Winnipeg, MB - The replacement of two 30+ year old 15-metre long pedestrian wood bridges located at the King's Park pond is underway. The first bridge located on the north side of the pond has been installed and is open for public use. The second bridge located on the south side of the pond is expected to be installed and open in early November.

Winnipeg, MB - Due to the large volumes of yard waste placed out for collection this fall, weekend pre-collection of yard waste will begin this weekend. Residents are advised that this will not affect their regular collection schedule, and the collectors will also collect yard waste in all areas on the regularly scheduled collection days.

Collectors will be working on Saturdays and Sundays to pick up yard waste that has been placed out early in areas with yard waste collection regularly scheduled for the following week.

Winnipeg, MB - Portage and Main, Winnipeg’s historic intersection, has long been a part of our City’s narrative, playing a key role in both the physical and cultural landscapes. Since its closure to pedestrians over 40 years ago, Winnipeg’s downtown has changed significantly, requiring a need to redefine and renew how this intersection supports and connects people, places, and transportation across Winnipeg.

Winnipeg, MB - The street closures listed below will be in place this Sunday, October 15 from 8 a.m. until noon, during the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Half-Marathon. Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes during these times.

Winnipeg, MB - Notre Dame Avenue between Erin Street and Wall Street will be completely closed to eastbound and westbound traffic starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, October 13 for a CP railway crossing repair. Notre Dame Avenue will reopen at 9 p.m. on Sunday, October 15.

For Transit re-route and schedule information, visit winnipegtransit.com or contact 311, available 24 hours every day by phone at 311 or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca.

Winnipeg, MB - At a public ceremony today, the Dakota Community Centre in south Winnipeg, officially opened its doors to its new $20.5 million Fieldhouse. Adjacent to the Jonathan Toews Sportsplex, the new Fieldhouse has added 60,000 square feet of exceptional sport, recreational and multi-use space to the Dakota Community Centre Campus.

Both the Province of Manitoba ($7 million) and City of Winnipeg ($6.7 million) have been supporters and funding partners since the sod was turned and construction began in December 2015.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, October 10, 2017—Canada and Manitoba are investing in public infrastructure to ensure Manitobans have modern and reliable water and transit systems that meet local needs and lay the foundation for sustainable economic growth.

Winnipeg, MB – At an event this afternoon, Councillor Russ Wyatt and members of the community celebrated the name dedication and enhancements to Reykdal Family Park.

"Reykdal Family Park is the perfect example of how the City and public can join together to improve our important park spaces so we can have a healthy and strong quality of life,” said Russ Wyatt, City Councillor for Transcona.

Winnipeg, MB – Next week, Executive Policy Committee (EPC) will consider ratification of a negotiated agreement between the City of Winnipeg and the Winnipeg Police Senior Officers Association’s (WPSOA).

Winnipeg, MB – Today, signatories of Winnipeg's Indigenous Accord, including local organizations, businesses, groups, and individuals, met for the inaugural All Partner Gathering. This was the first of ongoing gatherings that bring together Accord partners for meaningful dialogue, to feature and share successes, and to learn from one another.