WINNIPEG A road renewal project that cuts through the heart Winnipeg s North End has come under fire for not including bike lanes, and has the community rallying for design changes. Salter Street is set for millions of dollars’ worth in repairs and will dictate how North End residents will get around the community for a number of years. According to advocates, the choice to not include active transportation lanes in the design process is not only surprising, but dangerous. “Anyone that spends any time in this community realizes that people bike on this sidewalk (Salter Street) all the time. And what that is, it’s dangerous for the rider, dangerous for the people who are walking, and it’s unnecessary,” said Anders Swanson, executive director of the Winnipeg Trails Association.
WINNIPEG A Winnipeg woman is still reeling after the deaths of both of her parents during the pandemic. Jenn Lambert’s mother, Elizabeth Olah, passed away at the age of 80 in November from COVID-19. Late last year, while in assisted living, Elizabeth became ill with what was thought of as a cold at first. “We took her to be tested a few days into her symptoms and got her results November 7th,” Lambert said. Elizabeth passed away from COVID-19 while on a ventilator two days later, with her family by her side. “I live with that image every day,” Jenn said. “I needed to be with my mom and I needed to see her and let her know it was okay to let go, but it s horrible.
Recent reports that leading apparel retailer Gap Inc is weighing options, including a potential sale of its business in the Chinese mainland, indicate how the fierce competition among fast-fashion brands is pushing them to further expand their physical presence and enhance digital-powered retail ecosystems.
The San Francisco-based clothing retailer is working with an adviser to study various options and has reached out to prospective suitors to gauge interest for the business, said sources, according to Bloomberg.
The firm, which owns Banana Republic and its namesake Gap brands, entered the Chinese mainland in 2010 and has faced mounting pressure from competitors like Japanese clothing group Fast Retailing Co Ltd, which owns Uniqlo, and Spanish fast-fashion brands such as Zara from Inditex SA.