Rental Housing Around U of M
Rental Housing
The communities of Fort Richmond and University Heights surround the University of Manitoba. Residential areas surrounding an expanding university can present many opportunities and challenges. Currently, these communities are experiencing a rental housing challenge related to a student housing shortage.

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...

2021 Update on Illegal Rooming Houses
Photo: Shannon VanRaes / Winnipeg Free Press Years of work combatting illegal rooming houses is finally taking a turn for the better. The 2021 Annual Report identifying calls for service related to illegal rooming houses shows a downward trend in the neighbourhoods...

Update- Seeking Board Chair & Directors – U of M Southwood Lands Development
UPDATE May 9, 2018 A board of directors, chaired by Robert (Bob) Silver has been appointed by the Board of Governors to UM Properties GP Inc., which will lead the development of the Southwood Lands (a former golf course adjacent to the Fort Garry campus) into a...

Update On New Housing On Pembina, University Crescent And Snow Street
I’ve prepared an update that highlights ALL the new apartments being constructed on Pembina Highway and University Crescent. There are over 1200 units, that are one, two and three bedrooms. All of these units have been approved over the past 4 ½ years and all are...

University Crescent Infill gets CMHC financing
Thank you to the Sou'Wester for covering this story University Crescent infill gets CMHC financing By: Danielle Da Silva Posted: 08/9/2019 4:45 PM With the turn of a dozen gold plated spades, the developers of major infill project in University...

The Arc
Watch Live Camera of Construction Site See Short Video: Architect’s Rendition of 2525 Pembina Highway Construction has begun on The Arc, a new 570 bed mixed-use student housing community, located directly across from the entrance of the University of Manitoba's main...

Rooming House Sale Making Waves
(Photo Credit: Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press) Thanks to Carol Sanders and the Winnipeg Free Press for covering this important issue on our community Revenue potential of former rooming house removed from listing Winnipeg Free Press By: Carol Sanders ...

Major Residential Complex Breaks Ground In Fort Garry
(Photo credit: IDO Media) Thank you to the Sou'Wester for covering this story News in brief: Major residential complex breaks ground in Fort Garry By: Staff Posted: 10/15/2018 4:19 PM Construction has begun on a 16-storey, 352 unit...

U of M’s Vibrant Vision For Southwood Unveiled
The University of Manitoba is having more discussions about the development of the Southwood lands. Recently they announced a Board of Directors to oversee development. The Winnipeg Free Press is covering a luncheon where the University is discussing a vibrant vision...

Applications For New Apartment Complex Approved
I want to thank all the residents who came out and spoke at the public hearing. Through these discussions and concerns about long term plans for University Heights, I’ve made a motion requesting the Public Service to undertake a planning study to investigate the...

Councillor’s May 2018 Update On Illegal Rooming House File
On May 15th, I attended the Ft. Richmond University Heights Neighbhourhood Association’s third Annual General Meeting (AGM). The Association formed with a vision of being a vibrant, safe and diverse neighbourhood where people take pride in their property, and work...

City of Winnipeg Studying Regulatory Licensing Requirements
MAY 2018 UPDATE - REPORT NOW RELEASED: May 7, 2018 the Review of Rental Rooms in Single Family Dwellings was released to the public following a year’s worth of study by the Public Service. This is a very detailed report that reviews the challenges and opportunities of...

Legalities Of Advertising A 1,095 sq ft House With Seven Bedrooms
A 1,095 ft sq house is listed on MLS and is being marketed with having 7 BEDROOMS – 4 on the main floor and 3 are in the basement. I’ve received many calls inquiring if it is legal to have the house advertised in this manner. Seven bedrooms in a 1,095 sq ft house...

Another Step Forward Towards Developing The Former Southwood Golf Course
The University of Manitoba is announcing a Board of Directors to lead the development of the Southwood Lands (former Southwood Golf Course). The Visionary (re)Generation Master Plan was approved in principle by the University Board of Governors on April 12, 2016....

