Let’s make a deal
Good afternoon!: Busy day at city hall with Aldo Santin covering the updates on the hiring of the integrity commission and a decision to hold a public inquiry into the police headquarters. MTS and Bell have closed their deal for Manitoba. And our prime minister heads to Europe. It’s another gorgeous prairie day with warm temperatures and sunshine.
City hall
MIKE DEAL / FREE PRESS FILESMayor Brian Bowman proposed an inquiry with an exhaustive terms of reference to examine conflict of interest and public disclosure between elected members of council and senior civic staff.
Public inquiry: The City of Winnipeg has formerly asked the province to initiate steps for a provincial public inquiry into the police headquarters controversy. This is the next step in what will likely be a long process. READ MORE
EPC: Also at this morning’s EPC meeting, Sherri Walsh was named the incoming integrity commissioner. This is a new position created by Mayor Brian Bowman. Here’s some background on the story. READ MORE
Deal making
WAYNE GLOWACKI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSJay Forbes, president and CEO for Manitoba Telecom
Can you hear me now?: MTS and Bell have received all the regulatory approvals required to finalize Bell’s acquisition of 100 per cent of Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. (MTS). The deal is now set to close March 17. READ MORE
Canada-EU Trade: A trade deal between Canada and the EU has been approved, and it’s being hailed as a positive outcome in a post-Trump world. READ MORE
Trudeau in Europe: Our prime minister heads off to Europe to deliver his free-trade message. Justin Trudeau will be the first Canadian prime minister to address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. READ MORE
Today in history
On Feb. 15, 1932: The million-dollar Christie Brown biscuit factory opened at 1155 Notre Dame Ave. “Mr Christie” made good cookies, crackers and ice-cream cones there until 1978, when Mid West Garments converted it to a clothing factory. MWG consolidated its space and 50,000 sq. ft. of the building will be the new Children’s Service Centre.
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