Weekly Updates

Update: South Perimeter Maintenance
Thank you, Hal Anderson and 680 CJOB for our discussion on ice and maintenance challenges on the South Perimeter Highway this morning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHeUjpDqBrI

Update: Governance Review 2021
The last time the City reviewed its governance model was in 1997 – 25 years ago. In 2016, I supported the call for a governance review. The review occurred and the Final Report was published in September 2021. Councillors have reviewed the report and have now...

Richmond West Selected for Pilot on Speed Reduction
The City of Winnipeg engineers have selected a portion of the Richmond West neighbourhood to be part of the Reduced Speed Neighbourhood Pilot study: Richmond West (bounded by Pembina Highway, Perimeter Highway, Waverley Street/Tim Sale Drive and Sandusky...

Host A Block Party This Year!
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...

Creation of a Plain Language Communication Policy
April 20, 2022 Update: The Executive Policy Committee directed the Winnipeg Public Service to report back in 180 days (October 2022) with respect to a plain language policy to be used by the City in all external communications and administrative reports. The City of...

Get a Free Charge for Your Electric Vehicle
Thank you City of Winnipeg staff for providing this overview. If you are an electric vehicle (EV) user looking for a charge, you can now pull up to new charging stations added at four City facilities. The stations are free to use as part of the City’s new pilot...

New Affordable Apartments
The final lot in Bridge Centre (250 Centre Street) has been sold and an incredible concrete and steel, five story building, with 118 residential suites is being built. Every development along Centre Street is unique in its own way. The funding model of this apartment...

My March 2022 Newsletter
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...

311 Delays
April 20, 2022 Update: The Mayor and his Executive Policy Committee make all decisions related to 311. All Councillors do not have the opportunity to vote on or make amendments or recommendations for additional work to occur – when the report is published. 311 is the...

Sports Registration Time
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...

Coffee & Conversation with the Councillor
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...

A Bazaar of Treasures
The Manitoba Islamic Association is hosting another community bazaar on Saturday March 26th between 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm I’ve attended many bazaars over the years and am always amazed at the treasures from around the world! You can find materials, clothes, scarves,...

South Perimeter Safety
Thank you to CJOB and Richard Cloutier for continuing to cover the lack of maintenance issue on the south Perimeter. Until structural upgrades are made – we must ensure strong ‘band aids’ are put in place to ensure optimum safety on this trade corridor. I encourage...

University Crescent Road Reconstruction – Phase 2
University Crescent from Pembina to Chancellor Matheson Rd is undergoing a $9.9 M reconstruction that has now been extended to occur over three years: Phase 1 occurred in 2021 and was a complete reconstruction of both north and south bound University Crescent between...

5 Tips for Keeping Your Basement Dry During the Spring Melt
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...

Review Urges Fix to Council Power Imbalance
Photo Credit: MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILES Thank you Winnipeg Free Press for covering this important issue. Review urges fix to council power imbalance By: Joyanne Pursaga Posted: Friday, Jan. 14, 2022 A governance review found city council should...

Reducing Red Tape – Tree Planting
Photo Credit: Winnipeg Free Press Update: I am very disappointed that Public Service could not come up with a way to reduce the complexity involved in allowing residents to plant trees on public property. See details in their May 6, 2022 Requirements for Community...

Commercial – Apartment – Hotel Development
A very unique development will soon be constructed in Bridgwater Center. A three-story mixed-use, commercial, apartment and hotel complex will be built on the east side of Centre Street, between Jacob’s Creek Road and Park East Drive. The ground floor will host up to...

Website Updates
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!

International Women’s Day – Interview
Great talking with Hal Anderson on 680CJOB Radio about the importance of gender equity & representation at Winnipeg City Hall! Only 30 women in 101 years, let’s raise the number! https://youtu.be/PW9-RBlBNB4

Achievements & Gender Equity
Today, this one day, March 8th – is acknowledged at International Women’s Day. A day to celebrate the achievements of women and to emphasize the need for gender equity. Where to begin celebrating the women I work with in the Waverley West ward, and throughout the City...

