Media releases
November 10, 2020 - Playgrounds, skate parks, and other outdoor recreation amenities to close in response to COVID-19
As part of our commitment to ensuring the health and safety of our residents and employees, and in consideration of Winnipeg being elevated to Critical (Red) in the Province of Manitoba's Pandemic Response System, the City of Winnipeg is closing all City-owned and operated playgrounds, skate parks, and recreational sports fields effective immediately.
October 30, 2020 - City of Winnipeg’s response to Critical (Red) status
As part of our commitment to ensuring the health and safety of our residents and employees, and in consideration of Winnipeg being elevated to Critical (Red) in the Province of Manitoba’s Pandemic Response System, the City of Winnipeg is suspending all of its recreation and leisure programs and services, including Leisure Guide programming, and closing all City-owned and operated recreation facilities, gyms, indoor pools, arenas, and libraries effective Saturday, October 31 until further notice.
October 29, 2020 - Public advised of potential COVID-19 exposures on Winnipeg Transit
Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living has indicated of potential COVID-19 exposures on Winnipeg Transit on Tuesday, October 20 and Wednesday, October 21.
October 28, 2020 - Public advised of potential COVID-19 exposure on Winnipeg Transit
Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living has indicated of a potential COVID-19 exposure on Winnipeg Transit on Tuesday, October 20.
October 27, 2020 - WPS Members Test Positive for COVID-19
Two members of the Winnipeg Police Service have tested positive for COVID-19. The officers work in Central Division at the downtown Headquarters Building at 245 Smith Street.
October 26, 2020 - Public advised of potential COVID-19 exposures on Winnipeg Transit
Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living has indicated of potential COVID-19 exposures on Winnipeg Transit on Friday, October 16, Saturday October 17, and Sunday October 18 on route 55.
October 24, 2020 - Public advised of potential COVID-19 exposures on Winnipeg Transit
Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living has indicated of a potential COVID-19 exposure on Winnipeg Transit on Wednesday, October 21.
October 23, 2020 - Public advised of potential COVID-19 exposure on Winnipeg Transit
Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living has indicated of a potential COVID-19 exposure on Winnipeg Transit on Friday, October 16.
October 19, 2020 - Public advised of potential COVID-19 exposures on Winnipeg Transit
Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living has indicated of potential COVID-19 exposures on Winnipeg Transit on Monday, October 5.
October 16, 2020 - City of Winnipeg suspending various in-home inspections until further notice
Due to the rising number of positive COVID-19 cases in the community, the City of Winnipeg is suspending in-home, non-emergency inspections, effective Monday, October 19, 2020 until further notice.
October 15, 2020 - Public advised of potential COVID-19 exposures on Winnipeg Transit
Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living has indicated of potential COVID-19 exposures on Winnipeg Transit on Monday, October 5 and Tuesday, October 6.
October 11, 2020 - Public advised of potential COVID-19 exposures on Winnipeg Transit
Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living has indicated of potential COVID-19 exposures on Winnipeg Transit on Friday, October 9.
October 5, 2020 - Fire Prevention Week goes virtual amid COVID-19 considerations
The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) invites all residents to mark Fire Prevention Week, October 4 to 10, by learning more about kitchen and fire safety on a new webpage with interactive safety resources for all ages.
October 2, 2020 - Public advised of potential COVID-19 exposure on Winnipeg Transit
Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living has indicated a bus passenger who has since tested positive for COVID-19 rode Transit on two occasions.
September 29, 2020 - City to assess and collect penalties and interest for late payments of various fees and fines
Effective October 1, 2020, the City of Winnipeg will begin assessing and collecting penalties and interest for late payments of various fees and fines, including for ambulance bills, parking tickets, and water bills, among others. This does not apply to penalties for unpaid property and business taxes, as these can still be paid late until November 30, 2020 without penalty.
September 22, 2020 - Public advised of potential COVID-19 exposure on Winnipeg Transit
Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living has indicated a bus passenger who has since tested positive for COVID-19 rode Transit on two occasions.
