City of Winnipeg to start spring cleaning, yard waste program soon
The City of Winnipeg has announced crews will be out sweeping roadways, bridges, sidewalks and pathways beginning Sunday. It said boulevards and medians on major routes will also be freshened up, along with litter and debris in city parks.
Apr 11
City of Winnipeg budget update
City Council will vote on the multi-year budget tomorrow. And changes have been made from the original document, including a pool slated to close that may stay open for a few more years.
Politics
Mar 19
City of Winnipeg approves multi-year budget for 2024-2027
The City of Winnipeg has now approved its 2024-2027 multi-year budget, which caused contention over some issues like pool closures, property tax increases sticking to 3.5 per cent, and some items — like the Arlington bridge — being kept out of the budget.
Mar 20
City of Winnipeg completes temporary sewer repairs, says water usage can go back to normal
The City of Winnipeg is saying a bypass system to stop sewage flow into the Red River is now in full swing.
Feb 23
State of Winnipeg roads: city approach to pothole season
City of Winnipeg street maintenance manager Michael Cantor talks with Clay Young about pothole season so far.
Apr 10
City of Winnipeg budget preview
On Wednesday, the city will table its next multi-year budget. Here’s what you can expect:
Feb 6
Winnipeg charity feeds hundreds of city’s vulnerable with Easter lunch
Chatter, warmth, and the aromas of hot gravy and turkey wafted around a packed room at a Winnipeg charity Monday afternoon, as hundreds hunkered around paper plates for an Easter lunch.
Apr 1
‘Bicycle nazis’: Winnipeg city councillor taking heat after committee meeting comment
A Winnipeg city councillor is drawing criticism for a comment he made during a city committee meeting, calling Winnipeg bicycle delegates “bicycle nazis”. Iris Dyck reports.
Canada
Apr 10
Winnipeg residents want to see safety-focused pedestrian pilot projects: city councillor
On Tuesday, Winnipeg City Councillor Sherri Rollins says a proposed pilot should consider a pedestrian scramble crossing at River Avenue and Osborne Street.
Apr 9
Fort Gibraltar walkway collapse sees 2nd family suing City of Winnipeg, Festival du Voyageur
A second family has filed a lawsuit against the City of Winnipeg, Festival du Voyageur and Gibraltar Dining Corporation after a walkway at Fort Gibraltar collapsed last spring.
Feb 6
Litter on city streets improved, but still work to do, Take Pride Winnipeg says
“Overall, the city’s not too bad but there’s lots of work to do.” says Take Pride Winnipeg education coordinator Nadia Rodzinski.
Apr 1
Funding changes needed as the city continues to grow
The City of Winnipeg is hoping to have discussions surrounding the Municipal funding model as the city continues to grow.
Canada
Apr 23
Funding changes needed as Winnipeg continues to grow, officials say
The City of Winnipeg is hoping to start conversations to change the municipal funding model as it continues to grow in population and infrastructure needs increase. Drew Stremick reports.
Apr 23
Online permit improvements
The City of Winnipeg is hoping improvements to their online permitting will get more housing built faster.
Apr 15
City testing out emergency pre-emptive technology
The city of Winnipeg is testing out a system it says could reduce emergency response times by up to 20 percent.
Apr 12
Tennis pro and city go back and forth over Sargent Park court
A tennis pro is trying to hold serve against the City of Winnipeg, but is just weeks away from losing his grip on a popular community resource. What’s happening at the Sargent Park Tennis Garden?
Apr 11
City of Winnipeg to upgrade security infrastructure, staffing, following Edmonton incident
City of Winnipeg chief administrative officer Michael Jack said on Tuesday, “Edmonton’s incident is very concerning, and we will take an organization-wide look and build something I can call a comprehensive security program.”
Jan 30
‘It’s time now’: Take Pride calls on Winnipeggers to do some spring cleaning on city streets
Take Pride Winnipeg has been fighting the city’s trash problem each spring for decades, by encouraging businesses, organizations and individuals to do their part and help out with spring cleaning. Clay Young has more on how Winnipeggers can get involved.
Apr 1
Winnipeg city council votes 11-3 to reopen landmark Portage and Main to pedestrians
Winnipeg’s landmark intersection at Portage Avenue and Main Street will be reopening to pedestrian traffic after more than 40 years.
Canada
Mar 21
City making patio program permanent
The city of Winnipeg is making it’s seasonal patio program permanent.
Weather
Mar 28
