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I'm stoked to read this. I recently discovered their One Great History podcast and it's been an absolute delight.

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Meet Sabrina and Alex, co-authors of Portage and Main. πŸš¦πŸ™οΈ

Portage and Main is available for pre-order now from our website or from your local bookstore! greatplainspress.ca/books/portag...

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Portage and Main by Sabrina Janke & Alex Judge

Publication Date: November 2025

Portage and Main is available for pre-order now from our website or from your local bookstore! greatplainspress.ca/books/portag...

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"Discover the fascinating story behind Winnipeg's Ashdown Street, named after its influential namesake, James H. Ashdown, a prominent businessman & former Mayor of Winnipeg #WinnipegHistory #StreetNames #LocalLegends"

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"Did you know? Montcalm St in Winnipeg is named for Montcalm St, & Archibald St is named for the 1st Lt Gov of Manitoba, Adams George Archibald. Did you know these streets in Winnipeg have unique histories? #WinnipegHistory #ManitobaFacts"

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"Did you know? Winnipeg's iconic Arbuthnot St was renamed in 1940, honoring former Mayor John Arbuthnot. A piece of history to cherish! #WinnipegHistory #StreetNames #JohnArbuthnot"

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Fascinating read!

I encourage you to take a moment to read the thread.

A bit of Canadian history I bet not many Canadians today know about.

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"Did you know? Andrews Street in Winnipeg was named after Mayor Alfred Joseph Andrews (before 1908) & Harry Shave. Share interesting Winnipeg facts! #WinnipegHistory #StreetNames #Manitoba"

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Did you know Winnipeg's Alfred Avenue was named after two different people? Politician Alfred Boyd or early land developer Alfred William Burrows? #WinnipegHistory #ManitobaTrivia #StreetNames

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"Meet Harry Agar, the pioneer behind Agar Avenue in Winnipeg, named after the Canadian Pacific Railway station agent who paved the way for the city's growth! #WinnipegHistory #CanadianPacificRailway #AgarAvenue"

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"Did you know Winnipeg's Alexander Avenue was named after Mayor Alexander Logan? Explore the city's rich history & discover more hidden gems! #WinnipegHistory #StreetNames #LocalLegend"

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Did you know? Adelaide St in Winnipeg is named after Adelaide Rowand, daughter of John Rowand & wife of John Balsillie. Fascinating history hidden in the city's streets! #WinnipegHistory #StreetNames #CanadianHistory

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"Winnipeg's Aikins Street is named after James Cox Aikins, Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba (1882-1888). A piece of history in the heart of the city! #WinnipegHistory #ManitobaHistory #AikinsStreet"

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"Did you know? Aberdeen Avenue in Winnipeg is named after the Marquis of Aberdeen, who visited the city in 1895 & 1915. One of many Winnipeg streets honoring former Governors General of Canada #WinnipegHistory #CanadianHistory #CanadaGeography"

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Winnipeg’s first skating rink was opened by Wilson & Brydon in December 1874. #SkatingRink #WinnipegHistory

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