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Winnipeggers are getting a peek at a new look for an old building. The final design for the expanded St. James Civic Centre has been unveiled online, and the city is hosting an info session on May 16 at the Ness Avenue facility to have any questions answered. The civic …
Read More »9 Winnipeggers arrested, millions in contraband seized in huge interprovincial drug bust – Winnipeg
More than a dozen people, including nine Winnipeggers, are facing charges as part of the investigation into a large-scale, interprovincial drug network, police say. Insp. Elton Hall of the police service’s organized crime unit, along with Manitoba justice minister Matt Wiebe, spoke to media Wednesday morning about Project Soft Landing. …
Read More »2 Winnipeggers face robbery charges after tip from public leads to arrest – Winnipeg
By Daisy Woelk Global News Posted March 22, 2024 12:21 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size With the help of the public, police have arrested a Winnipeg duo following a string of robberies. Just before 10 p.m. Thursday, Winnipeg police said investigators used a …
Read More »Wednesday morning fires, road closures may affect Winnipeggers’ commutes – Winnipeg
A pair of fires Wednesday morning have led to road closures, and the city is encouraging Winnipeg motorists to take alternate routes. Just after 8:40 a.m., Ellice Avenue was closed between Sherbrook Street and Langside Street while Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews were battling a blaze. The incident has …
Read More »Getting fitness back on track after pandemic restrictions leads to new challenges for Winnipeggers – Winnipeg
When Brett and Jessica Ash started work on opening their supplement business, Herc’s Nutrition, in the fall of 2019, they had no idea they were about to be faced with a global pandemic. The Transcona-area shop, which sells protein powders, vitamins and more, was all set to open its doors …
Read More »Recommended short-term rental regulations stir mixed feelings among Winnipeggers – Winnipeg
The City of Winnipeg has released recommendations for new short-term rental accommodation (STRA) regulations, and so far, reactions have been mixed. In a report released by the City, proposed regulations include limiting the number of nights tenants can stay, taxation, licensing, limitations on the number of properties an owner can …
Read More »Winnipeggers weigh in on new pesticide regulations in effect this spring – Winnipeg
Gardening season has started, and this year, Manitobans have more options to deal with weeds. In November, the provincial government lifted the ban on cosmetic pesticides, which had been in place since 2014. David Hinton, owner of Weed Man Manitoba, now has more tools in his toolbox. “For the last …
Read More »Winnipeggers can voice ideas for Portage and Main at first public consultation Wednesday – Winnipeg
If you have passionate ideas about the future of Winnipeg’s most iconic intersection, you can share your thoughts with the city in person Wednesday at the first of several public consultations about Portage and Main. Winnipeggers can make their voices heard at a pop-up info session at 201 Portage Ave., …
Read More »Winnipeggers frustrated by spring garbage calling for better by-law enforcement – Winnipeg
The arrival of spring in Winnipeg has revealed a pileup of garbage in a number of Winnipeg communities that is frustrating locals. Volunteers came out in force to pick up litter across several North End neighbourhoods on Saturday. One resident said she hopes better city by-law enforcement will also keep …
Read More »Winnipeggers prepare their homes for major spring melt – Winnipeg
After this week’s winter storm, Winnipeggers are making preparations for a burst of warm weather right around the corner. On Tuesday, temperatures in the city are expected to hit the high teens. Homeowners around the city are making preparations for the coming spring melt. “If the water starts to sit …
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