Barricades

• Kelowna, B.C. residents warned to be careful around waterways as underpasses close

  Spring runoff water levels in area creeks may rise unexpectedly and they, children and pets should stay safely back from creek banks, which may be slippery or subject to erosion.

  Weather

  May 5, 2023
  
• Winnipeg wants feedback on replacement for ‘Soviet-era’ concrete barricades at Portage and Main

  The city launched a survey Tuesday asking Winnipeggers — with an emphasis on those who live, work or visit downtown — for their recommendations on a reimagined use of the space.

  Canada

  Apr 25, 2023
  
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• ‘Road Closed’ signs are not just a suggestion, police warn

  Police are reminding people that driving around or moving road barricades is dangerous, and there could be charges.

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  Apr 23, 2022
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• Five votes: It’s time to have a real conversation about Portage and Main

  Over the course of decades, Winnipeggers have held strong opinions about what kind of traffic should be allowed, and what should not, at the corner of Portage and Main.

  Traffic

  Aug 28, 2018
• Man runs through barricades, crashes into police cruiser, gets arrested for drug possession

  Two men are facing drug related charges after one of them ran through barricades and crashed into a moving police cruiser.

  Crime

  Jul 20, 2018
• Timeline unclear for removal of Portage and Main barricades

  Winnipeg mayor Brian Bowman said Friday the next step in his plan to get the iconic Portage & Main intersection open to pedestrian traffic would start this spring.

  Mar 26, 2018
• South Edmonton resident calls city road project a ‘comedy of errors’

  An Edmonton project has gone off the rails, according to many people living in the Queen Alexandra neighbourhood.

  Traffic

  Nov 30, 2017
• One man charged after 7 hour weekend standoff in Winnipeg neighbourhood

  Winnipeg police have a 21-year-old man in custody following a serious incident that saw a significant police presence near Garden City Sunday evening.

  Nov 6, 2017
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• Security measures increase at Winnipeg sporting venues

  At least 60 new barriers have been placed outside Investors Group Field this week following last weekend's attack near Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton.

  Oct 6, 2017
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• Barricades back on Sunday Bike Routes in Winnipeg

  Sunday bike routes once again have barricades up, blocking vehicles from driving down four Winnipeg streets.

  Jul 19, 2015