Weekly Updates
Public Hearing Notice – 65 Kirkbridge Drive
The public can register to speak to the proposed rezoning on land located at 65 Kirkbridge Drive: PUBLIC HEARING ASSINIBOIA COMMUNITY, Council Building, 510 Main Street Monday, June 27, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. All persons who would like to submit their comments to a...
Public Hearing Notice – 230 University Crescent
The public can register to speak to the proposed subdivision and rezoning on land located at 230 University Crescent: PUBLIC HEARING ASSINIBOIA COMMUNITY, Council Building, 510 Main Street Monday, June 27, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. All persons who would like to submit their...
News About Eaglewood Park – Public Works Yard
I’ve received some interesting new information regarding the ‘proposed’ Eaglewood public works yards. As many of you know, I and others were not keen on having a public works yards in Eaglewood Park, but further discussions with the parks staff this winter brought...
New Spray Pad to Serve Whyte Ridge, Linden Ridge & Beyond!
Photos: Doug Little On a breezy Saturday morning, community members gathered to hold the ‘official announcement’ for a new spray pad – soon to be located on the grounds of the Whyte Ridge Community Centre! This project has been a few years in the making – starting...
PAL Does a Lot For People in Waverley West
PAL does a lot for people in Waverley West Winnipeg Free Press By: Janice Lukes Posted: Wednesday, May. 18, 2022 On the third Wednesday of every month I attend the Pembina Active Living 55-plus coffee café at Whyte Ridge Community Centre (170 Fleetwood Rd.) to...
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations – Bridgwater Centre
Very exciting news! Today, we just approved the installation of two electric vehicle charging stations at the Bridgwater Red River Co-op site! These will be rapid charging stations able to fully charge a vehicle within 30 minutes, at the Co-op rate of 33 cents a...
Traffic Calming on Residential Streets
I’ve been involved in improving the pedestrian and cycling environments, and traffic calming for almost 20 years. I can attest to the fact that the City of Winnipeg has come a long way in their approach to traffic calming, but for sure more needs to be done, but one...
Construction Notice – Shillingstone Rd from Columbia Dr to Columbia Dr
2022 LOCAL THIN BITUMINOUS OVERLAY (TBO) PROGRAM GULL LAKE RD FROM EAST LAKE DR TO MARKHAM RD The above Thin Bituminous Overlay (TBO) project has been approved for construction as part of the City of Winnipeg’s 2022 Local Street Renewal Program. See the letter sent to...
Construction Notice – Gull Lake Rd from East Lake Dr to Markham Rd
2022 LOCAL THIN BITUMINOUS OVERLAY (TBO) PROGRAM GULL LAKE RD FROM EAST LAKE DR TO MARKHAM RD The above Thin Bituminous Overlay (TBO) project has been approved for construction as part of the City of Winnipeg’s 2022 Local Street Renewal Program. See the letter sent...
Construction Notice – Hillberry Bay from Columbia Dr to Columbia Dr
2022 LOCAL THIN BITUMINOUS OVERLAY (TBO) PROGRAM HILLBERRY BAY FROM COLUMBIA DR 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 letter sent to...
Construction Notice – Caldwell Cres from Scurfield Blvd to Scurfield Blvd
2022 LOCAL THIN BITUMINOUS OVERLAY (TBO) PROGRAM CALDWELL CRES FROM SCURFIELD BLVD TO SCURFIELD BLVD The above Thin Bituminous Overlay (TBO) project has been approved for construction as part of the City of Winnipeg’s 2022 Local Street Renewal Program. See the letter ...
Construction Notice – Blackwood Bay from Marrington Rd to Marrington Rd
2022 LOCAL THIN BITUMINOUS OVERLAY (TBO) PROGRAM BLACKWOOD BAY FROM MARRINGTON RD TO MARRINGTON RD The above Thin Bituminous Overlay (TBO) project has been approved for construction as part of the City of Winnipeg’s 2022 Local Street Renewal Program. See the letter...
Your Feedback – Protecting & Growing Winnipeg’s Urban Forest
Over the past few years, I’ve held multiple tree plantings. Residents have planted upwards of 1,200 trees on City and private property. I encourage you to read Winnipeg’s Urban Forest Strategy – not only does it provide an excellent overview of the current status of...
Pop Up Pooch Park in Waverley West Ward
I’ve received many requests to install an off leash dog park in the Waverley West ward. This is a challenge because all the land designated for public parks space is designated for humans and not specifically for an off leash dog park. Doggies are allowed but only if...
Sandusky Drive Turning Lane
I continue to receive many calls about the back up of traffic on Sandusky Drive entering onto Waverley. In 2016, I had the Public Service study the area and they produced a Sandusky Drive report. At that time the volume of traffic did not merit a northbound turning...
Bison Run – Phase Two
The second phase of Bison Run was approved at Assiniboine Community Committee on April 27, 2022. Minor adjustments were made at the May 9th Standing Policy Committee to the Subdivision and Rezoning plan and active transportation plan and anticipate the final plans...
