News Releases

Cankerworm control program continues
WINNIPEG May 31, 2006 - On Wednesday, May 31, 2006, the City of Winnipeg's Insect Control Branch will continue its cankerworm control program for areas within the City. Starting at 9:30 pm tonight, Wednesday, May 31st to June 1st inclusive, crews will be treating the Norwood Flats and the St. Vital area. More information is available through the City's Bugline at 311, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or at Winnipeg.ca/bugline …

Living Prairie Museum - Controlled Burn - May 31 to June 1, 2006
WINNIPEG May 30, 2006 - The City of Winnipeg, Public Works Department supported by the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service will be conducting a controlled burn during the day at the Living Prairie Museum, 2795 Ness Avenue, between Wednesday, May 31 and Thursday, June 1, 2006 weather conditions permitting. …

Cankerworm Control Programs continue
WINNIPEG May 29, 2006 - On Monday, May 29, 2006, the City of Winnipeg's Insect Control Branch will continue its cankerworm control program for areas within the City. Starting at 9:30 p.m. tonight, Monday, May 29th until Tuesday , May 30th inclusive, crews will be completing the River Heights area, then proceeding to the Riverview area. More information is available through the City's Bugline at 311, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or at Winnipeg.ca/bugline …

Kenaston Underpass Project temporary closure
WINNIPEG May 26, 2006 - The following closures and traffic re-routes will be in effect on Sunday, May 28th between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., to allow for railway works associated with the Kenaston Underpass Project (see list and map below). For more information please call the Public Works Department, Customer Service Centre at 311 or see Public Works — Major Construction Projects. …

Cankerworm and Nuisance Mosquito Control Programs continue
WINNIPEG May 26, 2006 - On Friday, May 26, 2006, the City of Winnipeg's Insect Control Branch will continue its cankerworm control program. Starting at 9:30 p.m. tonight, Friday, May 26th until Sunday, May 28th inclusive, crews will be completing the Transcona area, then proceeding to West Kildonan and River Heights. More information is available through the City's Bugline at 311, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or at Winnipeg.ca/bugline …

Cankerworm and Nuisance Mosquito Control Programs continue
WINNIPEG May 25, 2006 - The Insect Control Branch has now completed initial treatment of Assiniboine and Kildonan Parks, the Fort Rouge, West End, East Kildonan and St. Boniface areas, and has started in the Transcona area. Monitoring of the treated areas has indicated a reduction in the overall cankerworm population. However, a second treatment was required in the Fort Rouge area and current monitoring indicates further treatment is required in the West End and St. Boniface areas. The control program takes place between the hours of 9:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. daily, weather dependent. More information is available through the City's Bugline at 311, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or at Winnipeg.ca/bugline …

Compost bins on sale at 'down to earth' prices
WINNIPEG May 25, 2006 - The City of Winnipeg and the Province of Manitoba are sponsoring a one-day compost bin sale this Saturday, May 27, 2006. …

Arbor Day celebrations
WINNIPEG May 25, 2006 - Today, the City of Winnipeg and the River East Transcona School Division celebrated Arbor Day with a formal ceremony and planting of a Blackhill Spruce tree at Emerson School, 323 Emerson Avenue. …

Council reaffirms support for Olywest process
WINNIPEG May 24, 2006 - Six months ago, Winnipeg City Council agreed to allow Olywest to build a food processing plant in industrial land in St. Boniface, conditional on the firm obtaining provincial environmental approvals. …

Cankerworm control program continues
WINNIPEG May 23, 2006 - On Tuesday, May 23, 2006, the City of Winnipeg's Insect Control Branch will continue its cankerworm control program for areas within the City. Starting at 9:30 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, May 23rd until Thursday, May 25th inclusive, crews will be completing the Fort Rouge area, then proceeding to Transcona, and West Kildonan. Further information is available at Winnipeg.ca/bugline or by calling the Bugline at 311. …

Cankerworm control program continues
WINNIPEG May 19, 2006 - On Friday, May 19, 2006, the City of Winnipeg's Insect Control Branch will continue its cankerworm control program for areas within the City. Beginning at 9:30 pm on Friday May 19th, Saturday May 20th, and Monday May 21st, crews will be finishing the St. Boniface area, then proceeding to the Fort Rouge, Transcona and West Kildonan areas. More information is available at Winnipeg.ca/bugline or by calling the Bugline at 311. …

Mayor announces free family day at the Zoo
WINNIPEG May 19, 2006 - Winnipeg families will be able to visit the Assiniboine Park Zoo for free on Canada Day again this year, as Mayor Sam Katz will cover the admission costs as part of the "Mayor's Family Day at the Zoo". …

City of Winnipeg cankerworm and nuisance mosquito control programs continue
WINNIPEG May 18, 2006 - Favourable weather conditions have allowed the Insect Control Branch to conduct treatment for cankerworm control in the Assiniboine and Kildonan Park, the Fort Rouge, West End, East Kildonan, and St Boniface areas. Monitoring of the treated areas has indicated good control in decreasing the cankerworm population. Within the Fort Rouge area however, higher cankerworm populations continue and as a result, crews will be conducting further treatment over the next few nights. More information is available through the City's Bugline at 311, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or by visiting the City's Insect Control Website at Winnipeg.ca/bugline. …

City services information for May 22, 2006
WINNIPEG May 18, 2006 - All civic offices will be closed on Monday, May 22nd. …

