Registered Candidates

Jamaican born Canadian he obtained certification in real estate law from U-Tech and a diploma in Business Studies from the Institute of Management of Production, Kingston, Jamaica. Immigrated in 1995. Owns JamRock Securities with a BBB A+ rating, and a former Transit operator.

Inspired by Dr. David Suzuki, he successfully lobbied City Hall to:

• change 'Garbage Day' to 'Recycle Day';
• created/organized 'Reusable Bag Day' which saw all major grocery stores and malls promoting reusable bags;
• advocated for the larger recyclable blue bins;
• supported the Late Councillor Harvey Smith for improvement of back lanes;
• advocated, and with signatures, presented the case to expand video surveillance in high crime neighbourhoods.

Produced and co-hosted his own environmental series, "U, Me and the Environment," aired on Shaw, "Your World and Mine" documentary on YouTube and featured as a Community Leader in the David Suzuki Foundation's magazine Finding Solutions.

• An active member in his community:
  
• he organizes the annual "Lipton Street Block Party,"
• visits seniors in care homes delivering fruits/vegetables/goodies
• at Christmas time, to sing carols to seniors
• Urban Knights' Captain who has received the 'Order of Canadians' for his community work
• 2012, established with James Murphy, the FREE West End Football Futures Clinic and an Educational Scholarship Fund with The Winnipeg Foundation.

Hi, my name is Desmond Thomas, I was born Febuary 8th, 1983, in Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada.

In my life I have faced many hardships, I have always found a way to overcome these obstacles and rise above them. Finding myself stronger and having gained wisdom from these experiences.

I have many years in experience working with youth in the inner city, ranging from drop in centers to city run outdoor wading pools. I have worked from dish washing to cashier in several locations around the province and city since 2002.

I am very proud of my 9 year old daughter, Jasmine Thomas. Raising my daughter as a single father is a challenge, an opportunity that I am not only happy to do but that I have also gained the most experience from. My family and friends have been a constant source of support and knowledge for being a great father.

Born and Raised in Winnipeg, MB all his life, 26 and an only child raised by a single parent. One thing he wants to do on his bucket list in life is to do a road trip across Canada. He is a Social Norm Entrepreneur working within the context of a Political Youth Activism and who has an ambitious vision to run for mayor in 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026 and 2030.

He is no stranger to civic elections. In the last election in 2014, He ran for school board trustee in the Seven Oaks School Division. This year he official registered to be Winnipeg's 8th mayoral candidate. His 4 key topics for Winnipeggers are civic engagement, neighbourhood involvement, good governance, and a sustainable city.

He currently works at Real Canadian Superstore as a courtesy clerk for almost 5 years going into his 6th year On October 11, 2018. On his own time he volunteers with Aboriginal Youth Opportunities (AYO), a youth movement in Winnipeg's North End. He also participated in the Next Up Leadership program in 2015-2016 which is a national leadership program for young people ages 18-32 who are committed to social, economic and environmental justice.

Grant Nordman is a long time resident, entrepreneur and political volunteer in west Winnipeg.

Grant, during his tenure as a city councillor from 2006 to 2014, served at the Acting Deputy Mayor of Winnipeg for one year, Speaker of Council for three years, and was a member, at one point or another, every standing policy committee of council. Additionally, Grant was the Chair of the Partnership of the Manitoba Capital Region.

Outside of politics, Grant has been involved in a number of careers. He served as president and CEO of the Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce from 1996 to 2006, both assisting and leading efforts to construct the Charleswood Bridge, created the Regional Business Development Zones (BIZ's) and the economic development of the now Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport through the Winnipeg Airports Authority.

Currently, Grant continues to server the community as a director of the Red River Exhibition Association, a member of the Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce, the ANAVETS Unit 283, the Icelandic Canadian Frón and the St. Andrew's Society of Winnipeg.

Grant has a deep love for Winnipeg and wants to continue assisting in developing the future of this great city. Charleswood-Tuxedo and Westwood including The Oaks are a great place to live, work and to raise a family. Grant wants to continue building Winnipeg as a player on the world stage while looking after the day to day needs of the over 22000 households in the Ward.

Ross Eadie has lived, worked, gone to school, and participated in many community activities and organizations through out the North End and West Kildonan for over fifty years. Ross served as a trustee in the Seven Oaks School Division from 2002 to 2006, and he has now served as city councillor from 2010 to 2018.

Many years of volunteer advocacy on many issues, including accessibility of city services and infrastructure, contributes to Ross Eadie's ability to stand up for Winnipeggers. His Red River College Business Administration diploma, with top student honours as the Lieutenant Governor's Medal winner in 1990, and starting two businesses, gives Ross enough experience to understand the needs of business. Ross believes success only comes with people working together.

Let me take this opportunity to make introductions. I was born and raised in North End Winnipeg, as a young child I played and participated in sports and activities at Luxton Community Center. I attended Luxton elementary as well as St Johns High School.

