Winnipeg Public Service

• Winnipeg report recommends city-wide composting program after successful pilot

  A three-year pilot program testing the project was such a positive experience that 66 per cent of participants said they'd be willing to kick in an extra $8 a month to keep it.

  Environment

  Sep 1, 2023
  
• Winnipeg libraries to resume some services Aug. 4

  Public libraries in Winnipeg will now accept book returns, and beginning on Aug. 4, will be offering holds for pick-up and telephone services once again.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 21, 2020
  
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• Coronavirus: Winnipeg mayor, council looking at tax deferrals, potential for state of emergency

  The City of Winnipeg is looking into the possibility of deferring some taxes during the new coronavirus pandemic, but the mayor says it might take a while to reach a decision.

  Politics

  Mar 25, 2020
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• Coalition of Winnipeg advocacy, community groups protests potential city service cuts

  The group, Budget For All Winnipeg, rallied in front of the Kinsmen Sherbrook Pool — one of the public services potentially on the chopping block over 2020-2023.

  Politics

  Jan 29, 2020
• Bowman eyes implementation of more 24/7 road construction plans

  The road construction working group submitted its final report at the end of August, recommending better communication, more use of round-the-clock construction, and expanded use of earlier tendering.

  Politics

  Sep 17, 2019
• Winnipeg Transit director should be able to put extra buses on the street when needed: report

  The Winnipeg Public Service has recommended that the Director of Transit should have the authority to make additional transit services available to meet extra ridership demands.

  Politics

  May 22, 2019
• Winnipeg encouraged to expand program that combats illegal dumping

  Winnipeg's public service is asking city councillors for $150,000 to fund an expanded surveillance program to combat illegal dumping.

  Crime

  Jun 27, 2018