Winnipeg, MB – Today, Mayor Brian Bowman announced the opening of the application period for the Mayor’s Scholarship for Community Leadership. The Mayor encourages grade twelve students across Winnipeg to apply for an opportunity to receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Winnipeg, MB – Southbound Garry Street, from Ellice Avenue to Portage Avenue, will be temporarily closed from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. this Saturday, April 18 for building construction and maintenance work.
Motorists should allow additional travel time to get to their destinations, and use alternate routes.
For Transit re-route and schedule information, visit winnipegtransit.com or contact 311.
Winnipeg, MB – Accessing information about annual spring cleanup operations just got easier for Winnipeggers. Today, the City of Winnipeg launched winnipeg.ca/springcleanup, which features everything residents need to know about the City’s spring cleanup activities, which are scheduled to begin on Monday, April 20 at 10 p.m.
Winnipeg, MB – At 1:51 a.m. on Friday, April 17, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a warehouse in the 0-100 block of Charles Street when the Winnipeg Police Service’s Air 1 spotted the fire and reported it to WFPS.
When crews arrived on scene, they encountered a well-involved fire with heavy smoke and flames coming from the building. Due to deteriorating conditions, crews were unable to enter the building. No injuries were reported.
Winnipeg, MB – While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact everyone in our city, the City of Winnipeg, United Way Winnipeg, and A & O: Support Services for Older Adults Inc. are announcing a new partnership to provide additional support for older Winnipeggers.
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.
Winnipeg, MB – At 4:32 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a three-storey building in the 800 block of Portage Avenue. The building has both commercial and residential occupants.
When crews arrived on scene, they encountered smoke coming from the building. Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 4:51 p.m.
Winnipeg, MB – Following adoption of a motion at the Special Meeting of City Council on April 3, Council will temporarily hold electronic meetings of Council and Committees of Council through April and May. The first electronic meeting will be the meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Property and Development, Heritage and Downtown Development on Monday, April 20.
Elected officials and required members of the Public Service will have the option of participating in meetings by attending in person, or by connecting via Zoom video conferencing.
Winnipeg, MB – The City's Community Service Ambassadors (CSAs) and By-Law Enforcement Officers conducted 234 patrols in City of Winnipeg parks, open spaces, and athletic fields throughout the city since Saturday, April 11. The CSAs and By-Law Enforcement Officers are providing information to residents gathering in large groups and those using closed City amenities, and reminding residents of the health and safety recommendations that are currently in effect due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg is celebrating the important work of our Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) and Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) 911 call takers and dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 12-18, 2020.
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is an opportunity to recognize all emergency telecommunications personnel for their front line service to our community. Throughout the current pandemic their contributions have been critical in keeping residents and first responders safe.