Bulletin #1: City of Winnipeg weather related service updates

Released: December 26, 2016 at 11:25 a.m.

Winnipeg, MB - The City of Winnipeg is recommending that all citizens and motorists stay home today and limit travel to essential trips only. Residential streets have significant accumulations of snow and clearing operations are currently focused on the regional and collector/bus route roadways to ensure essential services are available.

Due to winter weather conditions, some City of Winnipeg departments are experiencing service delays and interruptions.

For updates on City services, please follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/cityofwinnipeg or on Twitter at @CityofWinnipeg.

Current snow clearing information is available at City of Winnipeg - Snow Operations Update.

Winnipeg Transit and Handi-Transit

  • Due to weather conditions, Winnipeg Transit is experiencing service disruptions and we recommend that Transit users allow for extra travel time.
  • We remind Transit users to check their schedule before travelling.
  • For route and schedule information, please visit winnipegtransit.com or contact 311, open 24 hours every day, by phone at 311 or by email at
  • Handi-Transit has cancelled all trips except for dialysis appointments. Those with dialysis appointments are asked to call 204-986-5711 to report when their street is cleared.
  • Reminder: Winnipeg Transit is operating on a holiday (Sunday) schedule today.

Water and Waste

  • Recycling and garbage collection is delayed due to accumulations of snow.
  • If today is your collection day, please leave your carts out until they’re collected. If your carts have not been collected by 9 p.m., please put them out by 7 a.m., tomorrow (Tuesday) morning.
  • For more information on your recycling and garbage collection day
  • Visit City of Winnipeg - Collection Days
  • Contact 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by phone or by email at
  • Download the My Waste app at winnipeg.ca/mywaste
  • Brady Road Resource Management Facility is open and operating as normal.

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service

  • Adverse weather conditions affect travel times for all vehicles on the road, including emergency vehicles. WFPS is currently experiencing longer response times.
  • If required, Public Works crews are on standby to assist WFPS crews in responding to calls for emergency service.
  • Response times are being monitored and additional resources will be placed on duty if necessary.

The City of Winnipeg would like to thank citizens for their patience. We will continue to provide updates as conditions change.

Citizens can assist in keeping their families safe by reviewing winter safety tips and emergency preparedness tips at EmergWeb - Winter Safety.

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