What’s up in the West End this weekend
This Weekend in the West End: May 4 to 6 Friday, May 4 ‘The Strong Badger Chronicle Volume III’ Launch Party Time: 6:30 PM to 10 PM Location: The Strong Badger Coffeehouse (679 Sargent Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba) Swing by ‘The Strong Badger Coffeehouse’ to mingle and...
Street Sweep Off – 2018 Edition
With the snow very rapidly melting away, it can only mean one thing: it's time for some spring cleaning! On Thursday April 26, students and staff from West End schools General Wolfe and Isaac Brock will help fill hundreds of bags full of garbage and recyclables...
On-Street Paid Parking Price Increase 2018
The following content is from the Parking Store. You can find more info by visiting the Parking Store website here. This spring, on-street parking rates will be increasing by $1.50. This change will take approximately six to eight weeks to fully implement beginning...
West End staycation #5
All winter we’re filling in Winnipeggers on some of the coolest little places in our neighbourhood. There are a lot of quaint little stops in the West End that will help turn your winter in Winnipeg into an adventure discovering your own city. This week’s staycation...
We’re Hiring!
We are looking for a few great people to work with us this summer! Do you want to maximize your outdoor time? Contribute to a wonderful community? Add awesome work experience to your resume? Applicants are encouraged to apply early as applications for all positions...
West End staycation #4
Winter can feel pretty long in Winnipeg. All the cold and snow can get folks asking themselves that age-old Winnipeg question: “why do I even live here?!” Well, wonder no longer. Over the winter, we’re sharing ideas for spending a day in the West End. There’s a ton to...
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...