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April 11, 2023
Remembering Danny Schur
On Monday, April 10th, 2023, Danny Schur, long time friend of Heritage Winnipeg, passed away at the age of 56 after a brief battle with brain cancer. Exuberant and tenacious, Danny was passionate about music and history, which he wove together to create timeless stories about the people of Winnipeg. His works are a lasting…
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April 10, 2023
Graduate Wanted: Executive Director’s Assistant
Heritage Winnipeg is currently accepting applications for an Executive Director’s Assistant funded through Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage. We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic university graduate passionate about Winnipeg’s built heritage to join our team. Applicants must meet the criteria set out by Young Canada Works at Building Careers in…
March 30, 2023
Meet the Students: Met Centre for Arts & Technology
Heritage Winnipeg is excited to be mentoring two students from the Met Centre for Arts & Technology in the Exchange District for the 2022-2023 school year. We believe that engaging with youth in a thought provoking manner will unveil new perspectives on built heritage issues and foster the next generation of advocates. Make sure to…
March 23, 2023
Winnipeg’s Second Heritage Conservation District! Crescentwood-Enderton Park
On Thursday, March 23rd, 2023, the Crescentwood-Enderton Park area became the second heritage conservation district in Winnipeg! The new heritage conservation district designation will ensure future development is consistent with objectives and policies created by the community and the City of Winnipeg, allowing for change while remaining sensitive to the area’s historic character. This is…
March 22, 2023
Congratulations Preservation Awards Winners!
Heritage Winnipeg’s 37th Annual Preservation Awards were held on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 to honour the heritage heroes who went above and beyond in the conservation and celebration of Winnipeg’s built heritage in 2022. Held at the historic Millennium Centre, this free public event showcased a wide range of important conservation projects that allow our…
February 15, 2023
Advocacy In Action: Leacock House Remains Protected
On February 14th, 2023, the City of Winnipeg’s Executive Policy Committee voted on the removal of Leacock House at 442 Scotia Street from the City of Winnipeg’s List of Historical Resources. Heritage Winnipeg’s Executive Director, Cindy Tugwell, Councillor Ross Eadie and Natalie Smith (an area resident) were at the meeting to speak in opposition to…
February 2, 2023
Vote Tied on the Delisting of Leacock House
On February 2nd, 2023, the Standing Policy Committee on Property and Development voted on the removal of Leacock House at 442 Scotia Street from the City of Winnipeg’s List of Historical Resources. Heritage Winnipeg’s Executive Director, Cindy Tugwell, was at the meeting while Councillor Ross Eadie appeared over Zoom, both to speak in opposition to…
January 10, 2023
Advocacy Achievement! Celebrating Two New Heritage Designations
On January 9th, 2023, the 1967 West Kildonan Public Library at 365 Jefferson Avenue and the 1923 International Order of Odd Fellows Home at 4025 Roblin Boulevard were officially added to the City of Winnipeg’s List of Historical Resources. The Standing Policy Committee on Property and Development unanimously passed motions for both buildings to become…
December 31, 2022
Thank You Heritage Supporters!
Thank you so much to everyone who made our 3rd annual December Donation Drive such a success! We are so grateful for all the support we received in 2022 and cannot wait to see what the new year will bring. With your donations, Heritage Winnipeg’s important work advocating for and celebrating Winnipeg’s built heritage will…
December 30, 2022
President of the St. Vital Historical Society and Museum Passes
On December 28th, 2022, Robert Winston Holliday, President of the St. Vital Historical Society and Museum, passed away following a long battle with cancer. A driving force behind the Museum, Bob was a passionate storyteller who put his heart into everything he did, from crime reporting to wrestling promotion. Heritage Winnipeg had the pleasure of…