A landmark building in downtown Winnipeg, whose heyday has long since passed, is an important historical structure that needs protection, says a city committee. The Historical Buildings and Resources Committee is pushing for the Hudson's Bay Company store at Portage Avenue and Memorial Boulevard to be added to the city's list of historical resources, calling it "one of downtown Winnipeg's most iconic buildings." However, representatives from The Bay are opposed to the idea and have written to the city to argue against it. The six-storey structure, which opened in June 1926, has several character defining elements, states a report from the committee. The Historical Buildings and Resources Committee made the recommendation at its meeting in November.

Source: CBC News December 31, 2018 19:24 UTC