University Heights
Welcome to the University Heights neighbourhood updates page! This page covers issues I’m working on that are specific to the University Heights neighbhourhood.
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.
Much gratitude to the VOLUNTEERS of the Fort Richmond University Heights Neighbourhood Association for all the advocacy, events and activities they do to improve the quality of life for residents!
Facebook: @neighbourhoodassociation Twitter: @fruhcommunity
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...
2018-2022 Councillor Term Summary – University Heights
This is a very very brief summary of key issues I’ve been working on specific to the University Heights 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...
Coyote Sightings
I’ve been receiving many reports on coyote sightings and some confrontations where people have been chased or growled at. I spoke with two conservation officers from the Government of Manitoba’s Conservation Department. - here is a summary: Please read this...
University of Manitoba – North Campus Lands Re-Zoning
On July 21, 2022 Council unanimously passed the sub division and rezoning of the North Campus Lands (formerly know as the Southwood Golf Course lands). For over 100 years, these lands were owned and operated as the Southwood Golf and Country Club The total area (112.6...
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...
Construction Notice – Markham Rd from University Cres to Snow St
2022 GRAVEL RESURFACING PROGRAM MARKHAM RD – FROM UNIVERSITY CRES TO SNOW ST This street will receive gravel resurfacing and enhanced maintenance as part of the City of Winnipeg’s 2022 Local Street Renewal Program. In spring of 2022, the City of Winnipeg received...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Stabilizing Retention Basin in Thelma J. Call Park
Residents have been reaching out to me with respect to the unstable retention basin and the sinking pathway in Thelma J. Call Park. The City has awarded the contract and the project is now starting! The City of Winnipeg's project to stabilize a segment of the...
Encampment/Unsheltered Citizens
You may have noticed an encampment, tents set up in the Pembina / Bishop Grandin cloverleaf, just north of Lot 88 Restaurant. This is the only encampment in the Waverley West ward that I am aware of. Please know this encampment is being actively monitored by the...
Fairway Woods Apartments, 80 & 84 Snow Rd
This development is located on the east side of Snow Street, in the Montcalm Neighbourhood. The proposed new building is the third phase of the Fairway Woods development, which contains two existing residential buildings (condos). The first two buildings had four (4)...
U Square Condominiums
This residential development located in the Montcalm neighbourhood includes two (2) multi-family buildings. Building 1 include 14 units, and Building 2 includes 18 units, for a total of 32 1,2, and 3 bedroom dwelling units. The development also includes bicycle...
University Crescent Road Reconstruction
University Crescent from Pembina to Chancellor Matheson Rd is undergoing a two year, $9.9 M reconstruction. Phase 1 occurs in 2021 and will be a complete reconstruction of both north and south bound University Crescent between Sifton Rd and Chancellor Matheson Rd....
U of Manitoba – Redevelopment of Former Southwood Golf Course
Council has approved the Secondary Plan that sets the stage for the redevelopment of the former Southwood golf course, now known as the North Campus Lands. In 2011, the University of Manitoba acquired the former Southwood golf course, with the vision to develop a...
Pedestrian and Cycling Monitoring Program – Pembina Highway Buffered Bike Lanes
The first ‘buffered’ bike lanes in the City that were constructed into regional road rehabilitation, are located on Pembina Highway. Between 2013 – 2018 buffered bike lanes were included in various road renewal sections of Pembina. The ‘buffered’ infrastructure are...
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...
Thatcher Drive Rehabiliation
UPDATE - May 4th, 2020 Thatcher Drive from Pembina Highway to University Crescent will be receiving a renewal / rehabilitation this summer. Sections of concrete and curbs will be replaced, followed by a new layer of asphalt. Details can be found in the letter sent to...
Update- Thatcher Drive – 2019 Local Street Renewal Notice
UPDATE - May 4th, 2020 Thatcher Drive from Pembina Highway to University Crescent will be receiving a renewal / rehabilitation this summer. Sections of concrete and curbs will be replaced, followed by a new layer of asphalt. Details can be found in the letter sent to...
