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CTV News
13 hours ago
- General
- CTV News
War monument removed from Portage and Main to be installed in Field of Honour
A war monument is seen in an undated photo at Portage and Main in Winnipeg. (CTV News Winnipeg) A war monument that previously stood at the iconic corner of Portage and Main will be installed at the Field of Honour in Brookside Cemetery later this year. The statue was erected in 1923 outside the former Bank of Montreal (BMO) building in downtown Winnipeg to honour veterans of the First World War. The Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) purchased the building in 2020 and donated the monument to the City of Winnipeg last year. The statue was removed from the Portage and Main site prior to a major construction project to reopen the intersection to pedestrian traffic. Recent posts circulating on social media have suggested the statue was dumped in a junk yard, however, an MMF spokesperson told CTV News it is being stored at a storage facility while it awaits its relocation. 'Due to the size and weight of the monument and based on the expert guidance we were given, we agreed to have it stored outdoors, wrapped in protective coverings,' the spokesperson wrote. 'We understand that it was recently and temporarily unwrapped while the storage facility made some adjustments to its yard.' The spokesperson added the photo on social media was taken on an angle that divides the foreground from the background. 'Most of the items, including the overgrowth and rusted items, are not in the yard where the statue is being stored.' The Manitoba Metis Federation said it fully intends to follow through on its commitment to help install the monument at the Field of Honour. 'We expect this relocation to take place in the fall of this year, and will ensure that the monument receives all honours during a ceremony that will be open to the public.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Winnipeg war monument slated for move to Field of Honour, despite social media fears
A war monument that graced Winnipeg's Portage and Main intersection for a century is expected to once again be prominently displayed in the fall, despite a recent uproar on social media suggesting the statue was being discarded. The Manitoba Métis Federation says the statue is scheduled to be moved this fall to the Field of Honour in Brookside Cemetery, which was created for the internment of veterans returning from the war. The monument, which depicts the figure of a Canadian First World War soldier, had stood outside the former Bank of Montreal building at Portage and Main since 1923. It was removed to make way for construction work so the intersection could be reopened to pedestrians in June. The statue's relocation was announced last year, but some people on social media wondered if the plan was scrapped after a photo circulated this week that seemingly shows the statue in an outdoor property beside other debris. However, MMF says the statue is being kept in a storage facility yard, not a junkyard. The federation explained that, based on the angle of the photo, the overgrowth and rusted items that are seemingly beside the statue aren't in the same yard. "Due to the size and weight of the monument and based on the expert guidance we were given, we agreed to have it stored outdoors, wrapped in protective coverings. We understand that it was recently and temporarily unwrapped while the storage facility made some adjustments to its yard," MMF spokesperson Kat Patenaude said in a statement. She added MMF "fully intends" to follow through on its commitment to relocate the statue to the cemetery. Public ceremony planned That's scheduled for the fall, "pending the finalization of the donation agreement with the City of Winnipeg," Patenaude said. She said a public ceremony will be held. MMF acquired the statue when it bought the former Bank of Montreal building on the southeast corner of Portage and Main in 2020. The monument honours the 231 Bank of Montreal employees across Canada who died in the war. Last year, a city report said MMF agreed to give the statue to the city as a gift, including covering the costs of relocation. The property and development committee voted unanimously in favour of moving the monument, which will now belong to the city.
