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The Winnipeg FIR is hiring! If you have experience with the web, Winnipeg may be looking for someone like you! The Winnipeg FIR is currently seeking a webmaster. This job will[…]

VATSIM Canada (VATCAN) is hiring! Currently seeking a qualified member of VATSIM to join the staff as the  Deputy Flight Information Region (FIR) Chief for the Winnipeg (CZWG) FIR. The Deputy[…]

The Winnipeg FIR is saddened to announce that effective August 10th 2026, Nate Power has left the role of Chief of the Winnipeg FIR in addition to his other leadership positions[…]

You want more things? We’ve got more things! Here at CZWG Core, work is always happening in the background to improve things. And with 1.4.3, we’ve got things! Training Just Got Easier![…]

It’s time for some brutal honesty – Winnipeg’s current controller inactivity process makes very little sense. You know what one I’m talking about. You control for three hours per quarter to[…]

Bet you didn’t see this coming, did you? Well, the truth is, neither did I. That said, it’s true. As of today, I’m officially stepping back into the role of Winnipeg[…]

Uh oh, more new things and change! Yes, the work continues to modernize the WinnipegFIR.ca site, and indeed we have added some more cool stuff.

After some downtime on the ol’ Winnipeg website, it’s suddenly been a busy month for the code! We’ve been quietly working away at modernizing the site, squashing bugs, and building something[…]

As most of you know by now, I have accepted the position of Winnipeg FIR Chief. I’ve been a member of this FIR since November 2021. I never thought that in[…]

Thank you. It’s never easy to announce I’m stepping down from the job I’ve held for five-ish years now, but here we are. I hope you have a minute to spare[…]