Corner at a crossroads More than 100 years of history at Portage and Main By: Winnipeg Free Press Posted: 7:00 PM CDT Friday, Aug. 10, 2018 Last Modified: 10:28 AM CDT Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018 Updates

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Portage and Main has been the centre of controversy in Winnipeg for decades. Now, it’s one of the hottest issues leading up to the Oct. 24 civic election, sparking a referendum with one divisive question: Should pedestrians be allowed to cross the downtown intersection again?

For nearly 40 years, only cars have passed through the intersection as politicians, experts and citizens debated whether letting people cross the street would spark traffic gridlock or create a more inclusive and dynamic downtown.

But Portage and Main has also been the centre of many celebrations and milestones for the city — just ask any local hockey fan.

Here, we give you a look into the long and winding history of one of Canada’s most famous corners.

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