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City of Winnipeg extends spray pad seasonSpray pads in Winnipeg were set to close just after the Labour Day long weekend. The city is now giving them a few extra days to help people find relief from the heat.EntertainmentAug 28
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City of Winnipeg offers tips to beat the heat with extreme weather in the forecastThe City of Winnipeg is encouraging residents to stay cool and hydrated in the coming days, with a heat wave in the forecast.WeatherJul 10
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Outdoor community space beside Thunderbird House to open in Winnipeg, city saysThe Main and Henry Community Space includes a paved plaza, seating, picnic tables, trees and plants, and illuminated story markers complete with Indigenous teachings.CanadaSep 24
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Winnipeg ‘Giveaway Weekend’ around corner, city lays out some reminders'Giveaway Weekend is not only about decluttering items, it’s about reducing the waste in our landfills by giving others the opportunity to reuse unwanted treasures.'CanadaSep 9
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Former chief among voices calling for examination of Winnipeg policingDevon Clunis, who served as the city's top cop from 2012 to 2016, says Winnipeg needs an honest and robust conversation about the expectations of the police service.CrimeSep 23
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Winnipeg cyclists call for change after deadly summer on city streetsWinnipeg cycling advocates say they've had enough after a summer that has seen multiple collisions between cars and bikes — some of which have been fatal to those on two wheels.TrafficAug 21
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Amazon launches in-garage deliveries for some customers in CanadaAccess to the service spans 1,700 cities, towns and neighbourhoods in Canada including in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Winnipeg, Halifax and Ottawa.ConsumerSep 23
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Winnipeg man arrested after police find illegal sex doll destined for his homeFor the second time in three weeks, Winnipeg police are laying charges after finding an illegal sex doll destined for the city.CrimeSep 12
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City of Winnipeg reconsiders community grant cutCity council has sent a proposed cut to the Community Grants program back to the executive policy committee after numerous organizations and residents voiced their opposition.CanadaJun 27
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Winnipeg mayor backs Portage Place sale: ‘Biggest development in generations’A report on the purchase and sale agreement for the beleaguered mall was posted to the public agenda for the Sept.17 meeting of Winnipeg city council's executive policy committee.CanadaSep 11
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Winnipeg lays out plan for Portage and Main reopeningThe city said Friday that a construction contract is expected to be assigned on Nov. 8, with ground being broken the following week.PoliticsSep 20
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‘It’s just been sitting there’: Red River Ex wants to redevelop Blumberg Sports ComplexThe Red River Exhibition Association says it wants to take over management of the city-owned John Blumberg Sports Complex just west of Winnipeg.PoliticsSep 9
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City of Winnipeg announces Phase 2 of Permits OnlineHomeowners can apply for plumbing and electrical permits online, if they live in a single detached home if it's the primary place they live, and do the work themselves.CanadaJun 24
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‘The best peace in my life’: Ex-Winnipeg gang members turn it around to help youth in needA Winnipeg organization aimed at helping inner-city youth turn their lives around says it's all about being a consistent presence in the community, and being there for others.CanadaAug 28
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Winnipeg to introduce surface-testing machines to analyze sidewalk qualityThe data will be used to rate sidewalk quality, and the city will use that information to plan for renewals, maintenance and funding in the future.PoliticsAug 23
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‘Constant crime’ could lead to shuttering of convenience stores, Winnipeg councillors sayWinnipeg may hold the title of the world's Slurpee capital for decades, but two city councillors say 7-Eleven may be forced to shutter multiple stores due to crime.CrimeAug 14
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‘It’s not for us’: Manitoba municipalities given choice to opt out of controversial Plan 20-50The province announced Wednesday that it intends to introduce legislation allowing municipalities and cities to opt out of Plan 20-50.CanadaAug 21
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Coun. Mayes out, Santos in as Winnipeg mayor shuffles executive policy committeeScott Gillingham announced Wednesday that, among other changes, Coun. Brian Mayes (St. Vital) -- one of Winnipeg's longest-serving members -- will no longer be on the committee.PoliticsJul 24
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Federal international student cap having ‘negative impact’ in Manitoba: stakeholdersIn January, the federal government announced it would be accepting fewer international students. With school now back, that policy is raising red flags among stakeholders.EducationSep 3
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Michael Jack, City of Winnipeg’s top administrator, on his way outMichael Jack, who has served as Winnipeg's chief administrative officer since 2021, has notified the mayor and Executive Policy Committee (EPC) of his departure Monday.PoliticsJun 17