Just read an advance copy of Kevin Chief’s new book. Highly recommended. It offers great life lessons (to people from all backgrounds) on gratitude, the importance of helping others, overcoming adversity, forgiveness and more.
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Retired former reporter in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Politics geek, distance runner, may currently be in a canoe.
New from me on Substack: #mbpoli open.substack.com/pub/stevelam...
Manitoba poll on health, crime, addiction and more
A poll suggests Manitobans have a more favourable view of the education system than health care, want cost of living relief, and many like getting government info via email, social media
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Some context on Manitoba’s ongoing efforts to stem deficits, starting way back when. #mbpoli open.substack.com/pub/stevelam...
On 'revenue levers', equalization, and Manitoba's path to potential balance
Manitoba has run deficits almost continuously since 2009. Its latest plan to balance the books has been affected by several factors.
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I just heard someone use the phrase “20 times smaller” than a certain number. I’m tut-tutting
The premier’s office is now using the phrase “weekly scrum”, which on the surface indicates reduced access by reporters than in the past. #mbpoli
We were given incredible access by Winnipeg's Fire Paramedic service so we could show what is happening in Winnipeg right now. Crisis, epidemic, public health emergency are all words front-line folks are saying about Winnipeg's drug crisis. Read and watch our story here: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
66 opioid calls in 1 day. This is how bad the overdose crisis is, Winnipeg first responders say | CBC News
Front-line workers say Winnipeg is in the midst of a drug epidemic, driven by a surge in opioid overdoses that is killing users and overwhelming first responders who are dispatched to dozens of calls ...
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My first ‘news afoot’ in retirement. New glamping units are being built at St. Malo Provincial Park. Not yurts, but deluxe bunkies. @mlamikemoyes.bsky.social #mbpoli
Thread 🧵: I want to thank everyone for a retirement send-off Friday night. I am, frankly, blown away by the fact that many people chose to spend a beautiful summer evening at the event, or sent well-wishes via video. 1/ #mbpoli
Article on the budget bill passing in the wee hours. halifax.citynews.ca/2026/05/29/b... #mbpoli
Bill to cut tax on some food in Manitoba passes after long nights of debate
WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s budget bill, which includes a tax cut on some foods, passed through a final vote early Friday after long days and nights of acrimonious debate. The move paves the way for the eli...
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Manitoba’s budget bill passed a final vote just after midnight Friday morning: x.com/journosousa/... #mbpoli
Aaron Sousa ✍️📻 on X: "Leave it to tireless newshound @stevelambertwpg to file a late story about Manitoba’s budget bill passing on the eve of his retiring from the wire and journalism as a whole. When I grow up, I wish to be like Steve. 🫡 https://t.co/sum3rlUBgd" / X
Leave it to tireless newshound @stevelambertwpg to file a late story about Manitoba’s budget bill passing on the eve of his retiring from the wire and journalism as a whole. When I grow up, I wish to be like Steve. 🫡 https://t.co/sum3rlUBgd
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Thank you to Marcy Markusa for having me on today to discuss the changes in journalism: youtu.be/9wpph6X0c48?... #mbpoli
Longtime reporter Steve Lambert handing in his press pass
YouTube video by CBC News Manitoba
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Manitoba Tory MLA slammed for calling farmer who killed Cree man in Sask. a victim | @stevelambert.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #mbpoli
Manitoba Tory MLA slammed for calling farmer who killed Cree man in Sask. a victim | CBC News
A member of the Manitoba Legislature is facing criticism for saying the farmer who killed Colten Boushie in a high-profile Saskatchewan case was a victim.
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Something from me with retirement looming: A Substack, with some advice for reporters interested in covering politics. #mbpoli substack.com/@stevelamber...
My two cents: Advice for aspiring political reporters and their editors
Some advice to reporters who want to cover politics, from a retiring journalist
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Article today on Manitoba’s high inflation rate, with some context about food prices: winnipeg.citynews.ca/2026/05/19/m... #mbpoli
Manitoba politicians spar as new Statistics Canada figures point to inflation jump
New numbers from Statistics Canada show Manitoba tied for the highest annual inflation rate among the provinces in April, driven in part by jumps in food prices and property taxes. Manitoba’s inflatio...
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With the usual caution that these are monthly snapshots, here are the latest inflation numbers from StatsCan today. They show that, among the provinces, Manitoba had the highest food inflation in April (vs April 2025) and tied for the highest overall inflation. #mbpoli
Canadiens win game 7 in OT, Alex Newhook gets the series winner
Article today with context on the debate at the legislature over the food-tax cut: www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/art... #mbpoli
Fight by Manitoba politicians over bill process could delay promised tax cut on food
Manitoba’s governing NDP and Opposition Progressive Conservatives are at odds over who will be to blame if a planned sales-tax cut on food is delayed beyond Canada Day.
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1/2 For those that haven’t heard, I’m retiring in two weeks. It has been a rewarding 36 years and I love the industry. At 60, I will now be able to spend more time outdoors and with friends and family. Here’s ….
Article today on a big change to a Manitoba tax credit for renters: www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/art... #mbpoli
Manitoba renters to start getting quarterly cheques from the government
Manitobans who rent their homes may soon get government cheques in the mail instead of a credit on their income tax returns.
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Article tonight on a Tory getting tossed from the legislature chamber and the Speaker revealing a new list of banned words ca.news.yahoo.com/manitoba-tor... #mbpoli
Manitoba Tory gets one-day suspension from the legislature chamber
WINNIPEG — The Speaker of the Manitoba legislature, Tom Lindsey, tossed a Tory Opposition member from the chamber Monday, warned that other politicians could follow, and laid down a new list of words ...
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Signs at wedding receptions and political fundraising dinners.
What you can't see in the pictures of pedestrian streets: the QUIET. Hundreds of people out, and all you hear are birds singing, the click of a bike mechanism, and the murmer of conversation. 📷 Ave Mont-Royal, Montréal
1/ Just an FYI re: the rumours in some circles about an early #mbpoli election. There is no snap election call allowed under Manitoba law, unless the government falls on a confidence matter in the chamber ….
Steven Madow captured this awesome close-up shot of Artemis ll engine, using a Panasonic GH5 and a Lumix G Leica 50-200mm f/2.8-4 lens. This photo was captured at 1/8000s, f/16, and ISO 100. Beautiful (and not BS AI) petapixel.com/2026/04/03/h...
Article tonight on the Manitoba government eyeing an expansion of its food-tax cut, and an Independent voting for the budget: www.timescolonist.com/national-bus... #mbpoli
Manitoba food tax cut could be broadened, budget passes key vote in legislature
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is hinting the provincial government may broaden a tax cut on food items but not as much as some people are demanding.
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As the astronauts of the Artemis II mission emerged from the other side of the moon, they experienced yet another breathtaking sight: a solar eclipse, from a vantage never witnessed by any human being. See more photos released on Tuesday by NASA. nyti.ms/4tzKL21
A sliver of earth on the right as the Artemis 2 crew heads around the far side of the moon (from the NASA live stream)
Great play-by-play style announcing by the astronauts - about the moon’s topography- on the NASA live feed right now. www.youtube.com/live/z-j1uxB...
NASA’s Artemis II Crew Flies Around the Moon (Official Broadcast)
YouTube video by NASA
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