Winnipeg.
capital and largest city of the province of Manitoba, Canada
- Reports this week
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- Active events
- 6
- Connections
- 435
What's happening
Active this week
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The mayoral office in Winnipeg is currently being contested by various candidates, including Scott Gillingham.Well supported12 reports2 developments inside
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Mark Carney is scheduled to visit Winnipeg with mayors from Winnipeg and Montreal to discuss budget measures and municipal collaboration.Some support3 reports
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Mark Carney is expected in Winnipeg to highlight budget measures, emphasizing the need for collaboration with municipalities like Montreal and Vancouver.Some support2 reports
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Scott Gillingham became the mayor of Winnipeg on June 1, 2026, and his administration initiated a crackdown on drug use and trafficking in the city.Well supported7 reports6 developments inside
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Scott Gillingham's council in Winnipeg plans to establish the EPC entity.Some support1 report
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lntegracare Inc. is expanding its services into the city of Winnipeg.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Chambers endorsed DuBois for a council race in Winnipeg, while DuBois addressed constituent concerns about Winnipeg Transit.Some support2 reports
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The former Safeway distribution center in Winnipeg was repurposed on September 15, 2017, to serve as the city's inland port.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A documentary by Winnipeg-born filmmaker Matthew Rankin premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.Some support1 report
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Study finds that commutes in Toronto and Winnipeg have worsened, leading to increased traffic stress and congestion.Some support1 report
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Murray Auto Group operates in Winnipeg and is relevant to the province of Manitoba.Some support1 report
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Sewage nutrients cause harmful algae blooms in Lake Winnipeg.Some support1 report
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Russ Wyatt is a Winnipeg city councillor while Scott Gillingham seeks to amend the Winnipeg Charter.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Winnipeg refused to trade Seth Jarvis while the Hurricanes sought forwards, amid reports of Hurricanes losing core players.Some support1 report
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The Portage and Main intersection in Winnipeg is highlighted as a key element of the city's identity.Some support1 report
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Habitat assists lower-income families in Winnipeg, Manitoba, helping them become homeowners.Some support1 report
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Winnipeg serves as the organizational center for economic development.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Estimates show that Winnipeg operates with fewer revenue tools than provincial governments.Some support1 report
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Manitoba committed funding for a feasibility assessment on June 6, 2026.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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A professor from McGill University is studying AI and democracy in Winnipeg, while local mayoral campaigns are underway.Some support1 report
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Colony near Winnipeg sells products in Canada.Some support1 report
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Canada Post is implementing community mailbox changes in Winnipeg, with updates provided in Ottawa.Some support1 report
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Winnipeg mayoral candidates, including Kevin Klein, are campaigning and appointing individuals to various roles.Some support4 reports4 developments inside
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Kevin Klein is seeking viable alternatives to Scott Gillingham and sought endorsement from the Canadian Union of Public Employees following a September poll by Abacus Data.Some support1 report
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KayTran Eyewear, based in Winnipeg, opened a U.S. distribution facility to address trade uncertainties.Some support1 report
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Unisync operates through UGL, which maintains business operations throughout the USA and Canada, including manufacturing in Winnipeg, Manitoba.Some support1 report
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CBC interviewed mayoral candidates in Winnipeg on October 21, 2026.Some support1 report
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Police issue safety warnings following discussions about high pedestrian-vehicle collisions in Winnipeg.Some support1 report
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Sam Katz, former mayor of Winnipeg, was mentioned in a recent report.Some support1 report
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Police HQ project in Winnipeg utilized a former Canada Post warehouse.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Towfigh, who was born in Iran, studied engineering at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg.Some support1 report
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The drug toxicity crisis is intensifying in Winnipeg, leading to increased calls and straining city resources.Some support2 reports4 developments inside
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A new detox facility has opened in Winnipeg to address the city's treatment gap for drug toxicity.Some support1 report
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Jeff Palmer, a city planner in Winnipeg, previously ran against Rollins in the 2018 election.Some support1 report
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The City of Winnipeg manages a tree planting program in Assiniboine Park, supported by provincial funding for an exhibit.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Manitoba Hydro services customers in Winnipeg.Some support2 reports
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Kevin Klein addressed infill build issues in Glenwood while campaigning for the mayoral office in Winnipeg.Some support1 report
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Johnny Calderón is using TikTok for campaign content while running for mayor of Winnipeg.Some support1 report
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Winnipeg proposes a revamp of its crisis response system and a pathway to divert calls from police services.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is meeting with officials in Winnipeg.Some support1 report
