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 Transit unveils first zero-emission fuel-cell bus

Winnipeg Transit unveiled its first hydrogen fuel cell bus on Wednesday. 

Plan to build housing next to Granite Curling Club passes key vote at city council committee

A proposal clearing the way to build affordable housing next to the Granite Curling Club passed a key vote at city hall on Tuesday.

City committee approves new Sikh temple for northwest Winnipeg

Plans for a new Sikh temple to serve the growing community in northwest Winnipeg passed a vote at City Hall on Friday.

Union objects to plan to replace community hub at downtown Winnipeg library

The union that represents the majority of City of Winnipeg workers has threatened legal action over a city decision to discontinue funding to a downtown information and service hub in the Millennium Library and replace it with another service provider.

Dozens come out to support, oppose rezoning parking lot next to Granite Curling Club

Dozens of people packed the gallery in the council chamber at Winnipeg city hall for a Thursday hearing on a proposed development next to the Granite Curling Club. 

Manitoba government charges City of Winnipeg over Red River sewage spill

The Manitoba government has charged the city over a massive sewage spill that dumped hundreds of millions of litres of untreated wastewater into the Red River last year.

Pacific Avenue property among 7 identified for affordable housing in Winnipeg

The City of Winnipeg is looking at combining three properties in the Centennial Neighbourhood to create affordable housing.

City of Winnipeg wants to take a swing at running Canoe Club Golf Course itself

A report recommends that the City of Winnipeg take over operations at the Canoe Club Golf Course, after the operators fell behind on property taxes and rent payments and the course fell into disrepair. 

Winnipeg council approves new $13.5M police helicopter despite questions about cost

Winnipeg city council has approved a $13.5-million deal for a lease-to-own police helicopter, despite hovering questions about its cost.

Winnipeg council approves budget with largest property tax hike in decades after divisive debate

Winnipeg city councillors approved the 2025 budget after a divisive debate on Wednesday.