3 Way Stop Signs Approved – Keslar and Bairdmore
Since 2018, I’ve had this intersection studied every two years to see if a 3 way stop sign met criteria, and finally, the public service is recommending the installation of a 3-way stop sign at Keslar Road and Bairdmore Blvd. I’ve received many calls from residents...

Review of Snow & Ice Clearing Policies Underway
Thank you to all residents who have been sending in their concerns related to the removal of snow and ice! Please know your feedback is being directed to the Public Service, and will be reviewed as part of the Snow & Ice Clearing Policy Review that is underway!...

Encouraging Resident to Report Abandoned Vehicles
Is there a vehicle that has been parked on a street for an extraordinary long time and not moved? (Probably easy to identify as it will have morphed into a snowbank by now!) Especially in winter, these abandoned vehicles covered and surrounded by snow, can become a...

Evolving Issues with Residential Street Plow
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...

Abandoned Vehicles
I’ve attached some photos I’ve taken, and that people have sent to me. These 'marshmallows' are vehicles that have been parked on the streets for weeks! Some for months! It’s just incredible that so many vehicles are using the streets as public parking lots. These...

Residential Street Plow – February 2022
Plowing of residential streets will begin Wednesday morning to improve the condition of residential streets. As a result, a Residential Parking Ban has been declared and will be in effect starting Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 7 a.m. Residents are urged to confirm...

Speeding Up Removal of Derelict & Abandoned Vehicles
March 8, 2022 Update: The Assiniboia Community Committee recommended to the Standing Policy Committee on Protection, Community Services and Parks that the Winnipeg Public Service be directed to report back on both the below motions within 90 days. On March 8, 2022,...

USE EXTREME CAUTION: On South Perimeter Highway
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...

Waverley Heights Road Maintenance
I’d like to provide an update on street maintenance. I know this is an issue ‘near and dear’ to residents throughout the entire city. It is also a topic that often needs a bit more explanation as to why some streets and not others. Every year the public works...

Traffic Study – Markham Road and Gull Lake Road
Residents of Gull Lake Road have brought forward concerns about traffic volumes related to Arthur A. Leach School, Blue Lake Park, and a recently approved transit-oriented multi-family development with 218 proposed units. The proposed multifamily development has a...

Winnipeg Parks Strategy
After hearing from you on what matters most when it comes to parks, the draft strategy is ready and City wants to hear from you to ensure they reflect your values and priorities. Public engagement opportunities were available until April 23, 2021. Feedback is...

Winnipeg Recreation Strategy
After hearing from you on what matters most when it comes to recreation, the draft strategy is ready and City wants to hear from you to ensure they reflect your values and priorities. Public engagement opportunities were available until April 23, 2021. Feedback is...

Statement Against Hate Speech Actions
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...

Snow Removal: History & Next Steps Toward Improvements
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...

Update: Sidewalks, Snow & Equipment Break Downs
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...

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 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...

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...

2737 Pembina Development
On January 7, 2022, the Assiniboia Community Committee approved the rezoning application for 2737 Pembina Highway, a new multi-family development in Richmond West. The property is located on the west side of Pembina Highway and is adjacent to the CN Lettelier...

Development Along Pembina, University Crescent & Transit Corridor
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...

Digital Map Identifying River Access Points
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...

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 – CBC Interview
Thank you CBC 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 for residents to...

Adopt a Rink Program
The City of Winnipeg has a great ‘Adopt a Rink’ program which enables residents to build a skating rink on public property. Residents are in charge of building the rink, insuring it, maintaining it and allowing the public to access it (as it is located on public...

Skating Rink at Grand Mosque Expands Sense of Community
Thank you Winnipeg Free Press for covering this very exciting project! To see a complete list of public skating rinks in the Waverley West ward see: Skating Rinks Skating rink at Grand Mosque expands sense of community By: Malak Abas Published January 5, 2022...

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...