September 21, 2020 - Public advised of potential COVID-19 exposure on Winnipeg Transit
Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living has indicated a bus passenger who has since tested positive for COVID-19 rode Transit on Tuesday, September 15.
September 20, 2020 - Public advised of potential COVID-19 exposure on Winnipeg Transit
Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living has indicated a Winnipeg Transit passenger has tested positive for COVID-19.
September 18, 2020 - Winnipeg Public Library to expand services beginning Monday, September 21
On Monday, September 21, 2020, Winnipeg Public Library will expand services at all of its branches to include collection browsing, limited computer use, self-pick-up of holds, and printing and photocopying.
September 12, 2020 - Public advised of potential COVID-19 exposure on Winnipeg Transit routes
Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living has indicated a bus passenger who has since tested positive for COVID-19 rode Transit on multiple occasions between August 31 and September 2.
September 9, 2020 - Public advised of potential COVID-19 exposure on Winnipeg Transit bus
Based on information provided by Manitoba Health, including time, date and location, Winnipeg Transit has confirmed a potential exposure to COVID-19 on a bus on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.
September 9, 2020 - City releases Financial Status and Forecast Report to June 30, 2020 and updated economic analysis on impacts of COVID-19
The City of Winnipeg has released the Financial Status and Forecast Report to June 30, 2020 and also updated its analysis of the potential economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Winnipeg.
September 4, 2020 - City of Winnipeg offering reduced Leisure Guide programming this fall
The City of Winnipeg is offering reduced Leisure Guide programming this fall.
September 2, 2020 - City employee tests positive for COVID-19
A City of Winnipeg employee in the Public Works Department has tested positive for COVID-19.
August 28, 2020 - Additional City of Winnipeg recreation and leisure facilities to re-open, services expanded
Beginning Tuesday, September 8, additional recreation and leisure facilities previously closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic will re-open.
August 28, 2020 - Face masks required in City-operated facilities and vehicles, including onboard Transit vehicles
As part of our commitment to ensure the health and safety of our residents and employees, effective Saturday, August 29, 2020 the City of Winnipeg is requiring that all individuals entering City-operated facilities or using City vehicles, including Winnipeg Transit or Winnipeg Transit Plus, must wear a face mask as a means to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community.
August 4, 2020 - City of Winnipeg reopening additional facilities and wading pools
As of July 30, all staff from the Community Services Department who were temporarily laid off as a result of COVID-19 have been recalled. The final group of recalls was completed enabling the City to reopen a number of recreation facilities.
July 17, 2020 - City of Winnipeg recalling employees in preparation for resumption of Transit service
Due to a steady increase in Transit ridership over the past few weeks, the City of Winnipeg will immediately begin recalling the approximately 120 Winnipeg Transit Operators and 41 Operators-in-Training who were temporarily laid off to prepare for the resumption of summer Transit service.
July 17, 2020 - Registration for swim & fitness blocks for Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex & Pan Am Pool now open
Starting today, you can register for two-hour public swim, lap swim and fitness blocks at the Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex and Pan Am Pool.
July 7, 2020 - City of Winnipeg recalling additional employees in preparation for resumption of more services
The City of Winnipeg will be recalling approximately 195 Community Services Department employees to prepare for the resumption of additional services.
June 30, 2020 - City outdoor pools and wading pools set to begin opening on July 3
Select outdoor pools and wading pools are scheduled to open to the public as early as July 3, with staggered openings for locations throughout the city.
June 25, 2020 - City of Winnipeg to resume limited day camps, extend temporary patio registrations
Select City of Winnipeg summer day camps for preschool, children and youth are expected to start the week of July 6. Registration for limited day camps will begin on Friday, June 26 at 8 a.m.
June 19, 2020 - Several City of Winnipeg services set to resume June 22
The City of Winnipeg is set to resume a number of services effective June 22, in accordance with the Province of Manitoba’s Restoring Safe Services plan.
