Authorized Graffiti?

I noticed an interesting stencil on the side of a building: City of Winnipeg Authorized Graffiti Area.

Bogus or real?

(This was found at 405 Ellice between Kennedy and Edmonton.)

Departure Not Discouraging

Well, after reading the March 19 post of West End Dumplings where the manager says disparaging things about the West End, I'm not surprised to see this:

Yes, J.S. Furniture is attempting to sell their building. I doubt they are going to sell their warehouse down the alley (which is very inexpensive for them to keep).

I never went into JS Furniture; the storefront wasn't inviting and they didn't look like they had anything I wanted. I suppose the store is slightly better than a pawn shop?

Go ahead, JS, leave the neighbourhood, we won't miss you.