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[–] SplashJackson@lemmy.ca 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)

It should also be remembered that Winnie the Pooh is named after Winnipeg. Take that, Teddy Ruxpin!

[–] Banana@sh.itjust.works 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Yes I can confirm! We also have (or at least had) a statue of Winnie at our zoo!

[–] Lightsong@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Hello fellow Winnipegger.

I think we might have statue at Leo Mol Sculpture Garden or around it.

[–] Banana@sh.itjust.works 4 points 7 months ago

That makes sense! I wasn't sure what happened to it after they reno'd the zoo