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Breed-specific dog ban should be overturned

Though there have been multiple calls for repeal, Winnipeg continues to enforce its controversial 36-year breed-specific dog ban.

  • Winnipeg enforces 36-year-old breed-specific dog ban targeting specific breeds.
  • 84% of Winnipeggers support breed-neutral, behavior-based approach in 2022 poll.
  • Canadian cities like Edmonton have lifted breed restrictions based on evidence.

E-scooters can be the future — if done right

The summer of 2026 has been the season that e-scooters and e-bikes transitioned from something advocates were predicting would be a big deal to an obvious reality to everyday Manitobans. […]

  • E-scooters gaining traction in Winnipeg as affordable transport alternatives.
  • Lack of regulation leads to safety concerns and "Wild West" environment.
  • E-scooters can help achieve 50% driving-mode share by 2050 with proper infrastructure.

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