Winnipeg, MB - The City of Winnipeg’s first quarter Financial Status Report cites a year-end projected deficit in the tax-supported operating budget totaling $13.6 million as at March 31, 2017 prior to utilizing deficit elimination measures, and additional cost mitigation measures are being recommended for consideration at next week’s Standing Policy Committee on Finance (SPC-Finance).
Winnipeg, MB - The City of Winnipeg is offering a free, interactive panel discussion about refugee housing as part of the City of Winnipeg Housing Speaker Series.
“The City is pleased to bring together a panel of experts to share information about refugee housing in Winnipeg,” said City of Winnipeg Chief Planner Braden Smith. “This is an important and current topic as many refugees continue to make Winnipeg their home.”
Winnipeg, MB - The following temporary street closures will be in place between Friday, June 2 and Sunday, June 4 for the Transcona Hi-Neighbour festival:
Winnipeg, MB - The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) is expanding its Community Fire Prevention Partnership (CFPP) and will now partner with Local Business Improvement Zones (BIZ) and Take Pride Winnipeg Inc., to help identify and report properties at risk of arson. The goal of the CFPP is to identify and remedy common targets for arson in the community prior to a fire occurring.
Winnipeg, MB - The following road closures will be in place on Sunday, June 4 for the Pride Parade.
From 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. St. Mary Avenue will be completely closed between Kennedy Street and Memorial Boulevard.
Starting at 9:30 a.m. the following lane closures will be in place until 1:00 p.m.:
Winnipeg, MB - Ferry Road between Bruce Avenue and Ness Avenue will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic this Saturday, June 3 from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. to connect sewer and water to a private residence. While this work is underway both the northbound and southbound lanes will be closed. Pedestrian access will be maintained on the east sidewalk.
Motorists are advised to use an alternate route and to plan for additional travel time to reach their destinations.
Winnipeg, MB - The off-ramp from eastbound Bishop Grandin Boulevard to southbound Pembina Highway will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic from Friday, June 2 at 8:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 4 for ongoing construction for the Southwest Rapid Transitway (Stage 2) overpass structure.
Pedestrian sidewalk access will be maintained while work is underway. Motorists should allow additional time to get to their destinations, and use alternate routes.
Winnipeg, MB - Starting this Thursday, June 1 and every Thursday after that until September, Edmonton Street will be temporarily closed between Portage Avenue and Graham Avenue from 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., to accommodate the Downtown Biz Farmer’s Market.
Pedestrian access will be maintained. Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes during this time.
Winnipeg, MB - Winnipeggers are invited to attend a public information session on the replacement of three Truro Creek culverts at Linwood Street, Winchester Street and Ness Avenue on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Residents will have the opportunity to view the design concepts, ask questions and talk with project team members, and provide comments on the project.
Winnipeg, MB - At an event this morning, Councillor Brian Mayes officially announced the riverbank improvements nearing completion along the Seine River in John Bruce Park.