Change your clock, change your smoke alarm batteries

Winnipeg, MB – On Sunday, November 1, 2020 at 2 a.m., the clocks will "fall back" one hour marking the end of daylight-saving time. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) reminds residents to replace their smoke alarm’s batteries and test their smoke alarms when they adjust their clocks this weekend. The old batteries should be recycled at one of the City’s 4R Winnipeg Depots.

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to fire on Maryland Street

Winnipeg, MB – At 5:12 p.m. on October 29, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a two-and-a-half-storey house in the 600 block of Maryland Street.

When crews arrived, they encountered heavy smoke coming from the house and launched an offensive attack. The fire was declared under control at 6:33 p.m.

Section of westbound Leila Avenue temporarily closed this weekend

Winnipeg, MB – Westbound traffic on Leila Avenue will be temporarily closed west of the entrance of the Garden City Square shopping mall to McPhillips Street from 9:30 a.m. on Friday, October 30 until 9:30 a.m. on Monday, November 2 for a water main repair. There will be no access to McPhillips Street from westbound Leila Avenue during this time.

Westbound traffic on Leila Avenue will also still be able to access retail stores at the Garden City Shopping Center; however, motorists should consider using alternate routes while this closure is in place.

Public advised of potential COVID-19 exposure on Winnipeg Transit

Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living has indicated of a potential COVID-19 exposure on Winnipeg Transit on Tuesday, October 20.

A passenger rode route 77, boarding at Mandalay Drive and Mapleton Drive at approximately 11 a.m. and exiting at CF Polo Park at 11:40 a.m.

Whenever Winnipeg Transit is made aware of a potential COVID-19 exposure, scheduling information is cross-referenced, and any operators identified to have been driving potentially affected buses are notified so appropriate follow-up measures can be taken.

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to fire on Langside Street

Winnipeg, MB – At 4:08 p.m. on October 27, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a two-and-a-half-storey house in the 0-100 block of Langside Street.

When crews arrived, they encountered smoke coming from the structure and launched an offensive attack. The fire was declared under control at 4:42 p.m.

Curbside yard waste collection season ending

Winnipeg, MB – Curbside yard waste collection for 2020 is coming to an end.

  • Yard waste collection in “area A” will end the week of November 2-6, 2020
  • Yard waste collection in “area B” will end the week of November 9-14, 2020

Residents are reminded there will be no collection on Remembrance Day (Wednesday, November 11). If your collection day falls on or after the holiday, your recycling, garbage and yard waste will be collected one day later for that week only.

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