Winnipeg, MB – On Monday, July 26, 2021, the Winnipeg Public Library will expand services at all of its branches in accordance with provincial public health guidelines. This includes collection browsing, membership and account assistance, computer use (limited capacity), printing and photocopying, as well as self-checkout and self-pick-up of holds.

Capacity at the branches will be limited, and visitors may be directed to a queue until space is available. Visitors are encouraged to plan for shorter visits.

Winnipeg, MB – At 2:58 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a wildland fire near the 100 block of Newcombe Crescent.

When crews arrived, a grassy area approximately 70 meters by 70 meters was involved in fire producing heavy smoke.

Winnipeg, MB – Two major streets will temporarily close in the coming days.

Graham Avenue

Graham Avenue, from Main Street to Fort Street, will be closed on Friday, July 16 at 9 a.m., until Monday, January 31, 2022 at 2 p.m., for building construction. Pedestrian access will be maintained.

Winnipeg, MB – Today, Mayor Brian Bowman hosted a virtual reception to award the five successful recipients of this year’s Mayor’s Scholarship for Community Leadership.

Winnipeg, MB – Effective today, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 6 p.m., the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) has issued a fire ban for the city of Winnipeg, until Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 6 p.m., due to current and forecasted dry conditions.

This ban prohibits all residents from engaging in the following activities, even if a permit has previously been issued:

Winnipeg, MB – At 6:34 p.m. on Monday, July 12, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a house in the 500 block of Selkirk Avenue.

Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 7:05 p.m.

All occupants safely self-evacuated before crews arrived. Paramedics assessed one firefighter on scene for a heat-related condition. No transportation to hospital was required and the firefighter returned to duty.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg is now accepting applications for the third Community Safety and Crime Prevention Program funding period.

The Community Safety and Crime Prevention Program was established to provide funding to support community-level activities that strengthen local crime prevention and community safety efforts, promote the exchange of information between community residents, and help build closer relationships between communities and the Winnipeg Police Service.

Winnipeg, MB – At 3:35 a.m. on Monday, July 12, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a home in the 600 block of College Avenue.

When crews arrived, smoke and flames were visible. Firefighters launched an offensive attack, but deteriorating conditions required them to switch to a defensive exterior attack while protecting neighbouring homes from fire exposure. When safe to do so, crews switched tactics back to an offensive interior attack, declaring the fire under control at 5:36 a.m.

Winnipeg, MB – At 8:53 a.m. on Sunday, July 11, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a home in the 0-100 block of Lomond Boulevard.

When crews arrived, heavy black smoke was coming from the home. Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 10:04 a.m.

All occupants safely self-evacuated before crews arrived. Paramedics assessed three firefighters for injuries and no transportation to hospital was required.

Winnipeg, MB – Since Monday, July 5, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) has been on scene at a grass and shrub fire near Centreport Canada Way. The fire has flared up, and has been contained multiple times since Monday.

The risk to life safety is minimal, as the area is uninhabited, and there are no structures at risk of damage in the vicinity.