Volume 20 • No. 6 • March 16 - 31, 2024 Publication Mailing Account #41721512
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Janella Salvador
Re-opening Portage & Main An interview with Mayor Scott Gillingham
The intersection of Portage Avenue and Main Street in downtown Winnipeg has seen many important celebrations and events throughout the years. From Armistice Day in 1918 and the General Strike of 1919, to the many Santa Claus parades and the return of professional hockey in 2011, among others. The famous intersection has been closed to pedestrian traffic since 1979 after the construction of an underground concourse. Now, with the release of a report that would have the city government shelling out more than $73 million dollars to repair a leaking membrane that protects the underground concourse from water leakage, Winnipeg mayor Scott Gillingham supports the closing of the concourse and wants pedestrians to be able to cross the Portage and Main intersection at See MAYOR p14
Mayor Scott Gillingham
Sarah Geronimo becomes first Filipina to win the Billboard Global Force Award Sarah Geronimo made history as the first-ever homegrown Filipino woman to accept an award at Billboard’s prestigious Women in Music Awards, held at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, California on March 7, 2024. In her acceptance speech, Sarah said, “This recognition signifies courage and hope. Courage to accept and embrace oneself and the courage to break boundaries and rise above all the setbacks and challenges that every artist needs to face.” “And the hope that one day, this meaningful moment will bridge the gap between the Philippines and other nations, collaborating, uniting as one to create change and positivity in the world through music. Once again I am Sarah Geronimo, from the Philippines. Mabuhay ang OPM. Maraming maraming Salamat po.” Sarah accepted the historic win at the Billboard Women in Music alongside husband Matteo See SARAH p9
Sarah Geronimo proudly holds her trophy. Photo screengrab from instagram @matteog