News Releases

Mosquito Fogging Continues Under Provincial Order 
WINNIPEG - July 25, 2002 - The City of Winnipeg completed another leg of fogging last night as required by the Province of Manitoba's public health order. It included the final 40 per cent of the community of Wolseley.  …

Mosquito Fogging Continues as Planned 
WINNIPEG - July 24, 2002 - The City of Winnipeg will continue its fogging efforts over the next 10 days, including fogging the remainder of the Wolseley neighbourhood in keeping with the Province of Manitoba's Public Health order issued July 12, 2002.  …

City to Honour Returning Soldiers 
WINNIPEG - July 19, 2002 - Mayor Glen Murray, on behalf of City Council and all citizens of Winnipeg, today announced that soldiers returning to 2PPCLI from Afghanistan will be honoured with a public ceremony at the Winnipeg Convention Centre August 7th.  …

Council approves a new Integrated Planning Model for the City 
WINNIPEG - July 18, 2002 - Today, Winnipeg City Council approved the implementation of a new Integrated Planning Model for the City.   …

Pilot-Project to attract New Canadians to Winnipeg 
WINNIPEG - July 17, 2002 - Mayor Glen Murray received approval from the Executive Policy Committee to negotiate the details of a pilot project that would assist in attracting new Canadians to Winnipeg. The project is based on a proposal submitted by the Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council (Welcome Place) and supported by the Manitoba Refugee Sponsors Group as well as the Business Council of Manitoba.   …

Property Assessment Department partners with University of Manitoba and other organizations to deliver Certificate Program in Real Property Assessment 
WINNIPEG - July 15, 2002 - A university level certificate program in Real Property Assessment is now being offered through the Continuing Education Division of the University of Manitoba, the result of collaboration among several organizations including the City of Winnipeg Property Assessment Department.   …

Vision for Assiniboine Park and Zoo Released 
WINNIPEG - July 11, 2002 - The citizens of Winnipeg got a sneak preview today of what Assiniboine Park and the Zoo could look like in the future. It came with an invitation to help shape the vision through community consultation and outside investment as the park heads towards its 100th birthday in 2004.   …

Flotation Mats Removed From City Pools
WINNIPEG - JULY 4, 2002 - The City of Winnipeg is being pro-active to minimize risks pending the results of investigations into the accidental drowning that took place at Margaret Grant pool on June 27. …