Winnipeg, MB – Applications are now being accepted for a new program that will provide discounted adult monthly transit passes to eligible families in the city of Winnipeg. Once the WINNpass becomes available for pick up, approved applicants will be able to load it with an adult monthly pass that costs 30 percent less than a full fare pass.
Winnipeg, MB – During this global pandemic, it is important to ensure that Winnipeggers continue to have access to fresh, local food. To that end, the City of Winnipeg is partnering with Direct Farm Manitoba and encouraging all Winnipeggers to support Winnipeg Harvest’s Grow-A-Row campaign.
Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg is announcing the resumption of some services, in response to the Province of Manitoba’s Restoring Safe Services plan which was released yesterday.
“The City of Winnipeg began reviewing the Restoring Safe Services plan after it was released by the Province of Manitoba yesterday,” said Mayor Brian Bowman. “We ask for patience from businesses and citizens as we move as quickly as possible to meet a very short timeline.”
Winnipeg, MB – The lane closures listed below will be in effect starting this Sunday, May 3, 2020.
Winnipeg, MB – Eastbound Sargent Avenue, from Erin Street to Arlington Street, will be closed starting on Saturday, May 2 at 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 15 for water main renewal and road reconstruction. The westbound direction of travel will be reduced to one lane during this time.
Motorists must use alternate routes during this time.
For Transit re-route and schedule information, visit winnipegtransit.com or contact 311.
Winnipeg, MB – In an effort to promote the health and safety of its employees, Winnipeg Transit is providing all of its operators and inspectors with reusable, washable protective masks to use while on shift.
Canadian public health officials recently began advising members of the public to wear non-medical masks as an additional measure to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, while emphasizing medical-grade masks should only be used by health care workers.
Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg will be conducting controlled burns in various natural areas throughout the city between April 30 and June 12, weather conditions permitting.
Controlled burns will be conducted in suitable wind conditions with appropriate fire guards in place.
Fire plays an important role in the preservation and restoration of prairies. Lack of fire allows weeds to invade these endangered plant communities. Controlled burns have been conducted by the City in Winnipeg's tall grass prairies since 1986.
Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg has started this year’s insect control season focusing on an aggressive, environmentally friendly mosquito larviciding program which is the most effective approach to control mosquitoes. Larviciding targets mosquito larvae in the aquatic stage before they emerge as adults.
Winnipeg, MB – At 3:17 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a single-family home in the 500 block of Leila Avenue.
When crews arrived on scene, they encountered smoke and flames coming from the home. Crews launched an offensive attack and declared the fire under control at 3:53 a.m.
Crews searched the building and found no occupants. No injuries were reported.
Winnipeg, MB – At 7:49 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a single-family home in the 800 block of Kernaghan Avenue.
When crews arrived on scene, they encountered smoke coming from the home. Crews launched an offensive attack. The fire was declared under control at 8:13 p.m.
Crews searched the home and no occupants were located. No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available at this time.