Waverley West Ward

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2023 Road Construction in Waverley West

2023 Road Construction in Waverley West

2023 is another year for record road construction! This year, $155.8 Million will be invested into regional and local streets city wide. In addition, the Provincial government has provided an additional $7.5 M for a total of $163.3 M.  You can check where construction...

WAVERLEY ST. CLOSURE – Between Bison and Lee Blvd

WAVERLEY ST. CLOSURE – Between Bison and Lee Blvd

Starting Monday, September 18th thru to Friday September 22nd Waverley Street will be upgraded between Bison and Lee Blvd. Work will be done in two phases: Phase 1 (September 18-20): Southbound Waverley Curb Lane Phase 2 (September 21-22): Southbound Waverley Median...

Pembina Trails Collegiate Bus Routes (revised August 31/2023)

Pembina Trails Collegiate Bus Routes (revised August 31/2023)

New Pembina Trails Collegiate route begins Tuesday September 5th. This route is available for anyone to ride, please keep in mind it operates on a limited schedule and regular fares apply to all. Updated maps now include connections from South Pointe to the new...

Left turn arrow –off Columbia onto westbound McGillivray

Left turn arrow –off Columbia onto westbound McGillivray

Public works recently conducted a study to see if there was enough traffic volume to meet criteria to install a left arrow off Kenaston Common Drive onto eastbound McGillivray. The study indicated all criteria was met and a left green arrow was installed at Kenaston...

Encampments (2023)

Encampments (2023)

Thank you Global News for covering this important topic: Homeless Camps Encampments of unsheltered citizens are increasing throughout Winnipeg. This year, so far, I am aware of three locations in the Waverley West ward. The encampments are being monitored by multiple...

Short Term Rental Regulations

Short Term Rental Regulations

UPDATE Thank you Winnipeg Free Press for covering this important issue: Short-term rentals long-term headaches Council voted on regulating short term rentals on Feb 23, 2023. I will say I am disappointed in the final outcome related to the number of short term rentals...

Clarifying Who Mows City Boulevards

Clarifying Who Mows City Boulevards

(Original post date June 8, 2018) In new developments, homeowners can find it confusing to understand who is responsible for mowing the grass on boulevards. Grass should NOT BE HIGHER than 6 inches. A boulevard is the public space between the homeowners house and the...