Winnipeg, MB – Westbound Portage Avenue East from Westbrook Street to Main Street will be temporarily closed to traffic from 7 a.m. until noon this Sunday, May 12 for crane work.

Pedestrian access will be maintained. Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes during this time.

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

Winnipeg, MB – At 10:53 a.m. on May 8, 2019, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service crews responded to a monitored fire alarm which had been activated in an industrial business in the 200 block of Jarvis Avenue. Once on scene, crews were met with smoke and launched an offensive fire attack. The fire was quickly brought under control. The building’s sprinkler system limited fire extension until crews arrived.

All individuals in the building safely self-evacuated prior to the arrival of crews. No injuries were reported.

Winnipeg, MB – Winnipeg Public Library is seeking applications for the 2019-2020 edition of its Writer-in-Residence Program.

Winnipeg, MB – At 11:41 p.m. on May 7, 2019, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to reports of a fire in an industrial business in the 500 block of Messier Street. Once one scene crews encountered smoke emanating from a large pile of shredded automobile by-products, inside a three-sided structure. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 12:14 a.m. A front end loader was used to move the debris in order to access hot spots.

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg's Public Works Department will be conducting controlled burns in various natural areas until June 14, 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 on Winnipeg's tall grass prairies since 1986.

Winnipeg, MB – At 9:53 p.m. on May 6, 2019, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service crews responded to reports of a fire in a multi-family residential complex in the 0 to 100 block of Westgrove Way. Once one scene, crews encountered smoke emanating from the basement area of one of the suites and launched an offensive attack. The fire was very quickly extinguished and crews ventilated the smoke from the home.

All occupants of the home safely self-evacuated prior to the arrival of crews. No injuries were reported.

Winnipeg, MB – At 8:41 a.m. on May 7, 2019, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service crews responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey, single family home in the 500 block of Machray Avenue. Once on scene, crews encountered heavy smoke and flames and launched an offensive attack. The fire was declared under control at 9:06 a.m. The home suffered significant fire, smoke, and water damage. A neighbouring home also sustained minor damage to its exterior.

All occupants of the home safely self-evacuated prior to the arrival of crews. No injuries were reported.

Winnipeg, MB – Executive Policy Committee unanimously recommended that Council consider appointing Michael Ruta as the City of Winnipeg's interim Chief Administrative Officer effective May 24, 2019, Mayor Brian Bowman announced today.

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg’s annual water meter reading program begins May 8, 2019 and will continue until the end of August. City employees will be visiting homes weekdays between 2:30 p.m. and dusk.

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg is encouraging residents to use Emergency Preparedness Week to learn about planning ahead for emergencies. The annual event takes place during the first full week of May and encourages the public to be prepared to manage on their own for at least the first 72 hours of an emergency, enabling first responders to focus on those in urgent need. This year’s theme is Be Emergency Ready.