Winnipeg, MB – At 9:26 p.m. on May 30, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of fire in a detached garage in the rear of the 300 block of Baltimore Road.

When crews arrived, they encountered the garage engulfed in flames, with fire extending to two neighbouring garages. An attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 9:50 p.m.

There were no occupants in any of the garages at the time of the fire. No injuries were reported.

Winnipeg, MB – At 10:03 p.m. on May 29, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of fire in an attached garage of a single-family bungalow in the first block of Sloane Crescent.

When crews arrived, they encountered heavy smoke and flames coming from the roof of the garage and house. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 10:39 p.m. All occupants of the home safely self-evacuated prior to the arrival of crews. No injuries were reported.

Winnipeg, MB – Starting this Sunday, May 31 at 9 a.m. until Wednesday, July 15 at 3 p.m., southbound Empress Street between Eastway and St. John Ambulance Way will be completely closed to vehicular traffic for construction work.

Motorists must use alternate routes during this time.

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

Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Public Library has released details of the first phase of restored services in response to the Province of Manitoba’s Restoring Safe Services plan by reopening three branches for holds pick-up service only.

Winnipeg, MB – Southbound Vaughan Street from Webb Place to Graham Avenue will be closed to all vehicular traffic starting Wednesday, May 27 at 6 a.m. until Friday, July 3 at 3:30 p.m. to accommodate electrical, lighting, and signals work.

Motorists must use alternate routes during this time.

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

Winnipeg, MB – At 12:36 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a three-storey, multiple family home in the 300 block of Maryland Street.

When crews arrived on scene, they encountered smoke and flames coming from the building. Three people had escaped to the roof of the home prior to crew arrival. Rescue crews used a ladder to rescue these occupants and a dog from the roof. Crews launched an offensive attack and the fire was declared under control at 12:56 a.m.

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg's spring cleanup of streets, sidewalks, boulevards, and parks is now complete. The City wishes to thank residents for their cooperation while cleanup operations were underway. Crews will begin the annual grass mowing program today.

Residents who believe their boulevard has remaining excessive sand can report the location to 311 until June 15. Details are available online on what constitutes excessive sand.

Winnipeg, MB – To promote food source sustainability, the City of Winnipeg is giving away free compost from June 1-7. Winnipeg residents will have the opportunity to take home up to 100 litres of compost per vehicle that they can use for their lawns, gardens, and plants, while quantities last.

Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) proudly celebrates Winnipeg paramedics during Paramedic Services Week, an annual awareness week that kicked off today. This year’s theme is Pandemic: Paramedics on the Front Line.

Winnipeg, MB – At 3:27 a.m. on Sunday, May 24, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in two-storey, multi-family home in the 600 block of Agnes Street.

When crews arrived on scene, they encountered smoke and flames coming from the building. Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 3:45 a.m.