Winnipeg, MB – Starting this morning the northbound and southbound directions of the Louise Bridge from Nairn Avenue to Sutherland Avenue, will be completely closed to traffic for bridge maintenance. It is expected the maintenance activities will take two days to complete at which time the bridge will be reopened to traffic.

Pedestrian access on the east sidewalk will be maintained.

Access to the Buchanan Marine Boat Launch will also be maintained.

Winnipeg, MB – The following regional streets will be closed to all vehicular traffic from Friday, August 25 at 5:30 p.m. until Sunday, August 27 at 1 a.m., for the annual Manitoba Filipino Street Festival & Manitoba Filipino Street Festival Parade:

Winnipeg, MB – Academy Road between Renfrew Street and Lindsay Street will be completely closed to eastbound and westbound traffic starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 25 until 9 p.m. on Sunday, August 27 for a CP railway crossing repair.

Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes during this time.

Winnipeg, MB – Construction of the West Alexander Pedestrian Cycling Corridor on McDermot Avenue from Arlington Street to Furby Street will begin on Monday, August 28.

Winnipeg, MB – St. John’s Library, located at 500 Salter Street, will be closed as of Friday, August 25 at 5 p.m. for renovations. Construction is expected to last for approximately one year, with an expected reopening in the fall of 2018.

Winnipeg, MB – The 2017 Winnipeg Wards Boundaries Commission (WBC) has been established to review the boundaries and names of the 15 Council Wards in the City of Winnipeg, and will hold public hearings to allow residents and organizations to make submissions and comments on required changes to the current ward boundaries.

Winnipeg, MB – City of Winnipeg outdoor aquatics facilities are beginning to close for the season, but just before they close, the City is inviting licenced dogs to enjoy two wading pools for a swim.

Winnipeg, MB – Today, the City of Winnipeg launched its new WpgEmerg Alert Service which provides the public with two additional ways to receive information from the City of Winnipeg during an emergency. Through the WpgEmerg Alert Service, the public can now sign-up to receive emergency information by text or email.

Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service would like to remind the public to be cautious when handling fireworks this Labour Day long weekend. If you choose to hold a fireworks display with retail fireworks, please keep the following fireworks safety tips in mind:

Winnipeg, MB – Starting today, the City of Winnipeg will begin installing adjustable bike lane curbs in two locations to test installation methods, monitor maintenance including snow clearing and spring clean-up, and comfort level of users. The adjustable bike lane curbs are being installed on Sherbrook Street south of Cumberland Avenue today and on a section of Bannatyne Avenue next to Old Market Square tomorrow.