Registration for spring activities begins on March 15

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg’s Spring 2022 Leisure Guide, Leisure Guide Skating brochure, and Leisure Guide Swimming brochure are now available for viewing online. Registration for all spring activities begins Tuesday, March 15 at 8 a.m. for Winnipeg residents, and Thursday, March 17 at 8 a.m. for non-residents.

Winnipeg, MB – At 1:07 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a one-and-a-half storey, single family home in the 400 block of Young Street.

Upon arrival on scene, crews encountered smoke coming from the house. They launched an offensive attack but due to deteriorating conditions they were forced to exit the structure and transition to a defensive fire attack.

All occupants of the house safely self-evacuated prior to the arrival of crews. No injuries were reported.

Winnipeg, MB – At 5:10 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire at Westview School (600 Hoka Street).

Upon arrival on scene, crews encountered smoke coming from the single-storey building. An offensive attack was launched and the fire was declared under control at 6:48 p.m.

A search of the school was completed and no occupants were found. Crews evacuated the daycare facility attached to the school as a precaution. No injuries were reported.

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg's Annual Snow Route Parking Ban has been lifted. No other winter parking bans are in place at this time.

For more information, see: winnipeg.ca/snow.

Winnipeg, MB – The Residential Parking Ban has been lifted; the City of Winnipeg thanks all Winnipeggers for their patience and cooperation. Residents are reminded that the Annual Snow Route Parking Ban remains in effect daily from 2 a.m. to 7 a.m. until February 28, 2022.

Winnipeg, MB – At 12:09 a.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to multiple reports of a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Dugald Road and Bournais Drive involving a vehicle and a semi truck.

Multiple apparatus responded to the incident. Crews were required to use extrication equipment to remove one individual from a vehicle. A total of five patients were assessed and transported by paramedics on-scene:

Processing fees for the program are waived through March 2023

Winnipeg, MB – The City is now accepting registrations for summer operation in the temporary patio program that will allow eligible businesses to operate a temporary patio space from April 1, 2022 to October 31, 2022.

Winnipeg, MB – Statement from Mayor Brian Bowman regarding the unlawful occupation on Winnipeg streets:

“I understand that the unlawful occupation on our public streets has finally concluded. No one will be happier than the residents and local businesses in the area of the Manitoba Legislature.

Thank you to the Winnipeg Police Service for their recent efforts to bring an end to this unlawful occupation.

Winnipeg, MB – At 5:31 p.m. on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a fire in a two-storey duplex in the 200 block of Edelweiss Crescent.

Once on-scene, crews encountered smoke coming from the home. They launched an offensive attack, quickly extinguishing the fire and containing it to the suite of origin. They declared the fire under control at 5:47 p.m. Crews proceeded to thoroughly vent the suite.

Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg has outlined potential changes to its operations, programs, and services in anticipation of the next set of provincial Public Health Orders.

Provincial officials signaled their intention to adjust future Public Health Orders to remove proof of vaccination requirements effective March 1, and lift mask requirements and other restrictions effective March 15.