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April 26, 2021
Winnipeg Free Press: Province’s francophone society to take possession of St. Boniface’s old city hall
Good news for Winnipeg’s Francophone community: the former St. Boniface City Hall (219 Provencher Blvd) will be sold to the Société de la francophonie manitobaine. The City of Winnipeg’s earlier announcement that both the former City Hall and former St. Boniface Fire Hall (212 rue Dumoulin) would be sold to Manitoba Possible for $10,000 attracted…
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April 14, 2021
New Infill Development Proposed for the East Exchange District Faces Opposition
The construction of a modern 12 storey, 145 foot building has been proposed for 127 Bannatyne Avenue in the East Exchange District. The Exchange District is a National Historic Site of Canada, recognized for its “harmonious representation of one or more styles or constructions, building types, or periods that has a sense of history”. In…
April 13, 2021
Summer 2021 Student Job Opportunities
In anticipation of funding through Young Canada Works in Heritage Institutions, Heritage Winnipeg is looking for eligible candidates for summer 2021 student positions. There are two potential positions, a Doors Open Winnipeg 2021 Coordinator and a Digital Project Coordinator. We are looking for talented and enthusiastic university students passionate about advocating for and celebrating Winnipeg’s…
April 12, 2021
Doors Open Winnipeg 2021 Rescheduled!
Dear Doors Open Winnipeg Friends, Heritage Winnipeg has just made the difficult decision to postpone Doors Open Winnipeg 2021, but on a positive note we are rescheduling the event, which will now take place on the weekend of September 11th and 12th, 2021. After thoughtful consideration it has become clear that in light of these…
February 8, 2021
Help Guide The Future of the Exchange District – Community Consultation Survey: Becoming a Complete Community.
The Exchange District BIZ is in the midst of developing a strategic plan for the historic neighbourhood, and has just released their first community consultation survey to help guide the process. Survey: Becoming a Complete Community While the term community can be applied broadly, it is commonly thought of as the geographic area in which…
January 26, 2021
Let the Province know arts and culture matter to you – Budget 2021 Consultations
Your voice matters. If funding for arts and culture is a high priority for you, let the Province know. The necessary safety and health restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic have hit our sector hard. We were the first to close, and will be the last to reopen. Let’s make sure we are able to…
January 20, 2021
CBC Manitoba: Heritage district study for Crescentwood draws support and ire from residents
It’s one of Winnipeg’s oldest neighbourhoods, with tree-lined streets, large lots and stately homes, but there are some questions about how far residents want to go to preserve its character. Protecting the “character-defining elements” of the Crescentwood-Enderton area is set out in a study touting the benefits of designating it as a Heritage Conservation District (HCD). The…
January 19, 2021
Thank You! December 2020 Donation Drive
A special thank you to everyone who supported Heritage Winnipeg during our December 2020 Donation Drive! It was a huge success and allows us to continue doing our important work advocating for and celebrating Winnipeg’s irreplaceable built heritage. Thank you for your support during these challenging times! Missed our Donation Drive? You can still donate…
January 18, 2021
36th Annual Preservation Award Nominations Extended
The 36th Annual Preservation Award nomination has been extended until June 30th, 2021, so you have plenty of time to submit your nomination here! Due to the current Government of Manitoba COVID restrictions, the award ceremony itself has pushed back until the fall of 2021. Further details will be announced closer to the date. See…
January 11, 2021
Winnipeg Free Press: In South Osborne, residents push for revitalized Rubin Block
Members of the Rubin Block advocacy group spoke with the Winnipeg Free Press regarding this hopes for the vacant building at 270 Morley Avenue. The Rubin Block has been abandoned since 2014, despite the efforts of Heritage Winnipeg and community advocates. Heritage Winnipeg created a petition for the rehabilitation in the Rubin Block, and twice…