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Tackling Addiction & Homelessness Together
MEDIA RELEASE June 14, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tackling Addiction & Homelessness Together The community Homelessness Assistance Team (CHAT) is determined to help those most in need of our services and to tackle issues associated with addiction and homelessness. That’s …
Pop-Up Toilets Launch in Downtown Winnipeg
MEDIA RELEASE June 4, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tale of Two Toilets When you gotta go, you gotta go, but when you’re in the heart of downtown Winnipeg that can be a challenge. Downtown Winnipeg BIZ, and partners to the …
The Downtown Community Welcomes the Indigenous Gardens for 4th Year
The fourth annual Indigenous Gardens have been planted, thanks to amazing volunteers. Plus, this year story posts, created in honour of truth and reconciliation will be installed to enhance the Indigenous Gardens.
BIZ Job Posting: CHAT Level II Outreach Worker
C.H.A.T. provides one on one support to individuals struggling with homelessness, as well as addictions, in the downtown area. Support is consistently delivered from a social model that respects the clients’ right to self -determination as they address the impact of barriers such as mental health issues, alcoholism and addiction in their lives. We strive to develop relationships of trust with our participants and work together to attain and sustain stable housing as well as identify issues from withdrawal management to mental health concerns, from treatment to housing needs.
Downtown Loves the Winnipeg Jets!
Downtown Winnipeg is full of excitement as the Winnipeg Jets take part in the Western Conference Final! Take in the experience, be part of the positive energy and watch the Winnipeg Jets games at these great downtown locations: Blaze Bistro …
Pedal in the Peg program is now available at 5 downtown locations including the 311 desk at City Hall
MEDIA RELEASE May 16, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PEDAL – ENJOY – REPEAT Sometimes you need to rent a bike and there just isn’t one available. That used to be the case in downtown Winnipeg, but not anymore. Pedal in …
Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Job Posting: Streetscape Summer Team
In partnership with Urban Hometown Green Team and as part of the Community Beautification Program Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is currently accepting applications for summer student positions. We are looking for a hardworking, detail oriented person that loves working outdoors and interested in making a difference in the downtown community.
Free Spring Break Movie Will Feature A Dog’s Purpose
March 26, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE GLOBE THEATRE REOPENS FOR FREE SPRING BREAK SCREENING OF A DOG’S PURPOSE Winnipeg, Manitoba – The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is excited to partner with Portage Place Shopping Centre for the free screening of …
Join Green Action Centre to learn about ON SITE, its multi-family composting program.
Join Green Action Centre to learn about ON SITE, its multi-family composting program. Read on to learn more about the event on March 24, 2018.
New Voluntary Transport Program Will Better Connect People to Social Services and Supports
The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ and Main Street Project have partnered to officially implement the voluntary transport program with the leadership of the Winnipeg Fire and Paramedics Department and the WRHA. The Voluntary Transport Program aims to better connect individuals to the appropriate social services and supports that they need to find a better place to stay.