AGM: Fort Richmond University Heights Neighbourhood Association
Please join myself, area residents and guests for the 3rd Ft Richmond University Heights Neighbourhood Association Annual General Meeting! DATE: Tuesday, May 15th TIME: 7:00 – 9:00 pm LOCATION: Richmond Kings Community Centre, 666 Silverstone Ave. Refreshments will be...

Committee Doesn’t Buy Illegal Rooming House Owner’s Story
Investigation by the Fire Inspector is one of the most serious levels of investigation . Life safety is top priority. The Fire Inspector determined the property at Grierson Avenue violated the Manitoba Fire Code. The landlord appealed the Fire Inspectors decision and...

Expanding Efforts to Combat Rooming Houses in South Winnipeg
For the past 3.5 years I’ve worked with community members and focused much of my time on understanding and combatting illegal rooming houses in the communities of Ft Richmond and University Heights. These two communities ‘sandwich’ the University of Manitoba. One...

Multi Family Construction Occurring on University Crescent
A new multi-family apartment complex is under construction in the 100 block of University Crescent. Two buildings are being constructed, one with 14 units, and the other with 18 units. Between the two buildings would be a shared courtyard and ample bike parking!...

Proposed Apartment Development on University Crescent
A new apartment complex with 104 units is being proposed for 30 and 34 University Crescent. This project is a work in progress and the developers would like to hear your views on the design of the building. For more info, visit the project website http://30uc.ca/ ...

New Report – Tracking Illegal Rooming Houses & Enforcement
The community and I have worked with multiple departments in the City to reduce the number of issues related to the existence of illegal rooming houses. Residents and I believe we are seeing positive changes, but we need data to support this belief and the initiatives...

A Fix to Rooming-House Problem Near U of M
Here is an overview of another potential development on Pembina Highway. I encourage you to read this comprehensive overview. Thank you to the Winnipeg Free Press for covering this important project: A fix to rooming-house problem near U of M Winnipeg Free...

Seeking Board Chair & Directors – U of M Southwood Lands Development
The University of Manitoba is seeking committed individuals to guide development of the 120-acre Southwood Lands, an exciting new destination neighbourhood. Priority for this once-in-a-generation opportunity will be placed on mixed-use, sustainable community building...

Two Open Houses – Proposed Residential Development at 3021 Pembina
I encourage you to attend one of two open houses on December 13 and December 20 regarding a proposed residential development in our community. PLEASE NOTE: I made a commitment to residents in South Winnipeg-St. Norbert that I would always encourage developers to host...

Identifying, Licensing & Inspecting Illegal Rooming Houses
Following a Motion I brought forward in April 2017, the City's Standing Policy Committee on Property and Development, Heritage and Downtown Development directed the Winnipeg Public Service to consult with other municipalities that have implemented regulatory licensing...

Data Driven Decision Making
Over the last three years, the community has made excellent progress on understanding rental house challenges. See Councillors Report to the Community. We’ve worked with multiple departments in the City, and over the past six months, residents believe they are seeing...

Progress Made on Illegal Rooming Houses
My Councillor’s Report to the Community on Illegal Rooming Houses provides an overview of the work initiated by the Fort Richmond-University Heights Neighbourhood Association, myself and many others in order to combat the proliferation of illegal rooming houses in the...

Home-based Businesses in Residential Communities
This summary provides a high level overview about establishing, opposing and enforcement of home-based businesses in residential communities. For complete details, see Home Based Business on the City of Winnipeg website. APPROVAL PROCESS for Home-Based Business...

New City Tool to Search for Building Permits
As of July, 2017, residents are now able to search properties on the City of Winnipeg website to see if building permits have been secured for construction in residential homes. This is a new and important tool to combat illegal rooming houses. Permits provide a...

Compliance Approach to By-Law Enforcement Process
My office receives many E-Mails and phone calls from residents asking why it takes the City so long to resolve a by-law infraction. This overview is meant to help you understand the process involved in reporting infractions, investigation timelines and the City’s...

