Posted by Brian Schultz
If your vehicle has been taking a beating from the many large sections of disappearing concrete lately, the city says pothole patching efforts are being “ramped up” next week.
Surprisingly, there are fewer potholes this year than in 2009, according to the City of Winnipeg, but that doesn’t mean a softer approach will [...]

Posted by Brian Schultz
Registration for the City of Winnipeg’s Spring/Summer Leisure Guide opens up at 9 a.m. Monday morning. Contrary to previous years, all the bugs are believed to be worked out when registering through the 311 service. You can also visit LeisureOnline.ca to view the course catalogue and to register.
Winnipeggers are encouraged to register [...]

The City of Winnipeg is budgeting $1.5 million this season for pothole repair, but the work will only begin once the streets dry up.
One day after the city released details of their plans, CAA Manitoba is criticizing them. “We’re disappointed to see that a public works report to address the annual issue of potholes, [...]

The city is making sandbags readily available to residents, but before you start panicking, it’s only for precautionary measures.
City crews will begin opening curb inlets, catch basins and culverts on the weekend. Snow, ice accumulations and debris will also be removed from ditches to assist the water run-off. Residents can contact 311 to request the [...]

Bookworms take note: St. Boniface library will be closed for a while.
The temporary closure at 100-131 Provencher Boulevard is in effect March 8 until Monday, March 15 for renovations.
Crews will paint the interior, and install new carpet and furniture.
The library’s book chute will remain open during the closure for returning material, and holds will be [...]

Posted by Sarah Klein

The three levels of government made an announcement Friday afternoon to pump money into the Linden Woods Community Centre.
The recreation facility at 414 Lindenwood Drive West will receive a multi-million dollar investment for a significant expansion.
Among the highlights is a new gymnasium, fitness activity rooms, storage rooms, stage, and kitchen to the [...]

Posted by Tyler Sutherland
A slight traffic note if you use the Disraeli Freeway as part of your daily commute — starting today, crews will begin installing limestone rock into the north bank of the Red River for the upcoming construction project.
Streets will not be closed as a result of the work, but motorists should be [...]

The Internet has played a huge role in animals finding caring homes in the city of Winnipeg.
Animal Services officials say a 62% increase in adoptions has taken place over a one year period and it’s all thanks to the Web. The agency joined the website PetFinder.com a year ago, which showcases the animals up for [...]

Posted by Tyler Sutherland
The Living Prairie Museum is offering a unique experience for kids to learn how to snowshoe.
Beginning today, and every Thursday thereafter in February and March, the snowshoe club will include basic snowshoe instruction, nature exploration, and fun games.
The program is free of charge and will operate on a drop-in basis with snowshoes [...]

It’s budget day at City Hall, as the 2010 Operating Budget is set to be tabled later this afternoon.
The city hosted round-table meetings in January to get a sense of what citizens wanted included in this year’s budget. Among the hot topics is the property tax freeze, which residents could see for a 13th year.
Some [...]

Posted by Sarah Klein

Louis Riel Day is Monday, which means a disruption and alternate operating hours to some city services.
- There will be no garbage or recycling pickup. Tuesday will be Recycling Day 5.
- Winnipeg Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule.
- Assiniboine Park will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Swimming pools [...]

Posted by Sarah Klein
Due to safety concerns of the Oak Point Bridge, the city is closing Wellington Crescent between Lanark Street and Academy Road at 9 a.m. Thursday.
The bridge passes over both Wellington Crescent and Wolseley Avenue West. Wolseley will also be closed under the bridge, but local access will remain intact.
Academy Road has been [...]