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CTV News
20-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Importance of Paramedics Services Week
Winnipeg Watch Ryan Sneath, Deputy Chief of Paramedics with WFPS talks about why Paramedics Services Week is important and how many emergency calls the city handles.
CTV News
20-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Choosing paramedicine as a career
Winnipeg Watch Patrick McInnis, Advanced Care Paramedic with WFPS talks about what it's like choosing this profession as a career.
CTV News
19-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Fire ban lifted in Winnipeg
A two-week fire ban in the City of Winnipeg is no longer in effect. The City of Winnipeg's fire ban is over. On Monday afternoon, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) said the open-air fire ban has expired and won't be renewed. The fire ban went into effect on May 5 during a stretch of dry conditions in and around the city. The ban prohibited open fires, backyard pit fires, fireworks, and the use of solid fuel-burning appliances like charcoal and wood-burning barbeques inside city limits. The use of fire pits in city parks was also barred during the two-week ban. WFPS urges residents to use all fire pits and outdoor cooking appliances with caution and within bylaw regulations. Several municipal burning restrictions remain in place throughout Manitoba. A full list of current burn bans is available through the province's website.
CBC
12-05-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Large grass fire threatens structures in Winnipeg's Transcona area
The City of Winnipeg is asking residents to avoid an area in Transcona where fire crews are responding to a large grass fire. The fire is threatening structures located on Gunn Road, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service said in an email Monday. Firefighters are evacuating some areas as required, WFPS said. A large cloud of smoke could be seen billowing from the area after 3 p.m. Winnipeg police said the fire started around 2 p.m.
Global News
12-05-2025
- Climate
- Global News
Winnipeg fire crews fighting massive wildland fire in Transcona
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook Winnipeg emergency crews are on-scene of a major blaze in Transcona Monday afternoon. A spokesperson for the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) told Global News that a major wildland fire is threatening structures in the 600 block of Gunn Road and surrounding area. WFPS crews are evacuating some commercial buildings and urging residents to avoid the area. The city says residents are not being asked to evacuate their homes at this time. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy More to come…
