Winnipeg, MB - To celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 22, the City of Winnipeg is giving away free compost at the Pacific 4R Winnipeg Depot. Citizens will have the opportunity to take home up to 100 litres of compost per vehicle that they can use for their lawns, gardens and plants, while quantities last.
Winnipeg, MB - Mayor Brian Bowman will be recommending today that Council appoint two new members to the Winnipeg Police Board including a new Chair of the Board.
Winnipeg, MB - Local organizations, businesses, groups and individuals are invited to join the City of Winnipeg in a shared commitment to the ongoing, long-term process of reconciliation by becoming signatories of Winnipeg's Indigenous Accord. To view the Accord and submit your request to become a partner, please visit winnipeg.ca/indigenousaccord.
Winnipeg, MB - An administrative report recommending the establishment of Winnipeg's first lobbyist registry will be considered by Executive Policy Committee next week, Mayor Brian Bowman announced today.
Winnipeg, MB - The City of Winnipeg asking residents who live and play in the Fort Rouge area for feedback on concept plans for McKittrick Park and the green space located at the Fort Rouge Leisure Centre site's northeast corner. These concept plans feature a number of improvements to the swing sets, pathways, and park benches. The City is asking the community to share their vision for the sites to ensure that the proposed concept plans meet residents’ visions and needs for the area.
Winnipeg, MB - The off-ramp from eastbound Bishop Grandin Boulevard to Pembina Highway will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic from Thursday, April 13 at 8:00 p.m. until midnight on Sunday, April 16 for piling 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 - On Tuesday, April 18, around 7:00 a.m., crews will begin the annual city-wide spring clean up operation, sweeping the entire street network including back lanes over the next five to six weeks. Crews will initially focus on the downtown area, major routes, bridges and overpasses.
Winnipeg, MB - All civic offices are closed on Friday, April 14 (Good Friday) and Monday, April 17 (Easter Monday).
Recycling/Garbage Collection
Recycling and garbage will be collected as normally scheduled on Friday, April 14, and Monday, April 17 for those with Friday and Monday as their collection day.
To find your 2017 recycling and garbage collection days, and for more information on the Brady Road Resource Management Facility, Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot and Pacific 4R Winnipeg Depot:
Winnipeg, MB - The City of Winnipeg is recognizing its 911 operators for their important contributions to public safety during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week which runs from April 9-15, 2017.
“Our Winnipeg Police Service and Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service telecommunicators provide an important public service in connecting first responders to those in need, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year,” said Mayor Brian Bowman. “On behalf of all Winnipeggers, I thank them for their professional contributions to the safety of our city.”
Winnipeg, MB - The City’s annual unclaimed bike auction will be held this April 22 and 23 at the East End Arena, 517 Pandora Avenue East: