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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…
Read MoreMore 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…
Read MoreStefanson 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…
Read MoreLangside 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…
Read MoreElon Musk Calls Children’s Hospital Trans Fundraising Pitch “Unconscionable”
Usually, when an internationally famous or prominent person talks about Winnipeg, the local media falls all over each other to get the news out. But when it goes against their promoted narrative, the “professional journalists” pretend it didn’t happen. In Episode 27, you’ll hear what the media didn’t want you to find out about a…
Read MoreChaos 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…
Read MoreThe Thirteenth Hour Ep.30 – This Week In The Babylon Bee: “You’ll Live In A Dumpster & Be Happy”
When satire becomes reality, the only remedy is comedic relief. We invite you to join us as we laugh our way through the fall of the West while we break down this week’s top 5 news articles from the Babylon Bee.
Read MoreAt 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…
Read MoreHigh 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…
Read MoreSouth 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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