‘This is life-and-death stuff’ – Illegal rooming houses
Since focusing on the illegal rooming house issue when I was elected as City Councillor in fall 2014, I’ve worked to peel back layer upon layer of involvement by many stakeholders in order to understand the crux of the issue and begin developing solutions. For...

Councillor’s Report to the Community – Illegal Rooming Houses
I am very pleased to present my Councillor's Report to the Community on Illegal Rooming Houses. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the work initiated by the Fort Richmond-University Heights Neighbourhood Association, myself and many others in order to...

Illegal Rooming Houses – Room for Improvement
"This is such a massive problem with rooming houses that I don’t think it’s enough for one person to handle it." Laura Philip hit the proverbial nail on the head when she made this statement to the reporter for The Sou’Wester (see article below). Since focusing on...

Properly Reporting By-Law Infractions
It is VERY IMPORTANT to review all the information on this page to understand the ‘big picture’ in reporting by-law infractions. The most common by-law infractions in the South Winnipeg-St. Norbert ward are listed below, along with details on HOW to PROPERLY...

New Residential and Commercial Project in St. Norbert
A new residential and commercial project is being proposed in St. Norbert, on the corner of Pembina Highway and Rue des Trappistes. The developer, Neil Dueck, is hosting an information meeting about the project. Everyone is invited to attend. DATE: Wednesday, June...

Neglected Properties & Winnipeg’s Neighbourhood Liveability By- Law
A number of homes in South Winnipeg are owned by absentee landlords who, unfortunately, are not performing regular, required maintenance on their properties. Through its Neighbourhood Liveability By-Law, the City of Winnipeg regulates the maintenance of homes/yards...

Attend the Fort Richmond-University Heights Neighbourhood Association’s Annual General Meeting
It's been one year since we announced the formation of the Fort Richmond–University Heights Neighbourhood Association. Please join me at the Association's Annual General Meeting on May 24 to learn about their efforts, progress and future plans. I will be in...

Landlord Night – Free Information Session
On May 10, I invite all landlords to attend an information session. I want to reach out to everyone who is interested in learning more about their obligations and legal responsibilities as a landlord renting rooms in the area around the University of Manitoba. ...

CRACKDOWN on University-Area Slumlords
I've requested that the Winnipeg Public consult with other municipalities that have implemented regulatory licensing requirements for single-family homes with rental rooms, and report back within 90 days with an implementation plan to identify, license and inspect...

NEW Fire Prevention By-Law & NEW Inspection Fees with Focus on Illegal Rooming Houses
The Winnipeg Public Service has released a new report summarizing changes to the Fire Prevention By-Law, and new fees (See Pages 12-13) are being established to support business processes and services in the Fire Prevention Branch. The NEW Fire Prevention By-law is...

Fire Reinforces Life Safety Concerns of Illegal Rooming Houses
Over the past two years, the issue of combatting illegal rooming houses has been a Ward Priority for my office. Thankfully, a recent fire on March 25 did not result in any deaths. It did, however, reinforce the need for a crackdown and more aggressive action on this...

2-Year Progress Review – Combatting Illegal Rooming Houses in Fort Richmond & University Heights
Please join myself and members of the community for this very important discussion reflecting and preparing for next steps in combatting illegal rooming houses in our community: 2-YEAR PROGRESS REVIEW Combatting Illegal Rooming Houses in Fort Richmond and University...

Manitoba’s Rapid Growth of International Students
Does international education hold the potential to be a ‘super growth sector’ in Manitoba? Should we be placing a strategic focus on transitioning from a resource-based economy to a modern services economy? Global Affairs Canada states international education in...

Fire Inspections & Illegal Rooming Houses
On February 11, 2017, Sherry Reich, Senior Fire Prevention Officer for the City of Winnipeg, presented an information session on Winnipeg Fire Codes related to legal and illegal rooming houses. Community residents in attendance learned many important takeaways in the...

U of M Transportation Study Recommends Increasing Affordable Student Housing Close to Campus
In 2016, the University of Manitoba’s Sustainability Department conducted the first ever comprehensive transportation survey, and the results are now in. The survey was directed to staff and students, and resulted in 4,384 people sharing their experiences and...