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A professor based in Winnipeg studies the issue of homelessness.Some support2 reports
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The RISE program aims to strengthen young people's participation in democracy in cities across Canada, with support in Manitoba.Some support1 report
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Production facilities have been located in both Minnesota and Winnipeg.Some support1 report
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An induction ceremony is taking place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, featuring Dr. Victor Wayne Lees from Oak Lake.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Kevin Klein pitched new paramedic teams in Winnipeg, modeling his plan after a 2022 launch in Ottawa.Some support1 report
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Uber is approved as a rideshare provider in Winnipeg, and Manitoba Public Insurance is reviewing its drivers.Some support1 report
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Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) is working with city officials in Winnipeg to tackle fraud.Some support1 report
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Reporting on the use of artificial intelligence in local elections in Winnipeg.Some support1 report
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RCMP investigator Carson is noted in connection with Winnipeg being a key transit point for trafficking.Some support1 report
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Mordens' is a confectionery based in Winnipeg, and MNP is a firm that operates out of Ottawa.Some support1 report
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A company based in Calgary made an investment in property located in Winnipeg on October 4, 2026.Some support1 report
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Winnipeg is located in the province of Manitoba.Well supported20 reports1 development inside
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Wab Kinew leads the NDP in Manitoba, with recent reports comparing his popularity to the tenures of other political figures.Well supported21 reports2 developments inside
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Manitoba provides disaster assistance to Winnipeg following a severe weather event.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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Due to severe weather, high claims volume is being handled by Manitoba Public Insurance in Winnipeg.Well supported7 reports3 developments inside
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Scott Gillingham proposes an urban blight strategy and campaigns for city revitalization in Winnipeg.Some support2 reports
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Louis Riel School Division operates in the city of Winnipeg, which is the major city of the province of Manitoba.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Winnipeg hosts river management discussions regarding protection of the Seine River.Some support1 report
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A corporation based in Winnipeg operates in Manitoba and utilizes North American dial-in numbers.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Candidates John Baert and Suni Matthews are involved in canvassing efforts for the Winnipeg School Division election.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Winnipeg
Events traced to Winnipeg, step by step, newest first- CentrePort expansion may boost Winnipeg's industrial capacity and infrastructureCentrePort expansion could drive major industrial and infrastructure growth in Winnipeg.Likely
- Manitoba Hydro's new minister may influence utility costs in WinnipegManitoba Hydro's policy changes could affect utility costs for Winnipeg residentsPossible
- New health care investments may improve Winnipeg's access to doctorsWinnipeg may see improved access to care from new family doctor investmentsLikely
- New rent control rules may stabilize housing costs in WinnipegNew rent control rules may stabilize housing costs and protect tenants in WinnipegPossible
Explainers that pass through Winnipeg
Winnipeg is a step on the way to someone else- Subway may face operational changes due to Winnipeg's drug crackdownSubway may face increased operational costs and reduced foot traffic due to safety concerns in Winnipeg.Possible
- Consulting failure may increase regulatory pressure on DeloitteHigh-profile consulting failure may increase regulatory pressure on DeloittePossible
Around Winnipeg this week
News at the entities that move Winnipeg most-
Scott Gillingham StructuralMayor Gillingham campaigned for and Ottawa provided $500 million for a plant in the North End.Moves Winnipeg
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Manitoba StructuralBank of Montreal provided funding to AgWest Ltd., a company with branches operating in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.Moves Winnipeg
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Manitoba Hydro StructuralAdrien Sala has been appointed as the minister responsible for Manitoba Hydro in Manitoba.Moves Winnipeg
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Ottawa StructuralOttawa is considering lifting the moratorium on oil exploration in the Northwest Territories.Moves Winnipeg
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city council StructuralOrono city council is governing local development proposals.Moves Winnipeg
Connections
The 40 strongest of 435, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Scott Gillingham Structural
Scott Gillingham serves as the Mayor, exercising executive authority over Winnipeg's city administration and policy.
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Russ Wyatt Structural
Russ Wyatt serves as a city councillor, holding a formal political office within the municipal governance structure of Winnipeg.
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Manitoba Structural
Manitoba provides administrative, financial, and regulatory support to Winnipeg, its capital and largest urban center.
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Winnipeg Police Service Structural
The Winnipeg Police Service operates within the jurisdiction of Winnipeg, providing public safety and responding to city needs.
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Lake Winnipeg Structural
Winnipeg discharges sewage and nutrients into rivers feeding Lake Winnipeg, causing environmental changes like harmful algae blooms.
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Manitoba Public Insurance Operational
Winnipeg serves as the primary geographical locus for Manitoba Public Insurance's claims processing, operational focus, and fraud investigation activities.
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Manitoba Hydro Structural
Manitoba Hydro provides essential power and services to the city of Winnipeg, demonstrating a critical functional dependency.
