Manitoba’s “Loco-Labyrinth” takes root in Rivers
Project part of bigger mandate of Rivers Train Station Restoration Committee to create sustainable tourism for municipality.
Born and raised in Winnipeg and a proud resident of the West End ! I explore local history at my blog and radio show, West End Dumplings.
A new mural for the West End
Artist who painted a tribute to Cecil the Lion on his Wolseley garage is creating inspiring mural on the south wall of Telesky Taxidermist.
Winnipeg Arena’s Queen is coming home!
The portrait of Queen Elizabeth that hung in the Winnipeg Arena from 1979 to 1999 is coming home thanks to two Manitobans.
Remembering 97.5 FM’s roots in today’s changing radio market
As Power 97 FM,”Winnipeg’s Best Rock”, relaunches as a classic rock station, radio buffs recall the station’s dynamic history.
Community planning process underway to replace Arlington Bridge
The first public consultation meeting into the fate of the Arlington Street Bridge showed some redevelopment ideas are already off the table.
Candidates forums upcoming in tightly contested ward
The gloves will be off in this week’s all candidates forums in the Daniel McIntyre Ward, which promises to be one of the tightest election races.
Standing guard for 90 years at Portage and Main
Ninety years ago today, a statue of a First World War soldier was unveiled at Winnipeg’s most famous corner, commemorating Bank of Montreal employees killed in action.
Fate of former Canada Bread plant still up in the air
It seemed 2013 would be the year that the 101-year old former Canada Bread plant at 258 Burnell Street saw a revival. Now, the redevelopment of this historic property is in doubt.
The Arlington Bridge’s second, controversial century
Happy 101st birthday Arlington Bridge ! It isn’t a glorious history. In fact, the Troubled Lady has been controversial at every stage in its life.
IKEA’s gifts to media raises conflict of interest questions
Can, or should, journalists should be taking freebies and discounted goods from what has been, and will continue to be, the subject of a massive amount of media attention ?