Through its affiliate the Red River Métis Power Corporation (RRMPC), the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) has proposed a project which would become one of the largest Métis‑led infrastructure investments in Manitoba’s history. Estimated at $500 million, the proposed 200‑megawatt wind farm near Neepawa, called Fleury Winds, could reshape both Manitoba’sContinue Reading
Did you know that there are around 5,000 members of the Hindu Society of Manitoba? And many more come to the two temples in Winnipeg from Portage La Prairie. Some even come during special events, all the way from Brandon. These temples and the Hindu Society of Manitoba (HSM) haveContinue Reading
For many organizations, there’s always the wonder of how to prepare for the future. The University of Manitoba is taking a proactive approach in those preparations, releasing its Capital Project Plan, Building Bold. Hundreds gathered last Tuesday at the UMSU University Centre, where university leaders outlined how the institution couldContinue Reading
Winnipeg Transit riders are seeing another round of changes as the city transitions into its winter schedule, following the launch of the Primary Transit Network earlier this year. With snow arriving and commuters adjusting to new travel patterns, both transit officials and advocacy groups agree the system is in aContinue Reading
History isn’t about remembering to avoid repeating what was done. For Gordon Goldsborough, executive director of the Manitoba Historical Society, it’s about seeing where we used to be and how far we’ve come. Goldsborough says this is why it’s crucial to preserve historically significant spaces. “It seems to me thatContinue Reading
Riders will now have the chance to take a trip on Winnipeg Transit’s largest zero-emission bus (ZEBS). For 30 days, the first 60-foot ZEBs will be in limited service, making the city the first in Canada to put 60-foot electric buses on the road. Erin Cooke, Project Manager for theContinue Reading
The City of Winnipeg is adopting a new approach to managing traffic speeds in high-risk areas. According to Amanda Pushka, the road safety management engineer at the City of Winnipeg, these traffic quick-builds provide a better understanding of how traffic flow can be affected. These quick-builds, utilized by cities acrossContinue Reading
New routes, new signs, new times. That’s what Winnipeggers have been learning to adjust since the start of July with the rollout of the city’s “Transit Master Plan.” Bus reliability has been a shared concern among many, with weather, traffic, and construction contributing to slower arrival times. Kyle Owens, PresidentContinue Reading
Downtown Winnipeg is looking much different. The city has undergone the most drastic changes to its transit system. With those changes to routes, buses will no longer drive down Graham Avenue. The street has long been devoted only to buses, bikes, and pedestrian traffic, and without those buses, Karin Kliewer,Continue Reading
Parking in Winnipeg is about to undergo a major change, with all parking transactions to be processed through the PayByPhone mobile app. Starting July 02, remaining city-operated paystations for on-street parking areas and several open surface lots will be removed. The shift comes as the city faces mounting technical, financial,Continue Reading