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North End Structural
The North End is a specific neighborhood whose infrastructure and existence are contained within the boundaries of the city of Winnipeg.
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CentrePort Canada Operational
The city of Winnipeg provides the necessary location, infrastructure, and servicing scope for the CentrePort Canada project.
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Southern Manitoba Structural
Winnipeg is geographically located within the boundaries of Southern Manitoba.
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Ottawa Structural
Ottawa provides financial support to organizations located in Winnipeg.
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city council Structural
Winnipeg utilizes its city council as the formal governing body for municipal administration.
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Booth University College Structural
Booth University College operates as a functional entity within the geographical boundaries of Winnipeg.
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Airbnb Structural
Winnipeg imposes licensing and operational requirements on short-term rental companies like Airbnb to operate within its jurisdiction.
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Kevin Klein Operational
Kevin Klein is actively engaged in political and civic roles within the city of Winnipeg.
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Aecon Transactional
Aecon was awarded a major contract to provide services for the city of Winnipeg.
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Brandon Operational
The locations are functionally linked by the necessity of patients traveling between them for specialized medical care.
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West End Structural
West End is formally defined as a neighborhood within the city of Winnipeg.
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John Orlikow Shared context
John Orlikow served as a councillor representing Winnipeg during municipal elections.
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Amalgamated Transit Union Operational
The Union represents transit workers and actively coordinates with the city regarding operational safety and service quality.
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Don Woodstock Operational
Don Woodstock is actively campaigning for mayor and proposing political policies within the city of Winnipeg.
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Aramark Transactional
Winnipeg holds a current food service contract with Aramark, subject to procurement concerns regarding foreign subsidiary status.
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Seth Jarvis Transactional
Winnipeg administratively refused to allow Seth Jarvis to conduct trade within its jurisdiction.
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Assiniboine Park Structural
Winnipeg formally manages the operations, including tree planting programs and budget allocations, for Assiniboine Park.
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The association actively advocates for environmental policy changes, such as heat protection bylaws, within the municipal context of Winnipeg.
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Canadian Federation of Independent Business Transactional
CFIB issued a failing grade regarding the operational status of Winnipeg.
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Gillingham Structural
Gillingham holds the formal position of Mayor in Winnipeg, establishing a governance relationship.
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Wab Kinew Shared context
Wab Kinew performs political duties and addresses civic issues within the geographical context of Winnipeg.
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Ubisoft Transactional
Ubisoft announced the closure of its studio operations located in Winnipeg.
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University of Winnipeg Shared context
The University of Winnipeg is located within Winnipeg and contributes to its academic and civic life.
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Janice Lukes Shared context
Janice Lukes served as a councillor and committee chair representing the interests of Winnipeg.
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CBC News Operational
Winnipeg's police service provides data and information to CBC News.
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David Wade Operational
David Wade holds a supervisory role in the city's insect control branch of Winnipeg.
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Kenora Operational
The relationship involves cross-border movement of residents and medical appointments between the two locations.
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GFL Environmental Transactional
Winnipeg awarded a garbage collection contract to GFL Environmental.
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Nepal Operational
Winnipeg community provides support and individuals travel to Nepal.
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Yee Operational
Yee is actively engaged with the governing body of Winnipeg by submitting a formal report to the city council.
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Government of Canada Operational
The Government of Canada provides financial and operational support to entities and events based in Winnipeg.
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Alberta Operational
Winnipeg is described as having influence over Alberta, particularly regarding market and regional affairs.
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Brian Bowman Structural
Brian Bowman held a functional role overseeing finance during his tenure in Winnipeg.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
6 events- Mark Carney is scheduled to visit Winnipeg with mayors from Winnipeg and Montreal to discuss budget measures and municipal collaboration.
- Mark Carney is expected in Winnipeg to highlight budget measures, emphasizing the need for collaboration with municipalities like Montreal and Vancouver.
- Scott Gillingham's council in Winnipeg plans to establish the EPC entity.
- lntegracare Inc. is expanding its services into the city of Winnipeg.
- A documentary by Winnipeg-born filmmaker Matthew Rankin premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
- Study finds that commutes in Toronto and Winnipeg have worsened, leading to increased traffic stress and congestion.
October 2026
34 events- Chambers endorsed DuBois for a council race in Winnipeg, while DuBois addressed constituent concerns about Winnipeg Transit.
- Murray Auto Group operates in Winnipeg and is relevant to the province of Manitoba.
- Sewage nutrients cause harmful algae blooms in Lake Winnipeg.
- Winnipeg refused to trade Seth Jarvis while the Hurricanes sought forwards, amid reports of Hurricanes losing core players.
