Observations, Reservations, Conversations

Casual commentary about political, cultural and economic issues with a particular interest on the city of Winnipeg by John Dobbin

Thursday, January 22, 2026

China

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There is no doubt that China uses tariffs to punish other countries for infractions. They also use hostage diplomacy as we saw from the Two ...
Saturday, January 17, 2026

Gen Z Leaving Winnipeg

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Gen Z is often considered to be people born between 1997 and 2018. Everything they do as of late is drawing attention. It is a generation th...
Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Toys R Us Closing at Polo Park

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Opened in 1989. Toy R us Polo Park has had success even when American and UK divisions of the company folded. Sadly, many stores are now clo...
Monday, January 12, 2026

The 2026 Winnipeg Civic Election

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The city election is October 28, 2026. On May 1st of the year, candidates can begin raising and spending for their campaign. Two candidates ...
Sunday, January 11, 2026

Abercrombie and Fitch, Uniqlo Coming to Polo Park, Eddie Bauer Closing

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Polo Park remains the top mall because it continues to adapt and attract tenants. Having said that, it must be exhausting some of the big re...
Saturday, January 3, 2026

Meltwich Portage Avenue Closed Permanently

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At least it is says permanently on a hand drawn sheet in the window. It may not be the only. The website says temporarily closed. The websit...
Friday, January 2, 2026

The Most Overrated Holiday of the Year

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Truly the most overrated day of the year is New Year's Eve. It isn't a religious holiday. It doesn't make a special time in Cana...
Sunday, December 28, 2025

What Makes Winnipeg Great?

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A lot of focus has been on the negative aspects of Winnipeg both in mainstream media and social media. Sometimes that results in very public...
Wednesday, December 24, 2025

100 Years of Winnie-the-Pooh December 24

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Winnie the Pooh as most Winnipeggers know, was originally Winnipeg Bear at the London Zoo. The first story by A.A .Milne and illustrated by ...
Friday, December 19, 2025

The Winnipeg Sun Re-Design

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The Winnipeg Sun under the Klein Group has tried to distinguish itself from Postmedia Sun and National Post papers since the purchase in 202...
Thursday, December 18, 2025

The Fight for Warner Brothers and What it Means for Canada

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Warner Bros has gone through so many mergers, acquisition and ups and downs that it is difficult to even keep up with nowadays. It is import...
Monday, December 15, 2025

Hanukah and Bondi Beach Australia Attack

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Bondi Beach is the legendary suburban beach near Sydney, Australia. Often called the lucky country because of the people, the climate, geogr...
Saturday, December 13, 2025

Winnipeg Sun Believes Removal of Removal of Covenants Has No Effect on Competition

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The December 13 editorial of the Winnipeg Sun believes competitive food prices only come from tax cuts. Removal of gas tax, business tax, pr...
Wednesday, December 10, 2025

West End Cultural Centre Programming Saved

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In 1987, an old church was turned into the West End Cultural Centre by Winnipeg Folk Fest creator Mitch Podolok and Ava Kobrinsky. The build...
Monday, December 8, 2025

Underdogs Restaurant Parking Becomes Paid Parking

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Okay, it's not Underdog's parking lot. It isn't actually clear who owns the parking lot at 207 Thompson Drive between the strip ...
Saturday, December 6, 2025

Bus Driver Protection

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The bus drivers union has been begging for better shield protection for over ten years. The half shield has resulted in some passengers reac...
Thursday, November 27, 2025

Home Hardware in Winnipeg Finally Opens 2025

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Peavey Mart closed both Winnipeg locations in January of this year. The entire company shut down but in Alberta but is slowly opening locati...
Wednesday, November 26, 2025

New Drive-Thru Concept McDonald's Coming to Kenaston

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It is not the first drive-thru only from McDonald's in the city. That honour goes to Pembina Highway which also became the first 24 hour...
Wednesday, November 19, 2025

What Restaurants Should Locate by Portage Avenue Costco?

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Costco is now open along Portage Avenue. Even as the doors opened and work continued in different places, apartment construction continues. ...
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Saturday, November 15, 2025

The Restaurants in Marcello's Old Hydro Location

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Covid hurt businesses associated with office workers. The Manitoba Hydro building with between 1800-1900 employees went on remote work and e...
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