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## Fires in Point Douglas and Downtown Early This Morning
Hey, good morning. Rosie Fontaine here, reporting for the MiTL Sports Desk, from our very own Winterpeg. We built a city in the coldest place anyone has any business building a city — and it is genuinely wonderful. Good morning.
We’re starting with some urgent news this morning, hey. Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to two structure fires in the Point Douglas ward early today, March 28, 2026. The first was reported at 3:17 AM in the Oak Point Highway neighbourhood and was resolved quickly by 3:22 AM, according to WFPS dispatch records.
The second incident, logged as 2026045540, happened right in our Civic Centre neighbourhood, also in Point Douglas ward. WFPS units D3, E101, E102, L1, and R4 were dispatched at 4:57 AM and had it resolved by 5:47 AM. It’s a busy start for our firefighters, even before the sun is properly up. Keep an eye out for any follow-up from the City on what caused these incidents.
### New Spots Coming to the City
On a slightly brighter note, Winnipeg is getting some new flavours and places to gather, hey. This week, five new liquor license applications were posted. Looks like we'll soon be seeing House of Ma’s, The Highwater Bar, John’s Fusion Kitchen, BarBurrito Fresh Mexican Grill, and Venetian Nail Spa popping up. It’s always good to see new businesses choosing our city.
The biggest complaint to 311 in the last 24 hours was "Primary Transit Network Feedback_vof," with one call. You know, our transit system is always a hot topic, hey.
Rosie Fontaine, MiTL Sports Desk, Winterpeg.
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