Winnipeg, MB – At 9:13 p.m. on Sunday, November 29, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey home in the 300 block of College Avenue.

When crews arrived on scene, they encountered smoke coming from the home. Firefighters used a Flameguard X-Tinguish Fire Suppression Tool (FST), an aerosol device that reduces temperatures, which allows safer access for firefighters. Crews then launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 10:25 p.m.

Winnipeg, MB – At 8:22 p.m. on Friday, November 27, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey home in the 300 block of Cathedral Avenue.

When crews arrived on scene they encountered smoke coming from the home. Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 8:42 p.m.

All occupants safely self-evacuated prior to crew arrival. Two patients were transported to hospital in stable condition.

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

Winnipeg, MB – The preliminary 2021 Balanced Budget Update proposes to raise the Small Business Tax Credit threshold from $35,700 to $44,200, which would eliminate the Small Business Tax for almost 1,000 more businesses in 2021, saving these businesses an average of $1,926.12 in 2021 and beyond.

Winnipeg, MB – A $3 million grant program is being proposed as part of the preliminary 2021 Balanced Budget Update to assist Winnipeg small businesses and not-for-profit organizations ordered to temporarily cease operations or close their physically accessible locations by the provincial government’s public health orders that took effect on November 12, 2020. The program will be funded from the federal government’s Safe Restart Agreement.

Winnipeg, MB – The preliminary 2021 Balanced Budget Update proposes a six-year, $2.3 billion capital investment plan to renew existing City assets and build the new assets required as our city grows towards one million people.

Investments in capital infrastructure are critical to support a modern growing city, and they are also one of the most important tools available to government in support of businesses and jobs for local residents, especially during times of economic uncertainty.

Winnipeg, MB – The preliminary 2021 Balanced Budget Update adds $3 million of operating funding to the $37 million budgeted for trees in the multi-year balanced budgets adopted in March for a total of $40 million over the next three years.

Budget update sticks to the plan adopted in March and focuses the City’s response to the global pandemic while making important investments in community services and infrastructure renewal

Winnipeg, MB – Today, the preliminary 2021 Balanced Budget Update for the City of Winnipeg was tabled at a special Executive Policy Committee (EPC) meeting. The 2021 City of Winnipeg Budget will update the historic multi-year balanced budget adopted earlier this year.

Winnipeg, MB – At 4:22 a.m. on November 26, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a vacant one-and-a-half-storey multi-family residence in the 200 block of Salter Street.

When crews arrived on scene, they encountered heavy smoke and flames coming from the building. A defensive attack was initially launched, but once some of the flames were knocked down crews were able to transition to an offensive attack. The fire was declared under control at 5:58 a.m.

Discussions with impacted staff beginning today

Winnipeg, MB – On October 31, all City-owned and operated recreation facilities, gyms, indoor pools, arenas, and libraries were closed until further notice due to the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region being elevated to Critical (Red) on the provincial Pandemic Response System.

Winnipeg, MB – At 11:19 p.m. on November 24, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey, single family home in the 500 block of Burrows Avenue.

When crews arrived on scene, they encountered light smoke in the interior of the house. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 11:39 p.m.