June 16, 2020 - Several City of Winnipeg services and programs set to resume in the coming days and weeks
The City of Winnipeg is set to resume a number of services and programs in the coming days and weeks, in accordance with the Province of Manitoba’s Restoring Safe Services plan.
June 11, 2020 - Winnipeg Public Library to partially reopen five additional branches and expand services and hours of operation
On Monday, June 22, five additional Winnipeg Public Library (WPL) branches are set to partially reopen.
June 11, 2020 - City’s annual bicycle auction to be held online this year
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s unclaimed bicycle auction will be held online.
June 2, 2020 - City of Winnipeg spray pads to begin opening June 3
The City of Winnipeg is opening 18 of its 21 stand-alone spray pads beginning Wednesday, June 3, in accordance with the Province of Manitoba’s Restoring Safe Services plan.
May 26, 2020 - Winnipeg Public Library provides holds pick-up service at Millennium, Henderson and Pembina Trail branches
The Winnipeg Public Library has released details of the first phase of restored services in response to the Province of Manitoba’s Restoring Safe Services plan by reopening three branches for holds pick-up service only.
May 1, 2020 - City offers temporary patio approvals to local restaurants for participation in first phase of restored services
The City of Winnipeg has released details of a temporary patio approval process available for local restaurants in response to the Province of Manitoba’s Restoring Safe Services plan.
May 1, 2020 - Annual water meter reading program cancelled
Due to concerns about COVID-19, the City of Winnipeg Water and Waste Department’s annual water meter reading program has been cancelled for 2020.
May 1, 2020 - City of Winnipeg announces measures to enhance local food security
During this global pandemic, it is important to ensure that Winnipeggers continue to have access to fresh, local food.
April 30, 2020 - City of Winnipeg to resume some services
The City of Winnipeg is announcing the resumption of some services, in response to the Province of Manitoba’s Restoring Safe Services plan which was released yesterday.
April 29, 2020 - Winnipeg Transit providing protective masks to operators and inspectors
In an effort to promote the health and safety of its employees, Winnipeg Transit is providing all of its operators and inspectors with reusable, washable protective masks to use while on shift.
April 24, 2020 - City expanding temporary bicycle/active transportation routes effective May 5 to May 29
In an effort to assist with social distancing requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City is further extending its annual bicycle and active transportation route schedule and expanding the temporary routes to include five new streets.
April 22, 2020 - Winnipeg Transit announces service reductions
The City of Winnipeg remains committed to maintaining essential services while balancing the health, safety, and well-being of our employees and residents; however, the City also needs to be a responsible trustee of public funds and ensure prudent spending of taxpayers' money.
April 21, 2020 - City releases economic analysis and cash flow plan for the COVID-19 pandemic
Report to advise Council on potential implications on Winnipeg
April 17, 2020 - City develops new resources to inform residents of spring cleanup operations
New website with interactive map and updates to Know Your Zone app will help residents know when crews are scheduled to clean their residential streets
April 16, 2020 - United Way, City of Winnipeg, and A & O: Support Services for Older Adults Inc. partner to support older Winnipeggers
While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact everyone in our city, the City of Winnipeg, United Way Winnipeg, and A & O: Support Services for Older Adults Inc. are announcing a new partnership to provide additional support for older Winnipeggers.
April 15, 2020 - Closure of City-owned and operated recreation centres, pools, arenas, and libraries leads to temporary lay-offs
The City of Winnipeg remains committed to maintaining essential services while balancing the health, safety, and well-being of our employees and residents; however, the City also needs to be a responsible trustee of public funds and ensure prudent spending of taxpayers’ money.
April 14, 2020 - City updates processes to accommodate electronic meetings of Council and Committees of Council
Following adoption of a motion at the Special Meeting of City Council on April 3, Council will temporarily hold electronic meetings of Council and Committees of Council through April and May.
