Claims extracted
23
sentences that state something as happening or true
Uncertain
4%
1 of 23 hedged
("reportedly", "may", "according to")
Leaning
not political
takes no side on a contested political question
Publisher signals
63/100
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Winnipeg residents are heading to the polls Wednesday to choose the city’s next mayor, city councillors and school trustees.
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residents → head → mayor
The mayoral race includes two seasoned politicians: incumbent Scott Gillingham and former city councillor and Progressive Conservative MLA Kevin Klein.
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race → include → politicians
During the 680 CJOB mayoral debate last week, Gillingham said he plans on continuing to grow Winnipeg and build on the momentum he’s seen in the city.
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he → say → city
Klein said he plans to address the frustrations Winnipeggers have shared with him, while emphasizing the importance of improving public safety.
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Winnipeggers → say → safety
Gillingham also committed to hiring additional emergency service workers, extending the joint initiative with Winnipeg police to tackle open drug use and expanding Winnipeg’s fourth emergency crisis line.
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Gillingham → commit → line
The incumbent’s platform includes a promise to urge city council to freeze water and sewer rates in 2027.
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platform → include → 2027
Klein has said he will make Winnipeg the safest city in Canada with a four-year public safety program that will be developed by a task force of community leaders, former Winnipeg police officials and other stakeholders.
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that → say → leaders
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He has pledged to build public trust in city hall by hiring an independent ombudsman and hosting community meetings twice a year in all 15 wards.
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He → get → wards
He also vowed to be more transparent with city program timelines, saying that recipients of city funding for public programs must report back to council by a set date.
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recipients → vow → date
At least five new faces are expected at Winnipeg City Hall after Wednesday’s election.
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faces → expect → election
The race in the Transcona ward will also be one to watch.
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race → watch → ward
Incumbent city councillor Russ Wyatt, who is facing charges in connection with two alleged sexual assaults, will face four challengers – including a former city councillor – for the position.
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who → face → position
Wyatt has denied any wrongdoing in the criminal case.
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Wyatt → deny → case
Eligible voters should have received a voter card with information about their election day voting locations.
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voters → receive → locations
Before casting a ballot, residents must present an accepted form of identification, including one piece of government-issued photo ID.
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residents → cast → ID
Voters can also present two pieces of ID bearing their name, one of which must include an address.
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one → present → address
Examples include any combination of a Manitoba Health Services card, Manitoba Blue Cross card, credit card statement or utility bill.
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Examples → include → card
Advance voter turnout was at a record high, with a total of 50,767 ballots cast in the 2026 municipal and school boards election, according to the City of Winnipeg.
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turnout → cast → Winnipeg
The city said that represented an approximately 21 per cent increase when compared to advance voter turnout in 2022.
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that → say → 2022
How to follow the results
Global News will have reporters stationed across Winnipeg on Wednesday evening.
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reporters → follow → evening
Global News at 6 will air as normal on broadcast and the STACKTV app.
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News → air → broadcast
After polls close at 8 p.m., 680 CJOB’s two-hour special election broadcast will begin.
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broadcast → close → p.m.
Global News at 10 airs on broadcast and the STACKTV app, featuring election results and reaction from candidate headquarters.
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News → air → headquarters
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