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July 25, 2024
“Come, let us sing for joy…”: St. Michael and All Angels Church
(Header image: St. Michael and All Angels Church, postcard, after 1920, from the Rob McInnes Postcard Collection, Public Domain. Accessed via pastforward.winnipeg.ca.) In June of 2024, St. Michael and All Angels Church was purchased by Mark Chipman of True North Sports and Entertainment. The historic Anglo-Catholic church will be the new home of local recording…
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July 23, 2024
Heritage Win: Rubin Block Purchased by Fisher River Cree First Nation
Good news for the heritage community: after 10 vacant years, the Rubin Block (270 Morley Avenue) has been purchased by the Fisher River Cree First Nation. Through multiple partnerships including with the University of Winnipeg Community Renewal Corporation, Fisher River plans to rehabilitate the building for 13 residential units along with a community resource space.
July 18, 2024
Winnipeg Archives to Return to Carnegie Library
After spending more than a decade in an inadequate facility, the City of Winnipeg Archives will now be going back to the former Carnegie Library at 380 William Avenue! Heritage Winnipeg along with many other heritage advocates spent years to ensure that the archives returned home. In 2023, as part of the City of Winnipeg’s 150, Mayor Scott Gillingham announced $12.7 million in the capital budget for the rehabilitation work on this historic 1905 building.
July 16, 2024
Doomed for Demolition: Bricks Fall from 579 McDermot Amidst Renovations
Over this past weekend, Winnipeg’s heritage community received surprising news that the Stobart Warehouse at 579 McDermot Avenue is slated for imminent demolition.
July 5, 2024
Six New Heritage Designations!
On July 4th, 2024 the City of Winnipeg Standing Policy Committee on Property and Development concurred with the recommendation of the Historical Buildings and Resources Committee and approved the addition of five buildings and one statue to the List of Historical Resources. These historical designations protect heritage from alteration of character defining elements or demolition….
July 4, 2024
The Millennium Centre Joins Exchange District BIZ for Historic Places Days 2024
For ONE WEEK ONLY – The Millennium Centre is joining the Exchange District BIZ History Tour for Historic Places Days! The “History of the Exchange” tours on July 10th-12th and 15th-17th will begin with a short tour of the first floor of the century-old bank. Located at 389 Main Street, the Millennium Centre was built…
July 1, 2024
Showcase our Heritage! Art Contest
Happy Canada Day! Winnipeg is often referred to as the “heart” of the country, but what is at the “heart” of Winnipeg? Heritage & Art, that’s what! This year, we’re celebrating Canada Day with the launch of our “Showcase our Heritage!” art contest. Here’s how it works: We’re calling for visual artists to send us…
June 27, 2024
Presenting the Winners of Doors Open Winnipeg 2024!
The entries were assessed, and the votes were tallied… Heritage Winnipeg is thrilled to announce the winners of Doors Open Winnipeg 2024! A special thanks to all of the hosts and volunteers for their amazing work during the weekend, making it possible to share the stories that our buildings tell. Another thank you goes out…
June 24, 2024
Historic Places Days 2024
Heritage Winnipeg and the Millennium Centre are participating in this year’s Historic Places Days from July 10th to 17th! The annual event is organized by the National Trust for Canada. Throughout the week, historic sites across the country promote their location and encourage visitors to travel to as many historic places as possible! It is…
June 19, 2024
Update: Winnipeg Railway Museum and Streetcar 356
On June 18th, 2024, the Midwestern Rail Association announced the completion of a 25 year agreement with VIA Rail Canada that will see the Winnipeg Railway Museum remain in the historic Union Station at 123 Main Street. Val Cousineau, President of Midwestern Rail Association, made the announcement at the railway station. This is good news…