Thatcher Drive – 2019 Local Street Renewal Notice
Residents should have received the following Letter from the City of Winnipeg in regards to the 2019 Street Renewal Program: To: RESIDENTS Dear Sir/Madam: 2019 Local Street Renewal Program: Thatcher Drive - Pembina Hwy to University Crescent We wish to advise you...
Update- Seeking Board Chair & Directors – U of M Southwood Lands Development
UPDATE May 9, 2018 A board of directors, chaired by Robert (Bob) Silver has been appointed by the Board of Governors to UM Properties GP Inc., which will lead the development of the Southwood Lands (a former golf course adjacent to the Fort Garry campus) into a...
Update On New Housing On Pembina, University Crescent And Snow Street
I’ve prepared an update that highlights ALL the new apartments being constructed on Pembina Highway and University Crescent. There are over 1200 units, that are one, two and three bedrooms. All of these units have been approved over the past 4 ½ years and all are...
University Crescent Infill gets CMHC financing
Thank you to the Sou'Wester for covering this story University Crescent infill gets CMHC financing By: Danielle Da Silva Posted: 08/9/2019 4:45 PM With the turn of a dozen gold plated spades, the developers of major infill project in University...
Thatcher And Wedgwood Drive Sewer Construction
Upcoming Sewer Main Construction 76 to 99 Thatcher Drive & 1 to 8 Wedgewood Dr The City is about to begin a project to restore the aging sewer at these locations to keep them functioning properly. There are two phases to the work: Phase one is cleaning the sewer,...
Thatcher Dr – Street Renewal/Rehabilitation
Thatcher Dr from University Cr to Pembina Hwy will be receiving a renewal / rehabilitation this summer. Sections of concrete and curbs will be replaced, followed by a new layer of asphalt. Details can be found in the letter sent to residents. ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? If...
University Heights – My Comments On Bus Routes – Please Share Yours
RESIDENTS OF UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS TODAY Transit starts a series of 'public engagements' regarding the PROPOSED bus route changes to connect to the new Southwest Transitway opening in 2020. These public engagements will take place in a converted BUS - find the 'Ideas in...
Rooming House Sale Making Waves
(Photo Credit: Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press) Thanks to Carol Sanders and the Winnipeg Free Press for covering this important issue on our community Revenue potential of former rooming house removed from listing Winnipeg Free Press By: Carol Sanders ...
Sky’s The Limit For U Of M Housing
Thank you to Ryan Thorpe and the Winnipeg Free Press for always providing such good coverage to the illegal rooming house issue. Much appreciated by all. Sky's the limit for U of M housing Construction begins for 16-storey complex within walking distance of Fort Garry...
Street Parking Update – University Heights
SEE Flyer delivered to residents June 28th I have confirmed with the Winnipeg Parking Authority (July 27th, 2018) that the Winnipeg Parking Authority will be removing the time restricted parking at the end of University Crescent between Pasadena and Grierson....
Planning For The Future – University Heights (Agassiz And Montcalm)
Watch the community discussion on development in Agassiz And Montcalm here. I’d like to thank residents for coming forward and expressing their desire to develop a long term plan for the community of University Heights. As a result of these discussions, and taking...
U of M’s Vibrant Vision For Southwood Unveiled
The University of Manitoba is having more discussions about the development of the Southwood lands. Recently they announced a Board of Directors to oversee development. The Winnipeg Free Press is covering a luncheon where the University is discussing a vibrant vision...
Applications For New Apartment Complex Approved
I want to thank all the residents who came out and spoke at the public hearing. Through these discussions and concerns about long term plans for University Heights, I’ve made a motion requesting the Public Service to undertake a planning study to investigate the...
Councillor’s May 2018 Update On Illegal Rooming House File
On May 15th, I attended the Ft. Richmond University Heights Neighbhourhood Association’s third Annual General Meeting (AGM). The Association formed with a vision of being a vibrant, safe and diverse neighbourhood where people take pride in their property, and work...
City of Winnipeg Studying Regulatory Licensing Requirements
MAY 2018 UPDATE - REPORT NOW RELEASED: May 7, 2018 the Review of Rental Rooms in Single Family Dwellings was released to the public following a year’s worth of study by the Public Service. This is a very detailed report that reviews the challenges and opportunities of...
