Operations and Maintenance News Archive
Operations and Maintenance
Crews working to remove diseased elms to protect campus canopy
November 18, 2025 —
To protect the many, many healthy trees on the Fort Garry campus, City of Winnipeg Urban Forestry crews will be working to remove trees with Dutch elm disease this winter.
Operations and Maintenance
What’s open and closed at UM during Winter Break
December 20, 2024 —
Here's what's open and closed on UM campuses Dec. 20 to Jan. 2.
Crews working to remove diseased trees around campus
November 25, 2024 —
To protect the many, many healthy trees at Fort Garry campus, City of Winnipeg Urban Forestry crews will be working to remove trees with Dutch elm disease over the month of December.
Operations and Maintenance
Crews working to remove diseased trees from Fort Garry campus
December 19, 2023 —
To protect the many, many healthy trees at Fort Garry campus, City of Winnipeg Urban Forestry crews will be working to remove trees with Dutch elm disease over the coming weeks and into the New Year.
Limited-time pilot program launched for work orders under $500
June 13, 2023 —
No charge-back to units for minor maintenance and service requests
Fort Garry campus cooling capacities
June 1, 2023 —
Higher than normal indoor space temperatures may be experienced
Sustainability
There is a new fleet vehicle on campus, and it’s electric!
July 14, 2022 —
UM begins the transition to electric fleet vehicles
Low steam pressure on Fort Garry campus
April 27, 2022 —
If you are on Fort Garry campus April 27, please be aware that there may be isolated issues related to equipment that is powered by steam, including autoclaves and sterilizers; heating systems and hot water production may also be affected
Protecting our trees through biological pest management
May 31, 2021 —
Chemical-free spraying for canker worm and elm spanworm takes place on campus in June