Bison Run

Welcome to the Bison Run neighbourhood updates page! This page covers issues I’m working on that are specific to the Bison Run neighbourhood.

WEEKLY UPDATES: Please also check my Weekly Updates page which contains many local topics and issues occurring in the Waverley West ward – and some relevant City issues.

Please also know you can contact me anytime with questions or concerns.

Free Transit Youth Pass

Free Transit Youth Pass

The Province of Manitoba and City of Winnipeg are launching a Free Transit Youth Pass. Passes will be distributed through schools, with distribution taking place in stages: Stage 1 – Grades 11 & 12: Beginning September 10 Stage 2 – Grades 9 & 10: Beginning...

Official Opening of Bridgwater Trails Doggie Park – July 4th

Official Opening of Bridgwater Trails Doggie Park – July 4th

You are invited to attend the official opening of the new fenced in dog park in Bridgwater Trails!  Please join myself, the Mayor, furried friends and community members for the official opening. DATE:    July 4th TIME:    10:00 am LOCATION:  360 Appleford Gate (near...

ELECTION STATEMENT from Councillor Lukes

ELECTION STATEMENT from Councillor Lukes

After 12 years of serving the people of South Winnipeg and Waverley West, I have made the decision not to seek re-election in the 2026 civic election. I was first elected in 2014 to serve residents in the St Norbert-South Winnipeg ward. In 2018, following electoral...

New Permanent Fire Station in Waverley West

New Permanent Fire Station in Waverley West

Hosted a super information evening in June with details on the new permanent fire/ paramedic station being built in Waverley West. Currently, we have the innovative temporary portable station located at 130 Eaglewood Drive and we are now constructing the permanent...

Open House – Creating Connections at Bison Dr & Waverley

Open House – Creating Connections at Bison Dr & Waverley

Please join myself and transportation engineers.  DATE:   Tuesday, June 9th TIME:     6:30 pm – 8:00 pm LOCATION:  Bison Run School – Community Room   60 Frontier Trail Hosted by Councillor Janice Lukes, City of Winnipeg & WSP Consulting  You are invited to a...

Coyote Sightings

Coyote Sightings

I’ve been receiving many reports on coyote sightings in both Whyte Ridge and Bridgwater. Manitoba Conservation advises the following: Please read this information sheet on How to Coexist with Coyotes  WHY are we seeing more coyotes: We are seeing more coyotes because...

Construction to Begin:  South Winnipeg Recreation Campus

Construction to Begin:  South Winnipeg Recreation Campus

VERY exciting news!   This month, a report will be coming to Council, requesting Council’s approval to award the construction contract to a winning bidder – who will then start construction on the South Winnipeg Recreation Campus! Yes, it's been a long time coming –...

Aquatic Centre Planning Begins – South Winnipeg Recreation Campus

Aquatic Centre Planning Begins – South Winnipeg Recreation Campus

Very exciting news to share! In the 2026 budget process, Council allocated $1.5 million to design an aquatic centre that will be attached to the first phase of the South Winnipeg Recreation Campus- the gyms, running track, meeting rooms and more! The aquatic centre is...

Social Media Update – January 2026

Social Media Update – January 2026

It’s the middle of January, and we are well into 2026, and it’s shaping up to be another exciting year! I want to share an update with you about how I’ll be receiving feedback and comments going forward on my social media platforms. EFFECTIVE TODAY: I will be...

Updates to Transit effective December 14, 2025

Updates to Transit effective December 14, 2025

Transit has expanded On-Request service to provide rides until 2am Monday to Saturday and 12:45 am Sunday and holidays. For more information on how On Request works – See here. Specific to the Waverley West ward – they have also added an extra bus in the morning and...

Kenaston and Abinojii Mikanah Intersection – Future Upgrade

Kenaston and Abinojii Mikanah Intersection – Future Upgrade

I know the frustration level is high when it comes to many aspects of the Kenaston and Abinojii intersection.  I encourage you to review a very recent engineering Collisions and Signalization Changes – Kenaston and Abinojii Mikanah report. The most common questions I...

