City News

William Street Hydrant Repair Scheduled for August 1

The City is advising residents and motorists of temporary road and sidewalk closures in the William Street and Balmoral Street area on Saturday, August 1, 2026.

The closures, needed to accommodate a scheduled hydrant repair, are set to begin at 7 a.m. and expected to continue throughout the day. Crews expect the work to be completed Saturday evening.

To safely complete the work:

• The section of William Street between Barton Street and Roland Street will be closed.
• William Street will be closed on...

Water work may cause low pressure for some residents on Oliver Road

Residents in the area of Oliver Road west of Highway 11/17, may experience low water pressure as work is completed on sanitary and water facilities at Burwood Drive and Oliver Road. 

The work is anticipated to continue for the next two weeks.

Once the work is completed and pressure fully restored, residents in the area may notice discolouration of the water from their taps. If there is discolouration, residents are advised to complete the following steps:

1. Do not open any HOT water taps.
2. Open only...

City Advances Final stages of North Core Street Scape Project with Traffic Signals and Crosswalks

July 30, 2026 – As part of the final stages of the North Core Street Scape Project, the intersection of Red River Road and Court Street will be closed for up to three days, beginning Tuesday, August 4.

The temporary closure will allow for the installation of new traffic signals and pedestrian crosswalk lights. Once installed, the new signals and crosswalks will improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and visitors to the Waterfront District.

The North Core Streetscape...

Growth Continues as Costco Permit Application Submitted

July 30, 2026 – A building permit application has been received for the new Costco development at the southwest corner of Golf Links Road and Central Avenue adjacent to Innova Business Park. This long-anticipated project marks another milestone in the continued growth of the Golf Links corridor and surrounding area.

The project joins recent and ongoing developments including the Hyatt hotel on Oliver Road, the Kia dealership on Central Avenue, resuming the multi-residential development at the...