@stevelambert.bsky.social
Reporter for The Canadian Press in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Politics geek, distance runner, may currently be in a canoe.
Presumably not in places where the trash collectors were on strike
November 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Presumably not in places where the trash collectors were on strike
South Winnipeg
November 13, 2025 at 12:10 PM
South Winnipeg
…require legislative amendments (tax rates, tax credits and more). It often happens that the fiscal year is half over by the time these things go to a final vote
November 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
…require legislative amendments (tax rates, tax credits and more). It often happens that the fiscal year is half over by the time these things go to a final vote
Yeah. The budget actually comes in three stages. There’s a vote on the budget speech shortly after the budget is released. Then there are’estimates’ (committee-level debate on detailed department spending), which can last til fall, and a bill to implement the changes that…
November 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Yeah. The budget actually comes in three stages. There’s a vote on the budget speech shortly after the budget is released. Then there are’estimates’ (committee-level debate on detailed department spending), which can last til fall, and a bill to implement the changes that…
Article tonight: Manitoba’s meth-detention bill passes after debates, threats, and a dare: www.thereminder.ca/provincial-n... #mbpoli
Manitoba passes bill to be detain highly intoxicated people for up to three days
WINNIPEG — People high on methamphetamines and other drugs will soon face the possibility of being detained for up to three days, under a bill passed by the Manitoba legislature Wednesday after a lot ...
www.thereminder.ca
November 6, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Article tonight: Manitoba’s meth-detention bill passes after debates, threats, and a dare: www.thereminder.ca/provincial-n... #mbpoli
Reposted
For example: On July 7 I requested Richard Madan's salary and a breakdown of the Washington office budget. Over 100 days later and I still don't have this record. A spokesperson released his salary to us last week, but we are still waiting on the rest. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Former reporter hired to run Manitoba's U.S. trade office earns $387K a year | CBC News
A former CTV and CBC reporter hired by Wab Kinew’s NDP government to lead Manitoba’s trade office in Washington, D.C., is earning a $387,000 annual salary, the premier’s office has disclosed.
www.cbc.ca
October 20, 2025 at 2:48 PM
For example: On July 7 I requested Richard Madan's salary and a breakdown of the Washington office budget. Over 100 days later and I still don't have this record. A spokesperson released his salary to us last week, but we are still waiting on the rest. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...