Winnipeg Metro Region Continues to Seek Input on Draft Plan20-50: Have Your Say

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Spring 2021 winnipegmetroregion.ca Winnipeg Metro Region continues to seek input on Draft Plan20-50: Have your say

Metro Region News Desk clear mandate to ensure Plan20-50 will: • Account for long-term supply of serviced residential, rowing our economy, protecting our environment, commercial, and industrial land; and building vibrant communities doesn’t just • Direct, prioritize, and facilitate investment in infra- Ghappen—it requires strong leadership, a shared structure; vision, some give and take, and good old-fashioned • Provide confidence for investment; teamwork. • Ensure the protection of agricultural land, natural “Successful regions across North America share two tions for the betterment of the region. This early regional land, and freshwater resources; things in common: a long-term vision, and they plan for collaboration was the precursor to today’s Winnipeg • Build resilience to flooding and drought and the ef- the future,” said Winnipeg Metropolitan Region (WMR) Metropolitan Region. fects of a changing climate; Executive Director Colleen Sklar. “The Winnipeg Metro- “Susan Thompson knew that the plans she inherited • Ensure service delivery to residents and businesses politan Region is one of the last jurisdictions in Canada for governing and growing Winnipeg were constructed is effective and efficient into the future. to coordinate a regional plan that will allow us to look by leaders at least a decade before she came into office,” The Winnipeg Metropolitan Region (WMR) held a beyond election terms and across boundaries to meet said Sklar. “As a result, she planted the seed for a 25-year series of information sessions on Draft Plan20-50 with the challenges and opportunities of our future head on.” plan and began gathering like-minded leaders from over 800 individuals and organizations—creating over Plan20-50 is a long-term land use and servicing plan— neighboring communities. Today, 20 years later, her vi- 1,000 touchpoints—from government, business, industry, the first regional plan for Manitoba—that will guide sion will come to life with Plan20-50.” organizations, NGOs, and environmental interests who developmentTheir and servicing in the capital regionfuture for the Since 1998, the leaderscalls from the 18 municipalities for that helped inform what our region and province will look next 30 years, and it has been a long time coming. make up the WMR Board have continued to collaborate. like in 2050. One of the first leaders to challenge the status quo and Recognized for their expertise and wisdom in municipal Plan20-50 is a call to leadership—a legacy piece—and champion a regional vision was former City of Winni- governance and land use planning, they were tasked by will give our children the opportunity to be successful peg Mayor Susan Thompson in 1998. Mayor Thompson the Province of Manitoba in 2019 to coordinate the first here for generations to come. ushered leadersgreat from neighbouring communities leadership to the draft Plan20-50. To assist them, the leaders today. engaged a Learn more, have your say and sign up to receive a notice table, formalizing a commitment to work across jurisdic- team of experts from across Canada and gave them a when the draft of Plan20-50 is released at: 20to50.ca

Growing our economy, protecting Successful regions across North America share two things in common — long term vision and plans for the our environment and building strong future. Their leaders don’t leave the prosperity of their communities doesn’t just happen. communities to chance.

It requires: To secure the future for our children, we are coordinating our efforts to deliver more for all, while • Courageous leadership, ensuring each community remains unique and vibrant. • Responsible government, • Accurate and up-to-date information, • Some give and take, and Leaders from the 18 municipalities of the Winnipeg • Good old-fashioned teamwork. Metropolitan Region have been collaborating across For almost two years, elected leaders across the Winnipeg boundaries on regional issues since 1998. From this Metropolitan Region have been collaborating on a 30-year strong foundation, they are taking the next step. plan, Plan20-50 — looking beyond election terms and across boundaries to meet the challenges and opportunities of our future head-on.

We have met with hundreds of experts and leaders in developing Plan20-50. We are in the final stages of Our future is calling development and the draft will be shared publicly before spring 2021. for Plan20-50.

Learn more, and sign up to receive a notice when the draft of Plan20-50 is released at: 20to50.ca

Their future calls for great leadership today.