I have been very lucky to be married to my wife Paulette for almost 30 years. I met her at my grand parents Church which was 1.5 miles from the family farm. We have been blessed with two great kids. She is now the CFO for my group of companies.

Our family has always lived in the Mynarski Ward as it is where I grew up, and it is a great neighborhood to raise a family. I started my working life in Heavy Construction installing water & sewer systems in the developing City and Province, but in 1989 I started the company that has kept me busy for the past 30 years. DLM Group of companies started at the Salisbury House Restaurant on Main & Matheson when a friend needed transport service for his business. We have expanded every year since inception and employ 40 people.

Old Kildonan the area I grew up in and knew the challenges of a large demographic of people.

I promise to bring your voice to city hall to make this city better for all.

the recommendations i will bring to the city are to

• Not hide the photo radar cameras
• Lower the taxes
• Better safer streets

Nancy Cooke has crafted a strong connection to the St. Norbert-Seine River community over the last 20 years. This fall, she wants to use her love for the area and the skills she's built working in professional public and private sector environments to bring growth, vitality, and vibrancy to the ward in the role of your city councillor.

Nancy was born in Brandon and studied at the University of Manitoba. Her first career was as an occupational therapist. For the last two years, she's worked in the Manitoba Legislature as the special assistant to the Minister of Infrastructure. She's also the managing partner of Elm Park Dental, her husband Bill's practice.

Nancy and Bill have two children - her son Austin is 23, and her daughter, Hunter, is 18. Both attend the U of M. In her spare time, Nancy enjoys cycling in the area's green spaces, volunteering for a number of different causes, and walking her Goldendoodle, Lilo.

Nikolas Joyal is a third-generation resident of the St. Norbert-Seine River ward and this fall wants to bring a youth voice, and a voice for the future, to City Hall. Nik is a lifelong resident of River Park South, and a graduate of Collège Jeanne-Sauvé. He is currently a student at the University of Manitoba, where he is enrolled in the honours program in political studies.

Hello Transcona.

My name is Wally Welechenko.

I have lived in Transcona my whole life.I grew up going to Margaret Underhill, Radisson Elementary, Arthur Day Junior High, and Graduated from Murdoch Mackay Collegiate.

I later graduated from Red River Community College with awards in Advertising Art. I started my own advertising company which later led me into my own Clothing line, called Wild Thang This, was actually started in my basement in Transcona with first sales being at the Hi Neighbor Festival in 1989, but went on to my own retail stores from there.

I grew up in a service industry with my family owning Hotels and restaurants my whole life, which carried over into my starting and owning other companies as well. Over these years I learned that fine art of listening to people and their needs, wants, and problems, and the ability to service those requests and solutions to their problems.

Business aside, I have been a member of Rusalka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble since 1989, with whom I have also sat their Board of Directors and continue to be an Advisor to this day. I have performed and been involved with Folklorama and various other cultural groups for the last 29 years as well.

My whole family still lives in Transcona, including my brothers, my daughters, and now my grand daughter. Transcona is a great place, and I am so glad I grew up here and raised my children here. Transcona is home, and I want to make sure it keeps moving in a positive direction, for everyone.

Shawn and his wife Jennifer, a lifelong Transcona resident, have resided in Transcona for nearly 15 years. Together, they have two young and vibrant children who have embraced that passion for their community and the drive to support others.

Shawn spent over 15 years in the Information Technology and Project Management fields before taking the opportunity to support his community directly as Constituency Manager for Lawrence Toet.

Shawn has been a committed and long-serving volunteer in the community; having served on boards for the Transcona Historical Museum, Winnipeg East AM Rotary, Oxford Heights Community Club (OHCC), and FC Northwest Soccer Club. He has also coached with the Transcona Nationals, OHCC Hockey, OHCC Basketball and currently serves as the OHCC community convenor for basketball.

Shawn is ready to use his experience serving the community to make what he knows is a great community even better.

 Janice was raised on a third-generation family farm in Manitoba's Interlake and has made Winnipeg her home for 40 years. Her passion to learn about different lifestyles and cultures has taken her travelling around the world. She's explored Nepal, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Hawaii, Japan, Costa Rica, the Caribbean, England, Canada from coast to coast and much of the United States of America.

Janice was self-employed for over 25 years, and prior to being elected to City Council, she was an infrastructure fund development consultant for a multitude of organizations. She has been recognized for her commitment to community with the following acknowledgements:

• Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Award
• Presidents Council Award Manitoba School Board Association
• Manitoba Premier's Volunteer Service Award
• YMCA/WYCA Women of Distinction Award
• Active and Safe Routes to School - School Champion Award

Janice and her husband Richard are the proud parents of 16 year old triplet boys, and occupy their leisure time hanging out with 'the boys'.