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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St. James Homicide Caps Off Rash Of Shootings

Episode 22 opens with a brief look towards important civic issues TGCTS will be diving into over the next few weeks, including resuming our interview series with Andrew Marquess of Gem Equities. Also, we’ll be discussing potential impacts on the quality of life for residents of established neighborhoods if density-enabling changes to zoning and building…

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Will A Downtown Drug Injection Site Be “Safe”?

Episode 21 reviews a heated online debate about the mandate Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew gave his new Health minister to establish a supervised drug consumption site in downtown Winnipeg. This, after criminal behavior and social disorder has helped drill attendance of the NHL Jets to record lows. Citing the NDP policy directive, a former city…

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