Winnipeg, MB – Today, representatives from the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service and Manitoba Government & General Employees’ Union, announced the honourary designation of St. Mary’s Road, between St. Anne’s Road and Mager Drive, as Paramedic Way.

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg invites residents to come in and cool off in civic facilities during regular operating hours, as high temperatures are forecasted over the next few days.

City facilities that are normally open on weekdays and weekends are available to act as 'cooling areas' where the public may come in for relief from the heat and have access to drinking water.

City pools and spray pads are also great ways to cool down.

Other City facilities that can offer relief from the heat include:

Winnipeg, MB – Arthur Street between McDermot Avenue and Bannatyne Avenue will be temporarily closed from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. this Sunday, July 8 for crane work.

Pedestrian access will be maintained, and motorists should use alternate routes and allow additional travel time to get to their destinations.

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

Winnipeg, MB – In advance of the 2018 City of Winnipeg Municipal and School Boards Election on Wednesday, October 24, the City of Winnipeg has launched an online voter registration tool to improve the accuracy of the Voters List.

Winnipeg, MB – Today, Mayor Brian Bowman, Council members and representatives from The Royal Winnipeg Rifles Foundation, Winnipeg Foundation and Veterans Affairs Canada broke ground in Vimy Ridge Memorial Park to recognize the start of The Royal Winnipeg Rifles Memorial renovation and expansion project.

Winnipeg, MB – Individuals seeking election as a City Councillor in the 2018 City of Winnipeg Municipal and School Boards Election can officially register beginning tomorrow.

Candidates must register in-person with the Senior Election Official, at the City Clerk’s Department, located on the main floor of the Susan A Thompson Building, 510 Main Street, beginning Saturday, June 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The office will be closed on Sunday, July 1 and Monday, July 2 for Canada Day, before resuming regular business hours on Tuesday, July 3.

Winnipeg, MB – Families living in Point Douglas can beat the heat this summer as the new Freight House Recreation Centre spray pad at 200 Isabel St. officially opened today.

Winnipeg, MB –Waverley Street between Wilkes Avenue and Taylor Avenue will be closed next weekend from July 6 to 9 for railway track reconstruction, required as part of the Waverley Underpass project.

In order to complete railway track reconstruction, Waverley Street will be closed to all vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists from Friday, July 6 at 10 a.m. until Monday, July 9 at 6 a.m. The road and active transportation pathway will be closed within the following boundaries:

Winnipeg, MB - The following road closures will be in effect this weekend for Canada Day celebrations.

Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM) Summer Celebration
On Friday, June 29, from 1:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Ellen Street between Bannatyne Avenue and McDermot Avenue, and Bannatyne Avenue between Ellen Street and Dagmar Street will be closed to traffic.

Winnipeg, MB ‒ The City of Winnipeg is inviting residents to enjoy aquatic fun this week as all heated and unheated outdoor pools will open on Friday, June 29, weather permitting.

Heated Pools:
Fort Garry Lion's
St. Vital
Westdale

Both the Kildonan Park Outdoor Pool and the Transcona Aquatic Park opened for the season on June 15.

Admission ratesapply to each person entering the pool area.