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Building a Vibrant Downtown: The Chamber Survey, Strong Towns, and Pinawa 2000

How do we deliver the walkable amenities and services that residents want, while directly respecting the #1 community concern of protecting taxpayer dollars?

Whiteshell Laboratories and SMRs: The Next Chapter for Pinawa

The welcome sign to the Whiteshell Laboratories in Pinawa Manitoba

Nuclear energy is gaining momentum in Canada, but can Pinawa harness it?

What Real Transparency Looks Like on Council: A Case Study

When candidates talk about “transparency,” it can easily sound like abstract political jargon. But in municipal government, transparency is very simple: It means that major decisions and public spending must happen in open Council meetings through formal resolutions, and not through informal side deals. Here’s a real life example.

Why I am Running for Mayor of Pinawa

A man and his daughter smiling in a winter scene

I am running for Mayor because I believe deeply in Pinawa and in the potential of our community. I became a councillor because I wanted to give back. During my time on Council, I have learned a great deal about how our municipality works, the challenges we face, and the opportunities in front of us.Continue reading “Why I am Running for Mayor of Pinawa”