Mayor’s Office. I used to be interesting here, but now I’m not. Then again, this used to be an interesting place, and now…(gestures wildly with his hands)
Winnipeg, MB
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"With an average home price of $381,500 and a happiness score of 65.9 according to Leger’s Happiness Index for 2025, Winnipeg has the distinction of being the most balanced Canadian city."
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For anyone curious, there is actual data on this. For every 100 new market rate units, nearly 70 units become available to below median income households, 31 of which are in the bottom quintile (!).
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New housing is expensive and not affordable to the poor. But the people who can afford to live in the new building vacate their old home, which is affordable.
The affordability benefits of new housing are indirect.
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We have reached joint provincial-city agreement that you’re all allowed to be late for work tomorrow.
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Winnipeg’s new transit network launches June 29! It’s the biggest service change in city history, bringing more frequent, direct, and reliable service to more Winnipeggers. Preview schedules and plan your trip now at winnipegtransit.com.
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🇨🇦 60 years ago today, the Maple Leaf flew over Winnipeg for the first time, but not without a few hiccups... 🧵#FlagDay
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Think tariffs are harmful? Per @nationalbank Canada's interprovincial trade barriers are equivalent to a 21% tariff. Removing them could raise Canadian GDP per capita by 3.8%. Let's demand our leaders fix this.
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🏘️ "A goal to approve 8,000 new housing units for development...has been met, while thousands of additional units could soon be approved by city council. The City of Winnipeg approved 8,843 housing units...surpassing Mayor Scott Gillingham’s target..." 👍
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🏠Exciting news! The first round of Housing Accelerator Fund grants has been awarded, bringing innovative projects to life to help tackle our housing needs. Check out the full list to see what’s coming: bit.ly/3TL0gVo
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Our family group chat is mostly just me sending out the access code that was just texted to me so someone can log into one of my accounts.
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This is Scooby. He’s the newest recruit to the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service. He’s a highly trained arson dog who works with investigators to collect evidence and help catch criminals. Has his own badge and gives great cuddles. Welcome to the team, Scoobs! #goodboy @dog_rates
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Just say the word and I’ll pick you up at the airport myself. #Winnipeg
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Transit safety team already having a positive impact. winnipeg.citynews.ca/2024/03…
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I think @RachelLagacectv and I might have a future as hosts on The Shopping Channel. 😉
Hopped on @CTVMorningWPG to highlight the fantastic new #Wpg150 Collection of merchandise that just launched at @ForksTradingCo. Celebrate our City's 150th in style!
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.@trevortombe: Actually, Minister Guilbeault, Canada needs more roads, rail, and all of the above
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Good news for downtown & @centreventure in draft budget winnipegfreepress.com/breaki…
