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

Poplarwood Avenue fire

At 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, WFPS responded to reports of a garage fire in the 100 block of Poplarwood Avenue.

When crews arrived at the scene they found a detached two-car garage engulfed in smoke and flames. An offensive attack was launched while crews also worked to protect the adjacent home.

Winnipeg, MB – There are several temporary road closures taking effect in the coming days:

Princess Street

Princess Street from McDermot Avenue to Notre Dame Avenue, will be closed for film production on Wednesday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m. until Thursday, June 9 at 7 a.m.

King Street

King Street, from Notre Dame Avenue to McDermot Avenue, will be closed for film production on Friday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m. until Saturday, June 11 at 7 a.m. A single lane will be maintained for access by emergency vehicles and Winnipeg Transit.

Treaty One Nation and City of Winnipeg arrive at the Gaawijijigemangit Agreement for municipal services at Naawi-Oodena site

Registration for summer activities begins on June 14

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg’s Summer 2022 Leisure Guide and Leisure Guide Swimming brochure are now available for viewing online. Registration for all summer activities begins Tuesday, June 14 at 8 a.m. for Winnipeg residents, and Thursday, June 16 at 8 a.m. for non-residents.

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

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg’s first quarter financial status and forecast report is forecasting a projected deficit in the tax-supported operating budget (General Revenue Fund) of $53.9 million and an additional shortfall of $10.5 million in Transit as at March 31, 2022. The financial status and forecast report will be presented at the meeting of the Standing Policy Committee on Finance on June 13, 2022

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg will be conducting controlled burns in various natural areas between June 6 and June 17, weather conditions permitting. Controlled burns will be conducted in suitable wind conditions with appropriate fire guards in place.

Fire plays an important role in the preservation and restoration of prairies. Lack of fire allows weeds to invade these endangered plant communities. Controlled burns have been conducted by the City in Winnipeg's tall grass prairies since 1986.

Winnipeg, MB – At 6:06 p.m. on Sunday, June 5, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a male youth in the Red River, between Victoria Crescent and South Drive. The 9-1-1 caller reported that the person was holding on to a log as the river current carried him downstream.

Winnipeg, MB – At 7:51 a.m. on Sunday, June 5, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a single-family bungalow on Cortez Bay.

Upon arrival, crews found smoke coming from the home. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 8:13 a.m.

Occupants of the house safely self-evacuated with their pets prior to crews arriving. No injuries were reported.

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

Winnipeg, MB – At 3:38 a.m. on Friday, June 3, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a mixed-use commercial-residential complex in the 400 block of Selkirk Avenue.

When crews arrived on-scene, they found smoke coming from the single-storey commercial portion of the structure. Firefighters launched an offensive attack, extinguishing the fire and preventing it from extending to the residential portion of the complex. The fire was declared under control at 4:05 a.m.

Winnipeg, MB – There are several temporary road closures in effect in the coming days:

Regent Avenue West

Regent Avenue West, from Winona Street to Day Street, will be closed today at 6:30 p.m. until Sunday, June 5 at 11 p.m. for the Transcona Hi Neighbour Festival.

Pride Parade

The following road closures will be in place on Sunday, June 5 between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.: