West End patrol positions now filled
All currently available positions for the West End Patrol have now been filled. We sincerely thank everyone that applied and came in for interviews. Additional patrol positions may become available and other summer staff positions will be posted soon. Please...
West End staycation #3
This winter we’re sharing ideas for spending a day in the West End - there’s so much to do in the West End, we’re coming up with new ideas every week! It’s starting to get a little warmer out there (relatively speaking!), so this is the perfect weekend for doing...
West End Staycation #2
Over the next few weeks, we’re filling Winnipeggers in on some of the niche places we’ve got in our neighbourhood. This week we’re talking about Wall Street! This little pocket of the West End used to be a warehouse/industrial district. Wall Street was first developed...
West End staycation #1
Although many of us have mixed feelings about winter, it’s really one of the most beautiful times to explore Winnipeg. If you’re stuck in the city this winter, have no fear – there’s a ton to do in Winnipeg’s West End to embrace the frosty weather. Over the next...
Local retailer brings outdoor spirit to the heart of the West End
If you have ever rented a canoe in Winnipeg, chances are you have rented from Wilderness Supply. Well, we’ve got very exciting news: the prominent local outdoor retailer has just relocated to the West End! According to owner Rick Shone, Wilderness Supply is the...
We’re hiring Community Safety Patrols
The West End BIZ Community Safety Patrol are responsible for promoting a safer and friendlier West End by serving as extra “eyes and ears” on the street. They assist the Winnipeg Police Service by observing and reporting any concerns and work on a variety of projects...
The most central doggy daycare and grooming in Winnipeg? Central Bark
Have you been wondering why there isn’t a convenient doggy daycare and groomer in Winnipeg’s central area? You’re not alone. Terry and Katie were thinking the same thing. That’s why they opened their doggy daycare and spa with a name that says it all: Central Bark....
Cool Gardens 2018: call for submissions
Storefront Manitoba has launched the international design competition Cool Gardens 2018: Call for Submissions. Cool Gardens: Cool Gardens is a public exhibition of contemporary garden and art installations that offers a shift of sensation for the summer—cooling—as a...
Construction on Ellice Avenue – Arlington to Erin
The following letter was delivered to businesses along Ellice Avenue affected by road construction between Arlington Street and Erin Street. Reference: City of Winnipeg 2017 Regional Street Renewal Program: Ellice Avenue Rehabilitation and Reconstruction We wish to...
New Mural to Thrive in West End!
MEDIA ADVISORY Winnipeg, MB – On Thursday July 13th, at 10:00 AM the West End’s BIZ will be unveiling the latest addition to our outdoor gallery, “Woven Together”. The mural is located at 555 Spence Street, on the south wall of THRIVE Thrift Shop (corner of Sargent...
Booking for West End restaurant tours now open
We are now taking bookings for 2017 restaurant tours! Book your tour by calling 204-954-7900. Tour: Our restaurant tours aren't just about the food but also the awesome West End neighbourhood! Most walks between restaurants are five minutes, however there are...
GENERAL WOLFE SCHOOL & WEST END BIZ CELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF SWEEP OFF
Media Advisory –Tuesday April 18, 2017 WINNIPEG, MB – On Wednesday April 19, over 175 students and staff from West End school General Wolfe will help fill hundreds of bags full of garbage and recyclables from West End walkways, boulevards and parks and sweep dozens of...