Transformation of historic downtown Winnipeg Bay building will be
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The $130-million redevelopment of a former Hudson's Bay Co. building has the potential to transform the lives of hundreds of First Nations people and reshape Winnipeg's downtown, but it faces many potential hurdles along the way.
The $130-million redevelopment of a former Hudson's Bay Co. building has the potential to transform the lives of hundreds of First Nations people and reshape Winnipeg's downtown, but it faces many potential hurdles along the way.
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Portage Place should pivot from commerce to community focus
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On the way to Wehwehneh: What it takes to transform downtown
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Winnipeg's downtown is in trouble. Here's what some key
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Portage Place should pivot from commerce to community focus
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On the way to Wehwehneh: What it takes to transform downtown
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On the way to Wehwehneh: What it takes to transform downtown
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Winnipeg's downtown is in trouble. Here's what some key
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Winnipeg girl, 11, last seen Friday evening found safe
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Transformation of historic downtown Winnipeg Bay building will be