Winnipeg, MB – At 12:40 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a single-storey, one-family home in the 1300 block of Selkirk 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 1:11 p.m.

All occupants self-evacuated prior to crew arrival. No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available at this time.

Winnipeg, MB – At 9:48 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey commercial building in the 1600 block of Notre Dame Avenue.

When crews arrived on scene, they encountered smoke coming from the building. Crews launched an offensive attack, quickly declaring the fire under control.

Crews searched the building and no occupants were found. No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.

Winnipeg, MB – In an effort to assist with social distancing requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City is further extending its annual bicycle and active transportation route schedule and expanding the temporary routes to include five new streets.

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg’s road construction season is set to get underway this May, with nearly 200 construction projects planned city-wide. In total, over 175 lane kilometers of improvements are scheduled this year, making for a smoother ride for residents in all areas of Winnipeg.

Winnipeg, MB – Westbound and eastbound Inkster Boulevard, from Aikins Street to Main Street, will be temporarily closed to traffic from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, for tree maintenance 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 2:37 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a one-and-a-half-storey, single family home in the 1500 block of Pacific Avenue West. Upon arrival on scene, crews encountered heavy smoke and flames coming from the home. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 3:25 a.m.

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

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg remains committed to maintaining essential services while balancing the health, safety, and well-being of our employees and residents; however, the City also needs to be a responsible trustee of public funds and ensure prudent spending of taxpayers’ money. Due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Winnipeg Transit has experienced a 72% reduction in ridership, over this same time in 2019.

Winnipeg, MB – At 11:41 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in two-storey house in the 700-block of Flora Avenue. Upon arrival on scene, crews encountered smoke coming from the home and flames visible through the windows. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 12:05 a.m.

There were no occupants in the house at the time of the fire. No other injuries were reported.

Winnipeg, MB – At 3:19 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in three-storey, multi-family complex in the first block of Buller Street. Upon arrival on scene, crews encountered heavy smoke coming from one of the suites and launched an offensive attack. The fire was declared under control at 3:38 p.m.

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg has developed its first analysis of the potential economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Winnipeg. The analysis is publicly available through the Decision Making Information System (DMIS) and is being presented at the meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Finance (SPC-Finance) on April 27, 2020.