U of M Master’s Students Release Research Findings on Illegal Rooming Houses
The University of Manitoba class of City Planning Master’s students have just released three reports highlighting their research on illegal rooming houses, land use planning, zoning, affordable housing, transportation issues, short term and long term solutions ........

University Under Fire Over Off-Campus Housing Issues
At a packed house on January 11, 2017, residents in the South Winnipeg-St. Norbert area received a presentation from Master's Students on the challenges and proposed solutions to the rental housing issues in our community. As soon as I receive the...

Presentation from City Planning Master’s Students
Please plan on attending an informative evening on January 11 at Richmond Kings Community Centre (666 Silverstone). We will be starting the presentation at 7:30 pm sharp!! Under the direction and guidance of Dr. Orly Linovski from the University of Manitoba, City...

“Secondary Suites” Public Information Session
In the South Winnipeg-St. Norbert ward, from 2008 to 2015, a total of 5 permits for Secondary Suites were requested and approved. For details, refer to this very good description of Secondary Suites Visit the City's Planning, Property and Development page for...

Addition of Secondary Suites to Single Family Residences
WHAT is a Secondary Suite? Secondary Suites are constructed private residential additions to single family residences. Sometimes referred to as "granny suites", they provide the basic requirements for living, sleeping, cooking and sanitation. A Secondary Suite is a...

Illegal Rooming Houses Info Session – Fire Codes and Reporting
Please join myself and Sherry Reich, Senior Fire Prevention Officer for the City of Winnipeg, at an information session on Saturday, February 11 regarding Winnipeg Fire Codes related to illegal rooming houses, and more! TIME: 10:00 a.m. Registration / 10:30 a.m....

Winnipeg Zoning By-Law Review – Open House
In addressing the rental housing challenges in the South Winnipeg-St. Norbert ward, I've been working closely with many City Departments, including Planning, Property and Development. One of the keys to this complex issue is City by-laws and their enforcement. The...

Rental Housing Issues Outside Fort Richmond-University Heights
Based on the many calls and E-mails to my office, I recognize that challenges around rental housing extend outside of the Fort Richmond-University Heights neighbourhood in the South Winnipeg-St. Norbert ward. I’ve received multiple enquiries from residents in St....

Master’s Students Assist in Combating Illegal Rental Housing around U of M
We have made some very significant progress in our efforts to combat illegal rental housing around the University of Manitoba. Dealing with the many, multi-layered aspects of this complex issue could be easily be a full time job! We are extremely fortunate to have a...

Terrasse Boisjoli – Parisian-inspired Residential Apartment Coming to St. Norbert
A unique apartment block is being developed in St. Norbert, on the corner of Pembina Highway and Ducharme Avenue which will again increase the population of our community. I expect young professionals, students attending the U of M, and those desiring a...

New Student Oriented Apartments on Pembina
I’m very pleased to report the new apartment-style development designed for students on Pembina Highway is proceeding. This project has passed the initial approval stage, and Council and I will be meeting with the developer in the coming months to finalize exterior...

U of M Presents Plan for Development Over Next 30 Years: Open House September 29-30
On September 29-30, the University of Manitoba will be holding an open house to present the new campus plan. Everyone is invited to attend this Visionary (re)Generation Master Plan open house: Date: September 29 and 30, 2016 Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day...

New Parking By-Law Takes Effect September 1, 2016
In the South Winnipeg-St. Norbert ward, many residential properties have been turned into virtual parking lots (around the University of Manitoba and in nearby communities), with excessive numbers of vehicles being parked in these areas. This new Winnipeg Parking...

New Association & Website To Tackle Rental Housing
NEW ASSOCIATION: Fort Richmond - University Heights Neighbourhood Association I’ve been working with many organizations and individuals this past year to address the safety and neighbourhood liveability concerns related to the prolific number of rental houses in the...

