Improvements will result in lower energy use and GHG emissions

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg is temporarily closing each floor of the Millennium Library (251 Donald St.) on a staggered basis to accommodate renovations, beginning with the second floor on Monday, August 15.

The closures are required to replace over 100,000 sq. ft. of carpet, install new energy-efficient LED lighting, and to replace the service desk on the fourth floor.

Winnipeg, MB – At 4:20 p.m. on August 10, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a three-storey apartment building in the 0 to 300 block of Mountain Avenue.

When crews arrived, they found light smoke in the building. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was quickly declared under control. The fire was contained to the suite where it originated.

There were no occupants in the suite at the time of the fire. No injuries were reported.

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg announced today a project that will bring new recreational amenities to the community of River Heights. The project at Corydon Community Centre (Crescentwood Site at 1170 Corydon Ave.) will include the addition of a new 3,000-square-foot accessible spray pad, replacement of an existing playground, and other park features.

Winnipeg, MB – At 7:30 a.m. on August 9, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey townhouse in the 0 to 100 block of Strauss Drive.

When crews arrived, they found smoke in the building. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 7:48 a.m. The fire was contained to the suite where it originated.

Winnipeg, MB – At 6:44 p.m. on August 8, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a vacant bungalow in the 400 block of Burrows Avenue.

When crews arrived, they found smoke coming from the house. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 6:59 p.m.

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

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

Winnipeg, MB – At 7:33 p.m. on August 7, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a garage fire in the 500 block of Sherbrook Street.

When crews arrived, they found the fire had spread from the garage to a nearby vehicle and to a vacant two-and-a-half storey, multi-family residence. Crews launched an offensive fire attack using handlines and an aerial ladder truck. They remain on-scene at this time and are expected to be there for several more hours, completing extinguishment of the fire and putting out hotspots.

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

Manitoba Avenue fire

At 7:08 a.m. on August 7, 2022, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey, multi-family residence in the 300 block of Manitoba Avenue.

Winnipeg, MB – At 6:03 p.m. on August 6, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a five-storey apartment building in the 300 block of Broadway.

When crews arrived, they found smoke in the building. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 6:32 p.m.

Most occupants of the building safely self-evacuated and those who remained were assisted by crews. No injuries were reported. A Winnipeg Transit bus was deployed to the scene to provide shelter for evacuees.

Winnipeg, MB – In response to a recent increase in adult nuisance mosquitoes, the City of Winnipeg will begin its adult nuisance mosquito control program on Sunday, August 7, 2022. Adult mosquito control will begin at 9:30 p.m., weather permitting, in the following Insect Management Areas:

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

Main Street fire

At 1:24 a.m. on August 6, 2022, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a three-storey hotel in the 700 block of Main Street.

When crews arrived, they found that building’s sprinkler system had initiated, extinguishing a fire in one of the suites. Crews ensured all hotspots were extinguished and deactivated the sprinkler system.