News & Updates
It’s meter reading season
The City of Winnipeg’s annual water meter reading program will resume on May 5, 2025 and will continue until August 29, 2025. Meter readers will be visiting homes weekdays between 9 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Meter readers will be wearing a uniform with the City of Winnipeg...
Get ready to board the Primary Transit Network
The Winnipeg Transit Master Plan is putting in motion this summer in a massive way. Community members who take the bus take notice – Winnipeg Transit is replacing its entire network of bus routes and stops. The goal is transit service that is more frequent, direct,...
City committee approves new Sikh temple for northwest Winnipeg | CBC News
Plans for a new Sikh temple to serve the growing community in northwest Winnipeg passed a vote at City Hall on Friday. The new three-storey Gurdwara Kalgidhar Darbar Sikh Temple will be up to five times as large as the existing one on King Edward Street in the North...
I Love to Read Month returns with free programming all February
I Love to Read Month is back at Winnipeg Public Library this February. Head down to your favourite library branch for free fun all month long. There will be family programs, author visits, and family game nights. These special events take place in the evenings and on...
A look back at Winnipeg 150
Winnipeg 150 has officially come to an end. On January 19, 2024, we marked 150 years as a city—the anniversary of the first City Council meeting. This kicked off a full year of celebrating our city and the people who live here. The theme of the year, Our shared...
Free Transit New Years Eve
MPI has sponsored the Free Ride Program since 2011 Winnipeg, MB – Get home safely on New Year’s Eve with Winnipeg Transit. The City of Winnipeg and Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) have teamed up again to offer the Free Ride Program. All Regular and Transit Plus...
Stay safe during cold weather
The City of Winnipeg reminds residents to take necessary precautions during periods of extremely cold temperatures. The following are some winter safety tips to keep in mind: Older adults and very young children should avoid prolonged outdoor exposure. Check on older...
Portage & Main construction begins this week
Construction to reopen Winnipeg’s iconic Portage & Main intersection to pedestrian traffic will officially start this week. Construction crews are expected to install the first long-term lane closures as early as Wednesday, December 4. Traffic will be restricted...
Annual Winter Route Parking Ban starts December 6
The ban will start at 2 a.m. on Friday, December 6 and be in place until further notice. Once the ban begins, parking is prohibited overnight (from 2 a.m. to 7 a.m.) on designated streets. We encourage you to look out for both “Winter Route” and “Snow Route” signs...
The Changes in Downtown Winnipeg
As Winnipeggers, we’ve heard a lot about downtown over the past months. We know the pandemic has changed how we experience our city’s core, but plans for the future of the neighbourhood are starting to take shape. Many people used to head downtown five days a week for...