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:
- Judgment-free pool party notice makes splash on Facebook – Winnipeg Free Press – Jan. 23, 2019
- Making a splash in the West End – Winnipeg Free Press – Oct. 15, 2018
- Be a Part of Your Pool – The Uniter – Feb. 16, 2017
- Winnipeg’s Sherbrook Pool reopens after 4-year closure – CBC – Jan. 9, 2017
- Sherbrook Pool reopening delayed until mid-June, possibly later – CBC – May 4, 2016
- Cost to fix, reopen Sherbrook Pool pegged at $6.2M – CBC – June 7, 2013
- Winnipeg mayor only big-city head with special fund – CBC – Feb 5, 2013
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
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