WINNIPEG – Pembina Highway will be completely closed for the February Long Weekend. From 8:00 pm on Friday, February 15 to 4:00 am on Tuesday, February 19, Pembina Highway between Jubilee and Stafford will be closed both Northbound and Southbound. The closure will facilitate the installation of girders for the new Transitway over the Pembina…
Residential Street Plowing Begins Sunday
WINNIPEG – Residential streets will get some much needed snow-clearing starting on Sunday night. Starting at 7pm the Residential Parking Ban will be in effect. Check what zone you are in to ensure that your vehicle doesn’t get towed. RESIDENTIAL PARKING BAN SCHEDULE Sunday, February 10, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Monday, February…
Red River College and Indspire Announce $1 Million in Bursaries to Advance Indigenous Achievement
Winnipeg, MB – Today, Red River College (RRC) and Indspire announced a commitment to double the funding for the Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships, and Awards. This renewed investment will support Red River College’s continued efforts to create more pathways to education for aspiring Indigenous students. Today’s announcement builds on RRC’s commitment to advance Indigenous…
Pollock’s Hardware Holding Vote to Close
MARTY GOLD – After 6 straight years of losses totalling $220,000 and a sales decline of 24% below budget, Pollocks Hardware Co-op Ltd. has called a Special Meeting of shareholders on Saturday, February 16th, 2019 from 2 pm – 4 pm at Luxton Community Center, 210 St. Cross St.to vote on whether to close the…
Gas Leak Prompts Downtown Evacuation
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Fire and Paramedics have evacuated 360 Main Street, 220 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg Square and the entire west side of Fort Street between Graham Avenue and Portage Avenue due to a high volume gas leak. At this time, gas is venting safely into the atmosphere. WFPS crews continue to monitor levels in all…
Should Frigid Winnipeg Have Warming Centres
WINNIPEG — In a city where winter can be almost guaranteed to bring temperatures below −30 C, saving homeless people and other vulnerable persons from severe frostbite or even death is a complex project. It relies on a lot of goodwill and elbow grease from Winnipeg’s non−profit groups and, despite efforts, street people still often…
Sunday Roundup: Taxis and Bikes and Burst Pipes
It’s was an interesting week – even before the monthly City Council session – when important issues involving longtime topics all land in my wheelhouse without a tip or a Freedom of Information request required. Here’s a fast round-up: Lennard Taylor is a very talented boutique fashion designed and the kind of person that should…
Historic Rock Bar “The Zoo” Might Be Razed In 220 Apartment Plan for Osborne Village
In the last 5 years the Osborne Village business district dropped off a cliff with vacated storefronts, reduced bus service, and increased muggings and property crime. The resulting discord from Biz members and neighbourhood residents resulted in the Biz initiating a foot patrol and some new tenants from the pot industry took root. This week…
Blizzard the Polar Bear Dies At Assiniboine Park Zoo
WINNIPEG — A polar bear has died at the zoo in Winnipeg. Assiniboine Park Zoo says the five−year−old bruin named Blizzard died Monday. The bear had been showing signs of illness over the last two weeks, including loss of appetite and lethargic behaviour. He was put under anesthesia to be treated but died while being…
Goldeyes Sign Rookie Right-Handers
The Winnipeg Goldeyes added two players to their 2019 roster on Monday, re-signing right-handed pitcher Brandon Bingel and signing right-handed pitcher Tyler Garkow. Both pitchers have three-plus years of professional experience, but retain rookie classification in the American Association. Bingel posted a 2.85 ERA for the Goldeyes last year in 41 relief appearances. The Peabody,…