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  2. The Winnipeg Thread

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    https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/train-derailment-winnipeg-overpass-1.6817839

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    A train derailment involving 12 cars has closed one of Winnipeg's busiest streets — and it could stay that way for days.

    The derailment happened just before 8 a.m. Friday on the Canadian Pacific Railway train overpass above McPhillips Street, forcing the city to close McPhillips between Logan and Jarvis avenues.

    The cause of the derailment is unknown and there are no injuries.

    The cars were carrying a petroleum oil compound — bitumen — which is not considered hazardous, ...it is not believed any of it spilled.

    There's some concern about the integrity of bridge, which was built in 1912. The underpass will be closed for a few days, at least, while it is assessed...

    Not good for the afternoon commute later today.

  6. The Winnipeg Thread

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    https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2023/04/birks-shuts-downtown-winnipeg-store-and-exits-market-after-120-years-interview-with-ceo-jean-christophe-bedos/

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    Birks Group has closed its downtown Winnipeg Maison Birks store after decades of being in business in the Manitoba city.

    The location on Lombard Avenue shut down at the end of March as the Canadian jewellery retailer continues to focus on building the brand in the major markets of Canada.

    In an interview with Retail Insider, Jean-Christophe Bédos, President and CEO, Birks Group, said: “The store came to the end of its lease. We want to focus our efforts and development in the larger urban centres in Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta.

    “Thanks to a great partner we have in Winnipeg, they’re called Independent Jewellers, they distribute the Birks brand in their stores and then of course we keep serving our clients by the internet, by e-commerce. So we felt we didn’t need to renew the lease, renovate the store for another seven to 10 years. So it coincided with our strategy to concentrate on the large urban centres.”

    Birks opened the store on Main Street in Winnipeg in 1903. It was the second store that Birks ever opened outside of Montreal, (following the opening of the Ottawa store in 1901). In 1911, Birks moved the Winnipeg store to the corner of Portage and Smith, formerly the YMCA building, and later moved again to 191 Lombard Ave.

     

  10. Canadian Politics

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    15 hours ago, GCn20 said:

    Martine Richard steps down today. Whew..the Liberal scandals are just coming daily now. Hard to keep up.

    It was actually Tuesday: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/interim-ethics-commissioner-minister-in-law-steps-down-1.6815790

    She was hired under the previous CPC gov't but don't let facts get in the way of your fabricated outrage. Poilievre is teaching you well.

    Clownservatives and manufactured drama. Like PB&J - only it's bitter and caters to useful idiots.

  11. Round 1 - Game 2 : @ Vegas Golden Nugget Knights

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    8 hours ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

    Not a good night from 55 from what I saw.

    Top line kinda disappeared in the third. Morrissey struggled last night, too.

    The Jets got away from their game after the Garbage Knights took the lead but I thought Stenlund's tying goal would've helped turn the tide. I just hope they flush the end result, learn from it, and set the tone early on in game 3.

    Huge game tomorrow!

  19. Canadian Politics

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    https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/residential-schools

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    Residential schools were government-sponsored religious schools that were established to assimilate Indigenous children into Euro-Canadian culture. Although the first residential facilities were established in New France, the term usually refers to schools established after 1880. Residential schools were created by Christian churches and the Canadian government as an attempt to both educate and convert Indigenous youth and to assimilate them into Canadian society. 

    Residential schools have a long history in Canada. The first residential facilities were developed in New France by Catholic missionaries to provide care and schooling. However, colonial governments were unable to force Indigenous people to participate in the schools, as First Nations people were largely independent and Europeans depended on them economically and militarily for survival.

    However, residential schools became part of government and church policy from the 1830s on, with the creation of Anglican, Methodist, and Roman Catholic institutions in Upper Canada (Ontario).

    "The Liberals did it."

  23. 2023 NHL Playoffs Thread

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    5 minutes ago, Noeller said:

    it'll never happen, but my goodness how wonderful would it be to see Boston get upset in the first round.... kick the anthill but good. Everything just wide ******* open.....

    I have a four-pack of craft beer on the line, so I'm hoping it happens. Last night was a convincing win for the Panthers and should put the regular season champs on notice.

    Five game series now.

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