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‘We need more revenue’: Winnipeg’s public works facing cost overrunsMayor Scott Gillingham said the costs reflect the city's population growth, as well as increased calls for emergency services.PoliticsNov 6
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Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responds to two fires overnightThe cause of fire at a Winnipeg residence Saturday night remains under investigation. It was the first of two overnight blazes in the city. No injuries were reported.FireJun 9
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Commercial building ordered demolished after West Broadway fireA commercial building in Winnipeg's West Broadway area was ordered demolished following an extensive fire Friday night that led to the temporary evacuation of nearby residents.FireMay 25
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A common goal of care: Changes and partnerships at the WFPSThe WFPS is in the process of changing its triaging system to one that has five priorities, a change that aims to match each call with an appropriate response.FireMay 23
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Winnipeg firefighters put out house fire in William Whyte neighbourhoodFire crews were called to a home on Redwood Avenue in Winnipeg early Monday. Firefighters found smoke and flames coming from the building.FireMay 20
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Winnipeg firefighters attend Logan Avenue blaze in vacant industrial buildingWFPS are on scene attending to a fire at a vacant building on Logan Ave.. The structure was previously damaged by another fire in August 2023, and was partially demolished.FireMay 18
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Patrons evacuated due to gas leak at downtown Winnipeg hotelWinnipeg fire officials say some 40 people were evacuated from a hotel on Fort Street early Saturday after a leak was discovered on the outside of the building.CanadaMay 18
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Winnipeg firefighters respond to fires at former Vulcan Iron Works buildingWFPS were called to the former Vulcan Iron Works building Saturday for two separate fires. The building has suffered multiple fires since it was gutted by a massive blaze in 2023.FireMay 18
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Winnipeg firefighters respond to pair of Saturday morning blazesThe first fire at a commercial building on Provencher Boulevard was put out in 20 minutes. The second blaze in St. Boniface kept crews busy for over an hour and killed two cats.FireMay 11
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Winnipeg first responders make water rescue from fast-moving Assiniboine RiverThe Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service sent crews to the Donald Street Bridge where they were able to rescue the person, who was being pulled toward the Red River by the current.CanadaMay 6
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