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Gillingham considering motion to start Arlington Bridge demolition, replacement work this year
The City of Winnipeg may devote millions of dollars to begin work to demolish and replace the decommissioned Arlington Bridge this year.
Encampment cleanup pilot project won't continue, City of Winnipeg says
A City of Winnipeg pilot program that had crews doing regular cleanups at homeless encampments will not continue.
$13.5M lease-to-own contract recommended for new Winnipeg police chopper
A new report recommends the City of Winnipeg sign a lease-to-own contract with Calgary-based Eagle Copters for a new Airbus H125 helicopter, worth $13.5 million dollars.
Winnipeg forecast deficit shrinks, but could still face bigger shortfall in 2025
The City of Winnipeg’s financial outlook shows a smaller deficit than it forecast last quarter, but lower-than-expected tax revenue could leave the city with a bigger shortfall to cover in this year’s budget.
'Not as bad as what I expected,' student says as Manitoba provincial English exam returns
The provincial English exam has returned to Manitoba high schools after being abruptly cancelled last year — and at least one Grade 12 student says the experience wasn't as bad as she had feared.
Dozens of new jobs expected from $17M provincial funding for aerospace manufacturer
The Manitoba government is giving $17 million in grants and loans to an aerospace manufacturing company, amid uncertainty over whether its products could be subject to possible U.S. tariffs.
Winnipeg councillor files freedom of information request over 'secretive' housing program
A Winnipeg city councillor is demanding answers around a housing program he says is shrouded in secrecy, and he's filed a freedom of information request to get them.
Winnipeg mayor confident 'there's coming a time' for new funding deal for Manitoba cities
Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham predicts a Manitoba premier will eventually agree to a new funding model for cities. There are examples across Canada of cities that have managed to find new sources of money, he said in a year-end interview.
Winnipeg getting $150M more from Ottawa for North End sewage plant
The City of Winnipeg is getting $150 million in additional funding from the federal government to help with upgrades to the North End sewage treatment plant.
Winnipeg draft budget sets aside millions for new St. Boniface outdoor pool
Next year's draft Winnipeg budget includes millions of dollars to begin work on building a new outdoor pool in St. Boniface.