WINNIPEG, MB – The 2019 preliminary budgets propose to invest approximately $432,000 additional funds to better maintain the city’s active transportation network during the upcoming winter as part of almost $35 million budgeted for snow removal and ice control in 2019.
The implementation of the active transportation network winter maintenance strategy was adopted by Council in June 2018.
WINNIPEG, MB – The 2019 preliminary operating and capital budgets for the City of Winnipeg tabled at a special Executive Policy Committee meeting today respond to provincial funding uncertainty with a balanced and accountable approach Mayor Brian Bowman said today.
Winnipeg, MB - At a graduation ceremony this afternoon, Councillor Vivian Santos, Acting Deputy Mayor attending on behalf of Mayor Brian Bowman, was joined by Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) Chief, John Lane, to celebrate the success of the City’s 14 newest primary care paramedics (PCPs).
Winnipeg, MB - The City of Winnipeg's Annual Snow Route Parking Ban has been lifted effective 7:01 a.m., today, Thursday, February 28, 2019.
The ban prohibited parking between the hours of 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. on all designated snow routes.
No other winter parking bans are in place at this time.
For more information about all winter parking bans visit knowyourzone.winnipeg.ca or contact 311.
Winnipeg, MB - Kids between the ages of eight and twelve living in Winnipeg are being invited to apply to become Winnipeg’s next Kid Mayor, Mayor Brian Bowman announced today.
Winnipeg, MB - The application period for the Mayor’s Scholarship for Community Leadership is now open and grade twelve students across Winnipeg are encouraged to apply, Mayor Brian Bowman announced today.
Winnipeg, MB - At approximately 11:38 a.m. on February 26, 2019 Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to reports of a fire in a residence in the 0 - 100 block of Lake Grove Bay. Once on scene, crews found a fire in the kitchen area and utilized an offensive fire attack strategy to extinguish the fire. Occupants of the home self-evacuated before WFPS crews arrived.
The cause of the fire has been deemed accidental. No injuries were reported and no damage estimates are available at this time.
Dawson Road North Fire
Winnipeg, MB - At approximately 3:24 a.m. on February 26, 2019, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to reports of a fire in a commercial building in the 600 block of Dawson Road North. Once on scene, crews found a fire in the shipping area and utilized an offensive fire attack strategy for control and extinguishment.
No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire will be under investigation. No damage estimates are available at this time.
Riverton Avenue Fire
Winnipeg, MB – At approximately 2:45 p.m. on February 19, 2019 Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to reports of a fire in a one and a half storey, single-family house in the 2000 block of Gallagher Avenue. Once on scene, crews found a well-involved fire with heavy smoke and flames. An interior offensive attack was launched however due to deteriorating conditions crews, were forced to exit the structure and move to a defensive strategy. Crews expect to be on scene into the evening to fully extinguish the fire and all hotspots.
Winnipeg, MB - Mayor Brian Bowman will be recommending today that Council appoint two new members to the Winnipeg Police and make one reappointment.
“The Police Board is an important liaison between the community and the police service,” said Mayor Brian Bowman. “It also plays a critical governance and civilian oversight role within the administrative structure of the police service, and is responsible for ensuring that community needs and values are reflected in policing priorities and objectives.”