V. Ketchum

Writer. Photographer. I share my stories what is on the other side of that reconciliation fence. I write what I see and feel from an Indigenous perspective.

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A Main Street hotel that has long been plagued by crime and other issues is being vacated due to safety concerns, city officials say, citing ongoing compliance and permitting issues. Iris Dyck reports on the reaction. https://t.co/9VRXyJyzmA

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A Sun Dog hangs in the sky next to #WabKinew office.

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This is the thermostat setting for my building. There are six units in the building. Only the landlord can access the thermostat. It is chilly in my place and I have two heaters going in my place. Is there a regulated temp a landlord is supposed to keep his building at?

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That is me on the grey shirt. I looked up and saw a red car heading towards me and other demonstrators. Elderly people in walkers. Children. Women. The men had to jump on the car to try to stop the car. It could have been a mass casualty situation.

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Allegedly it was Steve Tyrchiewicz who tried to run over people at peaceful gathering on Portage and Main.

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Mystery water leak in front of 579 McDermot. @cityofwinnipeg

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The 579 McDermot building is now an empty lot. Will the tenants be allowed back to their homes?

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They were clearing the rubble of the remaining demolished building of 579 McDermot today.

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Sad ending to a regal looking building.

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A loud crash from the 579 the McDermot building. A cloud of dust covers the building even the water hose can't disperse it.

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579 McDermot.

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579 McDermot is coming down fast now.

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Possible burst pipe in front of 579 McDermot building. It could make the front of the building soggy and more unstable. @cityofwinnipeg

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Lots of insulation laying in the back lot of 579 McDermot.

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@rosie744 @Fading_Meesh I didn't notice that.

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Demolition worker checking the open front door for intruders. The door was still unsecured at 579 McDermot.

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Province lifts stop-work order on demolition of unstable warehouse, but nearby tenants can’t go home – Winnipeg Free Press https://t.co/YGcNiz6tQU via @WinnipegNews

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Will the tenants ever get to move back in? 579 McDermot demolition.

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A ladder is at the back of the building of 579 McDermot. Front door is open. Not safe at all. For anyone.