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A collection of breaking news briefs filed on Thursday, February 5, 2026
Notre Dame Avenue water main leak still being repaired: city
2:21 PM
Contracting crews are still working on repairs of a damaged water line on Notre Dame Avenue near Langside Street that has closed two lanes since late Wednesday afternoon.
City spokeswoman Terryn Shiells said the water main leak was reported to officials just after 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.
A contractor was doing excavation work on a private property when they struck a private water line, Shiells said. The same contractor is now working on repairing the line, but Shiells said city officials don’t yet know when the work will be done.
The westbound curb and middle lanes of Notre Dame Avenue between Langside and Young streets remained closed as of mid-afternoon Thursday, said Shiells, who advised motorists to be aware of the closures and avoid the area if possible.
Sherburn Street lot could be preserved as park
1:48 PM
The City of Winnipeg will consider preserving a vacant lot neighbours deem a valuable green space.
On Thursday, council’s property and development committee ordered a city staff report to explore rezoning the residential lot at 546 Sherburn St. to a parks and recreation space, which could help prevent its redevelopment.
The city previously considered transforming the property to provide supportive housing. City council rejected that proposal after people living near the vacant lot opposed its development, arguing the space served as an informal community park often used by families and children.
The report will study the cost and effects of making the change and consider options to add amenities at the site or restore it to a natural area.
Supportive housing was previously considered for 546 Sherburn St.
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Updated on Thursday, February 5, 2026 1:48 PM CST: Sherburn Street lot could be preserved as park
Updated on Thursday, February 5, 2026 2:21 PM CST: Notre Dame Avenue water main leak still being repaired: city