2012 February News Releases
Dog Adoption Sale
February 29, 2012 - The City of Winnipeg Animal Services Agency will be holding an Adopt-a-Dog sale on Thursday, March 1, Friday, March 2, Saturday, March 3 and Sunday, March 4 at 1057 Logan Avenue. This is the Agency's first dog sale of 2012. 
Annual Snow Route Parking Ban lifted
February 29, 2012 - The City of Winnipeg's Snow Route Parking Ban has been lifted effective 7:01 a.m., today, Wednesday, February 29, 2012.
Expansion to Transit fleet would improve service
February 28, 2012 - To improve service to the public while ensuring value for taxpayers' money, Winnipeg Transit is recommending the purchase of 20 pre-owned, 60-foot articulated buses from New Flyer Industries.
$1.2 billion required for sewage treatment upgrades
February 28, 2012 - The City of Winnipeg Public Service recommends an increase in the sewer rate to help pay for $1.2 billion in upgrades to our sewage treatment facilities, which are mandated by the provincial government.
Event Day Management Plan ready for review
February 28, 2012 - The City of Winnipeg, along with our partners the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and BBB Stadium Incorporated, have spent the last three months building an event day strategy.
Budget 2012: Balancing Priorities of Winnipeggers without New Long-term Growth Revenues
February 28, 2012 - After an unprecedented 14 year property tax freeze, the longest in recent Canadian history, Executive Policy Committee today unveiled the Preliminary 2012 – 2014 Operating Budget that proposes a property tax increase.
Enhancements to Alternative Service Delivery process to increase efficiency, value for money
February 27, 2012 - In order to support Council's mandate for efficient and effective use of taxpayers' money, the Winnipeg Public Service is recommending improvements to the Alternate Service Delivery (ASD) review process.
Newly expanded Southdale Community Centre complete thanks to Federal-Provincial-Municipal Partnership
February 24, 2012 - At the Manitoba Professional Planners Institute (MPPI) conference in Brandon, Manitoba, the City of Winnipeg received the Manitoba Planning Excellence Award for the OurWinnipeg long-term planning framework.
City of Winnipeg wins provincial award for OurWinnipeg
February 24, 2012 - At the Manitoba Professional Planners Institute (MPPI) conference in Brandon, Manitoba, the City of Winnipeg received the Manitoba Planning Excellence Award for the OurWinnipeg long-term planning framework.
New Registration Centre opens for Spring/Summer Leisure Guide Registration
February 24, 2012 - In addition to the Southeast Registration Centre at Louis Riel Library (1168 Dakota Street), a new Central Registration Centre will be set up in the Conference Room at Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex (999 Sargent Avenue).
Reminder that City of Winnipeg holding open houses regarding Secondary Suites
February 22, 2012 - The City of Winnipeg is hosting four open house sessions to seek public input on detached Secondary Suites.
Truck plowing on bus routes and collector streets underway
February 21, 2012 - Due to snowfall in Winnipeg overnight and this morning, a truck plowing operation has been initiated on the city's Priority II streets, including all bus routes and collector streets.
Safe Communities Winnipeg launches SureFoot safety program to prevent winter falls
February 16, 2012 - Safe Communities Winnipeg announced today that it has launched the SureFoot Winter Walking Conditions Bulletin — a new service that provides the public and local media with free daily updates on winter walking conditions within Winnipeg.
Louis Riel Day operating hours for City of Winnipeg facilities and services
February 15, 2012 - All civic offices are closed on Monday, February 20, 2012.
Winnipeg residents invited to public open house on Corydon-Osborne Neighbourhood Plan
February 10, 2012 - Winnipeg residents are invited to help shape the future of the Corydon-Osborne area by attending a public open house to view the proposed design directions.
Multiple lanes closures on Pembina Highway at the Bison Drive/Chancellor Matheson Road intersection this Sunday
February 09, 2012 - The public is advised that on Sunday, February 12, due to work being done by MTS, Pembina Highway at the Bison Drive/Chancellor Matheson Road intersection will be restricted to two thru lanes in each direction with no left turns allowed.
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service encourages citizens to create a home fire escape plan
February 07, 2012 - Most home fires start between the hours of midnight and 6:00 a.m. when people are asleep and least prepared. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service is encouraging citizens to take the time to create a home fire escape plan. Adequate home fire escape plans help ensure everyone makes it out of the house safely.
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