM THE MAYOR'S DESK: One Million Tree Challenge
I want to share with you a vision I have to protect and expand our city’s immense tree canopy. It’s called the Million Tree Challenge. What’s the challenge? Plant a million ... Read more
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FROM THE MAYOR'S DESK: Annual Crime Statistics Underscore Need for Community Response
Winnipeg’s a growing city, and like any large urban center is not immune to the challenges of crime. Our population is growing, our diversity is growing, and we continue to welcome and cel... Read more
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FROM THE MAYOR'S DESK: The Current State of Winnipeg’s Infrastructure
As a Winnipegger, did you know you share in the ownership of about $35 billion in assets? It’s true! The City of Winnipeg has compiled two reports on the current state of the city&rsquo... Read more
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FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK: ACCELERATED REGIONAL ROAD RENEWAL IS WITHIN OUR REACH
What issue do Winnipeg residents raise with me the most? The condition of our roads! In fact, quarterly polling undertaken by the City of Winnipeg has demonstrated the number one issue or con... Read more
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FROM THE MAYOR'S DESK: BUILDING WINNIPEG FOR THE FUTURE IS BEST DONE BY WORKING TOGETHER
The 2017 provincial budget is scheduled to be released on Tuesday, April 11. On Tuesday, I will be looking to see that existing provincial infrastructure and operational support for Winnipeg con... Read more
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FROM THE MAYOR'S DESK: Winnipeg's First Indigenous Accord
View Winnipeg's first Indigenous Accord HERE Read more
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FROM THE MAYOR'S DESK: Winnipeg's First Indigenous Accord
I am very pleased Council voted unanimously today to accept Winnipeg’s first Indigenous Accord. Our goal for this Accord is to have it serve as a catalyst for organizations and individuals... Read more
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FROM THE MAYOR'S DESK: Mid-Mandate Means More Work Still to Do
Today marks two years since I was officially sworn in as Winnipeg’s 43rd Mayor. It was a tremendous honor, and it was also very daunting! Two years ago, I took the oath of office at City ... Read more