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Winnipeg councillors make last-ditch effort to reduce garbage fee increase
Members of Winnipeg city council moved a motion on Thursday to lower proposed increases to the city's residential garbage collection fee by adding a percentage point to the 5.95 per cent property tax increase that council approved earlier this year.
Purchase deal for south Winnipeg's Sumka Forest could save trees on riverside land: councillor
A Winnipeg city councillor says he’s confident a long-running battle to save a stretch of riverside forest may have reached a turning point.
City of Winnipeg eyes lots near transit loop, bus garage for affordable housing
The City of Winnipeg is looking for ideas to redevelop five of its properties into affordable housing.
No relief coming for Winnipeggers on hefty garbage fee hike, mayor says
Winnipeggers won't get any relief this year on the city's proposed garbage fee increase, despite efforts by city council members and staff to find ways to soften the blow.
Winnipeg councillor cancels U.S. trip to 'send a message' about trade war
A Winnipeg city councillor is scrapping a planned trip to the United States for spring break, while others say they plan to go through with previously scheduled trips.
Latest proposed Winnipeg zoning rules 'a step forward,' says councillor who has criticized changes
The City of Winnipeg has unveiled a set of proposed zoning changes to increase housing density, which would allow up to four units on city lots zoned for single-family houses and duplexes, and up to four storeys near frequent transit.
Federal government promises millions in annual transit funding to Manitoba cities
The federal government has announced tens of millions of dollars to support transit services in three Manitoba cities.
Council approves subdivision, rezoning of Granite Curling Club parking lot
A plan to separate the parking lot on the west side of the Granite Curling Club passed a final vote at Winnipeg city council on Thursday, clearing the way for the city to develop the lot into affordable housing.
Chief Peguis Trail extension cost estimate rises to $755M
The estimated price tag of building the westward extension of the Chief Peguis Trail has ballooned to more than three-quarters of a billion dollars, but city officials say the project still offers big economic benefits for Winnipeg.
Winnipeg city staff working to lessen impact of 'severe' water, sewer rate hike: committee chair
Winnipeggers should brace themselves for what could be a significant increase to their water bills as the city plans to release next week its latest proposed water and sewer rates, the chair of city council’s water and waste committee says.