Winnipeg, MB – At 6:51 p.m. on Monday, March 1, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey townhouse complex under construction on Prymak Place.

Winnipeg, MB – Today, the City of Winnipeg, along with community partners, announced that Anti-Racism Week will be held from March 21 to 27, 2021.

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg's Annual Snow Route Parking Ban has been lifted. No other winter parking bans are in place at this time.

For more information, see: winnipeg.ca/snow.

Winnipeg, MB – At 8:32 p.m. on February 27, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a single-storey house in the 200 block of Semple Avenue.

Upon arrival on scene, crews encountered smoke coming from the house. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 9:02 p.m.

All occupants of the house self-evacuated before the arrival of crews. Three individuals were assessed by paramedics and transported to hospital, all in stable condition. No other injuries were reported.

Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two structure fires on Thursday, February 25, 2021.

Ferndale Avenue

At 10:37 a.m., the WFPS to reports of a fire in a three-storey apartment building in the 200 block of Ferndale Avenue.

When crews arrived on scene, there was heavy smoke coming from the building. Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 10:56 a.m.

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg is reopening a number of recreation and leisure facilities previously closed due to COVID-19, and recalling approximately 75 temporary, part-time employees who were previously laid off to support the reopening of these facilities.

Beginning Monday, March 8 the following recreation and leisure facilities will re-open for limited fitness service only:

Winnipeg, MB – At 7:41 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a smell of gas in the 400 block of Winchester Street.

Manitoba Hydro crews responded to the scene and found high levels of natural gas in a sewer line, and are working to mitigate the risk to the public.

WFPS crews evacuated several nearby homes. Other households were able to safely shelter in place. No injuries were reported.

Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two gas leaks on the morning of Tuesday, February 23, 2021.

King Edward Street

At 9:52 a.m., the WFPS received reports from Manitoba Hydro about a major gas leak in the 1800 block of King Edward Street. When crews arrived on scene, natural gas readings were found to be at high levels.

Winnipeg, MB – At 1:08 a.m. on Monday, February 22, 2021, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a one-and-a-half storey home in the 600 block of Redwood Avenue.

When crews arrived on scene, heavy smoke and flames were coming from the home. Crews launched a defensive attack until they could safely switch tactics to an offensive attack. The fire was declared under control at 2:45 a.m.

Crews searched the home to confirm there was no one inside. No injuries were reported.

Winnipeg, MB – The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) recruitment committee has recommended the appointment of Catherine Kloepfer as the City of Winnipeg’s new CFO.

“I want to thank the recruitment committee for their work in searching for the City’s next CFO,” said Mayor Brian Bowman. “Catherine KIoepfer has over thirty years of public and private sector experience in financial management to draw upon, including at the Winnipeg Airport Authority and a number of community boards, organizations and corporations.”