Cameron MacLean

Reporter

Cameron MacLean is a journalist for CBC Manitoba living in Winnipeg, where he was born and raised. He has more than a decade of experience reporting in the city and across Manitoba, covering a wide range of topics, including courts, politics, housing, arts, health and breaking news. Email story tips to [email protected].

Latest from Cameron MacLean

Winnipeg could lose millions if Conservatives scrap federal housing program, report warns

City of Winnipeg staff warn tens of millions of dollars in federal housing money may never arrive if control of the federal government changes hands next year.

Winnipeg Transit rolling out shatter-resistant glass to cut down on broken bus shelters

The City of Winnipeg plans to install shatter-resistant glass in bus shelters as it struggles to keep up with the rising number of shacks missing panes of glass.

Winnipeg Transit union wants community safety team expanded, but city may not have money for it

The union representing Winnipeg Transit drivers and the city's mayor both want to see an expansion of the community safety team, but it's unclear whether there will be money in the upcoming municipal budget to do that.

Arlington Bridge replacement would cost $166M, take 6 years: report

A new Arlington Bridge could take six years to build and cost a little more than $166 million, a city report says.

Winnipeg councillor frustrated after committee rejects motion to study natural gas alternatives

A Winnipeg councillor is questioning the city’s commitment to its climate goals after a committee voted to take no action on a motion that would have led to a study on ways to phase out natural gas.

Projected $23M deficit, depleted reserve fund leave City of Winnipeg in 'new territory': finance chair

The City of Winnipeg may need to find millions of dollars in next year’s budget to cover overspending after its latest financial report shows the forecast deficit for this year has grown.

Winnipeg councillors debate housing measures around shopping malls

Winnipeg city councillors gathered on Tuesday to debate a package of zoning changes meant to turn parking lots and strip malls into housing.

Push to lower speed along Wellington Crescent moves forward

The city centre committee passed a motion to lower the speed between River Avenue and Academy Road to 30 kilometres per hour.

Winnipeg police board chair calls for expansion of photo radar program

The chair of the Winnipeg Police Board wants to see photo radar traffic enforcement expand into more neighbourhoods — but doing so may require a change to provincial rules.

Development review, faster Hydro hookups touted as ways to speed up housing construction in Winnipeg

The leaders of the province and its capital city laid out their plans to build houses faster at a gathering of construction industry members on Thursday.