Another Step Forward Towards Developing The Former Southwood Golf Course
The University of Manitoba is announcing a Board of Directors to lead the development of the Southwood Lands (former Southwood Golf Course). The Visionary (re)Generation Master Plan was approved in principle by the University Board of Governors on April 12, 2016....
AGM: Fort Richmond University Heights Neighbourhood Association
Please join myself, area residents and guests for the 3rd Ft Richmond University Heights Neighbourhood Association Annual General Meeting! DATE: Tuesday, May 15th TIME: 7:00 – 9:00 pm LOCATION: Richmond Kings Community Centre, 666 Silverstone Ave. Refreshments will be...
Local Community Bike Repair Kiosk Now OPEN!
The brand new public access community bike repair kiosk is now open!! I’m very pleased to have provided City of Winnipeg funding support to the U of M Cycle Bike Kiosk ! This brand new bike repair kiosk is located on the grounds of the University of Manitoba behind...
New Report – Tracking Illegal Rooming Houses & Enforcement
The community and I have worked with multiple departments in the City to reduce the number of issues related to the existence of illegal rooming houses. Residents and I believe we are seeing positive changes, but we need data to support this belief and the initiatives...
A Fix to Rooming-House Problem Near U of M
Here is an overview of another potential development on Pembina Highway. I encourage you to read this comprehensive overview. Thank you to the Winnipeg Free Press for covering this important project: A fix to rooming-house problem near U of M Winnipeg Free...
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...
UPDATE – Bishop Grandin Walk-Bike Bridge over Pembina Highway
CITY OF WINNIPEG - NOVEMBER, 2017 UPDATE: The next phase of the project is detailed design. While the project is currently not funded, we anticipate it will be aligned with the rehabilitation of Pembina Highway Overpass of Bishop Grandin. which is currently planned...
YOU ARE INVITED: Official Opening of Stadium Station & Bohémier Trail at Investors Group Field
Please join myself, dignitaries and member of the public for the official opening of Stadium Station at Investors Group Field, as well as the opening of the new Bohémier Trail. Date: Tuesday, July 4, 2017 Time: 10:30 a.m. Place: Investors Group Field Football...
New Bike Repair Hub at University of Manitoba
I was very pleased to provide support recently for this new initiative at the University of Manitoba. This project, which has been a few years in the making, will be of great benefit to students, faculty and the surrounding community. My thanks to the Sou'Wester for...
2-Year Progress Review – Combatting Illegal Rooming Houses in Fort Richmond & University Heights
Please join myself and members of the community for this very important discussion reflecting and preparing for next steps in combatting illegal rooming houses in our community: 2-YEAR PROGRESS REVIEW Combatting Illegal Rooming Houses in Fort Richmond and University...
Improving Active Transportation & Traffic Calming Measures in University Heights/Fort Richmond
This summary is a brief overview/history of community engagement efforts and initiatives focused on improving the Active Transportation infrastructure and enhancing safety through traffic calming measures in the communities of University Heights and Fort Richmond:...
Gardening Opportunities in King’s Park
Do you like gardening and have a few hours to spare? Pembina Active Living (55+) is currently seeking volunteers to assist with maintaining the waterfall and beautiful Hosta gardens at King's Park. Pembina Active Living (55+) is a non-profit, seniors serving...
News Coverage: Rental Housing Near University of Manitoba
Thank you to our local media for covering a challenging and complex issue which we are experiencing in the Fort Richmond and University Heights areas, as well as other neighbouroods in the South Winnipeg-St. Norbert Ward. I encourage you to review this informative...
Stadium Event Zone Parking Permit Program
In order to ensure the best experience for not only fans attending events at Investors Group Field, but also the residents in the community, a comprehensive Event Day Transportation and Parking Plan has been developed by the Winnipeg Football Club, the University of...
King’s Park Upgrades – June 17 Community Meeting
King’s Park is a regional park in South Winnipeg. As a regional park, it serves a greater area than a neighbourhood park. Like many other regional parks (St. Vital Park and Crescent Drive Park), funding is becoming available for upgrades. Last winter, the City...
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