Bert Scharfstein acquired Canadian Footwear Ltd. in 1932. The Winnipeg-based company has since gone through many changes - as a wholesaler from the 30s through the 50s, as a footwear discounter from the late 50s, and competing with the big box retailers through the 70s until the late 80s when Bert and his wife died nine days apart.That was when the most dramatic changes began. Bert's son Brian and his partner Pam Cipryk bought the business from the estate, but they faced a big challenge. Buying the company was the easy part. Finding the right direction for future success was more daunting.After months of analyzing Canadian Footwear, Brian experienced minor health problems. He saw a specialist who put arch supports - orthotics - in his shoes to ease some pain in his knees. That was when the light bulb went off in his head - offer additional services to better fill customers' needs.
I needed a pair of walking shoe.The young lady was very knowledgeable very helpful. I will be going back to that store on St Marys road. I am not from the city was in visiting friends.Read more
The Winnipeg Clinic is celebrating 75 years of Excellence.The ClinicThe Winnipeg Clinic, was founded in 1938 by the late Dr. Paul H. T. Thorlakson Currently there are over fifty doctors practicing at the Winnipeg Clinic representing over 20 specialties. Lab, x-ray and other diagnostic services are available on site.The Winnipeg Clinic Medical Corporation is governed by a Board of Directors elected from its Physician membership. The Chief Executive Officer Mr. Tom Malone (B.COMM.(HONS.),MHSc) is also a member of the Board and manages the business affairs of the Winnipeg Clinic.Mission StatementFounded in 1938, the mission of Winnipeg Clinic is to provide excellence in medical advice, treatment and therapies to patients in a caring and compassionate environment.