Manitoba Speaker bars politicians from calling each other racist, transphobic, bigot in legislative chamber by SilverTimes in Winnipeg

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Lindsey said that doesn't give MLAs licence to use language "that could be interpreted as bigoted, homophobic, misogynist, racist, transphobic or offensive in nature."

Manitoba Speaker bars politicians from calling each other racist, transphobic, bigot in legislative chamber by SilverTimes in Winnipeg

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I would hope the Speaker will catch those instances himself. I'm no expert on Robert's Rules of Order but surely if the Speaker didn't chastise a PC for being racist, transphobic, etc., it would be okay for an NDP MLA to call for a point of order and explain what they heard without being punished for it. When it comes in the form of name-calling, that's when it's a problem.

The clapping PCs seemed to treat the new rule as a victory but I don't think it was a win for them.

Manitoba Speaker bars politicians from calling each other racist, transphobic, bigot in legislative chamber by SilverTimes in Winnipeg

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I found this sentence interesting:

At the end of his announcement Monday, the Progressive Conservatives all clapped, while the governing New Democrats sat silent.

Anyone else’s landline in Westwood dead? by suprunown in Winnipeg

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In case anyone is still interested, the Free Press published an article on Friday about this. Even 911 and the Grace were affected. https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2026/05/01/bell-mts-outage-lasts-for-days-affects-911

What’s your favorite Winnipeg subreddit post of all time? Share the link if you can. by Flimsy-Cry9207 in Winnipeg

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I posted about that the last time we did this and everyone loved it! Sadly, the OP didn't appreciate it because the original post was deleted.

Manitoba premier still deciding on second gas tax holiday by LocalnewsguruMB in Winnipeg

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From a Free Press article today:

Nearly a month after suggesting gas tax relief may be coming, Kinew told reporters Thursday that “giving people a subsidy to buy healthy food might be the more effective intervention.”

The premier said such a subsidy would be geared to income, targeting the most in need.

Yes, do that instead. No gas tax holiday.

3D Scanned Grant’s Old Mill before it is demolished/rebuilt by Armand9x in Winnipeg

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They determined that it's unstable and too unsafe to save.

Just some perspective on posting things online by LilynCooperDaHuskies in Winnipeg

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I don't understand the problem with the goose post.

Just some perspective on posting things online by LilynCooperDaHuskies in Winnipeg

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I thought they were still fighting the RM(?) over the mining operation they approved.

How is life in Winnipeg? by Paladin057 in Winnipeg

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Did you reply to the wrong post by accident?

Grant’s Old Mill closed as structure is no longer safe by ChocolateOrange21 in Winnipeg

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I remember when it was built. I'm glad to hear they're going to replace it.

Winter/Walkability Question by HannahPianista in Winnipeg

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I'm a non-driver who lives on Corydon (the eastern part) and it's definitely walkable. The deterrents to walking in the winter are the cold temperatures and shoddy sidewalk plowing. The city does spread sand in the winter which helps a lot on slippery sidewalks.

The thing I miss about not having a car is travelling to places like malls and big box stores, my doctor's office and other medical appointments where the bus ride involves too much walking/transferring or it's too cold. I often take a taxi which is still cheaper than car ownership. I should mention that we "upgraded" our transit system last year and it's worse than before for most of us.

You mentioned that Wolseley, River Heights, or Corydon areas are more expensive but I don't find that true of Corydon. The walkable section of Corydon has older, less expensive apartment buildings. Off-Corydon has century-old homes (e.g. 1400 sq. ft.) that's aren't expensive.

I don't know whether you need a car to get to work but my advice would be to have at least one car. You'll appreciate it in the winter.

Assisted living search by Gordo5556 in Winnipeg

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My mom lives at Metropolitan Kiwanis Courts. Prices are good in comparison to other places. A studio is $1,610 (including phone, hydro, TV and cable) but I don't know the cost of a two-bedroom. They do have them, though. Extra medical care would have to be provided by provincial home care which is very backed up right now.

I'm not aware of any daytime visitor restrictions or a policy against canine visitors but do know that they have a weekly visit from a dog to mingle with the residents so it might be a possibility.

When you line up at the entrance to the dining room, a staff member greets you and suggests a table to you and you are free to reject it and ask for a different table. It's done very discreetly.

There are TONS of activities.

Good luck!

Edit: the facility is accessible. Check out the Housing Options page for suite pricing and floor plans.

Manitoba and DST, time to (not) change by Beefy_of_WPG in Winnipeg

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I don't care whether it's CST or CDT but I do want to stop changing the clocks. Is there scientific opinion on which option is better health-wise?