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Ilikepurple

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7. Manuel, the individual, never owned the Bridge. Centra Inc. I believe was the ultimate owner.

Reply to AZJonnie (Reply #4)

Tue Feb 10, 2026, 05:02 AM

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I’m not sure if he was ever sole shareholder, but both his siblings and children have owned stock over the years. Mathew has been involved with Centra Inc and its subsidiaries long term, perhaps most of his adult life. He was also involved in fighting the G Howe bridge. I can’t find any info that he’s still fighting it though, but it’s a big asset not fight for. I’m not pointing fingers at you. I just hate the way the press rarely gets simple ownership facts right. I guess sometimes not so simple when multiple subsidiaries are involved.

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This is just another of the sundowning manbaby's tantrums AZJonnie Tuesday #1

Do you know who does own it, and since when ? eppur_se_muova Tuesday #2

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OK, thanks. I'm surprised a situation like that has continued for so long. nt eppur_se_muova Tuesday #9

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