Retired former reporter in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Politics geek, distance runner, may currently be in a canoe.https://bsky.app/profile/stevelambert.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/stevelambert.bsky.social/post/3mudk2ccau22d“Lake America” is coming up on some provincial gov or utility web sites in Canada. HydroOne (Ontario), Manitoba Hydro and Manitoba 5-1-1 (highway info) as examples. #mbpoli #cdnpoli #onpoli 1/230 Aug 2026 23:25 +0000at://did:plc:3dj3mweookqm653b6mcd7ntt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mudk2ccau22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/stevelambert.bsky.social/post/3mu5nhh22fc2hThe Manitoba government boasted about having (based on an early prediction) the lowest deficit among provinces. Doubtful from the start, and subject to further variables as the fiscal year progresses, but Alberta is no longer projecting any deficit at all. https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/9c81a5a7-cdf1-49ad-a923-d1ecb42944e4/resource/eaeb7a75-0c9f-4964-be53-0f1cc889ffab/download/tbf-2026-27-first-quarter-fiscal-update-economic-statement.pdf #mbpoli28 Aug 2026 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:3dj3mweookqm653b6mcd7ntt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5nhh22fc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/stevelambert.bsky.social/post/3mtrswe5yvk2oNew from me on Substack: #mbpoli https://substack.com/@stevelambertwpg/note/p-212457644?r=3aef11&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action23 Aug 2026 22:16 +0000at://did:plc:3dj3mweookqm653b6mcd7ntt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtrswe5yvk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/stevelambert.bsky.social/post/3msiumpx7xc2nhttps://open.substack.com/pub/stevelambertwpg/p/on-daylight-time-government-consultation?r=3aef11&utm_medium=ios07 Aug 2026 15:27 +0000at://did:plc:3dj3mweookqm653b6mcd7ntt/app.bsky.feed.post/3msiumpx7xc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/stevelambert.bsky.social/post/3mrv7tzikq223Just 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.30 Jul 2026 19:55 +0000at://did:plc:3dj3mweookqm653b6mcd7ntt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrv7tzikq223https://bsky.app/profile/stevelambert.bsky.social/post/3mrbhr6tx622jNew from me on Substack: #mbpoli https://open.substack.com/pub/stevelambertwpg/p/manitoba-poll-on-health-crime-addiction?r=3aef11&utm_medium=ios22 Jul 2026 23:23 +0000at://did:plc:3dj3mweookqm653b6mcd7ntt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrbhr6tx622jhttps://bsky.app/profile/stevelambert.bsky.social/post/3mp6xxp2tk22fSome context on Manitoba’s ongoing efforts to stem deficits, starting way back when. #mbpoli https://open.substack.com/pub/stevelambertwpg/p/on-revenue-levers-equalization-and?r=3aef11&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=solid26 Jun 2026 12:45 +0000at://did:plc:3dj3mweookqm653b6mcd7ntt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp6xxp2tk22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/stevelambert.bsky.social/post/3mohcd2oc422aI just heard someone use the phrase “20 times smaller” than a certain number. I’m tut-tutting17 Jun 2026 02:46 +0000at://did:plc:3dj3mweookqm653b6mcd7ntt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mohcd2oc422ahttps://bsky.app/profile/stevelambert.bsky.social/post/3mnhwsfycv22yThe premier’s office is now using the phrase “weekly scrum”, which on the surface indicates reduced access by reporters than in the past. #mbpoli04 Jun 2026 15:28 +0000at://did:plc:3dj3mweookqm653b6mcd7ntt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnhwsfycv22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/stevelambert.bsky.social/post/3mn44y6jebs27My first ‘news afoot’ in retirement. New glamping units are being built at St. Malo Provincial Park. Not yurts, but deluxe bunkies. @mlamikemoyes.bsky.social #mbpoli30 May 2026 22:46 +0000at://did:plc:3dj3mweookqm653b6mcd7ntt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn44y6jebs27https://bsky.app/profile/stevelambert.bsky.social/post/3mn3lm3sbec2eThread 🧵: 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/ #mbpoli30 May 2026 17:35 +0000at://did:plc:3dj3mweookqm653b6mcd7ntt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn3lm3sbec2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/stevelambert.bsky.social/post/3mmygdgngts2bArticle on the budget bill passing in the wee