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Buyers for Tolko: Several potential buyers are checking out the Tolko Industries paper mill in The Pas. No one would identify those potential buyers on Monday. But Jim Baskerville, a vice-president for the Vernon, B.C.-based Tolko Industries, said the company is checking on the “viability of proposals” as they come forward. READ MORE
Your forecast: Expect a mix of sun and cloud this morning with a 30 per cent chance of showers early this morning. High of 14 C. The skies will clear this evening. The low will be plus 4. Tomorrow, it will be sunny with a high of 20.
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WAYNE GLOWACKI / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSMayor Brian Bowman is meeting with developers following the release of the consultant report examining growth and growthirelated costs in Winnipeg.
Rail relocation: Days after the Pallister government scuttled a $400,000 task force exploring Winnipeg rail rationalization, Mayor Brian Bowman hopes to get a similar effort back on track. Bowman said he’ll be contacting the provincial and federal governments to see if they’ll revive plans for another study — this time with Ottawa contributing to the cost. The Pallister government announced last week it was killing the task force — headed by former Quebec premier Jean Charest — dismissing it as a last-ditch effort by the then-Selinger NDP government to curry favour with voters. READ MORE
Downtown living: Another century-old Portage Avenue office building is about to be converted into rental apartments. Four years after the Avenue and Hample buildings were successfully converted into 75 modern apartments by Winnipeg developers Mark and Rick Hofer, another developer is planning to convert the eight-storey Sterling Building at Portage and Smith Street into residential suites, real estate industry sources say. READ MORE
No deal on fees: Mayor Brian Bowman spent 90 minutes Monday meeting with leaders from the residential development and business community but both sides remain far apart on whether new fees need to be placed on development projects. While Bowman and the industry representatives both said the discussions were cordial and there is a commitment to have more discussions, neither side has changed its opinion on the issue and it appears that the civic administration will produce a report for council’s consideration regardless of industry concerns. READ MORE
Up next
Stradivarius showdown: Two of the world’s greatest violinists are gracing local stages within the next week, beginning tonight as Brandon-born James Ehnes teams up with the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra at Westminster United Church. Next Tuesday, American violinist Joshua Bell will perform with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.
Around the water cooler
BORIS MINKEVICH / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSKen Klassen lives at Fulham Ave. across the street from some houses that are being demolished.
Homes demolished: Several Winnipeg homeowners say the city is violating its own bylaws by neglecting and later demolishing properties bought to accommodate the widening of Kenaston Boulevard. Ken Klassen said neighbourhood residents have watched in frustration after homes on Fulham Avenue near the St. James Bridge fell into disrepair since being purchased by the city several years ago. He said the city’s actions are a waste of taxpayers’ dollars and in violation of its own bylaws, which warn private homeowners from practising “demolition by neglect.” READ MORE
Boy bullied: The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are acting quickly to make things right after a woman says some fans threw beer and swore at her and her young son at Saturday’s Banjo Bowl. Janelle-Marie Emond took her nine-year-old son, a Bomber fan, to his first ever football game, but was met with rude fans after her son sported a green sweatshirt over his Bombers T-shirt, Emond said. Wade Miller, Bombers president and CEO, spoke with Emond Monday morning, the football club said. “The organization delivered a package from the Bomber Store for the family and is working to bring them back to a game as our guests to show them a much better experience, including a post-game meeting with Bomber players,” the team said in a statement. READ MORE
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#DWTS: Two men were arrested after disgraced Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte was attacked during the live première of Dancing With the Stars Monday. READ MORE
#RoaldDahlDay: Pick up an old favourite such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, or Danny, the Champion of the World on this day honouring British author Roald Dahl.
On this date
On Sept. 13, 1969: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that the largest manhunt in Ontario’s history ended when five Toronto men were captured and $200,000 in ransom money was recovered following the kidnapping of Mary Nelles. In Winnipeg, the price of beef in supermarkets was down between 15 and 20 cents a pound, but the price per pound of poultry and pork was up 20 cents. Manitoba Premier Ed Schreyer came out strongly against the principle of abolishing the provincial portion of estate taxes. READ MORE
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