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Podcast: The Great Canadian Talk Show
Episode: Nov 13 2025- Winnipeg Transit Fare Crackdown Nothing To Brag About
Description: Episode 55 looks at the first batch of results released about the 'Winnipeg Transit Violent Crime Intervention Strategy' and the enforcement focus on fare-jumpers.Marty Gold evaluates the numbers, including attempted fare skipping and those who took a hike when asked at the bus stops to verify they had the money to pay. There are also statistics on criminal charges laid by cops for either on-the-spot infractions or for prior cases. The numbers show how out of control things were allowed to get.While Mayor Scott Gillingham and Public Works chair Janice Lukes are lauding the...