Winnipeg, MB – Two key enhancements are being recommended in an administrative report that would bolster the Special Events Marketing Fund (SEMF) allowing for greater capacity to attract national and international events to Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman announced today.
Winnipeg, MB – The Living Prairie Museum is seeking volunteers to help collect native seeds in some of Winnipeg's prairie habitats. Volunteers will learn about the museum's efforts to conserve the genetic diversity of prairie landscapes, as well as sustainable harvesting practices. Volunteers will also be able to keep some of the seeds they collect.
Volunteers can register to harvest native seeds throughout the city on the following days:
Winnipeg, MB – A motion recommending that City of Winnipeg employees be included within the provincial whistleblower protection framework will be tabled for consideration at next week's Executive Policy Committee meeting, Mayor Brian Bowman announced today.
Winnipeg, MB – Winnipeg’s Fall Curbside Giveaway Weekend is coming September 8 and 9, and it is the perfect time to find a new home for your gently-used, unwanted items. This is also the perfect time to hunt for some new to you treasures in your neighbourhood, community and city.
Tips if you are giving away items
Winnipeg, MB – Today, Mayor Brian Bowman released the following statement regarding a motion he intends to bring forward at the next EPC meeting on September 12, 2018:
“As with cities across our nation, Winnipeg is not immune to the presence of illegal drugs on our streets.
Unfortunately, it has become very prevalent in our city and at an alarming rate.
The presence of illegal drugs is stretching the limits of support groups and health professionals who are struggling to keep up with this crisis.
Winnipeg, MB – The 2018 City of Winnipeg Municipal and School Boards Election for Mayor, Councillors and School Trustees in the City of Winnipeg takes place on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.
Winnipeg, MB – This Friday, August 31 from 9 a.m. until midnight, northbound Edmonton Street will be closed between Portage Avenue and Graham Avenue for the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Night Market.
Pedestrian access will be maintained, and motorists should use alternate routes and allow additional travel time to get to their destinations.
Winnipeg, MB – Beginning Sunday, September 2, Winnipeg Transit’s fall schedule will be in effect. The fall schedule will see improved frequency and reliability on all routes serving the University of Manitoba, as well as improved service along Kenaston, Waverley and through River Heights.
Schedule changes will occur on the following routes:
Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg’s second quarterly financial update will be presented at the meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Finance on September 4, 2018.The Financial Status Report to June 30, 2018 cites a year-end projected deficit in the tax-supported operating budget (General Revenue Fund) totalling $2.7 million, as at June 30, 2018. This marks a reduction of $9.4 million since the first quarter projection, which cited a $12.1 million projected deficit as of March 31, 2018.
Winnipeg, MB –The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service reminds residents to obtain their fireworks permits in advance of the upcoming September long weekend. The permits are free of charge and are required for the lighting of all consumer fireworks. All permits are reviewed by the WFPS Fire Prevention Branch.