Winnipeg, MB - The public is reminded that there is still time to provide feedback on the potential creation of a City of Winnipeg Food Council. Citizens are invited to provide their feedback via an information table during Ciclovia which is happening along Broadway Avenue by the Farmers' Market, on Sunday September 11, 2016.
Winnipeg, MB - Winnipeg's Fall curbside Giveaway Weekend is coming September 10 and 11, and it is the perfect time to find a new home for your gently-used, unwanted items. This is also the perfect time to hunt for some new to you treasures in your neighbourhood, community and city.
Tips if you are giving away items
Winnipeg, MB - Today, the City of Winnipeg released Hemson Consulting Ltd.'s Review of Municipal Growth Financing Mechanisms and its Determination of Regulatory Fees to Finance Growth: Technical Report. Together, the reports constitute the consultant's final report.
Winnipeg, MB - A new streamlined consolidated parking by-law comes into effect on September 1, 2016. The new Winnipeg Parking By-Law creates a point of reference for citizens to find most parking regulations. It also addresses changes that have occurred in the City, its traffic patterns and developments in technology.
Notable changes as a result of this new by-law include:
Winnipeg, MB - All civic offices are closed on Labour Day, Monday, September 5, 2016.
Recycling, garbage and yard waste will be collected as normally scheduled on the Labour Day holiday for those with Monday as their collection day.
To find your 2016 recycling, garbage and yard waste collection days, and for more information on the Brady Road Resource Management Facility and Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot:
Winnipeg, MB - City of Winnipeg outdoor aquatics facilities are beginning to close for the season.
Spray Pads
The City of Winnipeg spray pads will remain open until September 5, 2016. For more information on spray pads, please see City of Winnipeg - Spray Pads.
Winnipeg, MB - Maryland Street from Portage Avenue to Broadway will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic this Sunday, August 28 from 5:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. for asphalt paving of the roadway. Pedestrian access on Maryland Street will be maintained. Motorists should allow for additional travel time, and use alternate routes in this area to reach their destinations.
Winnipeg, MB - The following lane closures will be in place this Sunday, August 28 on the St. James Bridge for maintenance of the roadway:
Winnipeg, MB - The following temporary regional street closures will be in place this weekend during the Winnipeg Chinatown Street Festival:
Winnipeg, MB - The Arlington Bridge will be completely closed to traffic from Logan Avenue to Dufferin Avenue, starting at 6:00 a.m. Saturday, August 27 and reopening at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 4. The bridge closure is for routine bridge maintenance including expansion joint repairs, inspection and cleaning.
Pedestrian access will be permitted while this work is underway.
Motorists should use alternate routes such as the McPhillips Street Underpass or Slaw Rebchuk Bridge .