Grazing sheep being tested as ‘vegetation managers’ Winnipeg, MB – A flock of hungry sheep will soon call Winnipeg’s Living Prairie Museum their temporary home. A pilot program aimed at testing the feasibility of grazing sheep as a means of vegetation management begins Monday, June 10 at the museum, which is one of the few

Ongoing Opportunities for Engagement Building Public Engagement New Opportunities for Engagement Wolseley to Downtown Walk Bike Project Phase 2 has begun. We are looking for your perspectives on preliminary design options and treatments. Preliminary design options have taken Phase 1 stakeholder priorities into consideration including safety, bike network connections, and cycling comfort.   Share your

The first shield-equipped buses were put into service today Winnipeg, MB ‒ As part of the City of Winnipeg’s ongoing commitment to operator safety, bus operator safety shields are now being installed on all 630 Winnipeg Transit buses. The first shield-equipped buses were put into service today. “I am pleased that we are following through

Early financial position shows shortfall of $9.8 million Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg’s first quarterly financial status report and forecast is forecasting a projected deficit in the tax-supported operating budget (General Revenue Fund) of $9.8 million, as at March 31, 2019. The status report and forecast will be presented at the meeting of

Friday, May 31, 2019 Wildland, brush, and grass fires are preventable Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) is reminding residents to follow important fire prevention strategies to reduce the risk of wildland, grass, and brush fires. In Winnipeg, these types of fires are typically wind-driven ground fires involving grass, brush, and dead

Friday, May 31, 2019 Document captures scope and rationale for all unfunded major capital projects being proposed by the City of Winnipeg over the next 10 years Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg released its Unfunded Major Capital Project Detail document. The document provides a summary of current information on 22 major capital projects

Wednesday, May 29, 2019 Winnipeg, MB ‒ It’s time to lace up your walking shoes or dig out your swimsuit because the City of Winnipeg will once again be providing free access to City-run aquatic and recreation facilities during scheduled public use times for National Health and Fitness Day on June 1, 2019. Marked on

Second unit to launch in June Winnipeg, MB – Access to primary health care services for some of Winnipeg’s most vulnerable and chronically ill residents will soon increase as a second Emergency Paramedics in the Community (EPIC) unit is added, announced the City of Winnipeg and Shared Health earlier today. The EPIC program, operated by

Tuesday, May 28, 2019 Winnipeg, MB – The City’s spring cleaning of streets, sidewalks, boulevards, and parks is now complete. The Public Works Department thanks residents for their cooperation while cleaning operations were underway. 311 is taking reports of missed streets and deficiencies until June 30, 2019. If your street has not been swept please