IMPASSABLE STREETS & A RESIDENTIAL STREET PLOW / PARKING BAN

IMPASSABLE STREETS & A RESIDENTIAL STREET PLOW / PARKING BAN

Currently,  the City is focusing plowing on Priority 1 streets (ie: Pembina, Kenaston, Abinojii, etc) AND plowing streets that are ‘impassable’. If your street is ‘impassable’ please contact 311 and city will send out a plow. Tonight, City will be plowing Priority 1...

On Request Transit Service

On Request Transit Service

When Winnipeg’s new bus network went into service, the number of On-Request transit zones across Winnipeg tripled. That means people can request rides within a dozen different areas when the On-Request bus is in service. Regular bus fares apply and transfers are...

2025 Road Construction in Waverley West

2025 Road Construction in Waverley West

You can check where construction is occurring in the City by viewing: the 2025 road construction map which shows specific road construction projects (see road construction list by street name) the 2025 lane closure map which list streets closed due to hydro work, tree...

Community Fireworks Celebration!

Community Fireworks Celebration!

CHANGE OF DATE - DUE TO WEATHER  Don’t blast off fireworks in your yard  - its illegal!!!  Instead - come join community members for a HUGE fireworks party! We are celebrating Diwali – the Festival of Lights – the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and...

Waverley Intersection – Congestion and Improvements  

Waverley Intersection – Congestion and Improvements  

I -  like you, and the Public Service  - are very aware of congestion and operational challenges at the Waverley and Abinojii Mikanah intersection. When this intersection was constructed, it was not designed to handle the volume of traffic exiting / entering Waverley...

Canada Day in Bridgwater Lakes

Canada Day in Bridgwater Lakes

Come celebrate Canada Day on Tuesday, July 1st in Bridgwater Lakes !  Bridgwater Lakes Fountain 133 Bridge Lake Drive 11:00 am – 3:00 pm The Winnipeg Chinese Senior Association, along with myself and many outstanding partners are hosting a huge party! Probably the...

Housing in Bison Run

Housing in Bison Run

More housing is coming to Bison Run. This new development by Qualico’ s Street Side is to develop six ground-oriented 2-storey, 22-unit multi-family residential buildings. Two buildings are  three unit townhouses and four of the buildings are are four-unit townhouses....

Cycling Update – University Crescent, UM Lands

Cycling Update – University Crescent, UM Lands

Due to ongoing City of Winnipeg road construction on both sides of University Crescent, the multi-use crossing and sidewalk on the west side will remain open for your use. For your safety, please use the Dysart Road multi-use crossing or Thatcher Drive pedestrian...

Community Food Drive

Community Food Drive

FIRES, FOOD & YOUR SUPPORT 17,000 people being are evacuated in Manitoba due to wild fires. Thousands & thousands of people are arriving in Winnipeg. We want to support our fellow Manitobans & food is top of the list! You can help by donating to the...

Working on Improving Internal Efficiencies to Reduce Operating Costs

Working on Improving Internal Efficiencies to Reduce Operating Costs

I’ve received much feedback (and rightly so)  from people on the City increasing property taxes, sewer rates and garbage rates. In addition I’ve had many questions on ‘what is the city doing INTERNALLY to cut costs’.  I want to provide you with an overview of some of...

CITY WIDE (& WAVERLEY WEST) ZONING CHANGES

CITY WIDE (& WAVERLEY WEST) ZONING CHANGES

UPDATE – MORE OPEN HOUSES: The city is hosting 5 additional open houses for residents to discuss proposed zoning changes. I will be attending the open house at the Outlet Collection Mall from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm. Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Time: From 1 p.m. to 7...

Speed Change on Waverley Street

Speed Change on Waverley Street

I’ve received many calls on the ‘variations’ of speeds on Waverley Street. I requested a study to see if there could be consistency. The City of Winnipeg engineers recently completed a speed study of Waverley street. See Speed Study The speed limit will be reduced on...