hours. https://halifax.citynews.ca/2026/05/29/bill-to-cut-tax-on-some-food-in-manitoba-passes-after-long-nights-of-debate/ #mbpoli29 May 2026 11:23 +0000at://did:plc:3dj3mweookqm653b6mcd7ntt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmygdgngts2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/stevelambert.bsky.social/post/3mmxuy5mkhs2oManitoba’s budget bill passed a final vote just after midnight Friday morning: https://x.com/journosousa/status/2060233775804813776?s=46&t=O3MwVwX0JBsq7kxbbJ2BDQ #mbpoli29 May 2026 06:12 +0000at://did:plc:3dj3mweookqm653b6mcd7ntt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmxuy5mkhs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/stevelambert.bsky.social/post/3mmrnwpdjuk26Thank you to Marcy Markusa for having me on today to discuss the changes in journalism: https://youtu.be/9wpph6X0c48?si=C79mcLUxFvIH926Z #mbpoli26 May 2026 18:50 +0000at://did:plc:3dj3mweookqm653b6mcd7ntt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmrnwpdjuk26https://bsky.app/profile/stevelambert.bsky.social/post/3mmbw2md2js2xSomething from me with retirement looming: A Substack, with some advice for reporters interested in covering politics. #mbpoli https://substack.com/@stevelambertwpg/note/p-196367670?r=3aef11&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action20 May 2026 12:33 +0000at://did:plc:3dj3mweookqm653b6mcd7ntt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmbw2md2js2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/stevelambert.bsky.social/post/3mmaqj6hiz22qArticle today on Manitoba’s high inflation rate, with some context about food prices: https://winnipeg.citynews.ca/2026/05/19/manitoba-politicians-spar-as-new-statistics-canada-figures-point-to-inflation-jump/ #mbpoli20 May 2026 01:21 +0000at://did:plc:3dj3mweookqm653b6mcd7ntt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmaqj6hiz22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/stevelambert.bsky.social/post/3mm7misyvac2zWith 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. #mbpoli19 May 2026 14:37 +0000at://did:plc:3dj3mweookqm653b6mcd7ntt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm7misyvac2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/stevelambert.bsky.social/post/3mm4xdjhf2s25Article today with context on the debate at the legislature over the food-tax cut: https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/fight-by-manitoba-politicians-over-bill-process-could-delay-promised-tax-cut-on-food/ #mbpoli18 May 2026 13:13 +0000at://did:plc:3dj3mweookqm653b6mcd7ntt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm4xdjhf2s25https://bsky.app/profile/stevelambert.bsky.social/post/3mlvkb7drqk2c1/2 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 ….15 May 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:3dj3mweookqm653b6mcd7ntt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvkb7drqk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/stevelambert.bsky.social/post/3mlen3fxqdk27Article today on a big change to a Manitoba tax credit for renters: https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/manitoba-renters-to-start-getting-quarterly-cheques-from-the-government/ #mbpoli08 May 2026 21:05 +0000at://did:plc:3dj3mweookqm653b6mcd7ntt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlen3fxqdk27https://bsky.app/profile/stevelambert.bsky.social/post/3mlclkhpv4k23Article tonight on the NDP and the Speaker. https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/manitoba-premier-wab-kinew-wants-word-ban-lifted-in-legislature/ #mbpoli08 May 2026 01:33 +0000at://did:plc:3dj3mweookqm653b6mcd7ntt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlclkhpv4k23https://bsky.app/profile/stevelambert.bsky.social/post/3ml2wosvoic2sArticle tonight on a Tory getting tossed from the legislature chamber and the Speaker revealing a new list of banned words https://ca.news.yahoo.com/manitoba-tory-gets-one-day-224419835.html #mbpoli05 May 2026 00:31 +0000at://did:plc:3dj3mweookqm653b6mcd7ntt/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2wosvoic2shttps://bsky.app/profile/stevelambert.bsky.social/post/3mkegp4hsns2wSigns at wedding receptions and political fundraising dinners.26 Apr 2026 01:46 +0000at://did:plc:3dj3mweookqm653b6mcd7ntt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkegp4hsns2whttps://bsky.app/profile/stevelambert.bsky.social/post/3mjfat3kay22t1/ 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 ….13 Apr 2026 16:08 +0000at://did:plc:3dj3mweookqm653b6mcd7ntt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjfat3kay22t