Winnipeg, MB – At 11:52 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a vacant, two-storey house in the 400 block of Arlington Street.

When they arrived at the scene, crews found a well-involved fire with heavy smoke and flames coming from the house. As it was not safe to enter the structure, a defensive attack was launched with crews using aerial ladders to apply water to the fire and protect neighbouring homes. The fire was declared under control this morning at 2 a.m.

Winnipeg, MB – At 9:41 a.m. on May 22, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) responded to reports of a fire in a hotel in the 700 block of Main Street. Due to the potential for high life hazards when dealing with a large, occupied structure, extra crews were dispatched.

Winnipeg, MB – At 5:12 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a vacant two-and-a-half-storey structure in the 500 block of William Avenue.

Once on-scene, crews found a well-involved fire throughout the building. Due to safety concerns, they launched a defensive attack using an aerial ladder as a water tower. Occupants of neighbouring properties were advised by crews to shelter in place. The fire was declared under control at 7:10 p.m.

No injuries were reported.

Winnipeg, MB – At 5:17 a.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a three-storey apartment building in the 300 block of River Avenue.

When crews arrived on-scene, they found a light haze of smoke coming from a portion of the structure. They launched offensive attack, addressing the fire in a single suite and checking for extensions throughout the building. The fire was declared under control before 6:52 a.m. A fire watch was established to monitor conditions periodically and prevent rekindling.

Winnipeg, MB – At 4:24 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a single-storey, multi-residential house in the 400 block of Provencher Boulevard.

Once on-scene, crews observed smoke coming from the structure. They launched offensive attack, quickly declaring the fire under control at 4:53 p.m.

Occupants self-evacuated prior to crew arrival. No injuries were reported.

New washroom named Amoowigamig will soon provide an important amenity and dignity to those who use the facility

Winnipeg, MB – Today, the City of Winnipeg held a ceremonial opening for Amoowigamig, a new public washroom facility located downtown at 715 Main Street next to Circle of Life Thunderbird House. Amoowigamig will provide an important amenity and dignity to area residents and members of Winnipeg’s more vulnerable population who will rely on using the facility.

Winnipeg, MB – At 4:43 a.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a single-storey house in the 1500 block of Bannatyne Avenue West.

When crews arrived on-scene, they found smoke showing from the building. Firefighters launched an offensive attack and quickly knocked down the fire by 5 a.m.

Crews rescued one occupant from the building, who was treated on-scene by paramedics and taken to hospital in stable condition. No other injuries were reported.

Winnipeg, MB – At 12:12 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2022 the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey, vacant house in the 450 block of Stella Avenue.

Winnipeg, MB – Northbound King Street, from Notre Dame Avenue to McDermot Avenue, will be closed on Sunday, May 15 at 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. for a special event.

Pedestrian access will be maintained on the east sidewalk, and motorists should use alternate routes and allow additional travel time to get to their destinations.

For Transit re-route and schedule information, visit winnipegtransit.com or contact 311.

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg is now seeking input on a series of proposed active transportation designs to connect St. Boniface to Downtown.