Summary: Retail Crime Forum 

Summary: Retail Crime Forum 

Thank you to the Winnipeg Police Service for organizing, and hosting an informative discussion on retail crime with the businesses on Pembina Highway and Bridgwater Centre this past week. We appreciate the invitation for Councillor Markus Chambers and I to attend...

Empowering Women in Political Leadership

Empowering Women in Political Leadership

  On February 22, 2025 we had over 60 women (and some men) attend our panel discussion – on empowering women in political leadership. We started the discussions at 9:30 am and went straight through to noon! We all learned a lot, and were inspired to hold more of...

2025 Road Construction in Waverley West

2025 Road Construction in Waverley West

You can check where construction is occurring in the City by viewing: the 2025 road construction map which shows specific road construction projects (see road construction list by street name) the 2025 lane closure map which list streets closed due to hydro work, tree...

Businesses of Bridgwater Centre Winnipeg 150 Block Party

Businesses of Bridgwater Centre Winnipeg 150 Block Party

In September we celebrated Winnipeg’s 150th with the incredible businesses of Bridgwater! From local favorites to new entrepreneurs, our community is thriving and is stronger together! Here’s to the spirit of collaboration, resilience and the unique charm that makes...

TWO Payment Assistance Programs for Water / Hydro

TWO Payment Assistance Programs for Water / Hydro

Both the City of Winnipeg and Manitoba Hydro have payment assistance programs available if you are having difficulties paying your City utility bill, or an overdue energy bill. Both these programs are run in partnership with the Salvation Army. See highlights of both...

UPDATE – South Winnipeg Recreation Campus

UPDATE – South Winnipeg Recreation Campus

UPDATE:  Public Information Session, Saturday – March 22nd  Please see EVENT DETAILS    Watch your mail for a print flyer update on the South Winnipeg Recreation Campus. The flyer was mailed to all residents in the Waverley West ward, and was to be sent early November...

Federal Funding for Homelessness and Encampments

Federal Funding for Homelessness and Encampments

Photo Credit to Tyson Koschik/CBC UPDATE, December 2024: Thank you CBC for covering this important issue: by reporter Ian Froese, December 23, 2024 Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says his government will start moving people out of homeless encampments and into housing in...

Skating Rinks are Opening Up

Skating Rinks are Opening Up

Winter is here and the ice is being made on many skating rinks throughout the neighbourhoods!  Enjoy the Canadian experience – on ice!  We have LOTS of rinks that area being prepared for you to skate on over the holidays – and throughout the winter! Rinks in Parks The...

High Poverty in South Winnipeg

High Poverty in South Winnipeg

  Manitoba continues to have the highest rates of child poverty in Canada, according to findings released in the 2024 Manitoba Child and Family Poverty Report.   In Winnipeg, the highest area of poverty is in the  downtown,  BUT South Winnipeg has the second...

Town Houses on Joe Keeper Way

Town Houses on Joe Keeper Way

On June 21, 2024, Assiniboine Committee approved plans for twenty four townhomes / condos to be constructed at 40 Joe Keeper way. The design of the condo units is similar to the units being constructed on Frontier Trail.  These condos will also be three storeys in...

New Condos at 1555 Lee Blvd in Bison Run

New Condos at 1555 Lee Blvd in Bison Run

A beautiful new condo block has been approved on the corner of Lee Blvd and Frontier Road. This condo bloc will consist of two six storey buildings and one three storey building – all connected. This will bring a total of 131 new condo units to the neighbourhood! Ten...

Phase 4 Bison Run Approval

Phase 4 Bison Run Approval

The 4th phase of development in Bison Run is now underway! On September 27th, 2024, Assiniboine Community Committee approved the subdivision and rezoning of land in Bison Run. This is a continuation of proposed development in the community. Phase 4 has a total land...

East-West Active Transportation Connection on Lee Blvd & Barnes

East-West Active Transportation Connection on Lee Blvd & Barnes

My office receives many request for an east-west connection for cyclists and walkers wanting to connect from Waverley West to the University of Manitoba, Superstore, and the businesses on Pembina Highway – and back. The timeline for the Bison Drive extension and...

