Winnipeg, MB - Winnipeg Public Library is inviting applications for an established, professionally-published author with experience in editing, or teaching writing, to be the 2017-2018 Writer-in-Residence.

Winnipeg Public Library hosts many literary and learning programs to enhance the cultural vitality of the city, and one of the longest-running services is the Writer-in-Residence program. Since 1985, talented and award-winning authors have provided one-on-one mentorship and public workshops to hundreds of emerging writers of all genres.

Winnipeg, MB -The City has launched a new and easy to use parks and open space interactive web map to help Winnipeggers find the perfect park location, park amenity, athletic field and park feature for their next family barbecue, pickup game, summer or winter activity!

The interactive web map, available at parkmaps.winnipeg.ca, helps users easily find City of Winnipeg parks using a searchable map view. Users can search by park name, park feature and amenity, or by keyword or location.

Winnipeg, MB - The City of Winnipeg is encouraging citizens to use Emergency Preparedness Week to learn about planning ahead for emergencies. The annual event takes place during the first full week of May and encourages the public to be prepared to manage on their own for at least the first 72 hours of an emergency, enabling first responders to focus on those in urgent need. This year’s theme is Plan. Prepare. Be Aware.

Winnipeg, MB - Are you doing some spring cleaning and have some items in good condition that you’ll never use again? Residents are invited to take advantage of this year’s spring giveaway weekend on May 13 and 14, 2017. This is a great opportunity to find a new owner for those reusable, unwanted items taking up space in your home or to browse the curbs for some great finds.

Tips if you are giving away items

Winnipeg, MB - The City of Winnipeg has secured an operator to run John Blumberg Golf Course for the 2017 season and onwards. John Blumberg Golf Course will reopen to the public on Friday, May 12, 2017.

Winnipeg, MB - Modern and efficient community infrastructure like roads and bridges contributes to a high quality of life by helping connect people to jobs, supporting local businesses, and ensuring Canadians spend less time on the road and more time with their families.

Winnipeg, MB - Stafford Street will be temporarily reduced to one lane in each direction for sewer repairs from Weatherdon Avenue to Grant Avenue, beginning after rush hour today, Thursday, May 4. Northbound Stafford Street will be completely closed in this section and traffic will be re-directed to one lane in each direction on the west side of Stafford Street. Stafford Street is expected to fully reopen on Wednesday, May 10.

Winnipeg, MB - Expansion of the City's rapid transit network continued today with the launch of the Eastern Corridor Study which aims to identify the route for a new rapid transit corridor connecting downtown and eastern Winnipeg, as well as a plan for the Louise Bridge.

Winnipeg, MB - Tonight from 5pm to 8pm at 826 Regent Ave West (Canad Inn Transcona) the Transcona Ward Parks and Playgrounds Open House will be held that will provide residents with information and be an opportunity to receive feedback on the 2017 park renewal projects as well as projects planned for the future.

Winnipeg, MB - The Winnipeg Parking Authority would like to remind motorists that parking tickets are only issued by hand and by mail but are never sent electronically.

If you receive an electronic parking ticket via email, this is likely a phishing scam and should be reported to the Canada Anti-Fraud Centre.