Winnipeg, MB – Beginning Sunday, September 3, 2017, Route 86 and 33 customers will see significant changes designed to improve reliability and extend service to new and expanding neighbourhoods in Bridgwater Centre, Bridgwater Lakes and northwest Winnipeg.

“We welcome feedback on Transit routes, and are always striving to improve bus service,” said Janice Lukes, City Councillor for St. Norbert. “As Winnipeg’s south end continues to grow, we are pleased to provide options that meet the needs of our residents.”

Winnipeg, MB – Starting this Friday, September 1 at 6 p.m. the intersection of Graham Avenue and Vaughan Street will be completely closed for the reconstruction of the intersection. It is expected that the intersection will be reopened at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5.

Winnipeg, MB – All civic offices are closed on Labour Day, Monday, September 4, 2017.

Recycling/Garbage Collection

Recycling, garbage and yard waste will be collected as normally scheduled on the Labour Day holiday for those with Monday as their collection day.

To find your 2017 recycling, garbage and yard waste collection days, and for more information on the Brady Road Resource Management Facility, Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot and Pacific 4R Winnipeg Depot:

Winnipeg, MB – With the start of the school year, the Winnipeg Parking Authority (WPA) would like to remind motorists to “Be Aware. Park with Care” around schools.

“Illegally parked vehicles during school pick up and drop offs create serious safety hazards for children and cause traffic delays,” said Ryan Arabsky, manager of regulation and compliance with the WPA. “As kids start to head back to school, we encourage everyone to be aware and park with care for everyone’s safety with the added bonus of avoiding a ticket.”

Winnipeg, MB – Winnipeggers who live, work or play near the aging Arlington Bridge are invited to share their thoughts about a new bridge throughout September, City officials and community partners announced today.

“The Arlington Bridge is a Winnipeg landmark, but it’s over 100 years old and needs to be replaced,” said Mike Pagtakhan, City Councillor for Point Douglas. “The City of Winnipeg is designing a new bridge, and input from local residents and businesses is a vital part of the process.”

Winnipeg, MB – The community recycling depot located on Panet Road at Mission Street will be temporarily closed for construction on the Panet 4R Winnipeg Depot.

The Panet Road community recycling depot will be closed from 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 30 to Wednesday, September 20 at 6:00 p.m.

Community recycling depots are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and accept all the same recyclable materials that can be put in the curbside blue cart program.

Winnipeg, MB – Eastbound Inkster Boulevard from Wiginton Street to Airlies Street, is fully closed for an emergency catch basin repair starting on Friday, August 25. A completion date for the roadway repair and reopening of Inkster Boulevard is not available at this time.

For updates on City of Winnipeg lane closures and to view lane closures on an interactive map, please visit City of Winnipeg - Regional Lane Closures.

Winnipeg, MB – Eastbound Colony Street between Good Street and Cooper Avenue will be closed to traffic on Sunday, August 27 from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. for a BellMTS project.

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

For regular updates on City of Winnipeg lane closures and to view lane closures on an interactive map, please visit City of Winnipeg - Regional Lane Closures.

Winnipeg, MB – Southbound Garry Street from York Avenue to Broadway will be temporarily closed from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. this Sunday, August 27 for a watermain renewal project.

Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes during this time.

For regular updates on City of Winnipeg lane closures and to view lane closures on an interactive map, please visit City of Winnipeg - Regional Lane Closures.

Winnipeg, MB – Citizens are reminded that the registration process for Fall 2017 activities will have staggered start dates as follows:

Tuesday, August 29 at 8 a.m. – Registration begins for swimming lessons only.

Wednesday, August 30 at 8 a.m. – Registration for all other activities begins and swimming lesson registration continues.