Author Archives: BillReid

10th Anniversary of Jack Layton’s passing, Aug 22, 2011

Posted on August 22, 2021 by BillReid

A wonderful celebration of Jack’s life. I found his speech in the House of Commons when the Government apologized for residential schools addresses today’s issue of unmarked graves at 21:45

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A Liberal majority could mean a more centrist government

Posted on August 22, 2021 by BillReid

Rabble.ca’s Parliament reporter, Karl Nerenberg, breaks down what a Trudeau majority could actually look like, reminding readers how previous Liberal majorities have always steered to the right. 

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Julia Riddell, our 2021 Candidate

Posted on August 18, 2021 by BillReid

I am grateful to be given this opportunity to serve my community. I am a practising clinical psychologist and an assistant professor at the University of Manitoba. I originally became a member of the NDP in 2017. I grew up … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Shearer, our 2019 candidate

Posted on October 8, 2019 by BillReid

  Elizabeth was able to double our vote from the 2015 election. We placed third with 18% of the vote.

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Annual General Meeting Sunday September 9, 2018

Posted on August 27, 2018 by BillReid

7:30 P.M. Sunday September 9th, 2018 993 Dorchester Ave Guest speaker: Daniel Blaikie, MP for Elmwood-Transcona The agenda will be the usual AGM reports and election of the executive. It would be great to get some younger members on the … Continue reading →

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Annual General Meeting

Posted on May 29, 2017 by BillReid

Tuesday, May 30, 2017 993 Dorchester Ave (between Harrow and Quelph) 7pm AGM President and Treasurer Reports Election of Executive 8-10pm Meet and Greet of Provincial Leadership Candidates

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Winnipeg Meetup

Posted on June 21, 2016 by BillReid

Monday June 27th, 2016 at 7 p.m. Forth Cafe 171 McDermot Ave Join Devin Tepleski, from Iron & Earth, and learn more about this oil sands worker led organization’s efforts to advocate for a diversified energy sector and ensure trades … Continue reading →

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Annual General Meeting

Posted on April 27, 2016 by BillReid

Winnipeg South Centre NDP is holding its: Annual General Meeting Wednesday May 25th, 2016 Crescentwood Community Centre 1170 Corydon Ave Multipurpose Room 7:00 PM Guest Speaker: Daniel Blakie, NDP Member of Parliament for Elmwood-Transcona For more information: info@winnipegsouthcentre.ca

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Climate Change Emergency Shakes Canada’s Corporate Establishment

Posted on April 25, 2016 by BillReid

A good article from counterpunch about the controversy that the Leap Manifesto has stirred up.

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Neoliberalism – the ideology at the root of all our problems

Posted on April 15, 2016 by BillReid

Financial meltdown, environmental disaster and even the rise of Donald Trump – neoliberalism has played its part in them all. Why has the left failed to come up with an alternative? A terrific article by George Monbiot of The Guardian. … Continue reading →

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