Redwood Bridge Closure Estimated to Last Two Weeks 
WINNIPEG - SEPTEMBER 27, 2002 - The Redwood Bridge, closed yesterday as the result of a traffic accident, is now estimated to remain closed for approximately two weeks.…

The City and CUPE and CMHC Kickoff Their Third Annual P.S. We Care Project 
WINNIPEG - SEPTEMBER 27, 2002 - Today, Mayor Glen Murray, Paul Moist, Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 500 President and Dennis Cleve, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation announced their third annual project to help children in Winnipeg's inner city and in Manitoba's northern communities. Called P.S. We Care, the project's goal is to collect used warm clothing and sports equipment for children.…

4th Annual John Rodgers Community Service Award  
WINNIPEG - SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 - You are invited to attend the official reception for the awarding of the 4th annual John Rodgers Community Service Award on Tuesday, September 24, 2002 at 4 p.m. in the Mayor's Foyer, 2nd Floor Council Building.…

North End Water Pollution Control Centre Continues to Perform Well 
WINNIPEG - SEPTEMBER 23, 2002 - All plant processes are running well on two pumps at the North End Water Pollution Control Centre, and as of early Saturday morning, two additional pumps are ready if needed. In dry weather conditions, the plant normally runs on two pumps, and in wet weather, runs on two to five pumps, depending on the severity of the rainstorms. The sixth pump is used as a backup.…

Mayor calls for Independent Review of Treatment Plant Operations 
WINNIPEG - SEPTEMBER 19, 2002 - As a result of the mechanical failure at the City of Winnipeg's North End Water Pollution Control Centre on September 16, 2002, Mayor Glen Murray has instructed the city administration to retain an independent engineering firm to conduct an impartial review of the incident.…

North End Water Pollution Control Operating Again 
WINNIPEG - SEPTEMBER 19, 2002 - The North End Water Pollution Control Centre is back in service. The first of six pumps was running at midnight, and the second pump was working by 1:30 am.…

Repairs Ahead of Schedule at North End Water Pollution Control Centre 
WINNIPEG - SEPTEMBER 18, 2002 - Repairs are ahead of schedule at the North End Water Pollution Control Centre. Three motors were removed late in the day yesterday and sent to be cleaned and dried.…

Executive Policy Committee Approves CN Kenaston Move 
WINNIPEG - SEPTEMBER 18, 2002 - Executive Policy Committee today unanimously endorsed a plan by Canadian National Railway which will cut train crossing delays by 40%, for motorists on Kenaston Boulevard at Wilkes, according to CN data.…

Repairs Continue at North End Water Pollution Control Centre 
WINNIPEG - SEPTEMBER 17, 2002 - Repairs are progressing well at the North End Water Pollution Control Centre. A mechanical failure temporarily shut down the center yesterday at approximately 1:15 pm. Because of a faulty valve, raw sewage flowed into the pump room immersing equipment.…

North Winnipeg Water Pollution Control Centre  
WINNIPEG - SEPTEMBER 17, 2002 - Provincial officials are closely monitoring the North Winnipeg Water Pollution Control Centre following the mechanical failure that was reported yesterday by the City of Winnipeg Water and Waste Department.…

City of Winnipeg and Winnipeg Police Service Concur with 35 Recommendations contained in Audit Report  
WINNIPEG - SEPTEMBER 17, 2002 - The Winnipeg Police Service agreed today with all 35 improvements to its Communications Centre, recommended by the City of Winnipeg Auditor.  …

City Auditor Reports on the Review of the Winnipeg Police Service Communications Centre  
WINNIPEG - SEPTEMBER 17, 2002 - City Auditor Shannon Hunt today released the report on the review of the Winnipeg Police Service Communications Centre. The Chief of Police requested the comprehensive review early last year subsequent to the tragic deaths of two citizens on Manitoba Avenue in February 2000.  …

Mechanical Failure Shuts Down the North End Water Pollution Control Centre 
WINNIPEG - SEPTEMBER 16, 2002 - Due to mechanical failure, the North End Water Pollution Control Centre is temporarily out of service. At approximately 1:15 pm today, staff were repairing one of the six pumps in the main pump room. Because of a faulty valve, raw sewage flowed into the pump room immersing equipment.   …

Credit Raters seeing Winnipeg in a positive light after Hydro sale 
WINNIPEG - SEPTEMBER 13, 2002 - With the completion of the sale of Winnipeg Hydro to Manitoba Hydro on September 3, 2002, credit rating agencies are beginning to take a second look at Winnipeg's credit profile with a view towards an upgrade.  …

The City Reminds Residents that People and Pets are not to Drink From or Swim in Stormwater Retention Basins 
WINNIPEG - SEPTEMBER 13, 2002 - The City of Winnipeg reminds residents that the water in all stormwater retention basins is never suitable for drinking, watering lawns or swimming.  …

Christmas at Sea for HMCS Winnipeg 
WINNIPEG - SEPTEMBER 9, 2002 - A year and a day since her return from the Arabian Gulf, HMCS Winnipeg departs for the North Arabian Sea to join the Canadian Task Group on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 10:30 a.m. as part of Operation Apollo, Canada's contribution to the campaign against terrorism.  …

Public Invited to Sept. 11 Day of Remembrance 
WINNIPEG - SEPTEMBER 6, 2002 - Manitobans are invited to take part in a day of remembrance Sept. 11 that begins at The Forks with an inter-faith memorial service honouring those Canadians and Americans who lost their lives one year ago during the attack on the World Trade Centre in New York.  …