A Winnipeg-based bus manufacturer has won a 26-million dollar contract to provide new buses for Translink. The contract gives New Flyer Industries an initial order of 42 buses, but that could increase to as much as 87. Translink's Drew Snider says the new diesel electric-hybrids will replace older buses at the end of their life cycle. "It has the … [Read more...]
Vancouver and Winnipeg mayors make Grey Cup wager
November 25, 2011 by
Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson has agreed to stand at Winnipeg's major intersection wearing a Bombers jersey if the B.C. Lions fail to win the Canadian Football League's coveted prize Sunday in Vancouver. Robertson and Winnipeg Mayor Sam Katz made a friendly wager in advance of the 99th Grey Cup match between the Leos and the Blue Bombers. The … [Read more...]
