Winnipeg, MB – At 6:40 p.m. on May 8, 2021, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to reports of a grass fire in the vicinity of Bournais Drive and Dugald Road in Mission Gardens. It was estimated to cover an area the size of four football fields. With wind speeds gusting to nearly 40km/h, the fire was spreading rapidly.
Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) rescued an individual from the Red River and responded to a large grass fire last evening.
At 7:23 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of an individual in the Red River near Tache Avenue.
One of the residents who called 911 maintained a sightline of the individual until crews arrived and were able to direct the crews to the appropriate location.
Winnipeg, MB – As part of our commitment to ensuring the health and safety of our residents and employees, and in consideration of changes announced this evening to the Province of Manitoba’s public health orders, 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 end of regular operations tonigh
Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to three afternoon fires today.
At 1:28 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in the 400 block of Sherbrook Street.
Upon arrival on scene, crews encountered a fire involving mattresses and garbage. The fire was quickly brought under control. No injuries were reported.
Winnipeg, MB – Eastbound and westbound Broadway, between Kennedy Street and Memorial Boulevard, will be completely closed starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, until 12 a.m. on Thursday, September 30. The closure is required to facilitate remediation work to underground utility passages that run between the Legislative Building and the Legislative Building Powerhouse.
Winnipeg, MB – The newly renovated Cornish Library, located at 20 West Gate, is officially reopening at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11 for holds pickup and returns. Beginning today, library users can select the Cornish Library as a pickup location when placing new holds online.
Emergency Preparedness Week is May 2-8, 2021
Winnipeg, MB – Today, in recognition of Emergency Preparedness Week, the City of Winnipeg launched winnipeg.ca/emergencypreparedness, which includes practical information for residents when planning for a potential emergency or disaster. Communities where individuals are prepared for disasters experience fewer negative impacts overall and recover more quickly after an emergency or disaster.
Winnipeg, MB – On Saturday, May 1, 2021, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to two overnight fires on Agnes Street.
At 4:32 a.m., WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a one-storey home in the 600 block of Agnes Street.
When crews arrived on scene, they encountered heavy smoke coming from the home.
Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 5:57 a.m. Crews used a thermal imaging camera to ensure all hot spots were fully extinguished.
Winnipeg, MB – Westbound Munroe Avenue, between Henderson Highway and Watt Street, will be closed for a road reconstruction project starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, May 3, and lasting until 6 p.m. on Friday, September 17. One lane of eastbound traffic and pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the project.
Motorists should allow for additional travel time and use alternate routes to reach their destinations.
Council approves 13 new streets, expanded hours
Enhanced Summer Bike Program routes to open throughout early May
Winnipeg, MB – The much-anticipated Enhanced Summer Bike Program (formerly Open Streets) is coming soon to a neighbourhood near almost all Winnipeggers.
City Council yesterday voted in favour of implementing 13 additional routes and expanding operating hours for both the new streets and the City’s four existing Sunday/holiday bike routes.