Summary
In the 1970s, Ed Schreyer's NDP government decided it was time Winnipeg grew up. It was time to end the "small towns" of Winnipeg, St. James, St. Boniface and nine more, each of which had its own city council and create one big city, namely Winnipeg.
Council today, just as it was 38 years ago, is parochial. Look no further than Coun. Justin Swandel's commentary on banning pesticides and establishing a police commission. "I have not received a single phone call concerning a ban on pesticides and the establishment of a police commission," he said. "So why should I vote for it?"[Glen Murray]'s attempt to convince citizens of Winnipeg's potential, however, was lost. The audience was overwhelmed by [Richard Florida]'s ideas. Why? We couldn't get past our small-town, Prairie thinking to look towards creating an urban culture.See the full content of this document
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Winnipeg Is Not a City
Nick Ternette
In the 1970s, Ed Schreyer's NDP government decided it was time Winnipeg grew up. It was time to end the "small towns" of Winnipeg, St. James, St. Boniface and nine more, each of which had its ow...See the full content of this document
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