Winnipeg, MB – On Monday, June 22, five additional Winnipeg Public Library (WPL) branches are set to partially reopen. All eight partially reopened branches will offer additional services as part of the second phase of the WPL reopening strategy, including holds pick-up service, telephone reference service, and access to return borrowed library materials.
Winnipeg, MB – Eastbound Stradbrook Avenue, between Donald Street and Harkness Avenue will be temporarily closed from 7 p.m. this Saturday, June 13, until 6 a.m. on Sunday morning, June 14, for crane work.
Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes during this time.
For Transit re-route and schedule information, visit winnipegtransit.com or contact 311.
Winnipeg, MB – In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s unclaimed bicycle auction will be held online.
Approximately 700 unclaimed bikes will be available for purchase. Online bidding will take place beginning Wednesday, June 24 to Tuesday, June 30 through Associated Auto Auction Ltd.
Winnipeg, MB – In an effort to promote data transparency and support its climate action goals, the City of Winnipeg has created a new project to publicly map community building energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Winnipeg, MB – Fifteen City-owned community centres will receive funding for renovations through the City of Winnipeg’s Community Centre Renovation Grant program (CCRGP).
“As the Province of Manitoba continues to reopen the economy, community centres will become important places for our residents again,” said Mayor Brian Bowman. "The Community Centre Renovation Grant program is an important City of Winnipeg resource that helps ensure our existing community assets are up-to-date, safe, and accessible so they can be enjoyed for years to come.”
Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg is launching a new online tool that allows vehicle owners to view the photo evidence associated with parking tickets from their computer or mobile device.
Previously, vehicle owners had to wait to correspond with a screening officer to view the evidence against them – a process that often led to delays in resolving appeals. With the online photo evidence viewer, vehicle owners will be able to view the evidence associated with their tickets before they decide to appeal.
Winnipeg, MB – At 9:11 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey house in the 600 block of McGee Street.
When crews arrived on scene, they encountered heavy flames and smoke coming from the house. Crews launched a defensive attack, fighting the fire from the outside until it was safe to launch an interior, offensive attack. The fire was declared under control at 9:51 p.m.
Winnipeg, MB – Today, Councillor Matt Allard, Chairperson of the Standing Policy Committee on Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works, and Councillor Brian Mayes, St. Vital Ward, officially opened the pedestrian-cyclist underpass beneath Fermor Avenue. Located between St. Anne’s Road and Archibald Street, the underpass connects Niakwa Trail to Des Meurons Street and effectively links southeast Winnipeg to Downtown, and provides a safer, more comfortable experience for cyclists and pedestrians.
Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg’s first quarter financial status report and forecast is forecasting a projected deficit in the tax-supported operating budget (General Revenue Fund) of $25.8 million, as at March 31, 2020. Combined with other forecasted operating shortfalls, this financial status report and forecast is projecting a total year-end shortfall of $53.8 million. The status report and forecast will be presented at the meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Finance on June 12, 2020.
Winnipeg, MB – At 2:08 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey, multi-family residence in the 700 block of River Road.
When crews arrived on scene, they encountered smoke coming from the building and launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 2:23 p.m.