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HSC, Forks and Bus Mayhem / Matt Allard’s Pool Politics
To kick-off Episode 26, an update on our winter campaign! Please help us maintain the pace towards the $3800 goal by April 1. Marty Gold outlines unique upcoming topics – including analyzing Wab Kinew’s far-left Gaza gambit – that will continue to earn the support of those seeking a voice and listeners turned off by…
Read MoreWalls To Seal Off Portage And Main Underground
We lead off Episode 25 with an update on the political decision by Mayor Scott Gillingham to open up the corners of Portage and Main, the cost considerations, and some new information. Two sources have explained how some of the discussion about what kind of work that might need to be done, has missed the…
Read MoreJew-Hate Explodes As Justin Trudeau Stands Down
As a result of Justin Trudeau catering to a voter demographic he desperately needs to cling to power, it’s become open season on Jews and supporters of Israel across Canada. In Episode 24, Marty Gold explains scenes from 1930’s Germany in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. He warns, it’s going to come to Winnipeg too –…
Read MoreListeners Question Mayor’s Portage And Main Ploy
It’s time to reach in to the mailbag- along with online feedback – to tell what the TGCTS audience thinks about what’s going on in Winnipeg! With Mayor Scott Gillingham’s abrupt about-face on re-opening the iconic Portage and Main intersection to pedestrian traffic, they have lots of questions and comments in Episode 23. 7:38 Part…
Read MorePortage and Main Cheerleaders Better Saddle Up For A Fight
In more of “What’s old is new again”, the dream of the urban visionary crowd to open Portage and Main to pedestrians is back on the civic agenda. In Episode 22 you’ll hear a breakdown of the economics that Mayor Scott Gillingham says has led him to be for it- after he was against it.…
Read MoreGimli RCMP, Winnipeg Cops Facing Questions
Episode 21 is a long-awaited Crime Courts and Public Safety update, with both RCMP and city police making headlines that inspired some questions. On Thursday, the RM of Gimli notified residents of a school and municipal building lockdown after shots were fired at a residence. It took the RCMP 2 hours to issue a confirming…
Read MoreFake Bus Consultations; More Used Needles; Ending The Pet Project of Millionaires
What’s old is new again! We look at current Winnipeg controversies that prove how accurate we have been in our coverage since 2006- plus, an unexpected Crime update, all in Episode 20. Part 1- Emboldened by the success of City bike lane consultants in deceiving businesses and residents to bolster the goals of ‘urban visionaries’,…
Read MoreBell MTS To Drop Axe In Brandon- On Canada Day
After our exclusive report detailing the intention of Bell to continue cutting local jobs beyond the CTV newsroom, we have found out just how far they will go. With “obstacles” in targeting specific positions for buyouts in Winnipeg, Bell MTS has set its sights on Brandon- and we have the disturbing details. In Episode 19…
Read MoreBell MTS A Hot Mess As Layoffs Loom
Last week a listener emailed us: “To add fuel to the fire with the Bell layoffs, us Bell MTS employees don’t know what will be happening to us.” “When Bell bought out MTS, they said they will “invest in the community” but as you’ll hear in Episode 18, “the future seems bleak to say the…
Read MoreEadie Expects Progress On Bus & City Hall Safety Measures
Episode 15 picks up on our last interview with Mynarski Coun. Ross Eadie, with a long-form discussion about danger using the transit system and around City Hall. The previous discussion encompassed City budget and housing plans, the massive transit route re-organization, and his own concerns about flawed public consultations. Listen to it here: Coun. Eadie…
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