Collisions & Signalization Changes at Kenaston & Abinojii Mikanah

Collisions & Signalization Changes at Kenaston & Abinojii Mikanah

Every other year I request the engineers in public works to study this intersection and surrounding roads to review traffic volumes and new technology to improve safety  - and traffic flow - at the intersection of Kenaston and Abinojii Mikanah.  During the 2015-2021...

Bison Drive Extension, Waverley Intersection & Pathways

Bison Drive Extension, Waverley Intersection & Pathways

I receive many calls asking: When will the west end of Bison Drive connect through Waverley to the east end of Bison Drive ? When will you build a pathway along the west side of Waverley from the Grand Mosque to Abinojii Mikanah? I live on the west side of Waverley, ...

Recreation Construction Underway!

Recreation Construction Underway!

You will see a lot of fencing and construction occurring in four parks in the Waverley West ward, and more to come next year! Four recreation amenities will be completed in September, and we will be having an opening party at each one! Watch my social media platforms...

Transit Expanding into Bison Run

Transit Expanding into Bison Run

I’m very pleased to announce, that at the end of June, 2025 transit will be expanded into Bison Run! Winnipeg Transit is proposing that a nearby route (693 Waverley Heights) be replaced with a new route (678 Markham Station – Prairie Pointe) that serves most of the...

UPDATE on South Winnipeg Recreation Campus – May 2024

UPDATE on South Winnipeg Recreation Campus – May 2024

May 30 - 2024 UPDATE: The majority of Council voted to support adding an additional $23 Million to support the development of Phase One of the South Winnipeg Recreation Campus - which includes 3 gymnasiums, an indoor walking/running track, multi-purpose rooms, and an...

2024 UPDATE –  South Winnipeg Recreation Campus

2024 UPDATE –  South Winnipeg Recreation Campus

The South Winnipeg Recreation Campus is being developed on a 19 acre site in Bison Run – just west of the new high school and elementary school. At full build out, the vision for the site includes a multi–generational recreation facility with an aquatic components,...

Fire Paramedic Station Sod Turning

Fire Paramedic Station Sod Turning

On short notice, and with great support from the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, we held a sod turning event to kick off construction of the new portable / modular fire paramedic station in Waverley West. I very much appreciate all levels of government attending. I...

Winnipeg’s 10 Cents & Provincial & Federal Budgets

Winnipeg’s 10 Cents & Provincial & Federal Budgets

I’m writing this update to make very brief comments on the recent Provincial and Federal budgets – and to share insight on the primary reason Winnipeg is ‘behind the times’ on building new recreation facilities, firehalls, a modernized sewer treatment facility, and...

Update – Calls for Fire Paramedic Service into Waverley West Ward

Update – Calls for Fire Paramedic Service into Waverley West Ward

   Photo Credit: James Turner See an update on what type of calls the Winnipeg Fire Paramedics Station 22 (1567 Waverley St.) and Station 23 (880 Dalhousie on Pembina) have been responding to over the past 5 years. These two stations predominately serve south and...

1365 Lee Boulevard

1365 Lee Boulevard

Assiniboine Community Committee approved a new 167 unit apartment block at 1365 Lee Blvd.  This development includes a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom units. The building is six (6) storeys. The building steps down to four (4) storeys on the northwest side and two...

Commercial Zoning in Bison Run

Commercial Zoning in Bison Run

Assiniboine Community Committee approved the subdivision and rezoning of approximately 8 acres to create four (4) lots and rezone the land to the “C2” Commercial Community District, and to leave one (1) lot under the “A” Agricultural District. This commercial...

2025 Road Construction in Waverley West

2024 Road Construction in Waverley West

You can check where construction is occurring in the City by viewing the 2024 road construction map or the road construction list by street name. The City does regular reviews of all road condition in the City and provides an update on street conditions. SEE: Waverley...

Waverley West Fire Paramedic Station # 15

Waverley West Fire Paramedic Station # 15

Design is underway for the new permanent fire paramedic station in Waverley West!  The design of the station will be similar to the West Transcona Fire Paramedic Station # 21 as depicted in the above image.  The site for the new fire paramedic station will be...

