Heritage Winnipeg was saddened to hear of the passing of William (Bill) Herbert Loewen on February 4th, 2026. Loewen was a major supporter of the arts, culture and heritage in Winnipeg. Thanks to a large donation by the Bill & Shirley Loewen Foundation, the main floor of the historic Millennium Centre at 389 Main Street was brought up to building code so it could officially open in June 2002 as an event centre. Heritage Winnipeg extends our deepest condolences to Loewen’s family, friends and colleagues – he will be sincerely missed!

Featured Image: The Millennium Centre after 1918, cropped. Source: Martin Berman Postcard Collection (public domain, via Winnipeg Public Library).