Behind the Photo: The pigeon problem of 1946

© 2026, Christian Cassidy Often I will see an old photo or advertisment and spend some time digging into its back story. Sometimes I find a great story, sometimes not. Either way, I learn a few things about the city's history. Here's my latest attempt. For more Behind the Photo posts. April 25, 1946, Winnipeg Tribune 1946 was a particularly bad year for pigeons in Winnipeg, and the health…