George Wong
NDP candidate in the Fort Richmond Winnipeg race.
George can be reached at george.wong@mbndp.ca,or by calling 431-451-8934.
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Questionnaire Response
George Wong - Fort Richmond
1. Why did you decide to run in the Manitoba election?
I am running because I care deeply about Manitoba. In three short years, the PC government has thrown our healthcare, K – 12, and post-secondary education systems into chaos. They’ve ignored the meth and addiction crises and have done nothing for mental health supports. I want to stop that. While the PC government is only there for those at the top, the NDP is for all of us.
2. Why should a voter consider electing you to represent them?
I will respect voters, I will engage voters, and I’ll work with all my constituents regardless of their political backgrounds to ensure they are represented in the legislature.
3. What key issue(s) / topic(s) will you stand for in your role as MLA, and why are these important to you?
Health care, good jobs and sustainable growth, and an affordable quality of life are the issues I will stand for in my role as MLA. They’re important to me because nothing matters more than our health. And good jobs and sustainable growth will elevate more people out of poverty and contribute to growing our economy; helping us become a more prosperous province. An affordable quality of life will attract more people to come and stay in Manitoba, reduce out-migration, and to strengthen our economy.
4. Do you have any other comments regarding your candidacy?
I am an experienced business consultant who helped build Fortune 500, small and medium sized businesses, and community non-profits alike. I am a Fellow Certified Management Consultant (FCMC) with MBA from Ivey Business School of the University of Western Ontario and I speak four languages. I personally witnessed the privatization of MTS, the hallway medicine during the previous PC government, and various reckless cuts from successive PC governments causing Manitoba to go backwards. I witness the NDP government having to rebuild the infrastructure and social deficits caused by PC governments and I will work with you to stop PC from causing more harms. Please don’t let Brian Pallister and his team take away your health care, your child care, your senior care, and your opportunities to build a better life. Together we can stop the PCs from further damaging our province. On September 10, vote NDP.
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Southwest Winnipeg sticks with incumbents
September 16, 2019
Winnipeg Free Press - ...at the doors. "It’s clear people wanted change, I just don’t think they could agree on which change they wanted," she said. NDP candidate George Wong came in third with 1,701 votes, and the Green Party’s Cameron Proulx received 379. Overall voter turnout in the neighbourhood was 57.2 per cent. ...
Six goals against sink Bombers, winless so far in preseason
September 4, 2019
The Reminder - Things started out well for the maroon and white early, scoring three quick goals in the first period. The team started the preseason run Sept. 1 in a game against the division rival Nipawin Hawks, losing 4-3. The Bombers typically bring a youthful lineup into their first preseason game and the young guns paid off early, getting three early goals from Derek Koivisto, Alexander Taylor and Rhett Evjen. Three early goals from Dustin Mozdzen, Tobias Odjick and Kobe Campbell sunk the Bombers' chances early. Presumptive opening night starter Jacob Delorme, the only returning goalie from last year's team, has not seen preseason game action.
Mets open crucial homestand with 9-2 win over Indians
August 20, 2019
Winnipeg Free Press - *Introductory pricing schedule for 12 month: $0.99/month plus tax for first 3 months, $5.99/month for months 4 - 6, $10.99/month for months 7 - 9, $13.99/month for months 10 - 12. *Introductory pricing schedule for 12 month: $0.99/month plus tax for first 3 months, $5.99/month for months 4 - 6, $10.99/month for months 7 - 9, $13.99/month for months 10 - 12. *Introductory pricing schedule for 12 month: $0.99/month plus tax for first 3 months, $5.99/month for months 4 - 6, $10.99/month for months 7 - 9, $13.99/month for months 10 - 12. All-Star Game MVP Shane Bieber (12-6) gave up four runs — two earned — and four hits in six innings for the Indians. All-Star Game MVP Shane Bieber (12-6) gave up four runs — two earned — and four hits in six innings for the Indians.
Cards beat Cubs 8-0, take over 1st place in NL Central
August 1, 2019
Winnipeg Free Press - *Introductory pricing schedule for 12 month: $0.99/month plus tax for first 3 months, $5.99/month for months 4 - 6, $10.99/month for months 7 - 9, $13.99/month for months 10 - 12. *Introductory pricing schedule for 12 month: $0.99/month plus tax for first 3 months, $5.99/month for months 4 - 6, $10.99/month for months 7 - 9, $13.99/month for months 10 - 12. *Introductory pricing schedule for 12 month: $0.99/month plus tax for first 3 months, $5.99/month for months 4 - 6, $10.99/month for months 7 - 9, $13.99/month for months 10 - 12. *Introductory pricing schedule for 12 month: $0.99/month plus tax for first 3 months, $5.99/month for months 4 - 6, $10.99/month for months 7 - 9, $13.99/month for months 10 - 12. ST. LOUIS - Jack Flaherty struck out nine in seven strong innings and Matt Wieters hit a three-run homer as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 8-0 Thursday in a matchup of NL Central leaders.
News in brief: Five-year-old dies in car collision
June 24, 2019
Winnipeg Free Press - ...posted on the Elections Manitoba website, and include: Fort Garry - Nancy Cooke (PC); Mark Wasyliw (NDP). Fort Richmond - Sarah Guillemard (PC); George Wong (NDP); Tanjit Nagra (Lib.). River Heights - Jon Gerrard (Lib). Tuxedo - Heather Stefanson (PC). Waverley - Jon Reyes (PC). Seine River - Durdana...
NDP kick off unofficial election campaign
June 23, 2019
Winnipeg Sun - ...Smith (Point Douglas) INCUMBENT 5. Durdana Islam (Seine River) 6. Danielle Adams (Thompson) 7. Elliot Macdonald (Kildonan-River East) 8. George Wong (Fort Richmond) 9. Greg McFarlane (McPhillips) 10. Jamie Moses (St. Vital) 11. Jim Maloway (Elmwood) INCUMBENT 12. Joe McKellep (Assiniboia) ...
A team-by-team look at baseball’s draft from 1996-2018
June 3, 2019
Winnipeg Free Press - 3 (15.2 WAR)Lowest pick for impact player drafted and signed: Adam Eaton, 2010, 19th round, pick No. 571 (17.5 WAR)Best draft class, based on total WAR (impact players listed): 2001, 100.9 WAR (Ian Kinsler, Dan Uggla, Seth Smith)Best draft class, counting signed players only: 2009, 70.2 WAR (Paul Goldschmidt, A.J. 4 (11.3 WAR)Lowest pick for impact player drafted and signed: Jerry Hairston, 1997, 11th round, pick No. 8 pick (11 WAR)Lowest pick for impact player drafted and signed: Dexter Fowler, 2004, 14th round, pick No. 614 (15.4 WAR)Best draft class, based on total WAR (impact players listed): 1997, 68.6 WAR (J.D.
Surging Yankees top Red Sox, Sale 4-1
May 31, 2019
Winnipeg Free Press - NEW YORK - DJ LeMahieu homered and hit an RBI double off the wall against Chris Sale, sending the surging New York Yankees to a 4-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night. New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez, left, and relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman congratulate on another after the Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-1 during a baseball game Friday, May 31, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)NEW YORK - DJ LeMahieu homered and hit an RBI double off the wall against Chris Sale, sending the surging New York Yankees to a 4-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night. Bell hit .389 in May with 12 home runs, 12 doubles and 31 RBIs. Los Angeles rapped out 12 hits while limiting the Phillies to five, including two in the ninth.