- The Portage and Main intersection in Winnipeg is highlighted as a key element of the city's identity.
- Habitat assists lower-income families in Winnipeg, Manitoba, helping them become homeowners.
- Estimates show that Winnipeg operates with fewer revenue tools than provincial governments.
- A professor from McGill University is studying AI and democracy in Winnipeg, while local mayoral campaigns are underway.
- Colony near Winnipeg sells products in Canada.
- Canada Post is implementing community mailbox changes in Winnipeg, with updates provided in Ottawa.
- Kevin Klein is seeking viable alternatives to Scott Gillingham and sought endorsement from the Canadian Union of Public Employees following a September poll by Abacus Data.
- KayTran Eyewear, based in Winnipeg, opened a U.S. distribution facility to address trade uncertainties.
- Unisync operates through UGL, which maintains business operations throughout the USA and Canada, including manufacturing in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
- CBC interviewed mayoral candidates in Winnipeg on October 21, 2026.
- Police issue safety warnings following discussions about high pedestrian-vehicle collisions in Winnipeg.
- Sam Katz, former mayor of Winnipeg, was mentioned in a recent report.
- Police HQ project in Winnipeg utilized a former Canada Post warehouse.
- Towfigh, who was born in Iran, studied engineering at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg.
- A new detox facility has opened in Winnipeg to address the city's treatment gap for drug toxicity.
- Jeff Palmer, a city planner in Winnipeg, previously ran against Rollins in the 2018 election.
- Kevin Klein addressed infill build issues in Glenwood while campaigning for the mayoral office in Winnipeg.
- Johnny Calderón is using TikTok for campaign content while running for mayor of Winnipeg.
- The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is meeting with officials in Winnipeg.
- A professor based in Winnipeg studies the issue of homelessness.
- The RISE program aims to strengthen young people's participation in democracy in cities across Canada, with support in Manitoba.
- Production facilities have been located in both Minnesota and Winnipeg.
- An induction ceremony is taking place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, featuring Dr. Victor Wayne Lees from Oak Lake.
- Kevin Klein pitched new paramedic teams in Winnipeg, modeling his plan after a 2022 launch in Ottawa.
- Uber is approved as a rideshare provider in Winnipeg, and Manitoba Public Insurance is reviewing its drivers.
- Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) is working with city officials in Winnipeg to tackle fraud.
- Reporting on the use of artificial intelligence in local elections in Winnipeg.
- RCMP investigator Carson is noted in connection with Winnipeg being a key transit point for trafficking.
- Mordens' is a confectionery based in Winnipeg, and MNP is a firm that operates out of Ottawa.
- A company based in Calgary made an investment in property located in Winnipeg on October 4, 2026.
September 2026
4 events- Winnipeg mayoral candidates, including Kevin Klein, are campaigning and appointing individuals to various roles.
- Scott Gillingham proposes an urban blight strategy and campaigns for city revitalization in Winnipeg.
- Winnipeg hosts river management discussions regarding protection of the Seine River.
- Candidates John Baert and Suni Matthews are involved in canvassing efforts for the Winnipeg School Division election.
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August 2026
4 events- The mayoral office in Winnipeg is currently being contested by various candidates, including Scott Gillingham.
- Russ Wyatt is a Winnipeg city councillor while Scott Gillingham seeks to amend the Winnipeg Charter.
- Winnipeg serves as the organizational center for economic development.
- Manitoba Hydro services customers in Winnipeg.
July 2026
4 events- The former Safeway distribution center in Winnipeg was repurposed on September 15, 2017, to serve as the city's inland port.
- The City of Winnipeg manages a tree planting program in Assiniboine Park, supported by provincial funding for an exhibit.
- Winnipeg proposes a revamp of its crisis response system and a pathway to divert calls from police services.
- A corporation based in Winnipeg operates in Manitoba and utilizes North American dial-in numbers.
June 2026
8 events- Scott Gillingham became the mayor of Winnipeg on June 1, 2026, and his administration initiated a crackdown on drug use and trafficking in the city.
- Manitoba committed funding for a feasibility assessment on June 6, 2026.
- The drug toxicity crisis is intensifying in Winnipeg, leading to increased calls and straining city resources.
- Winnipeg is located in the province of Manitoba.
- Wab Kinew leads the NDP in Manitoba, with recent reports comparing his popularity to the tenures of other political figures.
- Manitoba provides disaster assistance to Winnipeg following a severe weather event.
- Due to severe weather, high claims volume is being handled by Manitoba Public Insurance in Winnipeg.
- Louis Riel School Division operates in the city of Winnipeg, which is the major city of the province of Manitoba.