Winnipeg, MB – At 1:57 p.m. on Friday, October 12, 2018, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to a single vehicle rollover near the intersection of Plessis Road and Dawson Road South.
Winnipeg, MB – This Sunday, October 14 from 5:30 a.m. until noon, westbound and eastbound Roblin Boulevard will be temporarily closed, from Shaftsbury Boulevard to Chalfont Road, for the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Half Marathon. Access to the Assiniboine Park Zoo will be provided via westbound Roblin Boulevard.
Motorists should allow for additional travel time, and use alternate routes in this area to reach their destinations.
Winnipeg, MB – Starting this Saturday, October 13 at 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 14, westbound and eastbound Jubilee Avenue will be temporarily closed, from Osborne Street to Nassau Street South, for paving of the roadway.
Motorists should allow for additional travel time, and use alternate routes in this area to reach their destinations.
For Transit re-route and schedule information, visit winnipegtransit.com or contact 311.
Winnipeg, MB – Princess Street from James Avenue to William Avenue will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 9 a.m. on Sunday, October 14 until 3 a.m. on Monday, October 15 for film production.
Pedestrian access on Princess Street will be maintained.
Motorists should allow for additional travel time, and use alternate routes in this area to reach their destinations.
Winnipeg, MB – Changes to the 15 City of Winnipeg Council wards took effect on September 17, 2018 and are applicable for the 2018 Municipal and School Boards Election.
In December of 2017, the Wards Boundaries Commission released its final report establishing new boundaries for the City’s 15 Council Wards. The major changes include:
Winnipeg, MB – The shallow pool at Bonivital Pool, located at 1215 Archibald St., has reopened after water tests deemed it safe to do so. The shallow pool was closed this week due to unscheduled maintenance caused by irregular water quality readings.
The City would like to thank patrons for their patience during this closure.
Residents can visit City of Winnipeg – Bonivital Pool for more information on pool hours and program scheduling.
Winnipeg, MB – The northbound and southbound directions of travel on the Arlington Bridge between Dufferin Avenue and Logan Avenue will be temporarily closed from 6 a.m. on Saturday, October 13 until 6 a.m., on Monday, October 15 for required bridge maintenance.
Pedestrian access will be maintained.
Motorists should allow for additional travel time, and use alternate routes in this area to reach their destinations.
Winnipeg, MB – In honour of the International Day of the Girl being recognized today, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) partnered with the Government of Manitoba's Status of Women Secretariat to host groups of Winnipeg girls at four WFPS locations. The purpose of these visits is to ensure young girls know that careers in the Fire and Paramedic Service are within their grasp.
Winnipeg, MB – At 6:56 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to a report of a fire at a three-storey apartment building in the 200 block of Atlantic Avenue. Upon arrival, crews discovered significant flames coming from windows on the third floor.
A defensive strategy was utilized until conditions in the building improved to the point where crews could safely enter to extinguish the fire. The fire was declared under control at 8:10 p.m. No injuries were reported.
Winnipeg, MB – At 8:52 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews responded to a report of a fire at a two-storey hotel in the 600-block of Main Street. Upon arrival, crews found that building sprinkler systems had successfully extinguished most of the fire, limiting damage from the flames but causing extensive water damage. Considerable heavy smoke existed throughout the building.