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Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Grand Chief Garrison Settee is voicing his support for changing the name of Bishop Grandin Boulevard in Winnipeg in light…
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The City of Winnipeg has received calls to remove the Bishop Grandin name from a Winnipeg greenway and boulevard due to Bishop Vital-Justin Grandin’s support for the residential school system in Canada.
DEMAND is growing to remove the Bishop Grandin name from a Winnipeg greenway and boulevard, as outrage spreads across Canada over the tragic toll of residential schools.
DEMAND is growing to remove the Bishop Grandin name from a Winnipeg greenway and boulevard, as outrage spreads across Canada over the tragic toll of residential schools.
The City of Winnipeg said it received its first calls to rename the local destinations in 2018, due to Bishop Vital-Justin Grandin’s (1829-1902) support for the residential school system.
Bike paths in Winnipeg. (Woodcock Cycle/Facebook)
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With bike sales up and spring weather upon us, a Winnipeg bike expert is sharing some of his favourite paths to cycle on.
Tim Woodcock is the owner of Woodcock Cycle in Winnipeg. The overall growth [for purchasing bicycles] last year, the numbers were up around 40% globally, says Woodcock. A lot of people had more time on their hands, wanted to get in shape, and something a little more COVID friendly as you can be isolated when you re riding.
On their website, the bicycle shop Bikes and Beyond in Winnipeg is saying this year s inventory is affected by the surge from last year.