Winnipeg, MB – At 1:33 a.m. on July 16, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a vacant bungalow in the 1900 block of Alexander Avenue.

When crews arrived, they found the fire had spread to a neighbouring vacant house. Both houses were fully engulfed in flames. Crews initially launched a defensive attack, but were able to transition to an offensive attack once fire conditions improved. The fire was declared under control by 2:45 a.m.

Winnipeg, MB – At 8:50 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, 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 300 block of Mountain Avenue.

Winnipeg, MB – Today, the City of Winnipeg officially broke ground on planned upgrades and refurbishment of the existing tennis courts at Jill Officer Park located at 1410 Rothesay St., adjacent to River East Collegiate.

Winnipeg, MB – At 10:05 a.m. on Sunday, July 10, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey apartment building in the 0 to 100 block of Renfrew Street.

When crews arrived at the scene, they encountered smoke coming from the structure. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 10:51 a.m.

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

William Avenue

Westbound William Avenue, from McPhillips Street to Arlington Street, will be closed on Monday, July 11 at 7 a.m. until Friday, July 29 at 7 p.m. for a water main renewal project.

Empress Street

Southbound Empress Street East, from East Way to St. John Ambulance Way including the overpass, will be closed on Wednesday, July 13 at 9 a.m. until Saturday, July 16 at 3 p.m. for road construction.

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

Ruby Street Fire

At 7:21 a.m. on Friday, July 8, 2022, the WFPS responded to reports of a fire in a vacant one-and-a-half-storey house in the 200 block of Ruby Street.

When crews arrived at the scene, they encountered smoke coming from the structure. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 8:06 a.m.

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

Under new policy, passengers asked to save seats in Priority Seating Area for passengers with disabilities, move elsewhere when asked

Winnipeg, MB – Winnipeg Transit is launching a campaign to educate passengers about their role in accessible public transportation and a Council-approved policy for priority and courtesy seating areas on buses. Priority and Courtesy Seating Area Policy .

Winnipeg, MB – At 8:18 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey apartment building in the 700 block of Wellington Avenue.

When crews arrived at the scene, they encountered smoke coming from the structure. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 8:41 p.m.

All occupants of the building self-evacuated prior to the arrival of crew. No injuries were reported.

Winnipeg, MB – At 3:14 p.m. on Monday, July 4, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a vacant one-and-a-half storey house in the 400 block of Stella Avenue.

When crews arrived on-scene, they found a well-involved fire, with smoke and flames coming from the structure. A defensive attack was launched as unsafe conditions prevented firefighters from entering the building. Once conditions improved, crews were able to transition to an offensive attack, declaring it under control at 5:11 p.m.

Winnipeg, MB – The Government of Canada, the Province of Manitoba, and the City of Winnipeg today announced a project that will bring new recreational amenities to the community of northwest Winnipeg. The project at Adsum Park will include the addition of a new 3,000-square-foot accessible spray pad and other park features.