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Stefan Jonasson

Candidate in the 2014 St. James - Brooklands Council Ward race.

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Questionnaire Response

Why did you decide to run in the 2014 Winnipeg Civic Election?

The 2014 civic election in Winnipeg promises to be a watershed in this city’s history in which we turn the corner on an era that has been characterized by willful neglect and visionless leadership. We have an unprecedented opportunity to return a progressive and collaborative majority to City Council — one that can offer real leadership and purpose in making Winnipeg the most livable city in Canada. I want to be a part of that new majority.

What experience will you bring to compliment your role as Councillor?

As an ordained minister, I have earned the respect of people across the continent as a trustworthy and progressive leader. In my work, both in business and the church, I have developed an expertise on governance, organizational development, conflict management, and leadership training. My roots in St. James are deep and I care passionately about our city, but especially the St. James, Brooklands and Weston neighbourhoods.

What are some issues that you would like to stand for in your role as Councillor, and why are these issues important to you?

  1. Restoring trust in city hall o ensure business is conducted ethically and above suspicion, while establishing clear guidelines for reporting to council on all city projects.

  2. Rebuilding our city's infrastructure by developing a comprehensive plan to rehabilitate streets, sidewalks, sewers and water lines.

  3. Supporting our public assets by investing in our parks, libraries, community centres and green spaces, while ensuring that our public assets are not sacrificed for short term gain and that citizens are getting value for their tax dollars.

  4. Growing the vitality of our community by (a) working with partners to establish a farmers’ market in St. James, (b) expanding the development of splash pads and spray parks accessible to all parts of our community, (c) working with community members to identify areas for off-leash dog parks and green spaces, and (d) ensuring that Brooklands and Weston are integral parts of the life of the ward.

  5. Making environmental health and sustainability an integral part of the planning process by requiring new developments to be environmentally sustainable. Having a safe and efficient public transportation system that serves the city as it grows—making active transportation and pedestrian safety priorities in the planning process.

What is one thing in particular that you appreciate about the ward you wish to represent?

As a lifelong resident of St. James, whose family first settled near Brooklands in 1910, it is virtually impossible to name just one thing that I appreciate about St. James, Brooklands and Weston. So I'll note its rich history as a community. I grew up listening to stories of the early families in the area — the Bourkes and the Hallets, the Prudens and the McKays, the Bannatynes and the Bruces, the Isbisters and the Taits — and I met several of their descendants. Our community has been home to several talented artists — Beryl Joyce and Clarence Tillenius and R.G. Pollock — and they were preceded by L.L. Fitzgerald (of the Group of Seven) and Valentine Fanshaw. Seven generations of my family have lived in St. James — so far. This community is etched deep in my bones and I carry it with me wherever I go.

Do you have any other comments regarding your candidacy?

The sign on the road as you enter Winnipeg, which reads "One Great City," is not just a slogan — it's a fact! Together we can build an even greater city that is not simply a wonderful place to live, but a progressive city that is the envy of people near and far.


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News that Mentions Stefan Jonasson

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Family of Nelson House girl burned in shed fire starts online fundraiser

Thursday, 06 August 2015

A Nelson House, Man., family has turned to the internet for help, setting up an online fundraiser to help cover rent while their six-year-old daughter is in a Winnipeg hospital, recovering from second- and third-degree burns. "It's a hard thing for me ...

Whole Foods admits trying to sell asparagus water for $6 was a mistake

Wednesday, 05 August 2015

With just two cups of water and a three stalks of asparagus, Whole Foods has finally invented a product that not even people who shop at Whole Foods will buy. Behold, a 473-ml bottle of "asparagus water" — only $5.99 US at the Whole Foods store in ...

Dennis Quaid movie searches for 2000 paid extras in Winnipeg

Wednesday, 05 August 2015

A new Dennis Quaid movie is looking for thousands of paid extras to appear in the film over the next few months. A Dog's Purpose is based on a New York Times bestseller and will be shooting in Winnipeg from August through October. The casting company ...

Female joggers find 'creep' with wad of cash in park runins

Wednesday, 05 August 2015

A series of strange incidents at two popular places for joggers and cyclists have caught the attention of Winnipeg police. On four separate occasions in recent weeks, three women have encountered a black pouch on the ground spilling over with cash. In ...

Surveillance footage purported to show HitchBOT's death called into question

Tuesday, 04 August 2015

A video purporting to show the grisly destruction of a hitchhiking Canadian robot is bringing many on the web to new levels of shock, anger and sadness. Fortunately for hitchBOT's legacy, it may be entirely fake — a surveillance scene staged by two ...

Winnipeg police arrest owner and patient at medical marijuana dispensary

Tuesday, 04 August 2015

Stefan Jonasson: 'I really wish that my party would have stood with me' read comments video · Thought traffic was bad? Get ready for multiple bridge closures read comments; From the CBC archives: Requiem for the Suzanne-E read comments video; 75% of ...

Sneaky zoo panda fakes pregnancy to get more treats — again

Saturday, 01 August 2015

For the second time in less than a year, a giant panda is making headlines for acting pregnant to get more snacks, fancier accommodations, and round-the-clock care out of zookepers. Taipei Zoo officials were reportedly thrilled in early June when their ...

