Nurturing a love of reading

Nurturing a love of reading

In February, we celebrated I Love to Read Month. I enjoyed reading to students by video throughout the Seven Oaks School Division. Like most things, this looked different from past years, but technology provided a fantastic way for us to still connect and share our...
My role as speaker of council

My role as speaker of council

Ordinarily, I write this column about the matters I’m working on as your city councillor. From roads to parks to cannabis regulation, I always appreciate hearing your perspectives and advocating for thoughtful solutions. This month, I’d like to share with you about...

Setting priorities for 2021

In a recent article in the Times, I was pleased to share some of my priorities to move our community forward together in the coming year: “Northwest Winnipeg is one of the fastest-growing areas in our city. When planning these new communities my attention has...
Qaumajuq shines brightly

Qaumajuq shines brightly

I’ve often heard former Winnipeg mayor Susan Thompson say that the Winnipeg Art Gallery is our city’s largest community centre. Susan has a long history with WAG and is currently the opening co-ordinator of Qaumajuq, the gallery’s new Inuit art centre. Her statement...

City launches Winnipeg COVID-19 Economic Support Grant Program

Program offers one-time $1,500 grant to qualified businesses and organizations Released: 10:50 a.m. Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg has launched the Winnipeg COVID-19 Economic Support Grant Program in order to assist Winnipeg small businesses and not-for-profit...