West End Biz

• Safety groups to improve coordination, says Winnipeg mayor

  Winnipeg's mayor is promising to improve inner-city safety by improving communication and coordination among the numerous safety groups already working in the area.

  Crime

  Jun 9, 2025
  
• Downtown spirit week hopes to draw Winnipeggers back to city centre

  The three Business Improvement Zones that touch on Winnipeg's downtown are hoping to bring people back to the city centre.

  Entertainment

  May 15, 2023
  
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• Weeks-long demolition of historic Portage Avenue building underway following fire

  As a century-old building at Langside Street and Portage Avenue that was razed by fire is demolished, a city spokesperson said the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

  Canada

  May 30, 2022
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• Crews continue battling fire at Winnipeg building before it can be demolished

  Portage is still closed along that stretch, and assistant fire chief Scott Wilkinson told 680 CJOB he expects it will stay that way for a while yet, as crews remain on scene.

  Fire

  Feb 3, 2022
• West End BIZ hopes to prop up new businesses that have survived pandemic

  Winnipeg's West End is trying to generate interest in local gems — a celebration of the 60 businesses that took the risk of opening shop during the pandemic.

  Economy

  Feb 24, 2021
• Winnipeg West End BIZ offering dinner parties for the social-distancing age

  The West End BIZ is preparing a series of dinner parties in Winnipeg featuring locally prepared food, a game of trivia and some special guest appearances — all at a distance.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 1, 2020
• Portage Avenue mural honouring Winnipeg music legend taken down

  A popular mural on Portage Avenue seemingly disappeared overnight on the weekend, leaving local music fans perplexed and frustrated. 

  Entertainment

  Jul 30, 2019
• West End BIZ’s executive director to retire; names new boss

  Winnipeg's largest Business Improvement Zone announced the appointment of Joseph Kornelsen as its new executive director, who will replace Gloria Cardwell-Hoeppner when she retires at the end of July.

  Consumer

  Jul 4, 2019
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• Immigrants, other newcomers welcomed to West End Christmas Eve party

  Hundreds of new immigrants, international students, and others who may not have family nearby over the holidays are taking part in a festive meal and celebration in Winnipeg's West End.

  Canada

  Dec 24, 2018
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• Winnipeggers can eat ‘around the world’ without even leaving the city

  For those who love to travel but don't have the time or budget, the West End BIZ's summer restaurant tours can send you 'around the world'.

  Jul 9, 2018