News in brief: City looking for feedback on walk-bike bridge between Osborne and downtown

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City looking for feedback on walk-bike bridge between Osborne and downtown

The City of Winnipeg is holding public consultations to get feedback on a proposed foot bridge between downtown and Osborne Village.

The City is developing a preliminary design for a pedestrian and cycling bridge over the Assiniboine River connecting McFadyen Park (on the north side) to Fort Rouge Park.

According to officials, considerations for the bridge include the pedestrian and cycling connectivity throughout Osborne Village to the Osborne Rapid Transit Station, Norwood Bridge, bike lanes on
Nassau Street, and the riverwalk; upgrades to both McFadyen Park and Fort Rouge Park; crime prevention through environmental design; and riverbank stabilization.

The City will be collecting feedback at Little Sister Coffee Maker (A-470 River Ave.) with postcards that can be filled out and submitted until Jan. 19.

A public workshop will take place on Jan. 25 at Augustine United Church (444 River Ave.) from 6 to 8 p.m.

For more information go to  winnipeg.ca/WalkBikeProjects

The University of Manitoba and the City have also partnered to design, build, and place a warming hut on the Assiniboine River at the approximate location of the proposed bridge.

Organizers say the structure will provide an opportunity to think about the bridge project and provide feedback for how the connection, and others in the City, bring people together.

Two men stabbed on Corydon Avenue

Police are investigating after two men were stabbed in the 700 block of Corydon Avenue.

On Jan. 7, just after 1 a.m., police responded to a report of stabbing in the area. Officers located two adult men who had been stabbed. Both of the victims were taken to hospital in critical condition.

Both have since been upgraded to stable condition.

The investigation is continuing by members of the major crimes unit and anyone with information is asked to call 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477.

Local companies receive Western Economic Diversification funds

Four companies in southwest Winnipeg received a funding boost for clean technology projects on Jan. 8.

Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, announced that seven Manitoban projects would receive more than $7.6 million in funding.

• Composites Innovation Centre (158 Commerce Dr.) received $2.05 million to develop biomaterials and strengthen supply chains to support commercialization of those products.
• North Forge Technology Exchange (200 – 135 Innovation Dr.) received $1.15 million to assist entrepreneurs in commercializing clean technology innovation.
• The Life Science Association of Manitoba Inc. (1000 Waverley St.) received $1.58 million to deliver an international market access program for the western Canadian clean tech bioindustry;  and
•  Genome Prairie (135 Innovation Dr.) received $1.14 million to establish a mobile genomics lab to promote the commercialization of clean technologies.

The Information and Communication Technologies Association of Manitoba (412-435 Ellice Ave.)  also received $976,609 to establish a western consortium to increase global trade in the clean technology sector.

“We are very appreciative of this three-year funding from Western Economic Diversification Canada to support our clean technology agenda,” Sean McKay, president and chief executive officer of Composites Innovation Centre said in a statement.

“Together with our industry partners, our focus is to reduce the weight of buses and aerospace components and to accelerate the adoption of renewable agricultural materials for industrial applications such as biocomposites and green building materials that will positively influence climate change while stimulating economic growth.”

Macdonald Youth Services CEO to retire

Erma Chapman, chief executive officer of Macdonald Youth Services, has announced her retirement.

Chapman will retire from the organization that helps youth and their families in communities across Manitoba, after 17 years.

Her last day with MYS will be March 31.

“This is an exciting time,” Jim Krovats, chair of MYS’ volunteer board of directors, said in a statement. “We are thankful for the contribution that Dr. Chapman has provided over the last 17 years, most recently with the opening of our new Therapeutic Centre in Winnipeg.

“Erma has dedicated her entire career to making a positive impact on the lives of Manitobans, but now it is time to find a new leader who is as dedicated and passionate about providing supportive programs and services for Manitoba children, youth, adults, and families. We are committed to finding a strong leader who can continue to build on this significant work that has been happening at Macdonald Youth Services since 1929.”

Chapman oversaw the development and construction of MYS’s new 33,000-square-foot therapeutic centre at 175 Mayfair Ave. which replaced three aging buildings and centralized staff.

MYS is currently recruiting a new CEO. The job posting is at www.mnp.ca/en/career-opportunities/chief-executive-officer-macdonald-youth-services

Interested candidates should apply by Jan. 26.