Portable Fire Paramedic Station – Opening Fall 2024

Portable Fire Paramedic Station – Opening Fall 2024

See an artists drawing of what the new portable fire paramedic station will look like and the site location at 130 Eaglewood Drive.  This location is TEMPORARY until the permanent fire station is constructed. Work will begin mid summer on the portable fire paramedic...

295 Frontier Drive

295 Frontier Drive

Another new multi family complex for Bison Run! In March 2023 the developer was approved to construct six (6) separate townhouse buildings which will include a total of 36 dwelling units. Each of the proposed buildings will be three (3) storeys and have a maximum...

Regulation of Small-Scale Multi-Tenancy Dwellings

Regulation of Small-Scale Multi-Tenancy Dwellings

I’ve been working on increasing affordable housing since I was first elected in 2014. The University of Manitoba has the lowest number of on campus housing units in all of the large Canadian universities and students are always looking for affordable accommodations....

There’s Only One Taxpayer

There’s Only One Taxpayer

There is only one taxpayer, and it’s important to understand how your tax dollar is invested. I’ve attached some great reports* that go into how your tax dollar is spent in more detail – but will summarize the general concept Whether its roads, bridges, sewer systems,...

Cadboro Community Garden

Cadboro Community Garden

Cadboro Community Garden As spring approaches, it’s time to plan your summer gardening activities! The Cadboro Community Garden is managed by the Manitoba Buddhist Vihara and Cultural Association and is open to all. Gardening activities will commence as soon as the...

City Multi-Year Budget Speech – 2024

City Multi-Year Budget Speech – 2024

Today (March 20, 2024) we are passing the City’s four year budget. I will be providing a detailed update of key initiatives occurring in the Waverley West ward early next week. Councillors have the option to speak to the budget – this was my 8 minute speech!...

Towing Vehicles with Outstanding Parking Tickets

Towing Vehicles with Outstanding Parking Tickets

Just over $11 million dollars are owed to the City in outstanding parking tickets. To attempt to recoup this funding, the City has a new program that was launched on February 15, 2024. IF your vehicle is parked on the street illegally AND you have three or more unpaid...

Man, Machines, Mother Nature & Icy Sidewalks

Man, Machines, Mother Nature & Icy Sidewalks

A mid- winter thaw, climate change, call it what you will – the temperatures are soaring for February!  While many are enjoying this incredibly mild weather, it brings many challenges that the City is working to overcome! There is much discussion about icy sidewalks...

Intersection Lights & Re-alignment:  Lee & Waverley

Intersection Lights & Re-alignment:  Lee & Waverley

Traffic lights are being installed at the intersection of Lee Blvd and Waverley Street. Roadwork is being done to align Lee Blvd on either side of Waverley to accommodate the traffic lights. We anticipate this project to take a couple of weeks. This is a highly needed...

Multi Family in Bison Run

Multi Family in Bison Run

Another multifamily complex has been approved in Bison Run! This complex is located on Frontier Trail.  There will be three (3) separate townhouse buildings and will include a total of 36 dwelling units. Each of the buildings will be three (3) storeys in height. The...

Your Input– South Winnipeg Recreation Campus

Your Input– South Winnipeg Recreation Campus

The South Winnipeg Recreation Campus (SWRC) is a new regional recreation facility that will be built on Bison Drive west of Frontier Trail and east of Kenaston Boulevard. Communities in southwest Winnipeg are growing and a new recreation facility is needed to meet...

First Multifamily Development in Bison Run

First Multifamily Development in Bison Run

The first multifamily development has been approved in the new neighbourhood of Bison Run! Access to this new development will be from Lee Blvd and Frontier Road. The site is approximately 8.4 acres and is being rezoned to have three separate lots. Lot 1 is zoned...

2018-2022 Councillor Term Summary – Bison Run

2018-2022 Councillor Term Summary – Bison Run

This is a very very brief summary of key issues I’ve been working on specific to the Bison Run neighbourhood, and initiatives that I look forward to working on. I am very thankful to have had the support of many many residents who’ve been also working to make our...