April 14, 2020 - Update on the City's COVID-19 enforcement measures
The City's Community Service Ambassadors (CSAs) and By-Law Enforcement Officers conducted 234 patrols in City of Winnipeg parks, open spaces, and athletic fields throughout the city since Saturday, April 11.
April 9, 2020 - City of Winnipeg issues new order within City-owned parks and launches Community Service Ambassadors program
Today, the City of Winnipeg launched the new Community Service Ambassador (CSA) program, which will see City employees deployed in City-owned public spaces to provide information to residents on COVID-19 and the measures being recommended by Manitoba Health, beginning Saturday, April 11, 2020.
April 3, 2020 - Winnipeg declares state of local emergency
Today, Council voted unanimously to declare a state of local emergency for Winnipeg in response to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.
At a Special Meeting of Council today, efforts to ease the financial burden of COVID-19 on Winnipeg homeowners and businesses were approved by Council.
April 2, 2020 - Winnipeg City Hall closed to the public
The City of Winnipeg remains committed to maintaining essential services while balancing the health, safety, and well-being of our employees and residents. We are acting on the advice of experts and taking their instructions seriously.
March 31, 2020 - City opening bicycle/active transportation routes effective April 6 - May 3
The City of Winnipeg remains committed to maintaining essential services while balancing the health, safety, and well-being of our employees and residents.
March 28, 2020 - 2020 School Trustee By-Election officially cancelled
In accordance with section 119(3) of the Municipal Councils and School Boards Elections Act, the Senior Election Official has declared the results of the School Trustee By-Election for Winnipeg School Division Wards 3 and 4 to be invalid.
March 27, 2020 - City of Winnipeg COVID-19 Update #4
The City of Winnipeg remains committed to maintaining essential services while balancing the health, safety, and well-being of our employees and residents.
March 27, 2020 - Statement from Mayor Brian Bowman in Response to the First Local Loss of Life Related to Covid-19
Statement from Mayor Bowman in response to the first local loss of life related to COVID-19.
March 24, 2020 - Mayor Bowman Announces COVID-19 Business Task Force
Today, Mayor Brian Bowman announced the establishment of the Mayor’s COVID-19 Business Task Force to consider the COVID-19 related impacts being felt by our business community.
March 20, 2020 - City continues to reduce non-essential services
The City of Winnipeg remains committed to maintaining essential services while balancing the health, safety, and well-being of our employees and residents.
March 18, 2020 - City suspends non-essential in home appointments and further reduces non-essential services
The City of Winnipeg remains committed to maintaining essential services, while balancing the health, safety, and well-being of our employees and residents.
March 17, 2020 - Extra precautions put into place to accommodate public delegations presenting to Executive Policy Committee
In response to recent measures recommended by Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active living (Manitoba Health), the City of Winnipeg is taking extra precautions during tomorrow’s meeting of the Executive Policy Committee (EPC), specifically as it relates to public delegations appearing to speak on the City’s Preliminary 2020-2023 Operating and Capital budgets.
March 17, 2020 - 2020 School Trustee By-Election suspended until further notice
In consultation with the Winnipeg School Division, and in accordance with section 102(1) of the Municipal Councils and School Boards Elections Act, the Senior Election Official has declared voting for the School Trustee By-Election for Winnipeg School Division Wards 3 and 4, to be suspended at all voting locations.
March 14, 2020 - Proactive rescheduling of Council and Committee meetings in response to COVID-19
In response to COVID-19 and in an effort to better align with measures being taken by the Provincial Government, Council and Committee meetings over the coming weeks will be rescheduled, Mayor Brian Bowman announced today.
March 14, 2020 - City of Winnipeg’s response to COVID-19
The City of Winnipeg remains committed to maintaining essential services for our residents, while balancing the health, safety, and well-being of our employees and residents.
March 12, 2020 - Statement from Mayor Brian Bowman in Response to the First Presumptive Positive Case of COVID-19 in Winnipeg
Statement from Mayor Bowman in response to the first presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in Winnipeg.