Downtown Winnipeg and the Downtown BIZ often make headlines in the newspapers. Here you'll be able to access articles highlighting the Downtown BIZ's efforts and advocacies, as well as view the exciting changes that are happening in our downtown. Just click the article title to read. Enjoy!

Downtown Articles
The BIZ is proud to post any articles about Downtown Winnipeg and the people and businesses who are involved. Click the links to find out about the exciting events that are happening downtown.

ARTICLES:

Starting in 2010, BIZ in the News articles can be found in the News section of the BIZ website.

Deadly weather for homeless
By: Teghan Beaudette, Winnipeg Free Press, December 16, 2009
Street people struggle through city's bone-chilling deep freeze

Downtown is better than you fear
By Stefanop Grande, Winnipeg Free Press, November 3, 2009
Despite the fact that Winnipeg was once again named the murder capital of Canada, your downtown is safe.

'Miracles Happen'
By Chris Kitching, Winnipeg Sun, October 5, 2009
Breast cancer survivors, supporters send message

Chinese Manitobans prep for big festival
By Carol Sanders, Winnipeg Free Press, September 30, 2009
Thousands of miles from their home, Chinese Manitobans are gathering Saturday for biggest party of the year.

Outreach Works
By Kevin Donnelly, Winnipeg Sun Letter to the Editor, September 26, 2009

Forks North Portage eyes spruce-up for Promenade
By Murray McNeill, Winnipeg Free Press, September 25, 2009
The Forks North Portage Partnership wants to inject new business loife and pedestrian appeal into The Promenade walkway at the rear of Portage Place.

Let the Good Times Roll
By: Mario Campbell, Uptown Magazine, September 17, 2009
Thousands of Winnipeggers turn up for the city's first Ciclovia.

They say the bikes are out in droves on Broadway...
By: Lindsey Wiebe, Winnipeg Free Press, September 10, 2009
In Spanish, the word is used to describe a bike path, whether it's a permanent route or a street where gas guzzlers are temporarily turfed in favour of people-powered transportation.

Campaign urges Winnipeggers to 'Do Downtown'
By: Geoff Kirbyson, Winnipeg Free Press, August 26, 2009
Subject: The Downtown BIZ has launched a campaign to entice people to visit pubs, restaurants and shops as part of an evening out.

Finding fixes for fines to fund: City weighs best uses for parking revenues
By: Murray McNeill, Winnipeg Free Press, July 13, 2009
Subject: How would you feel if that parking fine you grudgingly paid last week was used to help attract a new commercial development to downtown Winnipeg? Or to help pay for free bus passes for anyone who works downtown, or to repair a crumbling sidewalk?

BIZ patrol member hailed after stolen car rams bus
By: Arielle Godbout, Winnipeg Free Press, July 10, 2009
Subject: A man is in custody after a stolen vehicle slammed into a city bus during the morning rush hour Wednesday.

Marcello's chain coming to town - Will make city debut in Hydro building
By: Murray McNeill, Winnipeg Free Press, July 7, 2009
A chain of European-styled market/deli food stores has leased some high-visibility space in Manitoba Hydro's new downtown office tower.

New numbers say downtown is now safer: Break and enters reduced
By: Matt Preprost, Winnipeg Free Press, June 8, 2009
Subject: The number of commercial and residential break and enters in the downtown has dropped by 23 per cent during the first five months of 2009 compared to the same period the previous year, according to the Winnipeg Police Service's CrimeStat.

Phone number for downtown safety launched
By: Nick Martin, Winnipeg Free Press, May 17, 2009
Subject: There’s a new number to call to report minor safety issues downtown — 958-SAFE (7233).

New downtown hotline aims to curb troublemakers
By Chris Kitching, SUN MEDIA May 16, 2009
Subject: Hotline to report aggressive panhandlers, drunks and other non-emergencies as part of a wider effort to clean up the neighbourhood.

Suburbanites get a glimpse of living in city's downtown
By: Jen Skerritt, Winnipeg Free Press, May 10, 2009
Subject: From social housing to ritzy riverfront condos, suburban Winnipeggers got a glimpse at what life is like in the city's centre at a special exhibition Saturday.

Owners hope to hear 'Let's go to the Lobby'
By: Geoff Kirbyson, Winnipeg Free Press, May 9, 2009
Subject: Upscale restaurant opens in former hotel

Central area continues to draw interest
By Ross Romaniuk, SUN MEDIA, May 9, 2009
Subject: The increasing promotion, as well as construction, appear to be paying off.

Downtown domiciles
By Ross Romaniuk, SUN MEDIA, May 9, 2009
Subject: Tours to show sweet spots for buyers/renters

'Peg chess wiz goes on 'blitz' 
By David Schmeichel, Winnipeg Sun, February 27 2009
Subject: Bella Iomdina challenges multiple players for the launch of Chess in the Court.

Security Network aims to fight crime
By Aldo Santin, Winnipeg Free Press, January 20 2009
Subject:  The Downtown BIZ is launching a new security network to make a safer downtown.

Hydro, pizza lift retail hope
By Ross Romaniuk, Winnipeg Sun, January 18 2009
Subject: A couple of thousand Manitoba Hydro staffers and a new pizza eatery are on a menu of downtown goodies expected to take a bite out of Winnipeg's central retail doldrums.

Artists adorns transit boxes with murals
By Simon Fuller, Winnipeg Sun, October 16 2008
Subject: Cyrus Smith is one of many transit mural painters making Portage Ave. more artistic.

Workers making streets more safer
By Aldo Santin, Winnipeg Free Press, October 11 2008
Subject: BIZ Executive Director, Stefano Grande, gets interviewed about the Outreach program. 

Buyers snap condos in core
By Aldo Santin, Winnipeg Free Press, September 19 2008
Subject: Downtown Condos are being bought quickly.

Rapid Transit: Stage 1
By Paul Turenne, Winnipeg Sun, September 9 2008
Subject: The City unveils their first phase plan of Rapid Transit.

  Condos slated for Portage Ave.
By Murray McNeill, WInnipeg Free Press, August 26 2008
Subject: New condominiums are going in the old Avenue Building. 

  Anti-graffit system protects new wall
By Carol Sanders, Winnipeg Free Press, August 26 2008
Subject: New Main Street wall has new anti-graffiti technology

  Winnipeg Square gets an update
By Murray McNeill, WInnipeg Free Press, August 25 2008
Subject: 3 Million dollar facelift to Winnipeg Square

  New life for ex-temple?
By Ross Romaniuk, Winnipeg Sun, July 28 2008
Subject: Remodelling plans for Masonic Temple