Flex Work, Downtown & Accountability
Photo Credit: CBC On Monday May 16, 2022, the CAO presented an overview of a Flexible Workplace Program to Councillors in the morning, then implemented the plan later that same day. To be clear, I fully support a flex work program, but it is important to taxpayers of...
Construction Notice – Lakeshore Rd – Chancellor Dr to Chancellor Dr
2022 LOCAL STREET RENEWAL PROGRAM LAKESHORE ROAD - FROM CHANCELLOR DRIVE TO CHANCELLOR DRIVE The above street renewal project has been delayed for construction until the spring of 2023. The construction start date is not yet determined. Residents will be notified...
Construction Notice – Lakeshore Rd – Frontage of Numbers 27 to 51
2022 LOCAL STREET RENEWAL PROGRAM LAKESHORE ROAD FRONTAGE - FRONTAGE OF NOS. 27-51 The above street renewal project has been delayed for construction until the spring of 2023. The construction start date is not yet determined. Residents will be notified approximately...
Construction Notice – Chancellor Dr from Augusta Dr to Quincy Bay
2022 LOCAL STREET RENEWAL PROGRAM CHANCELLOR DRIVE - FROM AUGUSTA DRIVE TO QUINCY BAY October 2022 Update: Due to weather conditions, construction on Chancellor Drive from Augusta Drive to Quincy Bay ended for the 2022 season. Remaining work, including sidewalk and...
Construction Notice – Glenacres Cr – Millstream Wy to Millstream Wy
2022 LOCAL THIN BITUMINOUS OVERLAY (TBO) PROGRAM GLENACRES CR – MILLSTREAM WY to MILLSTREAM RD 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...
City Begins Mosquito Larviciding Program
Thank you City of Winnipeg staff for providing this overview. The City of Winnipeg has commenced this year’s insect control season focusing on a targeted, environmentally friendly mosquito larviciding program which is the most effective approach to control mosquitoes....
Expansion of Transit into Bridgwater Trails
Photo: Route 672 Killarney - Proposed Routing Extension I’m very pleased to share the good news that transit services will be expanded further into Bridgwater Trails. Routes 671 & 672 will be expanded in Fall 2022 (See full report). We’ve seen much construction in...
Spring Cleanup – Our City & Neighbourhoods
The snow is almost gone, rains are helping clean our city – and those 80 km hour winds this past winter have strewn garbage everywhere! City of Winnipeg Over the next five to six weeks, the City is conducting its annual spring cleanup of streets, pathways,...
Catchment Area for New Schools
My office is receiving many calls on the catchment areas for the new elementary and high schools being constructed in Bison Run. PLEASE NOTE: Determining catchment areas is ultimately voted on by your elected school trustees. I and any City of Winnipeg Councillor have...
Retention Pond Update – April 28th
Environment Canada is forecasting another 20-50 mm of rain for Winnipeg, starting Friday night (April 29, 2022). While some of the retention ponds have dropped a bit, it appears some have not. Please be assured, the City is monitoring the ponds daily. The ponds are...
Annual Accountability of Key City Staff Non-existent
In the ‘Question Period for the Mayor’ at the April 28, 2022 Council meeting, I asked why there have been no performance reviews for the statutory officers – he said the public services was working on developing ‘Objective Criteria’ – but . . . he had made a motion at...
Harvest & South Winnipeg Food Drive
The COVID-19 pandemic and many wars throughout the world are creating much sadness and hardship for so many in our city. Prices of food, accommodation and transportation are increasing, and many Winnipeggers are struggling to make ends meet. Newcomers are arriving...
South Winnipeg Supports Harvest
Photo: Mr. Vince Barletta (CEO Harvest Manitoba), Councillor Janice Lukes, Mr. Paramjit Shahi (President South Winnipeg Community Centre) So many great organizations are coming together - see details: South Winnipeg Supports Harvest. Thank you to the Winnipeg Free...
Retention Pond Update – April 25
I'm 'dating' the retention pond updates as it appears the water is here to stay for a while - and more might be coming. I've been checking in daily with the CAO - person who oversees all departments and staff - top guy - who communicates with Water and Waste...
Retention Ponds Update
Water is rising on all 40+ retention ponds in the Waverley West ward - older style ponds in Waverley Heights, Richmond West ND newer naturalized ponds in Bridgwaters, Prairie Pointe and South Pointe. All ponds are rising. Future precipitation and its impact on ponds...
Recycling Strategy for Apartments and Condos
We have many apartments and condominiums in the Waverley West ward and the City would like to start offering recycling services to apartment and condo dwellers – BUT we want to hear from you! The City is committed to increasing the waste diversion rate and doing its...
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 November 25, 2022 Update The report has been reviewed and will be brought forward for the 2024 budget. February 2, 2022 Update: The Standing Policy Committee on Water and Waste, Riverbank Management and the Environment considered the...
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...
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...
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