An Open Letter to Area Landlords near U of M
Shortly after being elected as City Councillor of the South Winnipeg-St. Norbert ward in 2014, I began working to peel back the layers of the rental housing challenges faced by residents and tenants in our community. For some valuable insight into this complex issue,...

New Restrictions re Vehicles on Residential Property
Many of the City’s by-laws regarding traffic, streets, parking meter and disability parking were created upwards of 40 years ago. Much has changed over those four decades. The City of Winnipeg Public Service recently conducted a review and enacted updates to the by...

Registered /Licensed Rooming Houses in Fort Richmond & University Heights
There’s been a lot of discussion in the media recently about life safety and regular fire inspections of rooming houses in Winnipeg. The term ‘registered / licensed rooming houses’ has been mentioned frequently. Virtually all of the rental houses in the Fort...

Take Action: Report By-Law Infractions!
Every day, my office receives many phone calls and E-Mails from residents with concerns about by-law infractions. The majority of concerns fall into two primary by-law groups: Zoning By-Laws: Regulate the use and development of land Neighbourhood Liveability...

Proposed Residential Complex in St. Norbert
I was pleased to attend the recent open house on June 27, 2016 regarding this proposed residential project. If you missed the information session, please refer to the article below for a good overview. My thanks to the Winnipeg Free Press for covering this story....

Fort Richmond Residents Begin to See Results on Rental Housing
On May 31st, 2016, I hosted another community update on the rental housing issue in the South Winnipeg-St. Norbert ward. Much progress on this issue has occurred over the winter months, as detailed in the article below. If you weren't able to attend, visit Update -...

Update – May 31st Community Meeting on Rental Housing
On May 31st, 2016, I hosted another community update on the rental housing issue (the third meeting since being elected). Much progress on this issue occurred over the winter months, and is summarized here. I was also pleased to see that the many meetings and...

May 31 Community Update on Rental Property Issues
Mark your calendar for this important community update on rental property issues: TIME: 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 31 PLACE: Pinnacle Club at Investors Group Field (315 Chancellor Matheson Road) Ample parking is available! Significant progress on this priority issue has...

Master’s Students Tackling Illegal Rooming Houses
I'm very pleased to announce this initiative with Dr. Linovski, which will shed some much needed light on the challenges faced by neighbourhoods, residents and tenants in communities surrounding suburban universities like the University of Manitoba. The collection...

Homeowners Near U of M Seek Out Illegal Rooming Houses
I would like to thank the Winnipeg Free Press for their assistance in helping to build awareness of this very complex issue related to neighbourhood livability and student safety in the South Winnipeg-St. Norbert Ward. Homeowners near U of M Seek out Illegal...

Fort Richmond Residents Take The Reins in Fight Against Illegal Housing: Set to Create Website, Begin Inventory of Illegal Rooming Houses
My thanks to The Manitoban for covering this important issue which affects everyone in the entire community - permanent residents, university students, tenants and landlords. The Manitoban - The Official University of Manitoba Students' Newspaper By Osho...

Councillor Defends Call for House Search
I would like to thank Metro News-Winnipeg for their assistance in helping to build awareness of this very complex issue related to neighbourhood livability and student safety in the South Winnipeg-St. Norbert Ward. Metro News - Winnipeg By: Stephanie Taylor - ...

Winnipeg Councillor Seeks Volunteers to find U of M Student Rooming Houses
I wish to thank CBC News and CBC Information Radio (Manitoba) for their assistance in helping to build awareness of this very complex problem related to neighbourhood livability and student safety in the South Winnipeg-St. Norbert Ward. Please take a moment to...

Street-by-Street Inventory of Assumed Rental Properties
I am seeking volunteer residents in the Fort Richmond and University Heights communities to assist in compiling an inventory of assumed rental houses on their street. Ideally, one or two residents would canvas their own street, knocking on doors, asking a few...

U of M to Raise Rent, Meal Plan Fees: Too Burdensome for International Students
UMSU international students’ representative claims increased rates for rent, meal plan too burdensome for international students The University of Manitoba’s board of governors recently approved a proposal that will increase rent for student residences and hike...

