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Ruth Bonneville / Free Press LOCAL - water treatment presser Alison Weiss, Major Capital Project Engineer for Headworks facility, describes to Minister Terry Duguid (centre) and MLA Mike Moyes (centre left), the development of the first phase of the North End Wastewater Treatment Plant (NEWPCC) during tour Friday. The federal, provincial, and city governments announce a joint funding agreement for the final, nutrient-removal phase of Winnipeg's North End Wastewater Treatment Plant (NEWPCC) upgrades. The infrastructure announcement was attended by Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, Minister Terry Duguid and Scott Gillingham, Mayor of Winnipeg. Other ministers and city councillors were also in attendance for the news conference held outside at NEWPCC at 2230 Main Street. See story Oct 30th, 2026