Winnipeg, MB - Ness Avenue Bridge over Sturgeon Creek is now open to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Work is still underway for the under-bridge paths and embankment stabilization. Completion of this work is expected by the end of October 2016.
Winnipeg Transit buses are now operating along their regularly scheduled routes.
The City of Winnipeg thanks residents for their patience during the closure.
Winnipeg, MB - The City of Winnipeg will now begin offering civil marriage ceremonies at City Hall, 510 Main Street.
Winnipeg, MB - Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service is advising motorists and residents that due to an ongoing fire response at a commercial business in the 3000 block of Dugald Road, traffic on Dugald has temporarily been reduced to one lane between Plessis Road and the east Perimeter.
Traffic is being controlled on scene by Winnipeg Police Service cadets. Vehicles can still travel both east and west on Dugald but motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible and to allow for extra travel time if they must travel on Dugald.
Winnipeg, MB - The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, in cooperation with the Winnipeg Police Service, the Community Services Department, and the Water and Waste Department, is reminding citizens to protect themselves and their communities against fire this fall.
Winnipeg, MB - The City of Winnipeg is encouraging Winnipeggers to give their fall leaf and yard waste a second chance. Help prepare for winter by raking and collecting leaves from your yard, adjacent boulevards and roadways. Then take advantage of the City’s curbside leaf and yard waste collection program so that your leaf and yard waste can be turned into beneficial compost.
Due to the large volumes of yard waste placed out for collection this fall, weekend pre-collection of yard waste will begin this weekend.
Winnipeg, MB - Today, the City of Winnipeg launched Let’s Talk, an online forum for the public to provide input into the City’s 2017 budget. Until October 30, the public can provide online feedback on their budget priorities, preferences and ideas.
Winnipeg, MB - Fire Prevention Week 2016 is being held across Canada from October 9 to 15. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) is working with its partners to provide educational and entertaining activities that highlight the importance of fire prevention in our communities. The theme for this year’s Fire Prevention Week is Don’t Wait - Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years!
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 - Winnipeggers are invited to attend a public open house about the Saskatchewan Avenue Road Reconstruction and Sturgeon Creek Culvert Replacement Project.
The primary objective of this project is to develop a preferred preliminary design which improves the flow of Sturgeon Creek, prevents Saskatchewan Avenue from flooding and improves its road condition. At the same time, the City’s multi-use path network will be expanded with enhancements to pedestrian and cycling facilities along Sturgeon Creek and Saskatchewan Avenue.
Winnipeg, MB - Archibald Street from Messier Street to Kavanagh Street will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic starting this Friday, October 7 at 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 10 for sewer maintenance.
Pedestrian access will be maintained while repairs are underway.
Motorists should allow for additional travel time, and use alternate routes in this area to reach their destinations.