Construction on Portage begins on Monday
The City will be undertaking road rehabilitation to Portage Avenue beginning on Monday, May 4. Construction will be taking place on eastbound Portage Avenue from Sherburn to Maryland and on westbound Portage Avenue from Minto to Empress. The project will include work...
Patio permit assistance
Are you a business owner that has dreamed of having a sidewalk patio in front of your business? Make your dream come true this coming summer season! Contact the West End BIZ and we can help with your patio application with the City of Winnipeg. We will assist you...
2014 Star Awards
Every year at our AGM we give out our highly coveted West End BIZ Star Award. For 2014, we gave out two star awards: one to Frank Grande of Casa Grande Pizzeria on Sargent Avenue and one to the Institute of Urban Studies at the University of Winnipeg. For over 37...
12 Days of Christmas Winners
In this year’s 12 Days of Christmas contest, prolific selfie-takers and West End business enthusiasts, Craig and Michelle, stole the show. For 12 days in December we tweeted about a West End business where you can find great Christmas gifts and gift ideas. This year...
Mural unveiling: A Man Called Intrepid
TOMORROW! you won't want to miss this James Bond themed mural unveiling. The latest piece in our outdoor gallery is a tribute to Sir William Stephenson. Come learn about the man, the legend, the one who inspired Ian Fleming.
United Health & Recplex Open House
West End Food Tours Are Here!
Around the World in a Few Blocks Returning summer 2015 Last summer the West End BIZ hosted restaurant tours throughout the neighbourhood where visitors experienced the walkability and diversity of this unique Winnipeg community. With over 100 restaurants serving food...
Happy Canada Day!
Don't let the weather get you down! Enjoy today and celebrate how great it is to be Canadian.
Mural Mentorship
It's that time of year again! Our Mural Mentor will be painting with area youth starting July 3rd. For more information call the office. We're looking forward to a great summer full of color and learning!
Mural Of The Year Award
Concierge Tour 2014
On Friday, June 13, we hosted our 3rd Concierge Tour. Hosts Cindy Klassen and Ace Burpee, along with Gloria and Melissa of the BIZ, led 13 individuals from the Tourism industry around the West End to discover some of our "Hidden Gems". Stops included: The Old House...
Newsletter Correction
WHOOPS! A mistake was made in our Summer 2014 Newsletter. The address for Fat Panda was mistakenly listed as 706 St. Matthews. Pretend you can't see that! The correct address is actually 101-883 Notre Dame Ave. We're very sorry about this!