Update: Waverley West Fire Station

Update: Waverley West Fire Station

I will add additional context to media articles on the Waverly West fire station (CBC: Waverley West Fire Station )  - as there are many other aspects not discussed at today’s committee meeting or included in media coverage. Media was not aware of all the factors...

Recreation Update

Recreation Update

Young Luke, his dad and friends were having a great time dunking balls at the very busy basketball court in Bhagat Singh Park recently! That basketball court must be one of the busiest in the City! I’ve received many requests for new and upgraded recreational...

Your Feedback – Protecting & Growing Winnipeg’s Urban Forest

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

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...

Bison Run – Phase Two

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...

Spring Cleanup – Our City & Neighbourhoods

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,...

Waverley Construction – Bison Run Servicing

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,...

Virtual Open House: Bison Run Phase 2

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...

City Seeks Proposals for Waverley West Recreation Facility Project

City Seeks Proposals for Waverley West Recreation Facility Project

Conceptual Image Thank you Joyanne Pursaga and the Winnipeg Free Press for accurate reporting on this important project in Southwest Winnipeg. Navigating many interests and partners to acquire, plan, prepare and transform a wide open prairie field into a new...

Exploring Winnipeg by Bike

Exploring Winnipeg by Bike

Bike rides are a great way to spend time outside and enjoy the many trails and active transportation paths that Winnipeg has to offer. Here are a few tips to keep in mind before you head out on your next bicycle trip: Bike registry The City recovers up to 1,000 bikes...

Noisy Vehicles in the City

Noisy Vehicles in the City

December 1, 2021 Update: On September 15, 2021, Council concurred in the recommendation of the Standing Policy Committee on Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works to direct the Winnipeg Public Service to report back to the Standing Committee in 90 days on the costs...

Welcome Bison Run! (formerly Waverley West B)

Welcome Bison Run! (formerly Waverley West B)

Six+ years in the making and finally – a brand new neighbourhood is emerging!  This is a new Qualico Community - Qualico is the major land owner in this area and is calling their new development Bison Run. Qualico has invested years of expertise, insight and planning...

Elementary & High School  Site Plan Approval

Elementary & High School Site Plan Approval

On Wednesday, March 3rd, detailed site plans were approved for the new elementary and high school in Waverley West B.  A robust team of presenters discussed many details about the both schools, including traffic flows, landscaping, site servicing, the child care...

New Elementary & High School – Another Major Milestone

New Elementary & High School – Another Major Milestone

Final design plans have been submitted to the City for ‘plan approval’. The architects, landscape architects, and a host of others who’ve been developing the plans will be presenting these plans to myself and Councillors Klein and Gillingham on March 3rd at 9:30 am....

Major Milestone in Development of New Elementary & High School

Major Milestone in Development of New Elementary & High School

Years and years and years of work is culminating with another major milestone in the development of two new schools in the area of Waverley West B!  A conditional use permit has been granted to establish an elementary, junior and senior high school. This is a huge...

Update – South Winnipeg Recreation Centre – Video

Update – South Winnipeg Recreation Centre – Video

The development of Waverley West is fast approaching 45,000 people, and soon will be larger than the City of Brandon! Currently, with no gymnasiums, few meeting places, or any aquatic facilities, the new recreation centre is a much-needed addition to the community!...

Anticipated Traffic Levels at Bison Drive and Waverley Street

Anticipated Traffic Levels at Bison Drive and Waverley Street

It's incredible to think that an entire new community can be built and there are no plans or studies underway to identify how the main ‘connector street’ and associated ‘intersection’ is to be designed.  Many many other streets (Lee Blvd, Bairdmore Blvd, Hawstead Rd...

Restricting Through-Traffic on Lee Boulevard

Restricting Through-Traffic on Lee Boulevard

In the first phase of development in Waverley West B – North Town Road will be extended south to Lee Blvd. North Town Road will collect traffic from the two new schools, and direct the traffic onto an upgraded section of Lee Blvd (west of Waverley). See image of new...