Coun. Janice Lukes sets priorities for 2022
Photo Credit: RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Thank you Winnipeg Free Press for this article. Coun. Janice Lukes sets priorities for 2022 Agenda focuses on economy, public amenities By: Kelsey James Posted: Friday, Dec. 31, 2021 A new year brings a renewed...

Happy 2022!
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, prosperous and safe New Year! Happy 2022!

The Courtyards of Linden Pointe
The Courtyards of Linden Pointe is a one of a kind development in Winnipeg providing a continuum of care to senior residents. It is a campus approach to senior living, that when fully built out will contain 55+ apartment living, assisted care living, and memory care...

Residential Street Plow – December 2021
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, December 30, 2021 at 7 p.m. Residents are urged to confirm...

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...

Prairie Pointe – Skating Rink Update
Some not so good news combined with good news! I wanted to update residents on efforts to establish a skating rink in the Eaglewood Park. In new developments, the developer builds the parks, and maintains for a couple of years, then the City take on the responsibility...

Skating Rinks for Public Use
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...

Chancellor Apartments
The subject site is located on Chancellor Drive, at the northwest corner of Chancellor Drive and Gaylene Place. The site is currently made up of three (3) separate lots each contain a duplex dwelling constructed in 1962 and is zoned “R2” Residential Two-Family. The...

Gull and Markham
The apartments will be located at the northeast corner of Markham Road and Gull Lake Road, adjacent to the CN Lettelier Subdivision Railway and the Southwest Rapid Transit Corridor and Station at Markham Road to the east of the site. The site has a total lot area of...

Commercial Development – South End of Centre Street
There are multiple commercial buildings being developed at the south end of Centre Street in the Bridgewater Centre Neighbourhood. Many are commercial units, and one larger four storey building, approved but not yet built, is planned to contain office uses on the...

City Budget Gets Final, Divisive OK
Thank you Winnipeg Free Press for covering this important issue. Call to boost ward allowances, add spray pads defeated City budget gets final, divisive OK By: Joyanne Pursaga Posted: Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 Winnipeg's 2022 budget was approved Wednesday in a 10-6...

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Calls for Service
Every year I request an update on what type of calls the Winnipeg Fire Paramedics Station 22 (1567 Waverley St.) and Station 23 (880 Dalhousie on Pembina) respond to. These two stations predominately serve south and southwest Winnipeg – and service the Waverley West...

Modular Fire Station Arriving Soon – Waverley West
Photo Credit: Mike Sudoma / Winnipeg Free Press I am very pleased to be moving forward on fire / ambulance protection sooner than planned in the Waverley West ward! This is due to good work by Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, and many discussions with my Council...

Too Many Not Braking for School Buses
Photo Credit: DAVID LIPNOWSKI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILES Thank you Winnipeg Free Press for covering this important issue. Too many not braking for school buses By: Joyanne Pursaga Posted: Friday, Dec. 3, 2021 The flashing red lights on school bus stop signs are...
Road Construction Budget
There will be much construction throughout the city in coming years. The Local Street Renewal program includes the renewal and reconstruction of the City's local streets, sidewalks, and alleys, as well as constructing new sidewalks on local street renewal projects....

Speed Changing on Bison Drive
Speed limits will be changing from 80km/h to 60 km/h. on Bison Drive. The speed will be reduced on Bison Drive to 60km/h between the entrance of Superstore and 100 metres west of Barnes Ave. The Public Service recently conducted a review of speed limits on Bison...

Winnipeg’s First Poverty Reduction Strategy
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...

Moving Towards Zero Emission
Winnipeg Transit is currently developing a zero-emission roll-out plan to guide future bus purchases and infrastructure investment beyond 2026 and is on track to complete the transition to a 100% zero-emission fleet by 2045. But moving - gradually - towards a zero...

Residential Street Plow – Know Your Zone
Plowing of residential streets will begin Saturday morning to improve the condition of residential streets. As a result, a Residential Parking Ban has been declared and will be in effect starting Saturday, November 27 at 7 a.m. With consistently milder temperatures in...