Councillors opposed to cycling strategy seek out legal opinion to keep fight going

Friday, 31 July 2015

Three of the five Winnipeg city councilors who oppose the 20-year cycling strategy said they have legal grounds to keep their fight going. Earlier this month, council denied 20 amendments to the plan from being heard, before it passed the blueprint ...

Ebola vaccine from Winnipeg gives local African community hope

Friday, 31 July 2015

An experimental Ebola vaccine developed in Winnipeg appears to be so effective in trials it has scientists with the World Health Organization (WHO) saying it could revolutionize the fight against the deadly disease. That has instilled hope for many in ...

Kraft Dinner officially changes its name to 'KD'

Thursday, 30 July 2015

Brace yourselves, Kraft Dinner purists — big changes are on the way for Canada's most iconic boxed macaroni and cheese brand. Again. Kraft Canada announced Thursday that it had axed approximately 82 per cent of the product's name to rebrand it simply ...

Waverley underpass funding announcement blasted by bullhorn

Thursday, 30 July 2015

Stefan Jonasson Public opinion passionately divided over ex-NDP candidate Stefan Jonasson read comments; Investigation unit seeks witnesses in Haki Sefa death, police shooting read comments; 75% of MPI users won't have to pay deductibles for ...

Naomi Wolf slammed for encouraging young women to reconsider 'vocal fry'

Thursday, 30 July 2015

You've probably heard it countless times before without even noticing, or maybe you're guilty of it yourself — a speech pattern known as vocal fry, described as a creaky, nasally growl at the back of throat. This week, the seemingly innocuous ...

'Native American reenactors' in 5k race leave internet incredulous

Thursday, 30 July 2015

The organizers of an annual race in Kentucky are coming under fire this week as news spreads of their intention to have "native American re-enactors" chase participants to the finish line. Set to take place on Aug. 15, the James Ray 5K is part of the ...

Tornado sent 'trees flying all over' Manitoba farmer's property

Tuesday, 28 July 2015

People in southwestern Manitoba are cleaning up from last night's tornado, which left a path of destruction through local farms while downing hydro poles and almost lifting a storm chaser's truck off the ground. Environment Canada says the tornado was ...

'Monster' Manitoba tornado leaves storm chaser on 'adrenalin kick'

Tuesday, 28 July 2015

Professional storm chaser Greg Johnson calls Monday night's tornado in Manitoba a "monster" and among the top four that he's ever seen. The Regina-based host of the CMT show Tornado Hunters had a front-row seat, within 100 metres, of the twister.

Rainfall pounds Winnipeg with up to 45 mm

Tuesday, 28 July 2015

Parts of Manitoba were drenched by rain Tuesday. Rain, at times heavy, has been moving across the province since early in the morning. Various parts of Winnipeg were hit with a sudden downpour of eight to 20 millimetres in a short 20-minute span.

Indigenous Winnipeggers becoming more politically engaged, says group ...

Thursday, 23 July 2015

As Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made a campaign-style stop in Winnipeg this week, a local non-partisan group that encourages indigenous people to vote says more aboriginal people in the city are becoming more engaged in politics. Trudeau was joined ...

Pemberton Music Festival visitors left BC campground covered in garbage

Tuesday, 21 July 2015

The Pemberton Music Festival is a massive party in B.C.'s Coast Mountains — a party that also apparently leaves one massive, stinking mess. As the four-day music festival came to a close Sunday, the campgrounds in the Pemberton Valley needed a serious ...

Wayne Rennie charged after police cars rammed in Winnipeg

Tuesday, 21 July 2015

The employer of a man accused of ramming a delivery truck into five Winnipeg police cars on Monday says the company tried to contact him while officers were chasing after him. "We had radio contact with him for a while," said Bill Murray, owner of B&R ...

Winnipeg police cars smashed, suspect arrested

Tuesday, 21 July 2015

A truck driver has been taken into custody after five parked police cars were rammed in Winnipeg this morning, disrupting a peaceful protest by medicinal marijuana advocates in the process. The man was arrested following a police chase that ended west ...

Thelma Krull: Police seek to identify 3 possible witnesses

Monday, 20 July 2015

Winnipeg police have released images of three people they would like to speak with in connection with the disappearance of Thelma Krull. Anyone who can identify the people in the photos is asked to contact police. Investigators do not believe they are ...

Nurse 'marries' 4yearold cancer patient in hospital ceremony

Sunday, 19 July 2015

A nurse helped create "the best day ever" for his smitten four-year-old leukemia patient when he married her in a whirlwind, mock ceremony earlier this week at a U.S. hospital. Abby suffers from pre-B cell acute lymphobastic leukemia. She met nurse ...

Canada's reputation takes top spot in international survey

Thursday, 16 July 2015

For the fourth time in six years, Canada has come out on top in a survey that tries to determine which country has the best reputation — not that we're the types to brag about it. The world's perception of Canadians as "friendly and welcoming" people ...

Breastfeeding mom asked to leave Ontario restaurant, she claims

Sunday, 12 July 2015

An Ontario mother claims she and a friend were asked to leave a restaurant for breastfeeding a baby, but amid the resulting storm of criticism online, the eatery insists the trouble was caused by her otherwise unruly behaviour. Holly Treddenick says ...

Manitoba's credit rating downgraded due to growing debt

Friday, 10 July 2015

An international agency cut the Manitoba government's credit rating Friday in a move that will likely lead to higher interest payments on the province's growing debt. Moody's Investors Service dropped the province's long-term rating to AA-2 from AA-1 ...


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