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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Hudson's Bay is gone but legacy of company that birthed Winnipeg is hidden in plain view @prairiewriterguy.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Hudson's Bay is gone but company that birthed Winnipeg left legacy hidden in plain view | CBC News
The Hudson's Bay Company faded away in June when the last of its stores ceased operations, but its presence in Winnipeg might never be fully erased.
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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
'Beautiful way to start today': Indigenous Veterans Day enshrined in Manitoba legislation @prairiewriterguy.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Indigenous Veterans Day enshrined in Manitoba legislation | CBC News
On the eve of the first officially recognized Indigenous Veterans Day in Manitoba, there's a lot of progress to celebrate, says a member of the Southern Chiefs' Organization.
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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Manitoba premier lauds Ontario's anti-tariff ad while business leader calls for 'cooler heads' @prairiewriterguy.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Manitoba premier lauds Ontario's anti-tariff ad while business leader calls for 'cooler heads' | CBC News
Manitoba's premier and business community agree that U.S. tariffs are harmful and want them gone, but their opinions differ when it comes to Ontario's effort to combat them.
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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Winnipeg's historic Water Tower District embarks on new future @prairiewriterguy.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Winnipeg's historic Water Tower District embarks on new future | CBC News
A long vacant industrial site in Winnipeg's St. Boniface neighbourhood will soon see a mix of housing and retail structures rise up under the watch of a 112-year-old water tower.
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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
'Free to All': Winnipeg's 1st public library opened 120 years ago, soon to start new chapter @prairiewriterguy.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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'Free to All': Winnipeg's 1st public library opened 120 years ago | CBC News
Carved into the Tyndall Stone above the arched entrance to Winnipeg's first public library are the words "Free To All" but for the past 11 years, it's been closed to everyone.
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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Portage and Main reopens to pedestrians, marking 'historic moment' for Winnipeg @prairiewriterguy.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Portage and Main reopens to pedestrians, marking 'historic moment' for Winnipeg | CBC News
The shrouds were removed from the brand new walk signals at the intersection of Portage and Main on Friday morning and the remaining construction barricades hauled away, as 46 years of prohibited pede...
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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Hiding from bombs, pirate encounters: Fall of Saigon 50 years ago triggered terrifying journeys to Manitoba @prairiewriterguy.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Hiding from bombs, pirate encounters: Fall of Saigon 50 years ago triggered terrifying journeys to Manitoba | CBC News
On the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, two prominent Winnipeg women recall their experiences as young girls fleeing their Southeast Asian homelands after communist forces took over.
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Heather Wells @heatherwells.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
MMF opposes changing Wolseley School's name despite namesake's history of violent suppression of Metis @prairiewriterguy.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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MMF opposes changing Wolseley School's name despite namesake's violent suppression of Métis | CBC News
A move by the Winnipeg School Division to rename Wolseley School is being met by opposition from the descendants of those victimized by the controversial colonial figure.
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