Cankerworm control program continues
WINNIPEG May 17, 2006 - On Wednesday, May 17, 2006, the City of Winnipeg's Insect Control Branch will continue its cankerworm control program for areas within the City. Starting at 9:30 pm tonight, Wednesday May 17th until Thursday May 18th inclusive, crews will be completing the East Kildonan area, proceeding to St. Boniface, and then conducting further treatment in the Fort Rouge area. More information can be found on the Web site at Winnipeg.ca/bugline or by calling the Bugline at 311. …

Mayor, Police Chief act on City Summit advice
WINNIPEG May 17, 2006 - Mayor Katz will leave for Ottawa this afternoon for a round of meetings with federal government officials, including Justice Minister Vic Toews. The Mayor plans to discuss federal justice promises and policies and their specific impact on Winnipeg's crime prevention strategy in the coming year. The Mayor also formally asked Winnipeg Police Service Chief Jack Ewatski to report before July 10th on the adoption of several policing innovations proven to be effective elsewhere in North America. …

Cankerworm control program continues
WINNIPEG May 16, 2006 - On Tuesday, May 16, 2006, the City of Winnipeg's Insect Control Branch will continue its cankerworm control program for areas within the City. Starting at 9:30 p.m. tonight, crews will be completing the West End and then proceeding to East Kildonan from May 16 until May 17, 2006 inclusive. More information is available by visiting the Web site at Winnipeg.ca/bugline or by calling the Bugline at 311. …

Cankerworm control program continues
WINNIPEG May 15, 2006 - On Monday, May 15, 2006, the City of Winnipeg's Insect Control Branch will continue its cankerworm control program for areas within the City. Starting at 9:30 p.m. tonight, crews will be completing the Fort Rouge area and then proceeding to the West End from Monday, May 15 until Wednesday, May 17, 2006 inclusive. More information is available by visiting the Web site at Winnipeg.ca/bugline or by calling the Bugline at 311. …

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service to mark EMS Week with activities for the public
WINNIPEG May 12, 2006 - May 14-20 is Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Awareness Week in Canada. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) will be offering free blood pressure and blood sugar testing and providing educational information on diabetes, bicycle safety, helmet use, home safety, and the Emergency Response Information Kits (ERIK). They will also be providing stickers, coloring books and tattoos for the kids. The dates, times, and locations are as follows: May 16th, St. Vital Shopping Centre (8:00 a.m. — 9:00 p.m.); May 17th, Polo Park Shopping Centre (8:00 a.m. — 9:00 p.m.); May 18th, Garden City Shopping Centre (8 a.m. — 9 p.m.) …

Cankerworm control program continues
WINNIPEG May 12, 2006 - On Friday, May 12, 2006, the City of Winnipeg's Insect Control Branch will continue its cankerworm control program for areas within the City, where trees are at risk of significant leaf damage. Starting at 9:30 p.m. tonight crews will be concentrating their efforts in the Fort Rouge area until Sunday, May 14, 2006 inclusive. Spraying will not occur if there is a significant rainfall or winds are greater than 20 kmph. More information is also available by visiting the Web site at Winnipeg.ca/Bugline or by calling the Bugline at 311. …

City commences cankerworm control program
WINNIPEG May 10, 2006 - Today, the Insect Control Branch announced the commencement of its cankerworm control program for trees in City parks and on City boulevards in specific areas of the City where cankerworms are causing significant defoliation.It is anticipated that the program will last for approximately two to three weeks, weather permitting. A daily Public Service Announcement will be issued that will provide information on the areas of the city in which trees will be sprayed that night. …

All sandbag dikes may now be removed
WINNIPEG May 05, 2006 - Due to a decrease in water levels, property owners may now safely remove sandbag dikes. Property owners are responsible for the removal and disposal of the sandbags. Removal is recommended in a timely manner due to riverbank stability concerns. …

Roadway lane lining program begins
WINNIPEG May 05, 2006 - The City's annual roadway lane line painting program commences Monday, May 8, 2006. Motorists are urged to exercise caution when approaching painting machinery and personnel. …

Roadway bike paths to open
WINNIPEG May 05, 2006 - The City's four popular roadway bike paths will open for the season on Sunday May 7, 2006. …

Insect Control Branch activities continue
WINNIPEG May 04, 2006 - The City of Winnipeg is expecting to complete the initial larviciding treatment of all identified standing water sites within the entire city and approximately a 10 km radius surrounding the city in the next couple of days, weather permitting. Property owners should also help "Fight the Bite" by eliminating standing water on their properties. Also, in some parts of the city, such as Fort Rouge, River Heights, St. James, St. Vital and West Kildonan, a higher than normal emergence of cankerworms is anticipated. More information is available through the City's Bugline at 311 and at Winnipeg.ca/bugline. …

Arbor Day in the Assiniboine Forest
WINNIPEG - May 03, 2006 - Arbor Day Celebrations in the Assiniboine Forest will take place on Saturday, May 6th. For further information about these events or the Assiniboine Forest, contact Naturalist Services at 311 or nswayze. …

City reminds residents to recycle old phone books
WINNIPEG - May 03, 2006 - The City of Winnipeg reminds residents to recycle their old phone books. Residents with blue box collection can place their phone books in their blue box. …

Protective hoarding to be built around Public Safety Building
WINNIPEG - May 03, 2006 - Beginning May 3, a protective hoarding or covered walkway will be built around the entire Public Safety Building (PSB). Public access to the PSB and the Civic Parkade will remain open. …

2006 General Civic Election update
WINNIPEG - May 01, 2006 - The 2006 General Civic Election for the City of Winnipeg will be held on Wednesday, October 25, 2006. Every person who proposes to be a candidate for Mayor must register in-person with the Senior Election Official. Registrations will be accepted at the City Clerk's Department, Main Floor, Council Building, 510 Main Street, from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. …