Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg and Government of Manitoba have started a pilot program that will see the City host provincial data on its open data portal. The first set of data available is enrolment numbers for Manitoba schools. The public can access the free data in machine-readable format on winnipeg.ca.
Winnipeg, MB – Recognizing that residential speeding is a concern for many citizens, the Winnipeg Committee for Safety (WCFS), a citizen-advisory committee to City Council, will be launching the Please Slow Down lawn sign campaign on Friday, June 8, 2018. The aim of this pilot project is to provide friendly reminders to drivers to slow their speeds on residential streets.
Winnipeg, MB – On Monday, June 11, 2018 weather permitting, the City of Winnipeg's Insect Control Branch will commence its emerald ash borer control program in Insect Management Areas 5 (Chalmers, Glenelm), 6 (East Elmwood, Kildonan Crossing, Munroe East, Talbot Grey, Tyne Tees), 9 (Dugald, Melrose, Mission Gardens, Transcona South, Transcona Yards, St. Boniface Industrial Park), 10 (North St. Boniface, Tissot, Central St.
Winnipeg, MB – The Arlington Bridge will be temporarily closed from Logan Avenue to Dufferin Avenue, starting at 6 a.m. on Saturday, June 9 until Sunday, June 10 at 8 p.m. to facilitate bridge inspection and regular maintenance.
Pedestrian access will be maintained, and motorists should allow additional travel time to get to their destinations, and use alternate routes.
Winnipeg, MB – Winnipeg Transit will be adding five new Transit Inspectors on-street and on buses immediately as part of its ongoing commitment to improving operator and passenger safety.
Transit Inspectors are highly-trained former bus operators who are uniquely positioned to be a resource for both operators and passengers. They are a strong presence on-street and are familiar with all aspects of the transit system. They can assist passengers with transit-related information and are enforcement officers for the Public Transit By-law.
Winnipeg, MB – Next week, Executive Policy Committee (EPC) will consider ratification of a negotiated agreement between the City of Winnipeg and the Manitoba Government & General Employees’ Union, The Paramedics of Winnipeg, Local 911 (MGEU).
Winnipeg, MB – In his fourth address to a sold out crowd attending the 12th annual Winnipeg Arts Council Awards and Luncheon, Mayor Brian Bowman expressed his continued support for the arts and culture industry and outlined the economic benefits of investing in the industry.
Winnipeg, MB – A report being considered by Executive Policy Committee next week, is recommending a new approach to Council's approving of the City's budget that would authorize planned expenditures and anticipated revenues on a four-year cycle. The report recommends adopting the new budgeting practice in time for the 2020 budget year.
Winnipeg, MB – The northbound and southbound directions of travel on William R. Clement Parkway between Grant Avenue and Roblin Boulevard will be temporarily closed starting Wednesday, June 6 at 7 p.m. until 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 7 for film production.
Motorists should use alternate routes and allow additional travel time to get to their destinations.
Winnipeg, MB – Significant reconciliation efforts undertaken by partners to Winnipeg’s Indigenous Accord and outlined in an annual report to be discussed at today’s Executive Policy Committee meeting underscore a strong commitment toward advancing reconciliation and implementing many Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action, Mayor Bowman said today.