Downtown Winnipeg

• Ambitious health, housing overhaul in the works for Portage Place site

  The site of the beleaguered mall is set for an ambitious redevelopment, anchored by the Health-Care Centre of Excellence -- a planned 300,000-square foot, 12-storey tower.

  Canada

  Apr 5
  
• Winnipeg police apprehend suspect after stabbing in downtown skywalks

  Winnipeg police say they have arrested a man after a stabbing in a downtown skywalk on Sunday. 

  Crime

  Mar 4
  
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• Winnipeg cyclist sees importance in the city’s push to improve bike routes downtown

  The city of Winnipeg called for public feedback on the development of bike lanes on two routes in the downtown core, something that one cyclist called a great idea.

  Economy

  Feb 9
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• Premier addresses businesses in downtown Winnipeg, reaffirms commitment to safety

  "We've started to see people come in a just brazenly steal things. And our windows get broken sometimes, certainly with more frequency than they ever have in my tenure downtown."

  Canada

  Jan 19
• No lack of caffeine here: Winnipeg coffee businesses see growth through local support

  Challenges facing businesses that popped up during the pandemic couldn’t be overcome without Manitobans who want to buy products made close to home.

  Economy

  Nov 27, 2023
• Plenty to love about downtown Winnipeg, area boosters say

  Downtown Winnipeg is getting a bad rap — at least according to those who live and work in the area.

  Lifestyle

  Nov 7, 2023
• Man shot after alleged altercation at downtown bar

  Police say a man was shot near the corner of Portage Avenue and Fort Street at around 2:20 a.m. on Wednesday. He's listed in stable condition in hospital.

  Crime

  Nov 1, 2023
• Winnipeggers asked to share views on downtown recovery, revitalization

  A survey from stakeholder organizations aims to get feedback from people who live, work and frequent the area.

  Economy

  Oct 24, 2023
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• Winnipeg’s historic Windsor Hotel burns down

  Fire crews responded to the Garry Street landmark just before 11 a.m. to heavy smoke billowing from the hotel's windows.

  Fire

  Sep 13, 2023
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• Traffic stop downtown Winnipeg leads to arrests, seizure of firearm: WPS

  Police say they were patrolling downtown when they conducted what they called a high-risk traffic stop in the 500 block of Arlington Street. 

  Crime

  Aug 24, 2023