City Of Winnipeg

• 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.

  Canada

  Sep 11
  
• ‘You can’t fly down Wolseley anymore’: Greenway project aims to slow down traffic

  Research has shown signage alone has a limited effect on driver behaviour, so while 30 km/h signs are prominent, the project also involves built-environment improvements.

  Traffic

  Sep 4
  
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• Winnipeg to introduce surface-testing machines to analyze sidewalk quality

  The 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.

  Politics

  Aug 23
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• ‘I’m surprised the numbers aren’t higher’: Winnipeg sees dramatic increase in fires, stats say

  According to data released by the city Tuesday, the WFPS responded to 3,389 fires last year — 33 per cent more than in 2022, and a whopping 87 per cent increase since 2019.

  Fire

  Jul 30
• Coun. Mayes out, Santos in as Winnipeg mayor shuffles executive policy committee

  Scott 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.

  Politics

  Jul 24
• Transcona residents left in limbo two weeks after explosion

  Transcona residents remain in limbo two weeks after an explosion rocked the northeast Winnipeg neighbourhood and attempts to clean up were met with an 'unacceptable' response.

  Canada

  Jul 10
• City of Winnipeg offers tips to beat the heat with extreme weather in the forecast

  The City of Winnipeg is encouraging residents to stay cool and hydrated in the coming days, with a heat wave in the forecast.

  Weather

  Jul 10
• City of Winnipeg announces Phase 2 of Permits Online

  Homeowners 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.

  Canada

  Jun 24
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• City launches chemical treatment project to improve Lake Winnipeg health

  A new chemical treatment process — with a $19.3-million price tag — is intended to remove more phosphorus from the sewage leaving the North End treatment plant.

  Environment

  Jun 24
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• Winnipeg moves on from Bishop Grandin, formally introduces Abinojii Mikanah

  The City of Winnipeg formally changed the name of the 10-kilometre expressway, also known as Route 165, on Friday — National Indigenous Peoples Day.

  Canada

  Jun 21