Cameron MacLean

Reporter

Cameron MacLean is a journalist for CBC Manitoba living in Winnipeg, where he was born and raised. He has more than a decade of experience reporting in the city and across Manitoba, covering a wide range of topics, including courts, politics, housing, arts, health and breaking news. Email story tips to cameron.maclean@cbc.ca.

Latest from Cameron MacLean

Traffic jams return to south Osborne as work resumes on St. Vital Bridge

Some people living, working and driving in Winnipeg's south Osborne neighbourhood say they're confused and frustrated by the return of traffic jams after crews resumed work on the St. Vital Bridge over the Red River.

Marathon Winnipeg council hearing on zoning changes could last days, councillor says

A hearing at Winnipeg city council next week could be the last chance for Winnipeggers who want input on new rules that are intended to speed up housing construction and would allow buildings with up to four units on housing lots across the city.

Winnipeg mayor wants next mobile outreach contractors 'fully committed' to strategy to end homelessness

Organizations that receive the city's next contract to provide mobile outreach services to people living in encampments should be fully committed to the provincial government's strategy to end homelessness, Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham says.

City council OK's renaming park after family of Transcona police officer despite concerns about process

A park in Transcona will be renamed in honour of the family of a former Winnipeg police officer, but the proposal generated concerns from some councillors about the city’s process for commemorative renamings.

City of Winnipeg's voluntary lobbyist registry sees declining enrolment since launch

Fewer people are adding their names to the City of Winnipeg’s lobbyist registry, a tool created to increase transparency around who is trying to influence decision-makers at city hall. 

City crew picks up hundreds of needles, at least 2 knives in Winnipeg parks since program launch

A city crew picked up hundreds of needles in Winnipeg parks over the first few days of the city's proactive cleanup program.

No direct tariff costs for City of Winnipeg yet, but full impact could be hard to detect: CFO

The City of Winnipeg might not always know when it's getting hit with costs related to U.S. tariffs, according to the city’s chief financial officer.

Supporters worry plans for new Winnipeg library branch could mean end of West Kildonan location

A city plan to lease space for a new library in northwest Winnipeg has some library supporters worried the plan could spell doom for another beloved branch.

Winnipeg cyclists decry delay of Wellington Crescent safety report

Some cycling advocates questioned the priorities of city officials, as they gathered outside Winnipeg city hall to protest a delay of a report on safety improvements to a stretch of road where a driver hit and killed a cyclist last year.

Winnipeg Jets playoff run generates 'invaluable' free publicity for city

The success of the Winnipeg Jets in the NHL playoffs so far this season has done more than lift the spirits of hockey fans — it has given the city a wealth of free exposure.