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 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.


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


 

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...

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...

Transit Changes coming to Routes 678 and 679

Transit Changes coming to Routes 678 and 679

Beginning September 6, 2026 Winnipeg Transit will introduce changes to Routes 678 and 679 aimed at improving service reliability and making travel to the University of Manitoba easier for riders. According to Transit, the updates are designed to reduce congestion at...

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...

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...

Killarney / Kirkbridge / Pembina Hwy Intersection Improvements

Killarney / Kirkbridge / Pembina Hwy Intersection Improvements

Killarney / Kirkbridge and Pembina Highway is a very busy intersection. Pembina Highway is a north-south six-lane divided major arterial and a full-time Truck Route. The average weekday daily traffic volume on this segment of Pembina Highway is approximately 32,500...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

University Crescent Construction – Fall 2024

University Crescent Construction – Fall 2024

Please be aware there will be much construction starting shortly on University Crescent. See Construction Notice. UM Properties is building the largest residential mixed-use infill project ever embarked on in the City of Winnipeg.  Over 65,000 people will live, work,...

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...

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...

South Winnipeg Community Centre Expansion – Richmond Site 

South Winnipeg Community Centre Expansion – Richmond Site 

Councillor Chambers and I are thrilled to announce two new exciting developments for the South Winnipeg Community Centre – Richmond site!  This site is located in Ft Richmond which is Councillor Chambers ward, but it serves thousands of residents from the entire...

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,...

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...

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...

2018-2022 Councillor Term Summary – University Heights

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...

University of Manitoba – North Campus Lands Re-Zoning

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

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

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

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

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...

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,...

University Crescent Road Reconstruction – Phase 2

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

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

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

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

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 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

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...

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...

Thatcher Drive Rehabiliation

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...

Thatcher Drive Rehabiliation

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 Rehabiliation

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...

University Crescent Infill gets CMHC financing

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

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 Drive Rehabiliation

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...

Rooming House Sale Making Waves

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

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

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....

U of M’s Vibrant Vision For Southwood Unveiled

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

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

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

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...

AGM: Fort Richmond University Heights Neighbourhood Association

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!

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

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

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

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

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...

New Bike Repair Hub at University of Manitoba

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...

Gardening Opportunities in King’s Park

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

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

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...

Gardening Opportunities in King’s Park

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...