WINNIPEG – We have seen a number of grass fires in and around Winnipeg the last seven days keeping our Fire Department extremly busy. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service reminds people of the temporary ban on issuing open-air burn permits in order to prevent the accidental spread of fire, as per The City of Winnipeg…
Curbside Yard Waste Collection to Begin April 30
WINNIPEG – Now that the snow is gone you can see your yard needs attention and a good spring cleaning. This year the Winnipeg curbside yard waste collection program starts the week of April 30 for homes in yard waste collection area “A” and the week of May 7 for homes in yard waste collection…
Police Are Warning Residents of Furnace Fraud
WINNIPEG, MB – A number of Winnipeg homeowners are making complaints to police of aggressive and potentially fraudulent sales practices for home heating systems. Police said the common theme is that a salesperson or salespeople will approach homes and may be carrying uniforms with corporate logos and/or business identification. These individuals will then say they’re…
International Gaming Developer Announces $35 Million Winnipeg Studio
WINNIPEG, MB – A major announcement today for the Winnipeg economy, Video game leader, Ubisoft, will invest $35 Million into new offices and create 100 new jobs. Ubisoft announced their plans for a new phase in the company’s Canadian expansion, Ubisoft Winnipeg. The new Winnipeg studio joins a global network of more than 13,000 Ubisoft…
City Hosts Mosquito Experts
WINNIPEG, MB. – It’s time to start thinking about mosquito season and on April 5 and 6 the city will be full of experts looking to solve our pesky problem. The 14th Annual Meeting of the North Central Mosquito Control Association (NCMCA) will be held in Winnipeg for the first time on April 5 and…