Public hearing planned as Winnipeg eyes ward changes

A public hearing will be held in Winnipeg on Wednesday about possible changes to city ward boundaries.

• Winnipeg to evaluate changes to ward boundaries

The hearing is the first chance for residents to give input to possible ward boundary changes. Census data from 2016 shows three wardsSouth Winnipeg-St. Norbert, St. Boniface and St. Charles fall outside acceptable population ranges for wards.

The city will hold a second public hearing on Oct. 5 and a final hearing on Nov. 1. The city said changes to ward boundaries will come into effect at the closing of nominations for the 2018 civic election.

The city has 15 different wards, a number that won't change after the review.

The City of Winnipeg's charter requires ward boundaries to be established at least once every 10 years.

A report on new ward boundaries is expected to be presented to city council in December.

Click on each ward to reveal key socio-demographic statistics and how they differ across the city.