Wednesday wind, snow close highways, snarl traffic around Winnipeg
Driving conditions were treacherous Wednesday — wind gusts and blowing snow made for slick roads and reduced visibility around southern Manitoba. Continue reading
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Woman dead after being hit by vehicle on Henderson Highway
Winnipeg police say a woman has died after being hit by a vehicle Tuesday morning. Continue reading
Two firefighters injured, dogs killed in Wellington Crescent blaze
A pair of Winnipeg firefighters suffered minor injuries, and two family pets perished Wednesday in a house fire on Wellington Crescent. Continue reading
Waverley Underpass project expected to come $60M under budget, says report
The Waverley Underpass project is coming significantly under budget, with the latest projections showing a nearly $60 million surplus. Continue reading
Winnipeg councillor wants to reduce speed on section of Wilkes Avenue to 50 km/h
A Winnipeg city councillor wants to drastically reduce the speed limit on a busy stretch of road running through his ward. Continue reading
Parkade flood responsible for downtown outage: Manitoba Hydro
A major power outage downtown may be due to the flooding of a building, says Manitoba Hydro. Continue reading
Collision on Pembina Highway sends 5 to hospital
Four of the people injured in the collision, including the driver, were transported to a nearby hospital and have since been treated and released. Continue reading
Santa Claus is coming to town, which means downtown road closures
It’s most wonderful time of the year, but the annual Santa Claus Parade may lead to traffic headaches for Winnipeg drivers — several roads will be closed downtown Saturday afternoon. Continue reading
Traffic on South Perimeter bridge restricted pending inspection
A high-traffic Winnipeg roadway is partially closed, again. Traffic on the south Perimeter Highway has been limited to one lane pending an inspection after surface cracks appeared. Continue reading
Winnipeg drivers worry road construction won’t finish before winter hits
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
Winnipeg’s roads are getting slick, but that’s not the only thing drivers are concerned about — with plenty of construction ongoing, will traffic tie-ups continue into winter? Continue reading