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The City of Winnipeg will launch a website to solicit ideas on how to counter racism.

Mayor Brian Bowman told a local radio station this morning the creation of the website – 1Winnipeg.ca – was spurred by last week’s Maclean’s article branding Winnipeg the most racist city in Canada.

Bowman was not available for comment but a spokeswoman for his office said the webpage, which is still in development, is dedicated to "idea-sharing and to furthering the dialogue the mayor has already begun with the most influential and positive individuals and organizations from all sectors of the city, and who are leading the nation to make a difference in our community."

The spokeswoman added one of the objectives of 1Winnipeg.ca is to collect suggestions on "how our city can work collaboratively as a community to work towards eradicating ignorance and intolerance in Winnipeg, and lead our nation forward in inclusivity, equality, and love for one another."

There is no information as to when the new website will go live.

aldo.santin@freepress.mb.ca