Winnipeg, MB – The following temporary street closures will be in place on Tuesday, November 27 from 8:15 p.m. until 8:45 p.m. for the AMM Gala Fireworks display:
Pedestrian access will be maintained and motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes during this time.
Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg's Annual Snow Route Parking Ban will take effect at 2 a.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Vehicles may not park on streets designated as snow routes between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m.
The Annual Snow Route Parking Ban is in effect from December 1 to March 1.
Avoid a ticket and tow
Snow routes are clearly marked with signs like these:
Winnipeg, MB – All lanes in either direction on McPhillips Street between Logan Avenue and Jarvis Avenue will be reopened to traffic on Sunday, November 25. The west sidewalk will remain closed to pedestrians until a handrail is installed.
To accommodate the handrail installation on the west sidewalk, there will be intermittent southbound curb lane closures; however, all four lanes will remain open to traffic during the morning rush hour period. Pedestrians can use the east sidewalk in the meantime.
Winnipeg, MB – Committed to a future of providing transportation improvements and a connected network of pedestrian and cycling infrastructure in Winnipeg, the Government of Canada in partnership with the City of Winnipeg officially announce the opening of the West Alexander to East Exchange Corridor which will expand the pedestrian and cycling network and improve transportation options in Winnipeg for people of all ages and abilities.
Winnipeg, MB – Winnipeggers are invited to attend an information session to view and provide feedback on proposed active transportation improvements on Princess Street between William Avenue and Higgins Avenue.
The City of Winnipeg is developing a plan to meet the current and future area transportation needs in the Exchange District, including a commitment to creating a safe and accessible pedestrian and cycling network for people of all ages and abilities in the area.
Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg’s third quarter financial status report is forecasting a projected surplus in the tax-supported operating budget (General Revenue Fund) of $9.5 million, as at September 30, 2018. The City’s third quarter financial update will be presented at the meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Finance on November 27, 2018.
This projection marks a change of $12.2 million from the second quarter financial update, which projected a year-end deficit of $2.7 million, as at June 30, 2018.
Winnipeg, MB – At 4:26 a.m. on November 20, 2018, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to reports of fire in a single-family residence in the 700 block of Selkirk Avenue. Upon arrival, crews discovered heavy fire involving both the interior and exterior of the home and the detached garage. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 5:51 a.m.
Winnipeg, MB – Starting on Tuesday, November 20 at 7 a.m., Saskatchewan Avenue from Cavalier Drive to Hamilton Avenue will be completely closed to both eastbound and westbound traffic for roadwork. Saskatchewan Avenue will reopen at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21. Motorists should allow additional time to get to their destinations, and use alternate routes.
Pedestrian access will be not be maintained. Please note that access to Saskatchewan Avenue from the Sturgeon Creek Greenway Trail will be closed for the duration of construction.
Winnipeg, MB – Today, Councillor Scott Gillingham, St. James Ward, officially opened the Yellow Ribbon Greenway Extension. The extension connects the Yellow Ribbon Trail to the buffered bike lanes on St. Matthews Avenue between Ferry Road and Century Street, and provides a safer, more comfortable experience for cyclists and pedestrians.
Winnipeg, MB – Starting on Sunday, November 18 at 9 a.m.,Saskatchewan Avenue from Cavalier Drive to Hamilton Avenue will be completely closed to both eastbound and westbound traffic for roadwork. Saskatchewan Avenue will reopen at 5 p.m. on Monday, November 19. Motorists should allow additional time to get to their destinations, and use alternate routes.
Pedestrian access will be not be maintained. Please note that access to Saskatchewan Avenue from the Sturgeon Creek Greenway Trail will be closed for the duration of construction.