Observations, Reservations, Conversations

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

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Eaton Place, cityplace

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There was a time when Eaton Place in downtown Winnipeg had 100 stores and actually advertised on TV. Today, as a cityplace, it has about a ...
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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

First-Class

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What exactly is "first-class" and what exactly does it cost? Moreover, who pays for it? Sam Katz promises the stadium will be fir...
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Sam and Judy LRT/BRT Debate

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The video is here . I am still looking to put it on some other media as well. Took me a while to make. myspace hit counter
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Bipole III

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Jon Gerrard raised the topic of the route of Bipole III. Given the municipalities, First Nations and private land owners threatening lawsu...
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The Senate

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The Senate of Canada . Conservatives are changing their view on what should happen with The Senate . Senator Richard Neufeld now favours a...
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Monday, August 2, 2010

Main Street Part 2

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200 Main Street . Google Map location of 200 Main Street (formerly the Manitoba Sports Federation Building ) The Manitoba Sports Federation...

Blockbuster and Netflix

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Follow-up on the DVD rental racket: Blockbuster has announced that they will have a new unlimited plan for $9.99. Someone else wrote about ...
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Sunday, August 1, 2010

DVDPlay at Safeways

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DVDPlay started putting kiosks in Safeway in July of this year. It was a about a week later that the one in Charleswood went on the blink...
Saturday, July 31, 2010

Winnipegs needs a new PATH

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Illustration from Number 10 Architectural Group on the latest section of the Winnipeg Walkway . The completed Winnipeg Walkway via second ...
Friday, July 30, 2010

Rental and Housing

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The numbers on Winnipeg rental apartments available is dismal and shows no sign of getting better. The Spring Rental Market Survey Report ...

Charleswood-Tuxedo Candidate Dashi Zargani

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Thanks to the Dashi Zargani for his answers to the questions about his candidacy in Charleswood-Tuxedo for the upcoming city election. Que...
Thursday, July 29, 2010

Manitoba Hydro

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Manitoba Hydro 's proposed line. Manitoba Hydro has produced their choice for route for the proposed hydro line down the west side of ...
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Store and Restaurant Wish List

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Victoria Secre t. Marshalls store coming to Canada soon. The Free Press once did a wish list of stores and restaurants that Winnipeggers wa...
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Monday, July 26, 2010

Tuxedo Park Shopping Centre Part 3

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It will be a sad day for some when Salisbury House restaurant closes at the Tuxedo Park Shopping Centre . I have eaten there many times in...
Sunday, July 25, 2010

Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport Part 5

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The Grand Hotel to be built in 2012. The future Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport Arrivals area of Winnipeg James A...
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Thursday, July 22, 2010

Kraut King

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Today was the last day for the Kraut King restaurant to operate downtown on Garry Street. Both owners complained about drunks and violence...
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Good Bye Lord Selkirk II

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Lord Selkirk II rusting away. River Rouge and it snazzy blue colours. Paddlewheel Princess . Paddlewheel Queen . There was a time when you...
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Roblin Boulevard 6

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The new company in the former Charleswood Technical Cente r is Sirius Benefits Plans The Food Studio is now joined by Ethos Realty on the ...
Sunday, July 18, 2010

Main Street Part 1

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Two pictures of the completed Winnipeg Regional Health Authority building on Main Street . Two artists drawings of the United Way building...
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