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FactaNV · #**5121** Posted **Jun 25, 2026, 7:38 PM**

Fantastic! Great to see the building fill up. Now if only TV's building would get some tenants. I wonder if the rent is crazy expensive.

Mr Tall Forehead · #**5122** Posted **Jun 26, 2026, 1:41 PM**

https://legacy.winnipeg.ca/PPD/Documents/CityPlanning/Reports/26-150997-VC.pdf

Here's what is being proposed where the house at the corner of Wellington and Wardlaw was recently demolished.

17 unit, 4 story building. I think it looks pretty good.

ColdRain&Snow · #**5123** Posted **Jun 26, 2026, 3:02 PM**

^Nice looking building! Seems like a great project for the lot.

Wpg_Guy · #**5124** Posted **Jun 26, 2026, 3:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by Mr Tall Forehead

https://legacy.winnipeg.ca/PPD/Documents/CityPlanning/Reports/26-150997-VC.pdf

Here's what is being proposed where the house at the corner of Wellington and Wardlaw was recently demolished.

17 unit, 4 story building. I think it looks pretty good.

611 Wardlaw Ave
Location: 611 Wardlaw Ave
Neighbourhood: McMillan - River Heights-Fort Garry Ward (City Centre Community Committee)
Developer:
Architect: Chagas Architect + Development Inc.
Status: In Development
Documents: Variance, Conditional Use - June 25, 2026
Media:
Description: A development application has been submitted for a new four-storey, 17-unit multi-family building on Wardlaw Avenue in Winnipeg. The building would feature a modest 11-foot front yard setback, with side setbacks of 8.5 feet on the east and 4 feet on the west, and a 25-foot rear yard. It will be finished with a mix of limestone, brick, Hardie plank, and composite wood siding, and will include a prominent main entrance with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the street. Parking for 16 vehicles (11 indoor, 5 outdoor, including two visitor spots and one accessible space) will be accessed via the rear lane, while bicycle facilities include secure indoor storage for 16 bikes and a small outdoor visitor rack at the front. The site will also feature landscaping with four trees and 41 shrubs, an earthbin garbage enclosure in the rear yard, and reserved space for a future City active transportation (AT) path along the northwest edge.
Permits:

ColdRain&Snow · #**5125** Posted **Jun 26, 2026, 8:05 PM**

If I'm reading this report right, it looks like the vacant commercial unit at 437 Stradbrook Ave (former Tweed) has been conditionally leased.

https://www.capitalgrp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Capital-Commercial-Listing-Report_Jun-2026.pdf

ColdRain&Snow · #**5126** Posted **Jun 28, 2026, 2:13 AM**

New permit for 481 River Ave:

481 River Avenue Unit 1 Interior Alteration. BOUSTAN- Alterations for a new tenant, in existing single storey, multi-tenant building. Interior alterations to include: demolition of walls, construction of walls, installation of doors, for a new fit-up of the food prep area and back room. Electrical and Mechanical work being done. Issued
2026-06-25

Looks like a Shawarma chain from Eastern Canada called Boustan:

https://www.boustan.ca/

ColdRain&Snow · #**5127** Posted **Jun 28, 2026, 4:16 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColdRain&Snow

If I'm reading this report right, it looks like the vacant commercial unit at 437 Stradbrook Ave (former Tweed) has been conditionally leased.

https://www.capitalgrp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Capital-Commercial-Listing-Report_Jun-2026.pdf

It could also be the vacant unit between Pinky's Bakeshop and Subway that has been conditionally leased.

ColdRain&Snow · #**5128** Posted **Jun 28, 2026, 5:55 PM**

I just really wish something would go into the old Into The Music. It has a very prominent location right on the main strip. Even if they just took down the Into The Music sign above the door that would be better. I see a lot of people try to go into the store thinking that it's still open, only to discover that it's permanently closed.

Wpg_Guy · #**5129** Posted **Jun 28, 2026, 6:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by ColdRain&Snow

I just really wish something would go into the old Into The Music. It has a very prominent location right on the main strip. Even if they just took down the Into The Music sign above the door that would be better. I see a lot of people try to go into the store thinking that it's still open, only to discover that it's permanently closed.

Such an odd situation for such a high profile location if this is in fact the case.

