January 18, 1913 - The CN Transcona Shops officially open to serve as the western repair headquarters for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. This is a picture of them being built (source) and her is a more modern photo.
Winnipeg Tribune photo (from microfiche)January 18, 1974 - The Haselmere Apartment fire on Ellice Avenue kills nine people. Go here for my full write up.
January 18, 1916 - The first Girl Guide Company is registered in Winnipeg. For more on early Manitoba Girl Guides.
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