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

Crime and crime prevention is weighing heavily on citizens. Regularly I receive calls from residents concerned about crime in their neighbourhood. I heard many concerns when I was door knocking during the recent election. For the Waverley West ward,  I’ve set up a series of crime prevention & education opportunities for residents: Crime Prevention Workshops

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

Working group tasked with finding ways to build better, smarter Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg’s annual road construction season is getting underway this spring and a road construction working group has been tasked with considering and recommending ways the City can improve the overall road construction process including greater utilization of 24/7 construction,

Winnipeg, MB – On Sunday, May 26, 2019, weather permitting, the City of Winnipeg’s Insect Control Branch will commence its tree pest caterpillar control program starting at 9:30 p.m. in Insect Management Areas 10 (Central St. Boniface, Dufresne, North St. Boniface, Tissot) and 11 (Norwood East, Norwood West). The program will be targeting the spring