News & Updates
Support local business this holiday season
Our area and city are home to so many local businesses. These stores and services support economic growth, provide employment opportunities, and make our experiences more vibrant and unique. This year has been challenging for all of us, amidst health concerns,...
Traffic signals coming to new neighbourhoods
This year has tested our resilience in so many ways. It has been full of many concerns, ranging from mitigating the spread of COVID-19 to adjusting to new experiences at work and school. Despite the many matters we have on our minds, I want to assure you that I...
City of Winnipeg’s response to Critical (Red) status
Released: 2:36 p.m. Winnipeg, MB – As part of our commitment to ensuring the health and safety of our residents and employees, and in consideration of Winnipeg being elevated to Critical (Red) in the Province of Manitoba’s Pandemic Response System, the City of...
Have your say on the draft Winnipeg Transit Master Plan
Frequent transit service connects communities across the city in a comprehensive network anchored by three rapid lines; a historic downtown landmark is reborn as a central hub in the public transportation system; and transit is made more accessible for people of all...
City launches redesigned winnipeg.ca homepage and 311 self-service website
Released: 9:27 a.m. Winnipeg, MB – Starting today, visitors to the City of Winnipeg’s website will notice a new look and improved features on the homepage and 311 self-service website. The City has redesigned both of these pages to improve the customer experience and...
Creating safe and walkable communities
I hope you’re all staying healthy and safe. During this unique summer, many of us have been spending more time outdoors. Our neighbourhoods are full of many walkable spaces, from the new Chief Peguis Greenway to the Seven Oaks Arena indoor walking track. These...
Face masks required in City-operated facilities and vehicles, including onboard Transit vehicles
Released: 1:26 p.m. Winnipeg, MB – As part of our commitment to ensure the health and safety of our residents and employees, effective Saturday, August 29, 2020 the City of Winnipeg is requiring that all individuals entering City-operated facilities or using City...
Help us create new Transit master plan
Our communities are growing and this calls for strategic planning of investments in our public transit system. When efforts to create a new Winnipeg Transit master plan were announced, I was excited to work towards solutions to bring bus service to our newer areas and...
Staying safe during slower summer
Photo from June 2018, when Councillor Devi Sharma delivered one of the first Please Slow Down signs to Tracy Bajno, a resident of Amber Trails. If these last few months have been any indication, our communities truly come together during uncertain times. There have...
It’s a different kind of spring
I’m hoping each of you are staying healthy, taking steps for the well-being of you and your family, and finding reasons for optimism during these challenging times. There are many things that are different this spring compared to other years as COVID-19 has affected...