Media Releases
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TASK FORCE CREATED TO COMBAT INCREASED DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF ILLICIT DRUGS
WINNIPEG - Federal, provincial and municipal leaders have formed a task force to address and respond to the rapid increase in the distribution and use of methamphetamine and other substances. Th... Read more
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CITY AWARDS RENOVATION GRANTS TO FIVE COMMUNITY CENTRES
WINNIPEG – Mayor Brian Bowman announced that five City-owned community centres will receive funding for renovations. “Community centres are at the heart of where we come together as ... Read more
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MOTION TO RECOMMEND THAT COUNCIL FREEZE TRANSIT FARES FOR 2019
WINNIPEG – A motion to be considered at this morning’s Executive Policy Committee will recommend that Council freeze 2019 transit fares at 2018 levels Mayor Brian Bowman announced today... Read more
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MOTION RECOMMENDS FULL COST RECOVERY OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE DELIVERY IN WINNIPEG
WINNIPEG – A motion to be tabled at this morning’s Executive Policy Committee will direct the Public Service to seek full cost recovery from Shared Health Services as part of negotiatin... Read more
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MAYOR BOWMAN MAKES ADDITIONAL COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
WINNIPEG – Additional Council appointments to various positions and roles were announced today by Mayor Brian Bowman. “These appointments and the roles they play reflect the signific... Read more
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WORK ON PRELIMINARY 2019 CITY OF WINNIPEG BUDGET UNDERWAY
WINNIPEG – A budget working group has been established to begin preparing the 2019 preliminary City of Winnipeg operating and capital budget for tabling as early as February 2019 Mayor Brian ... Read more
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MAYOR BOWMAN TO NOMINATE NEW WINNIPEG POLICE BOARD CHAIR
WINNIPEG – Mayor Brian Bowman will be nominating a new chair of the Winnipeg Police Board for ratification at the organizational meeting of Council next week. “The Winnipeg Police Bo... Read more
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EXECUTIVE POLICY COMMITTEE TO FOCUS ON POSITIONING WINNIPEG FOR GROWTH WHILE MAINTAINING FISCAL DISCIPLINE
WINNIPEG – Positioning Winnipeg for growth while maintaining fiscal discipline will be the focus of the newly appointed Executive Policy Committee (EPC), Mayor Brian Bowman announced today. ... Read more
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ACCELERATED REGIONAL ROAD RENEWAL PROGRAM RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
WINNIPEG - An administrative report published today for Executive Policy Committee’s (EPC) consideration next week is recommending approval in principle of an accelerated regional road improv... Read more
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ENHANCEMENTS TO BOLSTER THE SPECIAL EVENTS MARKETING FUND RECOMMENDED
WINNIPEG – Two key enhancements are being recommended in an administrative report that would bolster the Special Events Marketing Fund (SEMF) allowing for greater capacity to attract national... Read more