CBC
a day ago
- Business
- CBC
Winnipeg war monument slated for move to Field of Honour, despite social media fears
A war monument that graced Winnipeg's Portage and Main intersection for a century is expected to once again be prominently displayed in the fall, despite a recent uproar on social media suggesting the statue was being discarded. The Manitoba Métis Federation says the statue is scheduled to be moved this fall to the Field of Honour in Brookside Cemetery, which was created for the internment of veterans returning from the war. The monument, which depicts the figure of a Canadian First World War soldier, had stood outside the former Bank of Montreal building at Portage and Main since 1923. It was removed to make way for construction work so the intersection could be reopened to pedestrians in June. The statue's relocation was announced last year, but some people on social media wondered if the plan was scrapped after a photo circulated this week that seemingly shows the statue in an outdoor property beside other debris. However, MMF says the statue is being kept in a storage facility yard, not a junkyard. The federation explained that, based on the angle of the photo, the overgrowth and rusted items that are seemingly beside the statue aren't in the same yard. "Due to the size and weight of the monument and based on the expert guidance we were given, we agreed to have it stored outdoors, wrapped in protective coverings. We understand that it was recently and temporarily unwrapped while the storage facility made some adjustments to its yard," MMF spokesperson Kat Patenaude said in a statement. She added MMF "fully intends" to follow through on its commitment to relocate the statue to the cemetery. Public ceremony planned That's scheduled for the fall, "pending the finalization of the donation agreement with the City of Winnipeg," Patenaude said. She said a public ceremony will be held. MMF acquired the statue when it bought the former Bank of Montreal building on the southeast corner of Portage and Main in 2020. The monument honours the 231 Bank of Montreal employees across Canada who died in the war. Last year, a city report said MMF agreed to give the statue to the city as a gift, including covering the costs of relocation. The property and development committee voted unanimously in favour of moving the monument, which will now belong to the city.
Economic Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Threading new ties: Surat and Tiruppur explore collaboration to boost India's MMF trade
Synopsis The collaboration will entail Tiruppur exporters setting up a few units in Surat to gain first-hand experience in MMF garment production, while Surat exporters will have the opportunity to learn the nuances of the export culture from Tiruppur. Surat is recognised as India's leading MMF manufacturing hub, while Tiruppur is widely known as the knitwear capital of the country. As geopolitical tensions and US tariffs affect the global supply chain, businesses across the world are looking at new strategies to navigate the disruptions in trade. Against this backdrop, industry associations from Tiruppur and Surat, two major textile clusters in India, are currently engaged in talks to explore mutual synergies that could enhance the man-made fibre (MMF) trade from the clusters are renowned for their expertise in distinct segments of the textile trade. Surat is recognised as India's leading MMF manufacturing hub, while Tiruppur is widely known as the knitwear capital of the country. Members from the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) in Surat are expected to visit Tiruppur between August and September this year to have a concrete discussion with the Tiruppur Exporters' Association (TEA) to deliberate further on the matter. 'It has been initiated, and the agenda of the MoU will be discussed during our visit,' said Ashish Gujarati, former president of SGCCI, in a conversation with ET Digital in Surat. 'We are hopeful of signing an agreement a few months after that,' he collaboration will entail Tiruppur exporters setting up a few units in Surat to gain first-hand experience in MMF garment production, while Surat exporters will have the opportunity to learn the nuances of the export culture from sources MMF fabric for the domestic market from Surat. Surat, conversely, has yet to establish its competence in export manufacturing. Register here for the Chandigarh summit on August 7According to Gujarati, such a collaboration can benefit the textile industry in India, not just for the clusters involved. 'It will benefit textile trade overall, not just for Tiruppur or Surat. It can be a 100% win-win; we have investors ready to collaborate with Tiruppur on this initiative,' he Duraiswamy, Joint Secretary of TEA, confirmed that discussions are in progress, noting that Tiruppur can support Surat in identifying markets, understanding buyer standards, and determining fabric requirements to meet international standards, among other aspects. 'These are nuances on which we can educate them. As far as we are concerned, we procure fabric for domestic manufacturing from Surat. It is about complementing each other; such mutual complementarity will benefit both sides,' he expects MMF exports to go up by 20-25% in the next few years if such collaborations pick up momentum. Currently, China leads in MMF production, with an estimated global market share of 72%. India is the second-largest producer, with MMF contributing 17% of India's total textile exports. Experts in the industry indicate that a collaboration between Surat and Tiruppur could lead to significant growth in the MMF sector nationwide. 