Residents escape Winnipeg apartment fire uninjured
The area of London Street and Antrim Road was choked with thick smoke Saturday. Continue reading
City of Winnipeg
$200K in funding a game-changer for community Bear Clan Patrol
Bear Clan founder James Favel said Wednesday that $150,000 from Bell and $50,000 from the city will be a game-changer in terms of what the group will be able to offer to the community. Continue reading
Winnipeg’s 311 service celebrates 10 years of service
Winnipeg’s 311 service quietly celebrated its 10th anniversary Wednesday. Continue reading
City of Winnipeg pilot project could lift time limit on handicapped parking
The City of Winnipeg is considering a pilot program that would allow those with disabilities to park downtown and not have to move their vehicle every two hours. Continue reading
Transcona parents say un-plowed streets put school students in danger
In Waterside Estates in Transcona, there are only sidewalks on main roads, which means students getting to and from the bus stop are forced to share snowy roads with vehicles. Continue reading
Winnipeg Transit bus driver shield plan passed by committee, heads to EPC, council
The committee decision means all 630 Winnipeg Transit buses could be outfitted with driver safety shields, something the local transit union and other organizations have been pushing for since the February 2017 murder of a driver. Continue reading
Winnipeg implements residential parking ban
The city’s annual residential parking ban will be in effect starting 7 a.m. Wednesday, and drivers are encouraged to avoid a ticket by paying attention to the street-clearing schedule. Continue reading
Winnipeg Transit surplus $5 million higher than first predicted
September estimates saw Winnipeg Transit with an extra $7.9 million at the end of the 2018, but the city’s latest projections put that number closer to $12.8 million. Continue reading
Snow route parking ban in effect, residential snow clearing to start Wednesday
Manitobans woke up Monday to a winter wonderland. Up to 14 cms of snow fell around the southern part of the province, causing some cancellations. Continue reading
Winnipeg councillor wants to reduce speed on section of Wilkes Avenue to 50 km/h
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
A Winnipeg city councillor wants to drastically reduce the speed limit on a busy stretch of road running through his ward. Continue reading