Winnipeg's 1st female mayor wants to see a 2nd. That's not likely in this fall's election | Page 914 | Unpublished
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Publication Date: August 30, 2026 - 07:00

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Winnipeg's 1st female mayor wants to see a 2nd. That's not likely in this fall's election

August 30, 2026

Susan Thompson is the first — and only — woman to serve as Winnipeg's mayor. Nearly three decades after she left office, she says it's taking too long for a second woman to be sworn in.



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