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February 23, 2022
Sign the Petition! Support Canada’s Built Heritage
Support the conservation of Canada’s built heritage! Sign the petition calling upon the Government of Canada to financially incentivize the conservation of heritage buildings in Canada and establish a tax credit for the conservation of buildings listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places as per the 2017 report of the Standing Committee on Environmental…
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February 1, 2022
The Millennium Centre: The Perfect Venue for Your Next Event
When planning your next event in Winnipeg, there is no grander setting than the Millennium Centre! The 1912 former Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce building sits in the heart of Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District at 389 Main Street, a true “temple of finance” on Bankers’ Row. It is the perfect backdrop for events of all…
January 31, 2022
Calling All Heritage Building Owners! Important Insurance Survey
The National Trust for Canada and its partner organizations across the country are seeking solutions to the insurance problems currently being faced by many owners of heritage buildings. In the past year, the National Trust has received numerous reports of insurance policies on heritage properties are being cancelled with 24-hour notice, not being renewed, or…
January 27, 2022
Director of Television at Prairie Public Broadcasting Passes
On January 21, 2022, Robert Dambach, director of television for Prairie Public Broadcasting, passed away. Robert’s passion for history rang clear through his work, leading to the creation of dozens of award-winning documentaries. Over the years, Heritage Winnipeg had a wonderful working relationship with PBS, including the making of Pyramids on the Prairie. Heritage Winnipeg…
January 7, 2022
Thank You! December 2021 Donation Drive
Thank you to everyone who made our 2nd annual December Donation Drive a success! We are so grateful for all the support we received last year and cannot wait to see what the new year will bring. Without your donations, Heritage Winnipeg’s important work of advocating and celebrating Winnipeg’s built heritage would not be possible!…
January 5, 2022
Remembering Brian K. Darragh
Heritage Winnipeg is heartbroken and saddened to hear of the passing of Brian K. Darragh on Monday, December 20, 2021. Brian was the last known living streetcar driver, and he was passionate and proud of his long years of service to the citizens of Winnipeg. He signed on with the Winnipeg Transit system in 1954…
December 20, 2021
Advocacy in Action! Saving Maple Grove: The Captain William Kennedy House
Many Manitobans have taken a leisurely drive along River Road on a bright summer day, following the twists and turns of the Red River as it meanders north towards Lockport. It is along this route, on the west banks of the river, that a stately stone house, Maple Grove, has stood for over a 150…
December 6, 2021
Heritage Winnipeg’s Christmas Gift Guide!
Happy Holidays from Heritage Winnipeg! All season long shoppers will receive a FREE commemorative print celebrating Manitoba 150 by Robert Sweeney with each order! Our online store has a variety of books, Robert Sweeney prints and other great gifts for the holidays. SHOP THE HERITAGE WINNIPEG STORE Are you a Heritage Winnipeg member?…
November 29, 2021
Heritage Winnipeg’s 2nd Annual Donation Drive
Heritage Winnipeg and our city’s built heritage need your support! Please consider donating during our December Donation Drive to help our important work in promoting, educating and defending our city’s rich collection of historic resources. Advocacy is critical to the protection, financial viability and sustainability of our built heritage, now and for future…
November 12, 2021
City of Winnipeg Archives One Step Closer to Returning Home
Located at 380 William Avenue, the Carnegie Library building has been a source of contention between the City of Winnipeg and the historical/archival community for quite some time. Originally opening as Winnipeg’s first public library in 1905, the building has become an important historic site for Winnipeg. It housed a smaller branch of the Centennial…