Episode 6 - Full City Council Update! Bike Lanes, Transit and 30 Km/h

Apr 7

We’re here to devour, discuss, and digest everything happening at Winnipeg City Hall with wit, sarcasm, and a healthy dose of skepticism.

The Empowering Women Event is actually at City Hall, not the Convention Centre Saturday, April 11th Doors Open 9:30 a.m.

Conversations: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon City Hall, 510 Main, Winnipeg, MB

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IN THIS EPISODE There’s a lot going on, and we are so here for it.

FULL COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS We break down the latest meeting with clips and commentary from: Councillor Duncan Councillor Lukes Councillor Durand-Wood Several delegates weighing in.

WINNIPEG TRANSIT UPDATE We’re talking about the provincial budget’s announcement of free transit for youth—and what council had to say about it.

LISTENER CALLS We play and discuss your calls on: How to support people running for office Voting records How to raise issues with the City of Winnipeg

SPEED LIMIT DEBATE The motion to ask the province for a 40 km/h default citywide speed limit*, plus: Browaty’s poll Delegate feedback Pedestrian safety concerns, including a recent fatality at Main & Dufferin

WELLINGTON CRESCENT SAGA We cover:

The latest debate Key councillor clips Why the bike lane fight isn’t over

Councillor Rollins’ new motion Councillor Lukes’ timeline for permanent design and construction

Do we believe construction will actually happen in 2027? …We discuss.

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TRIGGER WARNING: SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES (FINAL SEGMENT OF EPISODE)

We save this topic for last so you can watch the rest of the episode if this content is triggering.

We discuss recent news involving: A sitting Winnipeg city councillor A former Winnipeg city councillor and provincial cabinet minister

REMEMBER WINNIPEG… City Council works for you.

And this October—don’t just get mad. Take your Babe to Vote.

RESOURCES & LINKS

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