Journal
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BLACK LIVES MATTER SHOWS US WHAT WE BELIEVE CANADA TO BE
A couple weeks ago, more than 15,000 people gathered on the Manitoba Legislative grounds in Winnipeg to demonstrate their support for Black Lives Matter. It was powerful. It was also peaceful... Read more
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FROM THE MAYOR'S DESK: RENEWED PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN PROVINCE AND CITY WILL LEAD TO POST-PANDEMIC PLAN FOR ECONOMIC RECOVERY
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a significant toll on the lives of many Manitobans, and Winnipeggers continue to appreciate the efforts of the Province of Manitoba and Shared Health to ... Read more
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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