Media Releases

Oct 18, 2019: Economic Development Winnipeg leads tech talent mission to Argentina

May 28, 2019: Local tourism champions honoured at 2019 Winnipeg Tourism Awards of Distinction

The city’s tourism and hospitality movers and shakers celebrated industry excellence during the eighth annual Winnipeg Tourism Awards of Distinction presented by Canad Inns.
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Apr 25, 2019: 2019 #WPGWhiteout Street Parties brought city together

This year’s #WPGWhiteout Street Parties, which included three separate events held between April 10-18, saw 29,300 fans gather together in the city’s downtown to cheer on their hockey team, and in the process raised $162,555 for agencies working to address addiction, homelessness, and mental health.
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Apr 08, 2019: #WPGWhiteout Street Parties ready for takeoff

New provincial funding announced through Travel Manitoba; United Way Winnipeg to invest ticket revenue towards local agencies
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Apr 01, 2019: EDW launches the 2019 #WPGWhiteout Street Parties presented by Tim Hortons

Downtown location ready to welcome thousands of Jets fans for enhanced fan experience
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Mar 15, 2019: Economic Development Winnipeg launches new talent attraction tools

Economic Development Winnipeg is launching new web tools to help attract talent and investment to the city.
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Nov 07, 2018: Economic Development Winnipeg announces partnership with Google

Economic Development Winnipeg, through Tourism Winnipeg, has entered into a partnership with Google through its Destination Marketing Organization Partnership program.
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Oct 02, 2018: Winnipeg Named International Festival and Event City

One of only two Canadian cities ever awarded international IFEA designation
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Jun 04, 2018: Winnipeg Whiteout Street Party a Massive Success

120,500 Jets fans attended nine Street Party events.
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May 31, 2018: Economic Development Winnipeg Honours Bring It Home Ambassadors

Medical education, downtown revitalization, and supply chain operations were some of the topics brought to Winnipeg in 2016-2017, as part of the Bring It Home initiative.
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