Media Releases
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CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO RETIRE AT THE END OF APRIL
WINNIPEG – The City of Winnipeg’s Chief Administrative Officer submitted a letter to the Mayor and members of Executive Policy Committee today communicating his decision to retire at th... Read more
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S.A.F.E. Family Program launches: Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service partners to provide smoke alarms
Winnipeg – Today the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) launched the S.A.F.E. Family (Smoke Alarm for Every Family) Program, which installs smoke alarms in owner-occupied households not a... Read more
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Welcoming Winnipeg: Reconciling our history
Winnipeggers invited to tell their stories and be part of determining how to move forward in reconciling our City’s history Winnipeg – Today, the City of Winnipeg is launching Welcom... Read more
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APPOINTMENTS TO NEW HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ADOPTED BY EXECUTIVE POLICY COMMITTEE
WINNIPEG – A motion recommending appointments to the newly created Human Rights Committee of Council as well as other City of Winnipeg boards and commissions was adopted at this morning&rsquo... Read more
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MOTION TO INITIATE RED TAPE REDUCTION AT CITY HALL
WINNIPEG – A motion to be considered at this morning’s Executive Policy Committee (EPC) will seek to identify the top ten most outdated bylaws or regulations ripe for elimination or rev... Read more
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Bear Clan Patrol welcomes new support from Bell Let's Talk and City of Winnipeg
WINNIPEG - Bell Let’s Talk and the City of Winnipeg today announced a combined donation of $200,000 to Bear Clan Patrol, the community-based organization providing safety and belonging, menta... Read more
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NEW GRANT PROGRAM AIMS TO IMPROVE SAFETY & ENHANCE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY DOWNTOWN
WINNIPEG – The City of Winnipeg is accepting applications to the Building Exterior Lighting Grant Program to encourage downtown building owners to invest in lighting that will create a more i... Read more
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TASK FORCE CREATED TO COMBAT INCREASED DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF ILLICIT DRUGS
WINNIPEG - Federal, provincial and municipal leaders have formed a task force to address and respond to the rapid increase in the distribution and use of methamphetamine and other substances. Th... Read more
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CITY AWARDS RENOVATION GRANTS TO FIVE COMMUNITY CENTRES
WINNIPEG – Mayor Brian Bowman announced that five City-owned community centres will receive funding for renovations. “Community centres are at the heart of where we come together as ... Read more
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MOTION TO RECOMMEND THAT COUNCIL FREEZE TRANSIT FARES FOR 2019
WINNIPEG – A motion to be considered at this morning’s Executive Policy Committee will recommend that Council freeze 2019 transit fares at 2018 levels Mayor Brian Bowman announced today... Read more