Waverley Construction – Bison Run Servicing
If you live or travel in southwest Winnipeg, you will see pipes of all sizes and much construction occurring on Waverley St. between Lee Blvd. and the Sandusky / John Angus intersection. This construction and partial road closure will continue, pending decent weather,...

Noise in a Growing City
March 8, 2022 Update: The Standing Policy Committee on Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works received the verbal report of the Winnipeg Public Service as information. Public Works had reached out to the University of Manitoba Faculty Engineering but their staff were...

Traffic Study – Augusta Drive
January 13, 2022 Update: The Public Works committee conducted a study on Augusta Drive west of Chancellor Drive to determine if a 30 km/h reduced speed school zone could be installed. Augusta Drive does not meet the requirements set out in the Manitoba School Zone...

2018 Creation of the Waverley West Ward
I am very proud and humbled to have been acclaimed to represent the new Waverley West ward in the 2018 City of Winnipeg election. I look forward to serving residents with the highest possible customer service. If you have any questions, please contact me...

Virtual Open House: Bison Run Phase 2
You are invited to attend a public open house hosted by Landmark Planning & Design on behalf of Qualico Communities. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the proposed second phase of Bison Run, Qualico’s new community in Waverley West Neighbourhood B. Qualico...

Homeless Cold Weather Resources – 2021 Update
The cold weather brings added concerns in helping the homeless. Please see this overview and if you have any additional questions, please contact me. Transit Shelters: If you see a person in a Transit shelter who is displaying a threat to public safety, appears to be...

My November 2021 Newsletter
This month’s newsletter summarizes many projects and issues I’m working on to improve quality of life for residents of Waverley West and all Winnipeggers. The newsletter answers some of your questions on the ongoing developments in the ward, updates you on illegal...

Expanding Transit to Bridgwater Trails
Please know I am working to have an expansion of transit into Bridgewater Trails neighbourhood. Our neighbourhoods are growing so rapidly it seem we are always playing catch up with transit. For transit to be effective, there needs to be enough people who are looking...

Update – Advance Warning Flashers on Kenaston Blvd
I’ve received many calls over the past three years from residents concerned about pedestrian and cycling safety when crossing Kenaston to access Bridgwater Town Center. Specifically crossing Kenaston at North and South Town Roads and at Bison Rd. This is a very...

Lest We Forget
This year again, we will be having a virtual Remembrance Day ceremony in South Winnipeg. I encourage you to ‘tune in’ to the St.Norbert Virtual Remembrance Day Ceremony on November 11th, at 10:45 am. The St. Norbert Remembrance Day Organizing Committee has prepared a...

Budget 2022
The preliminary 2022 Operating and Capital budgets for the City of Winnipeg will be tabled at a special meeting of Executive Policy Committee on Friday, November 26th. For those who would like to register as a delegate, they can contact City Clerk’s by...

School Bus Safety Being Disregarded
Photo Credit: CBC I’ve been contacted by a school bus driver sharing some very disturbing information. The driver is asking me to help create awareness around the laws related to the critical need for drivers to stop – when a school bus is dropping off or picking up...

The Brookside Cemetery Field of Honour
November 11 is a significant day at Brookside Cemetery and Transcona Cemetery, however because of the gathering size limits in the current public health orders, we are unable to host any Remembrance Day ceremonies or tours at our two Field of Honour sites this year....

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...

Brady Resource Management Facility – 2021 Update
Brady Resource Management Facility is a hub of activity and it is important residents have an idea of what is occurring on this site. Brady services all of Winnipeg, but is in close proximity to the neighbourhoods of Waverley West. One year I took a group of...

Payworks Moving to South Pointe!
Plans for the new head office of Payworks were approved this past September! Payworks is a workforce management solutions company, providing cloud-based Payroll, Human Resources, Employee Time and Absence Management to businesses across Canada. It is anticipated the...

Eight of Winnipeg’s top 10 High Collision Intersections in South Winnipeg
Thank you to media for covering this important issue: Winnipeg Sun Winnipeg Free Press CTV This is not the list we want to be on. But enforcement is coming. However, enforcement is only part of the solution to reducing collisions and saving lives. YOUR driving skills...

