A Winnipeg city councillor wants the city to take stock of its vehicle-tracking technology to ensure the fleet is being used as efficiently and safely as possible. Transcona Ward councillor Shawn Nason is putting forward a motion that would direct the public service to audit the city’s use of Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) technology, […]

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As COVID-19 restrictions begin to loosen up and the weather continues to get warmer, Winnipeg is set to start reopening outdoor pools next week. The first pools to reopen willl include Kildonan Park Outdoor Pool, Transcona Aquatic Park, St. Vital Outdoor Pool and Westdale Outdoor Pool June 25, the city said Wednesday, followed by […]

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City to open spray pads to help Winnipeg families beat extreme heat

Posted on June 3rd, 2021 by Best Brothers Group

Winnipeg kids rejoice: the city is opening up its spray pads to help beat the extreme heat in the forecast. The city said Thursday the spray pads will be monitored to make sure public health orders are being followed and physical distancing is in effect when 20 of its 23 standalone pads open up […]

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Century-old Cornish Library reopens Tuesday after years of renos

Posted on May 6th, 2021 by Best Brothers Group

Winnipeg readers who want to check out the new look at the historic Cornish Library will have the opportunity beginning Tuesday afternoon, when the 105-year-old building officially reopens as a pickup location for online holds. The Cornish, a familiar site on West Gate, has been undergoing much-needed renos since 2018 and has been redeveloped […]

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Broken lift at 201 Portage Avenue repaired – Winnipeg

Posted on March 6th, 2019 by Best Brothers Group

[ad_1] Repairs have been made to the accessibility lift under 201 Portage Avenue. Technicians were working on the elevator connecting the building to the underground concourse downtown on Wednesday morning. Technicians work on the broken wheelchair lift in the underground corridor at 201 Portage Avenue. It is one of two lifts that allow people with […]

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