Winnipeg, MB - The City of Winnipeg is reminding citizens about the requirements to be eligible to vote for School Trustee in the Winnipeg School Division (Ward 7) in the upcoming 2016 City of Winnipeg By-Election which will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016.

Subject to Sections 21 and 22 of The Municipal Councils and School Boards Elections Act, a person is eligible to vote in the by-election, if they meet all of the following criteria:

Winnipeg, MB - The City of Winnipeg’s “Know Your Zone” app is now available for free download at the Apple App Store and coming soon to the Google Play App Store.

Developed within existing resources by the City of Winnipeg, app information can be viewed in either English or French and will provide Winnipeggers with easy to access, up-to-date snow zone information when a Residential Parking Ban is called this winter.

Winnipeg, MB - Mayor Brian Bowman presented Teemu Selanne with the Key to the City of Winnipeg today recognizing his achievements on and off the ice in Winnipeg, his dedication to the sport of hockey, and the legacy he left in the hearts of Winnipeg hockey fans.

Winnipeg, MB - Citizens are invited to attend a public open house on proposed amendments to the Winnipeg Zoning By-law No. 200/2006.

As part of the OurWinnipeg Implementation Plan, the City of Winnipeg has committed to reviewing its two zoning by-laws - the Winnipeg Zoning By-law and the Downtown Zoning By-law - on a regular basis to address any errors and omissions, and to improve clarity and alignment with the policies of OurWinnipeg and the Complete Communities Direction Strategy.

Winnipeg, MB - The City of Winnipeg is excited to welcome the 2016 NHL Heritage Classic to our city! To help get patrons safely to and from the games and pre-game celebrations, Winnipeg Transit has several route options for both Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23.

Winnipeg, MB - Following a motion presented at the Standing Policy Committee on Protection, Community Services and Parks on Friday, October 14, the Public Service was asked to provide an update on the fire in the 3000 block of Dugald Road which occurred on Thursday, October 13, 2016.

In summary, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to a fire in a silo at a commercial business in the 3000 block of Dugald Road on Thursday, October 13. The silo was partially emptied and crews extinguished the fire using water and foam. Fire crews left the scene at 20:35.

Winnipeg, MB - Winnipeg Public Library is teaming up once again with Call2Recycling, Canada's national consumer battery stewardship program, to launch a competition for Waste Reduction Week, October 17 to 23, 2016.

Winnipeg, MB - Today, City Councillor Brian Mayes (St. Vital) opened Sentier Gabriel Dufault Pathway, which leads from John Bruce Park to an observation area with a view over the historic Riel family mill site.

The pathway is named in honour of the late French and Métis advocate Gabriel Dufault whose greatest passion was his work with the Métis community.

Winnipeg, MB - Following a pause to allow for greater consultation with community stakeholders and industry groups, significant amendments are being recommended to an impact fee initially proposed in September's administrative report Mayor Brian Bowman and Councillor John Orlikow, Chair of Standing Policy Committee on Property and Development, Heritage, and Downtown Development announced today.

Winnipeg, MB - Waverley Street between Taylor Avenue and Wilkes Avenue will be temporarily closed to northbound and southbound traffic starting at 7:00 a.m. this Sunday, October 16 for a CN railway crossing re-profiling project. Waverley Street will reopen to traffic at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Motorists are advised to allow for additional travel time or to use alternate routes in this area to reach their destinations.