Two Sets of Lights – McGillivray Blvd
I speak to Reeve Brad Erb, of the RM of MacDonald on a regular basis because the City and RM are side by side. The neighbourhoods of Whyte Ridge, Bridgwater Lakes and Bridgwater Trails are alongside Brady Road. Brady Road is a city owned road, albeit a dirt road that...

Plaza Celebrating Diverse Languages Unveiled
Front page of The Sou’wester! A wonderful addition to our community! Thanks to all involved! Thank you to The Sou’wester for covering this important project! Plaza celebrating diverse languages unveiled By: Kelsey James Posted: Friday, Oct. 15, 2021 On a crisp,...

Community Centre Rink Needs Volunteer Support
Thank you The Sou’wester for covering this important news. Community centre rink needs volunteer support By: Kelsey James Posted: Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 The Whyte Ridge Community Centre has issued a call for community members to help with repairing the centre’s...

International Mother Language Plaza
Photos: Doug Little Thank you media for covering this important project! CBC: Plaza and monument celebrating diverse languages unveiled in Winnipeg See: Video Listen: New monument gives space for people to gather and show respect for linguistic diversity Winnipeg Free...

Waverley West Is Growing Fast
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...

UPDATE: Waverley West Fire Hall – Fire Prevention Week
A firehall for Southwest Winnipeg is funded and being constructed in the new neighbourhood of Bison Run - in the north west corner of Bison Run - off the soon to be constructed first phase of Bison Drive extension: 2022: Servicing the site /pipes/sewer/road work...

Construction Notice – Meadowbank Road – from Marygrove Crescent to Columbia Drive
2021 LOCAL THIN BITUMINOUS OVERLAY (TBO) PROGRAM MEADOWBAN RD - MARYGROVE CRES to COLUMBIA DR The above Thin Bituminous Overlay (TBO) project has been approved for construction as part of the City of Winnipeg’s 2021 Local Street Renewal Program. See the letter sent to...

New Off-leash Dog Parks in Southwest Winnipeg
There are three new places to off leash your ‘woofie’ in Southwest Winnipeg! Through a new program, community centers are now able to convert hockey pens into an off leash area! Huge thanks to the Whyte Ridge and South Winnipeg Community Centre’s volunteer...

UPDATE: Bridgwater Forest Fountain
One of the iconic features of the Neighbourhoods of Bridgwater, are the stunning fountains located in Bridgwater Forest, Bridgwater Lakes and Bridgwater Trails. Nothing compares to the soothing sound of water bubbling from a fountain! But - operating fountains in a...

My September 2021 Newsletter
This month’s newsletter updates you on the new South Winnipeg Recreation Campus, renovations at Waverley Heights and Richmond Kings Community Centres, and also the plans for Whyte Ridge Community Center. You will also learn about our new neigbourhood Bison Run, other...

Opportunities to Engage
There are many ways to get involved and engage with the City of Winnipeg. See the list of projects that are in various stages of engagement: Projects Watch this video to learn about the decision making process at City Hall: Video See the many ways to get involved in...

The Journey of Reconciliation
Over the past few weeks I had the honour of attending the Land Blessing Ceremony at the University of Manitoba – for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation’s permanent home and was witness to the Indigenous Naming Knowledge Circle’s opening ceremony, where...

Funding for South Winnipeg Community Centre
In July, with Councillor Markus Chambers & Ministers Sarah Guillemard & Jon Reyes we jointly announced $292,000 in renovation funding to repair the two buildings which make up the ‘South Winnipeg Community Centre’. $100,000 in City of Winnipeg Renovation Grant...

Big Plans in the Works for Whyte Ridge Community Centre
Photo Credit: Winnipeg Free Press Thank you Nick for a great articles on the many exciting projects occurring at the Whyte Ridge Community Center! President Kim and board have a lot on the go and I’m very pleased to be supporting these improvements! Thank you...