'By improving product quality and variety, India can increase its share and reach a target of $100+ billion in exports and global MMF trade, currently dominated by China. Each participating cluster benefits from the exchange of specialised knowledge and expertise—for instance, Surat enhances its export-readiness, while Tiruppur gains access to advanced manufacturing techniques in MMF. It will also contribute to increasing value addition within the country, thereby reducing reliance on imports and optimising overall productivity across the textile value chain,' Kanishk Maheshwari, Co-founder & MD, Primus Partners, for these partnerships to be a success, there are certain on-the-ground challenges that must be addressed. Maheshwari noted that cross-regional partnerships face challenges due to lack of established communication platforms, competitive mindsets, and limited history of collaboration. 'Without structured facilitation, trust-building and joint decision-making become slow and inefficient,' he training and R&D centres should be developed, he said, with a focus on MMF textiles and garments. Besides this, facilitating access to technology, financial support for MSMEs, and cluster-specific policy initiatives can also help minimise the challenges that can say the success of this strategic collaboration could serve as a model for other clusters to emulate and learn from. This can pave the way for more innovative thinking in the textile domain. Addressing the challenges while leveraging strengths is crucial for positioning India as a key player in the global MMF apparel value chain.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Threading new ties: Surat and Tiruppur explore collaboration to boost India's MMF trade
Live Events Experts say the success of this strategic collaboration could serve as a model for other clusters to emulate and learn from. As geopolitical tensions and US tariffs affect the global supply chain, businesses across the world are looking at new strategies to navigate the disruptions in trade. Against this backdrop, industry associations from Tiruppur and Surat, two major textile clusters in India, are currently engaged in talks to explore mutual synergies that could enhance the man-made fibre (MMF) trade from the clusters are renowned for their expertise in distinct segments of the textile trade. Surat is recognised as India's leading MMF manufacturing hub, while Tiruppur is widely known as the knitwear capital of the from the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) in Surat are expected to visit Tiruppur between August and September this year to have a concrete discussion with the Tiruppur Exporters' Association (TEA) to deliberate further on the matter. 'It has been initiated, and the agenda of the MoU will be discussed during our visit,' said Ashish Gujarati , former president of SGCCI, in a conversation within Surat. 'We are hopeful of signing an agreement a few months after that,' he collaboration will entail Tiruppur exporters setting up a few units in Surat to gain first-hand experience in MMF garment production, while Surat exporters will have the opportunity to learn the nuances of the export culture from sources MMF fabric for the domestic market from Surat. Surat, conversely, has yet to establish its competence in export to Gujarati, such a collaboration can benefit the textile industry in India, not just for the clusters involved. 'It will benefit textile trade overall, not just for Tiruppur or Surat. It can be a 100% win-win; we have investors ready to collaborate with Tiruppur on this initiative,' he said. Kumar Duraiswamy , Joint Secretary of TEA, confirmed that discussions are in progress, noting that Tiruppur can support Surat in identifying markets, understanding buyer standards, and determining fabric requirements to meet international standards, among other aspects. 'These are nuances on which we can educate them. As far as we are concerned, we procure fabric for domestic manufacturing from Surat. It is about complementing each other; such mutual complementarity will benefit both sides,' he expects MMF exports to go up by 20-25% in the next few years if such collaborations pick up momentum. Currently, China leads in MMF production, with an estimated global market share of 72%. India is the second-largest producer, with MMF contributing 17% of India's total textile in the industry indicate that a collaboration between Surat and Tiruppur could lead to significant growth in the MMF sector nationwide. 'By improving product quality and variety, India can increase its share and reach a target of $100+ billion in exports and global MMF trade, currently dominated by China. Each participating cluster benefits from the exchange of specialised knowledge and expertise—for instance, Surat enhances its export-readiness, while Tiruppur gains access to advanced manufacturing techniques in MMF. It will also contribute to increasing value addition within the country, thereby reducing reliance on imports and optimising overall productivity across the textile value chain,' Kanishk Maheshwari, Co-founder & MD, Primus Partners, for these partnerships to be a success, there are certain on-the-ground challenges that must be addressed. Maheshwari noted that cross-regional partnerships face challenges due to lack of established communication platforms, competitive mindsets, and limited history of collaboration. 'Without structured facilitation, trust-building and joint decision-making become slow and inefficient,' he training and R&D centres should be developed, he said, with a focus on MMF textiles and garments. Besides this, facilitating access to technology, financial support for MSMEs, and cluster-specific policy initiatives can also help minimise the challenges that can say the success of this strategic collaboration could serve as a model for other clusters to emulate and learn from. This can pave the way for more innovative thinking in the textile domain. Addressing the challenges while leveraging strengths is crucial for positioning India as a key player in the global MMF apparel value chain.
