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November 18, 2024
Christmas Gift Guide: Great Ideas for $40 or Less!
Heritage Winnipeg brings you unique Christmas gift ideas for all the people on your list! Show them you care with a our specially curated products while supporting Winnipeg’s built heritage. From bibliophiles to fashionistas and history enthusiasts to that person who has everything, we have thoughtful gift ideas that are sure to put smiles on…
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November 12, 2024
Call for Nominations! The 39th Annual Preservation Awards
Do you know a person, organization or building project that went above and beyond in the conservation and advancement of Winnipeg’s built heritage in 2024? Nominate them for Heritage Winnipeg’s 39th Annual Preservation Awards! Awards are presented in three categories: Heritage Conservation, Distinguished Service and Youth. The awards recognize building owners, professionals, organizations and individuals…
November 10, 2024
Leslie Stechesen: Winnipeg Architecture Foundation Legacy Award Winner
On Saturday, November 9th, 2024, the Winnipeg Architecture Foundation presented its first ever Legacy Award to architect Leslie J. Stechesen in the historic Chamber of Commerce Building at 177 Lombard Avenue. The award celebrates over 60 years of achievement, with Stechesen contributing to the community through innovative building design and built heritage conservation. Heritage Winnipeg’s…
November 9, 2024
An Enjoyable Evening Under The Dome
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday, November 8th, 2024, for Heritage Winnipeg’s fall fundraiser, Under The Dome, in the historic Millennium Centre at 389 Main Street. It was an evening to remember in the gorgeous heritage building, with good friends, good food and good entertainment. Our first in person fundraiser since 2019,…
November 6, 2024
Greg Agnew: History Headliner
Heritage Winnipeg’s President, Greg Agnew, is making headlines for his work celebrating Winnipeg’s history. The article titled “Winnipeg’s a treasure-trove of historic sites” by Freda Glow was published in the Free Press: Community Review on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024, extolling the many ways which Agnew spreads his passion for our city’s past. With his interest…
November 4, 2024
Fantastic First: Local Artist Showcase
Heritage Winnipeg presented its first ever “Local Artist Showcase” on Friday, November 1st, 2024 with an enthusiastic crowd taking part in the free, one-night-only event inside the historic Millennium Centre at 389 Main Street. It was part of First Fridays in the Exchange, a monthly event that encourages the exploration of the arts and culture…
October 29, 2024
Adaptive Reuse is the New Normal
Good news for the Winnipeg heritage community: a development company is awaiting approval to convert the historic former St. Boniface Normal School at 210 Masson St. into a residential space!
October 19, 2024
Recognition for a Community Champion
On October 18th, 2024, Jim Smith, a Heritage Winnipeg Board Member and the President and founder of the North East Winnipeg Historical Society, was awarded a Winnipeg 150 medal by the City of Winnipeg. The medal was presented by North Kildonan Councillor Jeff Browaty at a ceremony in Bunn’s Creek Greenway, just off Malcana Street,…
October 17, 2024
Introducing our Guest Speakers for our Local Artist Showcase!
At our Local Artist Showcase on November 1st, we’ll be welcoming TWO guest speakers to talk about heritage and art: Jordan Van Sewell and Jen Arnold! Here’s a bit more info on these talented artists, as well as a few examples of their work.
October 15, 2024
Grand Opening of the Gregg Building Lofts!
On Friday, October 11th, 2024, the Gregg Building Lofts at 52 Albert Street officially opened! Heritage Winnipeg’s President, Greg Agnew attended the event, hosted by the building owner Jay Knysh, which included good friends, delicious food, live entertainment, fun dancing and tours of the newly renovated building. It was a wonderful evening celebrating all the…