Winnipeg, MB – The following are upcoming temporary road closures that will take effect tomorrow:

Hargrave Street closure

Hargrave Street, from St. Mary Avenue to Graham Avenue, will be closed on Friday, September 9 at 9:15 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. for crane work.

Jubilee Avenue closure

Westbound Jubilee Avenue, from Daly Street to Osborne Street, will be closed on Friday, September 9 at 6 p.m. until Monday, September 12 at 6 a.m., for road construction.

Winnipeg, MB – At 4:40 a.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a vacant, two-storey house in the 700 block of Elgin Avenue.

When crews arrived on scene, they found smoke coming from the structure. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was extinguished by 5:14 a.m.

Crews completed a search of the structure and no occupants were found. No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. Damage estimates are not available at this time.

Winnipeg, MB – At 7:49 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a two-and-a-half-storey multi-family residence in the 900 block of Manitoba Avenue.

When crews arrived on scene, they found smoke coming from the structure. Crews launched an offensive attack, declaring the fire under control at 8:45 p.m.

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg announced the phased reopening of the St. James Civic Centre, beginning with today’s reopening of the south side of the facility. The Ab McDonald Arena is anticipated to reopen to the public on September 25.

The reopening follows an extensive upgrade project that replaced critical building systems, improved accessibility, and refreshed spaces within the 56-year-old facility.

COVID-19 and other financial pressures continue to cause shortfalls in City’s operating budget

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg’s second quarter financial status and forecast report is forecasting a projected deficit in the tax-supported operating budget (General Revenue Fund) of $55.9 million and an additional shortfall of $14.7 million in Transit as at June 30, 2022. The financial status and forecast report will be presented at the meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Finance on September 12, 2022.

Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two structure fires this morning.

Burrows Avenue Fire

At 5:56 a.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2022, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a vacant one-and-a-half storey house in the 400 block of Burrows Avenue.

When crews arrived on scene, they found heavy smoke and flames coming from the house. Crews initially launched a defensive attack, transitioning to an offensive attack once it was safe to do so. The fire was declared under control at 7:03 a.m.

Winnipeg, MB – The following are upcoming temporary road closures that will take effect next week:

Moray Street intermittent closures

Moray Street, from the Charleswood Bridge to Portage Avenue, will have intermittent closures during non-peak hours starting on Tuesday, September 6 at 9 a.m. until Friday, September 16 at 3 p.m. for roadway maintenance on eastbound Portage Avenue through the Moray intersection.

Winnipeg, MB – At 7:04 a.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a single-family bungalow in the 1500 block of Elgin Avenue.

Upon arrival on scene, crews found smoke coming from the house. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 7:21 a.m.

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg is extending the spray pad season until September 11, 2022, offering families an extra week to beat the heat with some outdoor fun. Spray pads were originally scheduled to close on September 5.

All spray pads will remain open daily from 9:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. until September 11, with the exception of Michaëlle Jean Park (Norquay CC) Spray Pad, which has closed for the season.

For more information on spray pads, see: winnipeg.ca/spraypads.

Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to two fires.

Toronto Street Fire

At 8:53 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a vacant two-and-a-half storey, multi-family residence in the 600 block of Toronto Street.