Downtown Buzz News from the Downtown Winnipeg Business Improvement Zone


A message from Kate Fenske, Downtown Winnipeg BIZ’s new CEO


and volunteers have already accomplished under the leadership of Stefano Grande. I am a passionate Winnipegger and long-time


I Kate Fenske is the new CEO of the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ.


advocate of working, living and playing downtown. I spent a few years living in Toronto and made the decision to move back home to Winnipeg 11 years ago. It is the best move I have made and ever since, I have immersed myself in our downtown. Some of my favourite things are shopping at the Farmers’ Market at Manitoba Hydro Place on Tursdays in the summer, meeting a friend for coffee at Fools + Horses, kayak-


rapid rise of the sale and use of Crystal Meth as the driver. “Meth” is low cost compared to many other illicit drugs and has the most intense effect on the brain of any street drug. Users experience extreme behaviours such as aggression and psychosis. Use caution if you encounter someone that may appear


to be intoxicated, hallucinating or acting aggressively. Here are some important things to remember to help keep you safe as you travel around the downtown:


• Walk confidently with your head up and be aware of


your surroundings. • If you encounter someone whose actions make you


uncomfortable, change direction or enter a public space with other people.


• Have your keys/bus pass ready when you head out from


the office. • Call the Downtown Watch - 204-958-SAFE (7233) if you


need help with non-emergency issues such as: - Negative loitering - Public intoxication (non-aggressive) - Syringe disposal - Non-violent disorderly behaviour


Call us for a SafeWalk to or from your location - 204-958-


SAFE (7233). If people or property are at risk, that is an EMERGENCY situation and you should call 911 immediately.


The Downtown BIZ Watch is there if you need it.


Downtown safety tips W


innipeg, including the downtown, experienced an increase of violent behaviour over the sum- mer. Te Winnipeg Police Service attributes the


believe a city’s downtown is what makes a city great. Tat is why I am so excited to join the Down- town Winnipeg BIZ and build on what the team


ing the Assiniboine River to Te Forks, or going for walking meetings just to get out of the office. (I have been lucky enough to work at Cityplace, CTV and most recently 360 Main.) I am overwhelmed by the support and well wishes I


have received and I am excited to finally be in my new role. Many people have asked what I am most excited about and I think it is the opportunity to collaborate with both businesses and community groups to find unique solutions and creative, fun ideas that get more people living, working and shopping downtown. It is an exciting time in our city and I can’t wait to


put my passion for downtown to work for everyone living and working in our city’s core.


November 2018


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