Winnipeg, MB - The City of Winnipeg is kicking off two major transit projects today and inviting Winnipeggers to share their input over the next month.

Winnipeg Transit Master Plan

The City wants to hear from Winnipeggers about the future of our transit system to help shape the Winnipeg Transit Master Plan. The Winnipeg Transit Master Plan is a 25-year plan that will cover all aspects of the transit system – Transit, Rapid Transit, and Transit Plus (formerly Handi-Transit) service and infrastructure.

Winnipeg, MB - In his first State of the City Address since being re-elected in October 2018, Mayor Brian Bowman provided an update on the city’s population growth, the proposed 2019 budget, infrastructure challenges, and outlined his vision to make Winnipeg an international destination for human rights.

Winnipeg, MB - At 10:35 a.m. on March 14, 2019, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to reports of smoke in a home in the 800 block of Jefferson Avenue. Upon arrival, crews found smoke coming from a light fixture. Opening up the ceiling into the attic, crews were able to locate and extinguish the fire. It was declared under control at 11:15 a.m.

Occupants of the home had self-evacuated prior to WFPS crews’ arrival. No injuries were reported.

Winnipeg, MB - At 2:25 p.m. on March 12, 2019, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to reports of smoke in a home in the 600 block of Nassau Street South. Upon arrival, crews found a working fire which had originated in the clothes dryer. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was very quickly extinguished.

Occupants of the home had self-evacuated prior to WFPS crews’ arrival. No injuries were reported.

Winnipeg, MB - At 2:54 a.m. on March 12, 2019 Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey house in the 700 block of McPhillips Street. Initial reports indicated two occupants may be trapped inside the structure, however upon arrival on scene crews established that all occupants had self-evacuated. Crews launched an interior, offensive attack and quickly located and extinguished the fire.

Winnipeg, MB - At 12:02 p.m. on March 10, 2019 Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to reports of a fire in a single family home in Wildwood Park. Upon arrival, crews found a fire in the attic of the home. An interior, offensive attack was launched and the fire declared under control at 12:28 p.m. The home suffered fire, smoke, and water damage.

The lone occupant of the home had self-evacuated prior to the arrival of crews. No injuries were reported.

Winnipeg, MB - The Spring/Summer 2019 Leisure Guide is now available at all civic indoor pools, libraries and leisure centres, and will be available Saturday at a number of retail locations. View the Leisure Guide online by visiting winnipeg.ca.

In addition, the City’s Leisure Guide Skating brochure and Leisure Guide Swimming brochures are also available and can be viewed online by visiting winnipeg.ca.

Winnipeg, MB - On Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 2 a.m., the clocks will "spring ahead" one hour marking the start of daylight savings time. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service is encouraging residents to take a moment to replace the batteries and test their smoke alarms when adjusting their clocks for this weekend's time change.

Winnipeg, MB - At 5:42 p.m. on March 6, 2019 Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to a fire alarm in a six-storey apartment block in the 400 block of Hamilton Avenue. Approximately 30 individuals were evacuated during the response. Crews successfully brought the fire under control at 6:03 p.m. No injuries were reported.

Winnipeg, MB - The new Transcona Library officially opened today at 1 Transcona Blvd. The new 13,831 square foot library features an open and accessible floorplan with meeting and study spaces, a family literacy playground and children’s area, new shelving and furniture, and an outdoor reading deck and garden.