Transit Union Leaders Under Cloud As Contract Vote Begins

At the outset of Episode 31, today’s passing of a longtime friend, Mike Willis of Vancouver, and his struggle with addiction is sadly recounted. Mike wrestled as Dropkick Murphy, a welcome presence in any locker room. A 2-time Canadian Jr. Heavyweight champion, he was a standout in the revival of pro wrestling events at Hastings…

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More Mayhem: ER Nurses Anxious And Fearful

In Part 1 we provide a brief look at upcoming reports that – like this episode about unsafe working conditions for Winnipeg nurses – will follow-up on recent events and investigations featured on TGCTS podcasts. During December, listeners will hear about the reaction to the belated apology of PC MLA Obby Khan for signing a…

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Stefanson Says Obby Khan Apologized For Support Letter, But He Hasn’t- Yet

The Progressive Conservatives are trying to unsnarl two members from a letter of support for a suspended U of Manitoba nursing student, after MLAs Richard Perchotte (Selkirk) and Obby Khan (Fort Whyte) seemingly didn’t realize the “anti-Israel” activist posted a Nazi cartoon and antisemitic content to describe the Israeli military and government. And while PC…

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Langside Murders Derail “#3 Most Liveable” Lie

Episode 28 is a Crime Courts and Public Safety report: shocking developments in Winnipeg have submarined a public relations effort by prominent officials to portray our city as “the best blend of everything Canada has to offer.” A Saturday Globe and Mail clickbait article of “Canada’s most liveable cities” placed Winnipeg at #3 Overall. WRHA…

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Chaos At St. Boniface ER Far Worse Than The Grace

We open Episode 26 with an acknowledgement to the 17th anniversary of our launch on 92.9 Kick-FM. Our deepest appreciation to all our supporters, contributors, producers, advertisers and donors through the years. 8:56 Part 2 – Last Thursday the Free Press published a story about “the chaos at Grace Hospital” based on a tip from…

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At Night, The Lights Are Out All Over Winnipeg

Almost simultaneously this weekend, Facebook groups from 2 neighborhoods voiced the same concern- “No Street Lights” In River Heights and St. Boniface residents started piecing together what they- and Marty Gold- have noticed for weeks and months. Episode 25 compiles those observations into an undeniable conclusion: Manitoba Hydro is failing to provide an essential safety…

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High School “Strike For Palestine” Next Wave In Winnipeg Antisemitism

Episode 24 provides a brief overview of the ramping up of Jew-hating marches and rallies around the world and in Canada. As Tristin Hopper noted: “If you’re referring to a protest that just wants to “stop the violence” in Gaza, you’re referring to something that doesn’t exist. By my read, there hasn’t been a single…

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South Osborne Pans Gillingham’s Housing Plan

With $192M in Trudough on the line, Mayor Scott Gillingham announced he wants Winnipeg to change zoning regulations for housing. These changes would allow housing of up to 4 stories within 800 meters of transit corridors and up to 4 units on a single lot. CTV reported: “Gillingham said all would happen without the need…

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