News & Updates
Council Approves Unprecedented Relief Plan on Property and Business Taxpayers to Ease Financial Burden of Covid-19 on Property and Business Taxpayers
Released: 10:53 a.m. Winnipeg, MB – At a Special Meeting of Council today, efforts to ease the financial burden of COVID-19 on Winnipeg homeowners and businesses were approved by Council. On March 20, Mayor Brian Bowman and Councillor Scott Gillingham introduced an...
Carolling for a cause
For the past few years, Hunter Scott has carolled with neighbours throughout his community of Garden City, raising money for Siloam Mission. This year, I personally had an opportunity to join 10-yearold Hunter, his family, and many residents in this holiday tradition,...
A powerful project
In John McCrae’s famous poem In Flanders Fields, he writes, "To you from failing hands we throw the torch; be yours to hold it high." Over time, "passing the torch" has become a term used to designate continuity from one generation to the next. Thus, it’s so...
Community room a great addition at Ten Ten Sinclair
Earlier this fall, it was my pleasure to participate in the official opening of the newly renovated community room at Ten Ten Sinclair Housing. This renovation is part of our efforts to make Old Kildonan more accessible for people of all abilities. I am familiar with...
École James Nisbet gets a little greener
PHOTO BY DARREN RIDGLEY Students at École James Nisbet School will be able to enjoy a little shade for generations to come thanks to the work of today’s generation. The school was named the City of Winnipeg’s Arbor Day School for 2019, a title bestowed by the City’s...
SAFE program helping north Winnipeg
PHOTO BY WINNIPEG FIRE PARAMEDIC SERVICE I want to wish a happy spring to all of you! This season is the perfect time to renew our commitment to safety. As we continue to cultivate safety in our homes and neighbourhoods, I am pleased to share details about the City of...
Indian Art Exhibition Opens at the WAG
PHOTO BY NARESH SHARMA Opening on May 11, the Winnipeg Art Gallery will be hosting its summer exhibition called Vision Exchange: Perspectives from India to Canada. Vision Exchange is organized by the Art Gallery of Alberta and the National Gallery of Canada and...
Indoor Splash Pad Opens at Seven Oaks Pool
Local families can get refreshed during summer at the brand-new indoor splash pad and water slides at the recently reopened Seven Oaks Pool. On March 28, community members, City officials, and representatives from the provincial government gathered for the official...
Creativity Shines in Old Kildonan
PHOTO BY EDGAR SANCHEZ Don’t let the cold weather keep you inside! Staying active year-round is important, and I’m pleased that our community has a multitude f recreational wintertime activities for everyone to enjoy. Here are a few things you can participate in this...
Promoting a Culture of Safety
I hope all of you had a wonderful holiday season! With a new year ahead of us, it’s a great time to refresh and refocus on our priorities. One of my key priorities as your city councillor is promoting a culture of safety. I know this is a priority I share with...