Portage and Main
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« Previous 1 … 8 9 10 … 24 Next »Former mayor Glen Murray endorses Bowman
September 19, 2018
Winnipeg Free Press - ...as mayor. Speaking at a Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce event Wednesday, former mayor Glen Murray said he supports Bowman's efforts to reopen Portage and Main to pedestrians and he's backing Bowman in the civic election. "I'm a big fan of (Bowman). I think he's doing a great job. I think he's showing real...
Winnipeg mayoral candidates talk environment during first forum
September 18, 2018
Global News - ...groups. The next forum will happen at Manitoba Hydro Place on Sept. 25. There, candidates will discuss Winnipeg’s downtown. WATCH: Portage and Main question coming to civic election...
Development at Portage and Main impeded by closed intersection, owners say
September 18, 2018
Winnipeg Sun - ...owner of an empty parking lot near Portage and Main is claiming that the closed intersection to pedestrian traffic is impeding development of the property. Harvard Buildings Inc., who owns 201 Portage Avenue, say they’d love to develop the land but say the vision for that development is hindered “the fact...
Reopening Portage and Main would be good for downtown and suburbs
September 18, 2018
Winnipeg Free Press - ...first platforms for commerce and culture. Transportation systems are there to support these functions that make a street a destination. What does Portage and Main have to be to serve Winnipeg well? Portage and Main is the intersection of Winnipeg’s two most important high streets. It is the very definition...
And then there were 8: Incumbent Bowman faces more than half-dozen mayoral challengers
September 18, 2018
CBC Manitoba - ...for Mayor of Winnipeg in 2010, but failed to submit valid nomination papers. Professional background: Filmmaker Party affiliation: None apparent Portage and Main position: Not yet stated. Best known: As the subject of an award-winning John Paskievich film called Special Ed, which chronicled Ackerman's...
First Winnipeg mayoral debate to be held Tuesday evening
September 18, 2018
Global News - ...p.m. The forum is open to the public and will be hosted by 680 CJOB’s Richard Cloutier. READ MORE: Fork in the road: A rational discussion about Portage and Main The main environmental topics of discussion will relate to climate action, organic waste pickup, water, transportation, urban development and...
Barriers a barrier to developing Portage and Main, property owners say
September 18, 2018
Global News - ...like to develop the empty property, but the lack of access due to barriers is blocking development. Harvard Buildings Inc. says the barriers at Portage and Main mean the vacant lot at 416 Main St., which lies just to the north of its 33-storey tower at 201 Portage Ave., is unlikely to be developed. “I...
Letters and comments, Sept. 18
September 18, 2018
Winnipeg Free Press - ...affordability. We must have faith that if any of us are in danger, help will arrive quickly. Alan Levy Winnipeg Direct democracy can be dire Re: Portage and Main boondoggle (Letters, Sept. 15) Two issues that caught my attention today: the efforts of Ontario Premier Doug Ford to change Toronto city council,...
For Brian Bowman, winning the race could mean switching his base
September 15, 2018
CBC Manitoba - ...but powerful constituency that could park political donations in Motkaluk's camp. More significantly, the incumbent mayor's support for reopening Portage and Main to pedestrians is at odds with the desires of most Winnipeggers, especially in outlying areas of the city where he received so many votes in 2014. ...
EDITORIAL: Lack of Portage and Main support no surprise
September 14, 2018
Winnipeg Sun - ...new public opinion poll suggests the vast majority of Winnipeggers are opposed to opening Portage and Main to pedestrians. It comes as no surprise to us. Most people have far more important things on their minds as the city gets set to vote in an Oct. 24 municipal election than opening an intersection to foot...