A group of six people stand together at a press event in front of a brick wall and a banner that reads “Supporting Arts and Culture Manitoba.” One person speaks at a podium while the others stand behind them, and a graphic overlay in the top corner reads “Pantages Theatre Restoration Signals Potential Future for Historic Spaces.”

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Winnipeg’s historic Pantages Playhouse Theatre, which has been shuttered since 2018, will be getting a new lease on life as part of an estimated $62 million revitalization project. With a $15 million investment from the Province of Manitoba, that $62 million goal is that much closer.

Downtown has long needed investment and upkeep. Premier Wab Kinew said this investment reflects both a cultural and economic opportunity for the province.Continue Reading

A small rustic wooden mill building with horizontal log walls and a shingled roof is partially surrounded by trees. A wooden accessibility ramp with railings leads up to red double doors at the entrance, and two metal plaques are mounted on the exterior wall.

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The planned removal of Grant’s Old Mill in Winnipeg for safety reasons has sparked concern among some residents. However, Gordon Goldsborough of the Manitoba Historical Society says the situation is far from catastrophic and may even present an opportunity.

The timber structure, a familiar landmark at Sturgeon Creek, has been closed due to structural concerns and will be taken down, with plans to rebuild it.Continue Reading

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For many organizations, there’s always the wonder of how to prepare for the future. The University of Manitoba is taking a proactive approach in those preparations, releasing its Capital Project Plan, Building Bold. Hundreds gathered last Tuesday at the UMSU University Centre, where university leaders outlined how the institution couldContinue Reading

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In late November, the Arlington Bridge was closed for the foreseeable. The 111-year-old bridge has been the subject of studies of structural soundness for decades as it has been in a continual state of decline and repair. The city finally put their foot down after the most recent inspection determinedContinue Reading

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https://youtu.be/0f-eoNuM-Cc In a world where bustling metropolises often steal the limelight, gems are hidden in plain sight, waiting to be explored. One such treasure is Winnipeg, a city often overlooked but brimming with unparalleled charm. Amidst the misconceptions lies a captivating cityscape, and one man has made it his missionContinue Reading