Public Hearing Notice – Waverley West B

Public Hearing Notice – Waverley West B

  The public can register to speak to the proposed plan and zoning to facilitate a new neighbourhood. Please contact 311 to register. For any inquiries, you can contact the area planner, Devin Clark at (204) 986-5684. Location: Council Building, 510 Main Street...

The ‘Next New Neighbourhood’ in Waverley West

The ‘Next New Neighbourhood’ in Waverley West

I find the development process, whether it be construction of buildings, transforming empty fields into neighbourhoods, or the planning of community amenities a fascinating and complex process. So much development is happening in our community and I like to share as...

Proposed New Neighbourhood in ‘Waverley West B’

Proposed New Neighbourhood in ‘Waverley West B’

Landmark Planning Design and Qualico Communities invite the community to attend the Tuesday, December 3rd Open House to learn more about upcoming plans for a new community in the area south of Cadboro and north of Lee Blvd. See proposals on how the new neighbourhood...

South Winnipeg Recreation Campus – Update & Next Steps

South Winnipeg Recreation Campus – Update & Next Steps

A brief update on the South Winnipeg Recreational Campus. Since 2014, I’ve posted updates on my website regarding the long and complicated process - from lifting a clause prohibiting development, to acquiring City land (19 acres), to partnering with the Province on...

Postponed – Pakistan Independence Day Celebrations

Postponed – Pakistan Independence Day Celebrations

DATE: Saturday, August 31st, 2019    TBD TIME: 3:00 pm  TBD LOCATION: 781 Crescent Drive, Winnipeg, MB  TBD Please join me for this very exciting celebration with our growing Pakistani community! My good friend Mehmood put out a spectacular description of what will be...

Waverley West ‘B’ Secondary Plan – Final Approvals

Waverley West ‘B’ Secondary Plan – Final Approvals

Unanimous Council approval on June 20th to proceed with the 7th & final neighbourhood (Waverley West ‘B’) in the community of Waverley West. See final approval plans (June 20, 2019): Secondary Plan – Waverley West Neighbourhood B Appendix B – Recommended...

Residential Streets Public Speed Discussion – Waverley West

Residential Streets Public Speed Discussion – Waverley West

DATE:  Tuesday, August 27th , 2019 TIME:  6:30 p.m. LOCATION: Water Bend Park – Bridgwater Lakes Fountain To the residents of the Waverley West ward: You are invited to join me at Water Bend Park, beside Bridgwater Lakes Fountain to discuss your concerns about...

Waverley West ‘B’ Development – Update

Waverley West ‘B’ Development – Update

Unanimous Council approval last Thursday to proceed with the development of the 7th & final neighbourhood (Waverley West ‘B’) in the community of Waverley West. See Waverley West 'B' In Final Planning Stages Over a year of consultations and discussions with...

Waverley West B In Final Planning Stages

Waverley West B In Final Planning Stages

We are now entering the final planning stages of just over 430 acres of land in the last developable area in the community of Waverley West. Extensive work by the City Planning department, the public, consultants and Qualico are now passing through the various levels...

Public Open House – Waverley West ‘B’ Secondary Planning Process

Public Open House – Waverley West ‘B’ Secondary Planning Process

Following multiple landowner and stakeholder meetings, the City will now be holding a Public Open House on the land use planning process for Waverley West Neighbourhood ‘B’.  The City of Winnipeg is conducting Secondary Plan By-law for the area known as Waverley West...

Expropriation of Land Moving Forward for Recreation Campus

Expropriation of Land Moving Forward for Recreation Campus

It is important to understand, the City is able to secure additional land to expand the site. Qualico is an excellent 'city building partner' and extensive negotiations are occurring on a regular basis to ensure this site will be built to meet the communities growing...

Developing Land in Waverley West Neighbourhood B

Developing Land in Waverley West Neighbourhood B

The City of Winnipeg is undertaking a process to develop a Secondary Plan By-law for the area known as Waverley West Neighbourhood 'B'.   A Secondary Plan By-law relates to land use and provides policy direction on how land is to be developed (ie: location of roads,...