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Originally Posted by WpgRocksDude

I've been told that the owner is a dentist that lives up north, and that there's some sort of tax loophole that makes it worthwhile to lease it but, not have it be operational. Something about it being "not vacant" and a "registered business", but no operations means no expenses. Not sure exactly how it works, but I hate seeing it be a waste of space in such a good location.

cllew · #**5130** Posted **Jun 28, 2026, 8:58 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColdRain&Snow

New permit for 481 River Ave:

481 River Avenue Unit 1 Interior Alteration. BOUSTAN- Alterations for a new tenant, in existing single storey, multi-tenant building. Interior alterations to include: demolition of walls, construction of walls, installation of doors, for a new fit-up of the food prep area and back room. Electrical and Mechanical work being done. Issued
2026-06-25

Looks like a Shawarma chain from Eastern Canada called Boustan:

https://www.boustan.ca/

That will be the 2nd one in Winnipeg.

There is one out my way that I have never been in located near Regent Ave W. and Hwy 59 in the new building that replaced the Royal Forks.

Mr Tall Forehead · #**5131** Posted **Jun 29, 2026, 1:00 AM**

I’ve been to Boustan a couple of times. It’s quite good actually for fast middle eastern food. Much better than a place like Osmow’s.

borkborkbork · #**5132** Posted **Jun 29, 2026, 2:43 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColdRain&Snow

If I'm reading this report right, it looks like the vacant commercial unit at 437 Stradbrook Ave (former Tweed) has been conditionally leased.

https://www.capitalgrp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Capital-Commercial-Listing-Report_Jun-2026.pdf

Former Tokyo Smoke.

The old Tweed (and TD before that) is on Osborne and is now an indoor golf simulator, I think?

borkborkbork · #**5133** Posted **Jun 29, 2026, 2:47 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColdRain&Snow

I just really wish something would go into the old Into The Music. It has a very prominent location right on the main strip. Even if they just took down the Into The Music sign above the door that would be better. I see a lot of people try to go into the store thinking that it's still open, only to discover that it's permanently closed.

This "dental office" has to be some sort of weird tax dodge, how does it make any sense to spend like 5+ years leasing an expensive place and renovating it at a snail's pace

ColdRain&Snow · #**5134** Posted **Jun 29, 2026, 4:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by borkborkbork

Former Tokyo Smoke.

The old Tweed (and TD before that) is on Osborne and is now an indoor golf simulator, I think?

Yes, that's right. 437 Stradbrook is the former Tokyo Smoke.

Yeah the former Tweed on Osborne is now a golf simulator.

ColdRain&Snow · #**5135** Posted **Jun 30, 2026, 2:05 PM**

Looks like 145 Osborne St is pending sale. Offers closed on March 6, 2026:

https://www.winnipeg.ca/building-development/doing-business-city/city-property/property-sale

Wpg_Guy · #**5136** Posted **Jun 30, 2026, 2:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by ColdRain&Snow

Looks like 145 Osborne St is pending sale. Offers closed on March 6, 2026:

https://www.winnipeg.ca/building-development/doing-business-city/city-property/property-sale

It would be great to finally see this lot developed. A boutique hotel would be ideal, though a mixed-use residential development would also be a good option.

borkborkbork · #**5137** Posted **Jul 2, 2026, 8:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by Wpg_Guy

It would be great to finally see this lot developed. A boutique hotel would be ideal, though a mixed-use residential development would also be a good option.

A boutique/"compact luxury" hotel (CitizenM, Moxy, Aloft, Alt, etc) would slay in the Village.

Already one of the only continuous high streets in the city, lots of amenities and restaurants nearby, it would be great for the local shops... and that format tends to have limited parking because they target tourists who will walk/bus/uber during their visit, so the compact site wouldn't necessarily be a problem...

ColdRain&Snow · #**5138** Posted **Jul 2, 2026, 8:25 PM**

Agreed, would be an excellent site for a small hotel.

Wpg_Guy · #**5139** Posted **Yesterday, 4:59 PM**

New mural at 270 Morley Avenue, 556/558/560 Osborne St., the Rublin Block now the First Nation Healing Centre .

Akman Construction Ltd.

ColdRain&Snow · #**5140** Posted **Today, 5:05 PM**

Looks like a 1-story commercial building was approved for 784 Corydon Ave (at the corner of Corydon and Arbuthnot where that old building was knocked down).

Description: To vary the "C2 PDO-1 Corydon Osborne PDO-1 Neighbourhood Main Streets" Development and Design Standards of Winnipeg Zoning By-Law No. 200/2006 for the construction of a commercial building to permit minimum height of 15 feet (4.57 metres) instead of 20 feet (6.10 metres).

https://legacy.winnipeg.ca/ppd/PublicNotices/detail/VARIANCE-26-160254%2FC