Winnipeg, MB - In order to improve the delivery of road infrastructure programs, the Public Works Department plans to advertise and award engineering consultant work earlier for major road projects. A report outlining this plan will be presented at the Standing Policy Committee on Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works meeting on January 31.
Winnipeg, MB - Stradbrook Avenue from Nassau Street North to Osborne Street will be temporarily closed to eastbound traffic this Saturday, January 28 from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. for the Village Winter Classic 2017 street hockey festival.
Motorists are advised to allow for additional travel time or to use alternate routes in this area to reach their destinations.
Winnipeg, MB - Beginning today, the Pacific Avenue 4R Winnipeg Depot is open for business and residents can drop off items that can be recycled, reused, composted, or resold. The facility is located at 1120 Pacific Avenue, between McPhillips Street and Weston Street, and is the second 4R Winnipeg Depot to open in the city.
Winnipeg, MB - Winnipeg's new Transportation Management Centre (TMC) officially opened and will begin to improve traffic flow as well as provide real-time traffic information to drivers using the Waze app Mayor Brian Bowman announced today.
The leading-edge facility will be monitoring all 650 signalized intersections across the city, and is capable of remotely responding in real-time to signal malfunctions and unexpected traffic incidents to maintain and improve traffic flow.
Winnipeg, MB - The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service would like share some helpful tips to help you minimize the risk of injury this winter season.
Children’s Winter Safety
While snow and ice can be a bother for adults, children love to dig and slide during the winter months. Caregivers should be aware that snow and ice can pose safety risks and kids should be supervised whenever possible.
Winnipeg, MB - Plessis Road between Gunn Road and Grassie Boulevard will be temporarily closed to northbound and southbound traffic from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 21 for a CP railway crossing repair.
Motorists are advised to allow for additional travel time and to use alternate routes in this area to reach their destinations.
Winnipeg, MB - Winnipeggers are invited to attend an open house to view and provide feedback on the preliminary design for the Chief Peguis Greenway Extension.
The City of Winnipeg has identified a gap in the pedestrian and cycling network from Henderson Highway to Main Street and is undertaking a study to eliminate this gap. This project will connect Henderson Highway to Main Street and provide a safe and attractive cycling and pedestrian facility for all ages and abilities.
Winnipeg, MB - Redevelopment of the land currently occupied by the old Public Safety Building and the structurally deficient Civic Parkade took an important step forward with the launch of “Market Lands”, a comprehensive public engagement process that will seek input from citizens and neighbourhood stakeholders into the redevelopment and revitalization of this important site Mayor Brian Bowman announced today.
Winnipeg, MB - Due to yesterday's blowing snow conditions and extremely cold temperatures, the City of Winnipeg's garbage and recycling collection service continues to experience some delays.
Garbage and recycling collection is operating slower than normal. Delays are expected (more information below).
The Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot remains closed but materials will be accepted at an alternate location within the Brady Road Resource Management Facility (more information below).
Winnipeg, MB - The Friends of the Living Prairie Museum Winter Speaker Series will begin January 24, 2017, and will take place from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. every other Tuesday. An interesting group of speakers are ready to share their fascinating work.
Admission is free, however donations are gladly accepted. Visit the Living Prairie Museum website for more details and topic summaries. Space is limited, so please call 204-832-0167 two weeks in advance to save your seats.