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zalf · #**2781** Posted **Oct 9, 2021, 5:11 PM**

^ Turns out it was only the northwest corner of the ground floor, and is for James Allum's riding office

trueviking · #**2782** Posted **Oct 9, 2021, 8:28 PM**

it is actually going to be used as his office?

trueviking · #**2783** Posted **Oct 9, 2021, 8:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by WinCitySparky

Probably replacing them with energy efficient boards for a government rebate

good one.

esquire · #**2784** Posted **Oct 10, 2021, 2:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by trueviking

it is actually going to be used as his office?

James Allum is gone, it's Wab Kinew's riding now and his office is across the street next to Oxbow. It would be hard to imagine a MLA having an office in a semi-abandoned building...

trueviking · #**2785** Posted **Oct 11, 2021, 5:02 AM**

Ha ha. I guess so.

zalf · #**2786** Posted **Oct 11, 2021, 7:41 AM**

Ah serves me right for posting things without checking. It said "James Allum" on the door, so I guess this was an old sign under the plywood? Hopefully something productive is going in there.

esquire · #**2787** Posted **Oct 11, 2021, 3:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by zalf

Ah serves me right for posting things without checking. It said "James Allum" on the door, so I guess this was an old sign under the plywood? Hopefully something productive is going in there.

James Allum did have an office in there before, up until the 2014 fire IIRC. The building was in some painfully slow renovation process until that happened, it's basically been in a state of abandonment ever since.

Biff · #**2788** Posted **Oct 12, 2021, 3:33 PM**

This could finally be good for Osborne Village:

WINNIPEG — The Osborne Village BIZ has tapped well-known Winnipegger Lindsay Somers to lead the organization.

An expert communicator and urban placemaker, Somers will begin her new role immediately with the BIZ.

“Osborne Village is an urban gem in Winnipeg, I am thrilled to step into this leadership role to listen, engage, support and build momentum for the community of Osborne Village,” she said in a statement.

“As we continue to navigate through COVID-19 we recognize the value of our shared urban spaces and how vital local businesses are to our economy. I am delighted to bring my experience, energy and sincere passion for people, business and community together in this role to create a vibrant and thriving Osborne Village for the future.”

https://www.chrisd.ca/2021/10/12/lin...e-village-biz/

esquire · #**2789** Posted **Oct 12, 2021, 3:59 PM**

I recall reading here that the OV Biz was somewhat dysfunctional so hopefully some good leadership will help straighten things out over there and help to improve the neighbourhood.

What was the new executive director doing before this gig?

Wpg_Guy · #**2790** Posted **Oct 12, 2021, 4:54 PM**

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What was the new executive director doing before this gig?

Previously she held a communications role with the Exchange BIZ and most recently she was the Communications Officer for the office of Vivian Santo.

borkborkbork · #**2791** Posted **Oct 12, 2021, 4:57 PM**

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Previously she held a communications role with the Exchange BIZ and most recently she was the Communications Officer for the office of Vivian Santo.

wonder if this job change came after santo's recent anti-vax-mandate stance.

WinCitySparky · #**2792** Posted **Oct 12, 2021, 5:10 PM**

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wonder if this job change came after santo's recent anti-vax-mandate stance.

Santos is a bit of a sketchy character. Allegations of familial connections to gang/criminal activity have arisen since her election, and also the anti-vax thing.

trueviking · #**2793** Posted **Oct 12, 2021, 8:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by esquire

I recall reading here that the OV Biz was somewhat dysfunctional so hopefully some good leadership will help straighten things out over there and help to improve the neighbourhood.

What was the new executive director doing before this gig?

Lindsay is a friend of mine. She will be awesome.

buzzg · #**2794** Posted **Oct 18, 2021, 9:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by esquire

I recall reading here that the OV Biz was somewhat dysfunctional so hopefully some good leadership will help straighten things out over there and help to improve the neighbourhood.

What was the new executive director doing before this gig?

Yes the last ED Stephanie Meilleur was horrible and nearly bankrupted the BIZ, from what I’ve heard I’m shocked there’s been no investigation. You may remember she went on to run for council in the area and lost.

I would love for the city to explore amalgamating the OV and Corydon BIZs, and expand them to include a bit more area surrounding Confusion Corner. Together they could have much more pull and be more efficient with admin. For two of our most prominent strips, their operating budgets from levies are remarkably low as there’s almost no industrial or heavy commercial operations to pull from.

factis · #**2795** Posted **Oct 23, 2021, 4:38 PM**

If you’ve ever wanted to see inside the second floor of the Osborne village shoppers drug mart, now is your chance. They’re currently using it for a flu vaccine clinic.

WinCitySparky · #**2796** Posted **Oct 26, 2021, 1:31 AM**

The proposed mixed-use development on the multi-lot swath of land near Gertrude and Osborne is in the news again

https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/proposed...orne-1.5638085

Edit: Gah forgot there was already a thread for this

Jeff · #**2797** Posted **Nov 2, 2021, 1:39 PM**

apparently there are rumours of an evergreen place 4 circulating in the village.. *fingers crossed*

esquire · #**2798** Posted **Nov 2, 2021, 1:47 PM**

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apparently there are rumours of an evergreen place 4 circulating in the village.. *fingers crossed*

Now that is interesting news. Please tell me that it involves building on top of the lowrise parkade wasteland south of the existing Evergreen towers...

GreyGarden · #**2799** Posted **Nov 2, 2021, 1:58 PM**

That'd be great, especially if its built along the sidewalk on Osborne. I've always loved the view of the cluster of towers in Osborne from across the river. They're so prominent from so many different angles and almost act as a mini second skyline. One or two newer towers would compliment the view and help modernize the image of Osborne Village and that cluster.

Looking at just how much space is devoted to parking in that complex, I'd be happy with a classic Hamilton/GTA style twin tower, shared podium development, one 20 floor tower and one 15 floor tower.

BAKGUY · #**2800** Posted **Nov 2, 2021, 4:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jeff

apparently there are rumours of an evergreen place 4 circulating in the village.. *fingers crossed*

Any major tower built there positively affects the Village greatly & the overall skyline of Winnipeg as well.
I would be disappointed if not over 20 floors..
With 2 towers, they could have a vastly different look, rather than trying to make them match to 7 & 11..they also are different from # 1.

There certainly is room for 2, but let's see one more rise to start.
Between something like a new tower on Evergreen Place & so many new residential starts & proposals for the Village, surely this can only embolden & grow the Osborne commercial strip.