Dear Winnipeg, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about who we think we are as Winnipeggers, versus who we actually are, and how in certain important respects, those aren’t the
Dear Winnipeg, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about who we think we are as Winnipeggers, versus who we actually are, and how in certain important respects, those aren’t the
Dear Winnipeg, It pains me to say this, but here it is… we should listen to Councillor Mayes. I know, the good Councillor and I have not historically seen eye-to-eye
Dear Winnipeg, If you haven’t heard, I’ve got some spectacular news for you: last week, a court decision struck down your attempt at impact fees. Isn’t that just fantastic? [No,
Dear Winnipeg, Last week, something strange and surreal happened at the Public Works Committee meeting. One Councillor showed a complete and utter mastery of transportation policy and presented a motion
Dear Winnipeg, Well it’s official: the NFL is 100% better than the CFL. The proof? The City of Winnipeg, home of the 2019 Grey Cup Champions, has announced they will
Dear Winnipeg, A new report came before the Finance Committee this week, called Addressing the Financial Challenges of COVID-19. It’s got a lot of stuff in it, but what I
Dear Winnipeg, How have you been holding up? My wife and I have been doing ok, trying to get work done with the kids home from school, while simultaneously trying
Dear Winnipeg, This morning I went to City Hall to speak to Council about the dumpster fire that is the budget. Here’s what I said: Good morning Madam Chair, Mayor,
Dear Winnipeg, Are you as exhausted as I am? Maybe it’s the time change, or maybe it’s the draft budget. Tough to say. [At 825 pages in 3 volumes, I’m
Dear Winnipeg, This weekend, I read an interesting piece by Tom Brodbeck in the ol’ Freep talking about how the City uses two different sets of accounting standards for its