Rental Houses Inventory, Website and Homeowners’ Association
On February 20, 2016, about 30 members of the Fort Richmond and University Heights residents' sub-committees met with four City of Winnipeg By-Law representatives. It was an extremely informative meeting which provided residents with a better understanding of how...

2016 Approved Budget Impact – Rental Housing Around U of M
An additional Zoning Field Officer is identified in the City of Winnipeg's 2016 Budget relating to zoning and conditional uses, ie: enforcement regarding work on a home that has occurred without a permit. Funding towards Winnipeg Block Parents and Neighbourhood Watch...

311 Reports = Tracking = By-Law Enforcement!
I would like to STRESS the importance of contacting 311 to report potential by-law infractions. For simplicity, you can E-Mail 311@winnipeg.ca which often is easier than phoning in concerns. For any resident who is requesting service - whether it's cars parking on...

Student Housing Unit Proposed Near U of M – 14-storey Building to Add 200+ Rooms to Rental Market
A 14-storey apartment complex planned for a property adjacent to the University of Manitoba campus is expected to add more than 200 units to the student rental market. Developer Rise Real Estate is leading the project planned for 2525 Pembina Highway, at the corner of...

Rental Data: Fort Richmond/University Height Communities
Working with Kerri Irvin Ross, MLA for Fort Richmond, and Manitoba Housing and Community Development (HDC) has provided very interesting information on rental properties in the Fort Richmond/University Heights area. HDC obtained data from Canadian Mortgage and Housing...

Sub-Committees Take Lead on Rental Housing Around U of M
The University of Manitoba is a suburban university faced with a shortage of affordable student accommodations. Throughout the world, many communities in close proximity to a large university are dealing with the same rental property challenges which residents in...

2525 Pembina at Bison
In follow up to the October 6th open house for a proposed housing complex at Pembina and Bison, the project developer is currently in the process of finalizing specifications and submitting a formal application to the City of Winnipeg. The proposed 14-storey...

Residents Take Action on Housing Shortage around U of M
Over the past few months, I’ve hosted multiple meetings in the communities of Fort Richmond and University Heights to hear the issues and address challenges related to the shortage of affordable rental housing around the University of Manitoba. This shortage of...

Proposed development to bring relief to neighbours
A proposed housing development along Pembina Highway may bring some relief to homeowners surrounding the University of Manitoba. Rise Real Estate, an Ontario-based developer, has plans to build a 14-storey student-oriented rental development at 2525 Pembina Hwy....

Summary: Rental Housing Community Update on September 30, 2015 & NEXT STEPS
RECAP on filing a complaint and requesting service for rental housing/property issues PLEASE NOTE: As the system is currently complaint-based, you must file a report with Winnipeg's 311 Service Centre. This is a very important step as the City of Winnipeg is tracking...

Community meeting charts way forward on illegal housing
If the illegal rooming houses that have been sprouting up in neighbourhoods surrounding the University of Manitoba are to be weeded out, the effort has to come from the community itself. That was the message South Winnipeg-St. Norbert Coun. Janice Lukes delivered to a...

U of M not alone in housing dispute – Enrolment growth spurs off-campus housing demand elsewhere
As South Winnipeg-St. Norbert councillor Janice Lukes prepares to form a residents’ association to combat illegal housing around the University of Manitoba, she is increasingly modelling her efforts around what other university communities have done. “This problem is...

U of M President: International Student Fees & Need for More Student Housing
A recent story in The Manitoban included an interview with David Barnard, President and Vice-Chancellor at the U of M. It's an interesting read, and includes Barnard's perspectives on international students attending the University, as well as the need for more...

Councillor Lukes Ramps Up Fight Against Illegal Housing
South Winnipeg-St. Norbert Coun. Janice Lukes is setting up a residents’ association to address a growing problem around the University of Manitoba – the proliferation of illegal rooming houses and other unsafe accommodation for students. The first step in the...

U of M Closes in on 30,000 Enrolled Students
Would you believe that the University of Manitoba is getting really, really close to 30,000 students, and the University of Winnipeg to 10,000 students? The U of M so far has enrolled 29,691 students, which officials say is the highest number in the history of the...

