Statement from Mayor Brian Bowman on Today's Federal Budget
Winnipeg, MB – Statement from Mayor Brian Bowman on today’s federal budget:
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to fire on Euclid Avenue
Winnipeg, MB – At 12:12 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2022 the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey multi-family residential building in the 0-100 block of Euclid Avenue.
Once crews arrived on-scene, they encountered smoke coming from a suite in the building. They launched an offensive attack, quickly extinguishing the fire and declaring it under control at 12:27 p.m..
Residents invited to weigh in on Moving on Marion
City collecting feedback on options for Complete Streets concept, impact of intersection improvements
Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg is looking to get more people moving more effectively on Marion Street, and is relying on public feedback to help shape the corridor’s future.
Mayor Bowman Announces New Chair of Finance and New Chair of Innovation and Economic Development
Winnipeg, MB – Today, Mayor Brian Bowman announced Councillor Jeff Browaty as the new Chairperson for the Standing Policy Committee on Finance and Councillor Markus Chambers as the new Chairperson for the Standing Policy Committee on Innovation and Economic Development.
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to fire on Alexander Avenue
Winnipeg, MB – At approximately 7:48 a.m. on Sunday, April 3, 2022 the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a vacant two-and-a-half storey house in the 600 block of Alexander Avenue.
When crews arrived on-scene, they encountered heavy smoke billowing from the structure. Crews launched a defensive fire attack and declared the fire under control at approximately 9:20 a.m.
A search of the structure found no one inside. No injuries were reported.
City of Winnipeg launches new Compost Support Program
Winnipeg, MB – In an effort to provide greater access to food waste collection programs in Winnipeg and help reduce the amount of food waste entering our landfills, the City of Winnipeg is launching a Compost Support Program.
As part of the program, organizations that collect and transport food waste to a licensed compost facility are eligible to apply for support payments up to a maximum of $65,000 in cash and in-kind advertising credits.
Winnipeg Transit launches new app for schedule information
The first official Winnipeg Transit mobile app is now available for download
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to fire on Manahan Avenue
Winnipeg, MB – At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a working fire in a two-storey commercial building in the 1200 block of Manahan Avenue.
When crews arrived on-scene, they encountered heavy smoke coming from the structure. Due to deteriorating structural conditions, crews launched a defensive fire attack using an aerial ladder and hose streams to extinguish the fire. The fire was declared under control at approximately 2:09 p.m.
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to fires on Point Douglas Avenue, Manitou Bay
Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) recently responded to two fires.
Point Douglas Avenue warehouse fire
At approximately 9:54 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022 WFPS crews responded to reports of smoke coming from a vacant warehouse in the 0-100 block of Point Douglas Avenue.
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to fire on Victor Street
Winnipeg, MB – At approximately 5:51 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022 the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a vacant one-and-a-half storey house in the 600 block of Victor Street.
When crews arrived on-scene, they encountered heavy smoke billowing from the structure. Crews launched an offensive fire attack, declaring the fire under control at approximately 6:35 p.m.
Occupants of neighbouring homes were evacuated as a precaution and have since returned to their homes.
No injuries have been reported.