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A piece of the puzzle

IN the late 1960s, Winnipeg was still Canada’s fourth-largest city, full of confidence and new ideas, even though the decline (rot, some would call it) had already set in. Among the original ideas discussed at that time was the concept of a convention centre, a place where groups could hold large meetings and trade shows. A business plan, some land and a pot of money (about $22 million) were cobbled together and, in 1975, the Winnipeg Convention Centre opened to great fanfare. Updated 11:29 AM

1. 'But for' a loan

   THERE are serious flaws in proposed provincial legislation that would allow property and education taxes to be diverted from municipalities and school boards to support private-sector development projects. The NDP government tabled the Community Revitalization Tax Increment Financing Act earlier this year to wide acclaim, but the small print needs further scrutiny. Updated 11:31 AM

2. Letter of the Day

   Put muzzle on mufflers

   Would the Free Press consider writing a story about noise pollution from custom mufflers on cars, especially on the small imports? Updated 11:31 AM

3. Have your say

   Hooray for Ray Simard

   Re: Hoping for lightning to strike again, Sept. 29. Updated 11:36 AM

4. Winnipeg Free Press Poll

   Today's Question:
   Do you think the war in Afganistan can be won? Updated 11:38 AM

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