Weekly Updates

Back in 2019 – pre pandemic – I offered support to facilitate block parties. Residents united and some good street parties occurred! Now that we have a better understanding of health precautions, and vaccination, its time to fire up the block parties for 2022! All...

This month’s e-newsletter covers many issues and projects happening in the Waverley West ward these past few months! Snow and water are the topics of discussion, along with safety on the South Perimeter Highway, spring sports sign up and more! Sign up for future...

Consider signing your child / children up for sports – team sports are a wonderful way to meet new friends, and burn off energy! Many residents in the Waverley West ward are new to the neighbourhood and are learning about the youth recreation activities offered by the...

Very pleased to be joining Pembina Active Living 55+ members – and anyone who wants to drop in for coffee and conversations! PAL hosts a ‘coffee drop in’ at the Pal Café every Wednesday from 1:00 - 3:00 in their new home at the Whyte Ridge Community Centre. I will be...

Thank you City of Winnipeg staff for providing this overview. As the weather warms up and the snow melts, the risk of basement and overland flooding increases in Winnipeg. There are a few things residents can do to reduce the chance water finds its way into their home...

We are updating various sections of our website. If you are looking for something and cannot locate it, please contact me at: jlukes@winnipeg.ca We expect our updates to be completed by March 31, 2022. Thank you!

ICE / RIDGE REMOVAL TAKING LONGER Because the City was inundated with so much snow on the weekend, Priority 1 and Priority 2 streets had to be cleared before residential roads. Because time passed before graders were able to get to the residential streets - the snow...

This blog is to inform you of facts, and to ask you to use extreme caution when using the South Perimeter Highway. The Perimeter does not have 24 x 7 maintenance, in the winter – or any other season. The one maintenance shift occurs in daylight hours, over a 12 hour...

The world is in turmoil; countries, cities, and towns are grappling with the pandemic, and we are seeing such a horrific side of humanity come to the forefront in society. Recent demonstrations in our city and across our country again reiterate that racism is an evil...

Here is a short history on snow and ice removal on the Active Transportation Network and a new motion approved at the January Council meeting to review and provide updated information on the entire City’s Snow Clearing and Ice Control Policy. 2015: I reached out to...

Thanks CTV for a good overview of this horrible situation. Removal of giant snow piles left over from plowing could take weeks: city A series of events is causing a massive delay in snow removal on sidewalks. Here is the background on what the sidewalks are...

Photo Credit: D. Ristimaki Thank you CTV for covering this important issue. Video: Residents concerned about tree damage So much snow and of course challenges come with the snow! I’ve received multiple calls from residents regarding City boulevard trees. Operators are...

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...

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...

The City of Winnipeg recently completed an update to Our Winnipeg and Complete Communities 2.0. Council approved these planning documents which lay out guidelines on how the City plans and determines where development will occur over the next 25 years. These documents...

Photo Credit: KGS Group February 2, 2022 Update:  The Standing Policy Committee on Water and Waste, Riverbank Management and the Environment considered the recommendation of the Assiniboia Community Committee and directed the Winnipeg Public Service to report back to...

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...

Winter is officially here, and the skating rinks are opening! Round up some skates and experience a real Canadian winter on ice! We have LOTS of rinks available in the Waverley West Ward and the catchment area of our South Winnipeg Community Centre.   South...

I’m pleased to be supporting Winnipeg’s First Poverty Reduction Strategy. This initiative aims to reduce poverty, increase equity, and incorporate a “culture of caring” in all City endeavours over the next decade. In the 2022 City Budget, which I supported, Winnipeg...

We are seeing so many new apartments being constructed along Pembina Highway and alongside the new rapid transit corridor, and many more are being proposed. Many of you have asked why all this construction is occurring and I would like to provide you with a brief...