Waverley West Ward
I am your City of Winnipeg representative and liaison to city issues for residents who live in the Waverley West Ward. I post updates on many issues weekly to my website and have been doing this since being elected. There is a lot of relevant information about the Waverley West ward on my website. I have organized the website into neighbourhood specific issues, and larger priority issues BUT I also highly suggest you enter key words into the search engine (top right side on navigation bar) to find information. You can always contact me directly if you have any questions: jlukes@winnipeg.ca
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Purple/Blue Street Lights
Thank you to Global News for covering this story. Manitoba Hydro Working to Fix Purple Lights in Winnipeg I have received calls from residents inquiring about why Manitoba Hydro’s street lights are a purple/blue color. Please know that Manitoba Hydro owns and...
TREE DAMAGE & SNOW
Photo Credit: D. Ristimaki So much snow and of course challenges come with the snow! I’ve received multiple calls from residents regarding City boulevard trees. Operators are having to pile snow and ice high on the City boulevards and as a result, trees are being...
Snapshot of Development in Waverley West Ward
Following up on some requests from residents, I’ve prepared a snapshot of the multi residential family development activity in the Waverly West ward which has been occurring over last 5 or so years. Compared to the early 1990s, the proportion of multi-residential...
Residential Street Plow – January 2022
Plowing of residential streets will begin Thursday evening to improve the condition of residential streets. As a result, a Residential Parking Ban has been declared and will be in effect starting Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 7 p.m. Residents are urged to confirm...
FINDING FIRE HYDRANTS
Photo credit: Elena Plow operators do their best to ensure fire hydrants are not buried in snow - BUT - when there is a lot of snow - sometimes the fire hydrants become barely visible. This could be a problem if the fire department needs to access the hydrant as...
Digital Map Identifying River Access Points
Photo Credit: KGS Group We live in a city with spectacular rivers and creeks! The city has constructed many public access points to reach the banks of these rivers and creeks, but the access points are tucked away in many cases, behind trees and shrubs, waiting to be...
2022 UPDATE – South Winnipeg Recreation Campus – Video
I’ve put together a short video update on the new recreation campus, fire station & schools! Exciting times ahead for residents in the growing Waverley West ward! https://youtu.be/RSKYHHyqsRk
Elimination of Courtesy Tows – Interview
Thank you CJOB and Kathy Kennedy for covering this important issue. Taxpayers will have paid well over $1 Million in ‘free’ courtesy tows for vehicles that didn’t move during the November and December 2021 residential parking bans. The City now provides multiple ways...
Councillor Wants Winnipeg to Charge for ‘Courtesy Tows’ During Residential Snow Clearing
Photo Credit: Kevin King/Winnipeg Sun/QMI Agency Thank you Winnipeg Sun reporter James Snell for covering this important issue. Now, with this new residential snow plow being called, the cost to provide free courtesy tows will be over $1 million in 2021. The City of...
Elimination of Courtesy Tows
Thank you media for covering this important issue. CJOB: Elimination of Courtesy Tows – Interview Winnipeg Free Press: Snow-clearing ‘courtesy tows’ not free CTV: Calls to charge for towing during snow routes CBC: Drivers should foot bill for 'courtesy tows' during...
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