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Media Mentions & Advocacy

Friends of Sherbrook works tirelessly to advocate for and promote the Kinsmen Sherbrook Pool. Here are some of the stories we’ve been interviewed for over the years:

Coverage of the 2017 Re-Opening

Community thrilled to be back in the water – Winnipeg Free Press

Sherbrook Pool finally reopens – West End Dumplings

Winnipeg’s Sherbrook Pool reopens – CBC

A longer video from CBC (only on Facebook)

Hard-fought fight – Winnipeg Sun

Sherbrook Pool reopens – Metro

News Releases from FOSP

Pool Party / Grand Re-Opening Feb 18th, 2017

Tell us your Sherbrook Short Story, September 2016

City of Winnipeg Invests in Recreation at Half the Rate of Other Canadian Cities

Media Release FOSP May 2016

News Coverage 2012-2016

“Possible delays in Sherbrook Pool repairs” – Jan. 10, 2016

“Sherbook Pool opening delayed once more” – Jan. 8, 2016

“Sherbrook renovations start at top with roof repair” – June 3, 2015

“Sherbrook Pool repairs to roof begin” – June 3, 2015

“Finance chairman says budget cuts to Winnipeg’s indoor pools will remain in place” –  Winnipeg Free Press – Mar. 17, 2015

“Councillors take plunge on pools” – Metro Winnipeg – Mar. 10, 2015

“Amendments restore funding to city’s budget” – Winnipeg Free Press – Mar. 10, 2015

“Committee restores funds to proposed budget cuts for pools and libraries” – Winnipeg Free Press – Mar. 9, 2015

“Kinsmen seek assurances for city pool” – Winnipeg Free Press – Mar. 6, 2015

“City eyes cuts to recreation programming” – Winnipeg Free Press – Mar. 5, 2015

“Bowman says city looking at ‘efficiencies’ to cut pool costs” – Winnipeg Free Press – Mar. 4, 2015

“Councillors wary of closure denials” – Winnipeg Free Press – Feb. 11, 2015

“Councillors contradict Bowman; say reports of rec centre closures are accurate” – Winnipeg Free Press – Feb. 10, 2015

“Fight racism – keep inner-city pools open” –  Winnipeg Free Press – Feb. 9, 2015

“Facility cuts would hurt: activists” – Winnipeg Free Press – Feb. 6, 2015

“Province kicks in $1.4M for Sherbrook Pool renovation” – Winnipeg Free Press – May 16, 2014

Provincial funding could keep Sherbrook Pool afloat for years to come” – Winnipeg Sun – May 13, 2014

“A swimmingly good time will be had” – Winnipeg Free Press – Mar. 11, 2014

“Sherbrook Pool $1-million richer” – The Metro – Mar. 10, 2014

“Kinsmen to donate $1M to Sherbrook Pool” – Metro News – Mar. 7, 2014

“Making waves – Sherbrook Pool struggles to reopen while city partners with YMCA” –  The Uniter – Mar. 5, 2014

“Sherbrook Pool gets lifeline from Winnipeg executive committee” – CBC News – Dec. 13, 2013

“Sherbrook Pool saved, says city; Maybe, say Friends” – Winnipeg Sun – Dec. 13, 2013

“Sherbrook Pool revived” – Winnipeg Free Press – Dec. 5, 2013

“Winnipeg mayor says Sherbrook Pool could reopen next year” – CTV News – Dec. 4, 2013

“Sherbrook Pool could close: Browaty” – Winnipeg Sun – Dec. 3, 2013

“Renew graceful dowager on Sherbrook St.” – Ingeborg Boyens – Nov. 15, 2013

“Consultations set to talk about pool” – The Metro – Nov. 7, 2013

“Sherbrook Pool — worth every cent” – Winnipeg Free Press – June 24, 2013

“Public to be consulted on fate of Sherbrook Pool” – Winnipeg Free Press – June 11, 2013

“Family of Sherbrook Pool architect want building saved” – CBC News – Feb. 19, 2013

“Many woes at Sherbrook Pool” – Winnipeg Free Press – Jan. 21, 2013

“Sharks to fight for Sherbrook Pool” – Winnipeg Sun – Dec. 5, 2012

“Councillor vows to fight for Sherbrook Pool” – CBC News – Dec. 4, 2012

“Sherbrook Pool closure worries community group” – CBC News – Dec. 3, 2012