Proposed Housing Complex at Pembina and Bison – Open House on October 6
Please mark your calendar to attend an open house to discuss a proposed student housing complex at the corner of Pembina Highway and Bison Drive. The event, hosted by Rise Real Estate, will be held at the Pinnacle Club (located at Investors Group Field) on Tuesday,...

Lukes Wants Renter’s Guide in Plain English – and Hindi and Chinese
Janice Lukes wants to create a renter’s guide that will put bylaws relating to rental properties into plain English – as well as Hindi and Chinese – so everyone from born and bred Canadians to international students can understand them better. It’s a big...

Revenue Canada & Rental Properties
Is the income from rental housing being declared by all property owners for taxation purposes? In areas of Winnipeg that are zoned 'single family dwellings', it is legal for property owners to have two boarders and collect boarding fees. In speaking with the Canada...

August News Coverage: Rental Housing Challenges
Over the past week, there has been an influx of informative media coverage regarding the issue of rental housing. From liveability concerns on CTV to a proposed Student Housing Complex discussed on CJOB, there is a lot of information for review. I greatly encourage...

Website to inform tenants of their rights, address illegal rooming houses and rentals
The University of Manitoba has launched a new website to help students find rental properties and mitigate problems caused by illegal rooming houses in Fort Richmond. The Off-Campus Housing website went live on July 2, 2015 and features listings for rentals, students...

Neglected Properties & Winnipeg’s Neighbourhood Liveability By- Law
A number of homes in South Winnipeg are owned by absentee landlords who, unfortunately, are not performing regular maintenance on their properties. Through its Neighbourhood Liveability By-Law, the City of Winnipeg regulates the maintenance of homes/yards and other...

Rental Housing: Community Meeting September 30
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, September 30, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, for our next GROUP community update. We will meet again at the Pinnacle Club, located at Investors Group Field (315 Chancellor Matheson Road) to review the findings of the City of Winnipeg’s...

News Coverage: Rental Housing Near University of Manitoba
Thank you to our local media for covering a challenging and complex issue which we are experiencing in the Fort Richmond and University Heights areas, as well as other neighbouroods in the South Winnipeg-St. Norbert Ward. I encourage you to review this informative...

Community Input on New Concept for Multi-Family Home
On Thursday, June 25, 2015, please join me at Pembina Trail Library to offer YOUR INPUT on an innovative concept that is being proposed for a home on Grierson Avenue, located south of the University of Manitoba. In my ongoing efforts to work with the community...

Community Takes ACTION on Rental Housing
As you are aware, I have committed to and am taking action on a very serious problem we have in and around the University of Manitoba. Details are posted on my website: https://janicelukes.ca/ward-priorities/rental-housing/ The City of Winnipeg Public Service is...

June 2nd Rental Housing Update
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, September 30, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, for our next GROUP community update. We will meet again at the Pinnacle Club, located at Investors Group Field, to review the findings of the City of Winnipeg's report regarding best practices...

May 1st Update on Rental Housing
This is the latest update on my work related to rental housing in the community. While significant progress is being made, I clearly understand it is not fast enough for some. However, it is important that we all understand the challenges which the community...

April 7th Update on Rental Housing
The following information is a compiled summary of the conversations, questions, answers and discussions that occurred at the January 31, 2015 Community Conversation on the topic of rental housing. We've worked to capture all of the information discussed as well as...
Media Story on January 31, 2015 Rental Housing Meeting
Community Conversation Moves Housing Issue Forward: The longstanding issue of illegal rooming houses in Fort Richmond was addressed by the community as a whole for the first time this past month. On January 31, approximately 200 residents, community members, and...

January 31, 2015 Rental Housing Meeting: Summary of Presentations
Thank you to everyone who attended the Community Conversation on Rental Housing on January 31, 2015! A summary of presentations made at the meeting by the City of Winnipeg and the University of Manitoba, along with links to detailed information re residential...
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