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UPCOMING EVENT: Winnipeg 150: Then & Now lecture on October 8th, 2024 as part of the University Women’s Club Continuing Education series!
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October 30, 2023

Call for Nominations! The 38th Annual Preservation Awards

Do you know a person, organization or building project that went above and beyond in the conservation and advancement of Winnipeg’s built heritage in 2023? Nominate them for Heritage Winnipeg’s 38th Annual Preservation Awards! Awards are presented in three categories: Heritage Conservation, Distinguished Service and Youth. They recognize building owners, professionals, organizations and individuals that strive to ensure Winnipeg’s historic buildings are well maintained, sustainable, vibrant community hubs for generations to come. Help us celebrate their efforts by submitting a nomination today!

The deadline for nominations is Friday, January 19th, 2024.

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October 2, 2024

War Veteran Statue to be Relocated to Brookside Cemetery

The First World War Veteran statue in front of the Former Bank of Montreal (335 Main Street) is set to be relocated to Brookside Cemetery (3001 Notre Dame Ave.) to make way for the reopening of Portage and Main.

September 27, 2024

A New Chapter for Portage Place Mall: an Update on SCO and True North’s Redevelopment Project

Heritage Winnipeg would like to congratulate True North on their confirmed purchase of Portage Place Mall. At a press conference on Friday, September 27th 2024, True North Real Estate Development announced that they plan to redevelop this 1.2 million square foot building for multi-use space, for residential, health care, and community support, in partnership with the Southern Chiefs Organization. This project is being supported by all three levels of government.

Welcoming Three New Heritage Winnipeg Board Members

Heritage Winnipeg is pleased to welcome three new members to our Board of Directors – Kenneth Ingram, Matthew Jacobi and Roland Sawatzky! With diverse backgrounds, experiences and specialties, they bring a wealth of knowledge to our organization. We are also excited for the fresh insights, energy and enthusiasm from our new board members, helping us…

September 24, 2024

Shards Discarded from Air Canada Window Park

Last week, the City of Winnipeg began demolition of Air Canada Window Park at 355 Portage Avenue to begin work on the park’s new design. The site was home to a number of shards from demolished historic buildings, which were thoughtlessly destroyed during the demolition process.

September 10, 2024

“Showcase Our Heritage” Art Contest Submissions and Winners

Over the past summer, Heritage Winnipeg hosted our first ever art contest! We invited artists of all backgrounds, skill levels, and styles to share a piece of visual artwork that engaged with Winnipeg’s built heritage. In response, we received 19 submissions!

August 2, 2024

Old Stones, New Tricks: Edison Park Receives Historic New Name

The small park at the corner of Edison Avenue and Henderson Highway now has a new name. Once called Edison Park, its new name honours the historical significance of its location and contents: Matheson Millstones Park.

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