Winnipeg, MB – Today’s Executive Policy Committee (EPC) meeting will mark the first votes cast via the City of Winnipeg’s new electronic Vote Information System (VIS).

Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living has indicated a Winnipeg Transit passenger has tested positive for COVID-19.

The individual took the Route 412 on Monday, September 14 and Tuesday, September 15 from the Headmaster/Mildred stop to John Pritchard School from approximately 8:15 a.m. to 8:40 a.m., and the return route from approximately 3 p.m. to 3:25 p.m. Those who travelled on the route are asked to monitor for symptoms.

Winnipeg, MB – At 5:21 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a one-storey home in the 400 block of Sherbrook Street.

When crews arrived on scene, they encountered smoke coming from the building. Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 5:43 p.m.

Crews searched the home to confirm there were no occupants inside. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation and no damage estimates are available.

Winnipeg, MB – The Jubilee Overpass at Pembina Highway will be closed on Monday, September 21 from 8:30 p.m. until 5 a.m. on Tuesday, September 22 for street lighting repairs.

Motorists must use alternate routes to reach their destinations during these timeframes.

For Transit re-route and schedule information, visit winnipegtransit.com or contact 311.

Winnipeg, MB – The Arlington Bridge between Dufferin Avenue and Logan Avenue will be temporarily closed for two weeks for maintenance, beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, September 21, until 6 a.m. on Monday, October 5.

Pedestrian access will be maintained.

Motorists should allow for additional travel time, and use alternate routes such as the McPhillips Street Underpass or Slaw Rebchuk Bridge to reach their destinations.

Winnipeg, MB – Building on the priorities identified in the Residential Infill Strategy's Implementation Action Plan, the City of Winnipeg is seeking public input on draft Infill Development Guidelines to help ensure that new development in Mature Communities is compatible in form, scale, and design.

Winnipeg, MB – On Monday, September 21, 2020, Winnipeg Public Library will expand services at all of its branches to include collection browsing, limited computer use, self-pick-up of holds, and printing and photocopying. Customers will also be able to book tutorial rooms and access the ideaMILL at the Millennium Library.

Winnipeg, MB – Today, Mayor Brian Bowman and Councillor Scott Gillingham (St. James) Chair of the Standing Policy Committee on Finance, announced the initiation of the 2021 City of Winnipeg Budget Review Process.

Winnipeg, MB – Councillor Vivian Santos and community members participated in a ground-breaking ceremony today to recognize the beginning of construction at the connecting Blue Bird and Lismore Parks located in the Brooklands neighbourhood. The park renovation has been guided by in-person and online public engagement with Brooklands-area residents.

Winnipeg, MB – At 9:52 p.m. on September 15, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a two-and-a-half-storey, four-plex building in the 300 block of College Avenue.

When WFPS crews arrived on scene, they encountered smoke inside the structure and launched an offensive attack. The fire was contained to a single suite and was declared under control at 10:19 p.m.

All occupants of the building self-evacuated prior to the arrival of crews. No injuries were reported.