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2 Regional Times winnipegmetroregion.ca Spring 2021 Regional News Water knows no boundaries: Why a regional approach can create resiliency Metro Region News Desk Only by working together can we commit to the long-term protection of shared resources s Manitobans, we have a special con- like water, air, and soil. nection to water. From our lakes and Manitoba’s first ever regional land use and Arivers to our streams and wetlands, servicing plan—Plan20-50—created by the water defines our landscapes, economic Winnipeg Metropolitan Region will provide development, and who we are. a regional approach to effective and consist- Since 2009, eight leaders from the south ent strategies to preserve and enhance our basin of Lake Winnipeg's shoreline have ecosystems, watersheds, and environmen- been meeting to improve and protect the tally sensitive areas across the region. At the Lake Winnipeg watershed through the Lake same time, Plan20-50 recognizes the social Friendly Initiative—an action-based initia- and economic importance of traditional life- tive that encourages collaboration across all styles, recreation, and tourism for future gen- levels of governments, businesses, farms, erations and a regional approach to resource schools, and the public to preserve and pro- management protects high-value areas, like tect our freshwater. prime agricultural lands and wetlands. The Lake Winnipeg watershed area. Water-related economic development in It is the responsibility of every Manitoban Manitoba contributes around four billion to do what they can to protect our precious oday, the work that started over McMorris dollars every year to our economy. Agricul- waters for ourselves and future generations. a decade ago continues with the • Village of Dunnottar, Mayor Rick ture, hydroelectricity, tourism, and fishing Every small action you take can significantly Teight municipal leaders—the Gamble industries could not thrive without our impact our freshwater lakes, rivers, and South Basin Mayors and Reeves. The • Town of Winnipeg Beach, Mayor Tony lakes, rivers, and streams. As water quality streams. Lake Friendly resources provide communities are: Pimentel declines, we risk environmental, social, and straightforward steps to promote actions that • RM of Alexander, Mayor Jack Brisco • City of Selkirk, Mayor Larry Johannson economic threats to Manitoba and world- preserve our freshwater, our prosperity and • RM of Gimli, Mayor Lynn Greenberg wide. Enhancing regional resiliency is criti- our way of life in Manitoba. • RM of St. Clements, Mayor Debbie Lake Friendly's work is possible cal for Manitoba communities to ensure we Learn what you and your industry can do Fiebelkorn through support and partnerships with have access to clean water and can plan for to protect Manitoba's waters by visiting our • RM of St. Andrews, Mayor Joy Sul the Manitoba Government and Environ- extreme weather like flooding and droughts. website: lakefriendly.ca • RM of Victoria Beach, Mayor Penny ment and Climate Change Canada. Building Strong Communities: A Circular Approach Metro Region News Desk ccording to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a circular economy model looks beyond the current take-make-waste extractive industrial model, a circular oday’s leaders in government, business, economy aims to redefine growth, focusing on positive society-wide benefits. and civil society are being called to re- A It entails gradually decoupling economic activity from the consumption of finite Tspond at an accelerated pace to pressing resources, and designing waste out of the system. Underpinned by a transition to challenges that were once thought far on the renewable energy sources, the circular model builds economic, natural, and social horizon. From the COVID-19 pandemic, to capital. It is based on three principles: extreme weather events, to the need to man- • Design out waste and pollution age our water, waste, and infrastructure in • Keep products and materials in use economical and environmentally sound ways, • Regenerate natural systems it has become clear that biding our time and taking a “wait and see” approach is leaving us along with Reclay StewardEdge hosted Build- ity. This conversation fostered collaborative ill prepared for what lies ahead. ing Strong Communities: A Circular Approach action and represented the first partnership We see leaders in this conversation emerg- on February 4, 2021 online to explore circular between the Dutch government and Manitoba ing at the local, national, and international economy opportunities in Manitoba. municipalities. The Deputy Consul-General of level and perhaps it is time to use this pause The project team engaged Metabolic—an the Netherlands, Jorn Leeksma, was present in business as usual to learn, understand, and expert international team from the Nether- for the event and expressed excitement and find a new path forward. lands whose mission is to help cities, com- gratitude to the local leaders for hosting such As you may know, Plan20-50 is the founda- munities, and regions transition to address an important conversation. tional document in building strong and resil- the challenges of competing in the global To lend a national perspective on sustain- ient communities in Manitoba and to support economy. ability, John Coyne from Unilever Canada also this, through the Collaborative Leadership This international forum was open to lead- joined in to share the Unilever Sustainable Initiative, the Winnipeg Metro Region, the ers from all levels of government, business, Living Plan. To learn more about the confer- Southern Chiefs’ Organization, and the Cen- civil society, and knowledge institutions in- ence and view the video of the entire event, tre for Indigenous Environmental Resources terested in exploring the concept of circular- visit the Plan20-50 website at 20to50.ca. Reconciliation in action amidst trying times Metro Region News Desk forward with shared priorities of creating economic opportunity while protecting our natural lands, waters, and resources. hiefs, mayors, and reeves of the Collaborative Leader- The Collaborative Leadership Initiative began in 2018 ship Initiative (CLI) gathered virtually on October 15, when elected leaders in the Winnipeg Metropolitan C2020 to receive updates from the CLI Project Team on Region and First Nation Chiefs met for an informal break- regional work underway, and to explore next steps on moving  Reconciliation in action amidst trying times page 5

Spring 2021 winnipegmetroregion.ca Regional Times 3 REGIONAL NEWS Financial reporting – getting it right from the start Adam R. Kilfoyle, Managing Partner, of government, the business community, creases, a move to Sage 300, Adagio or even Heartland CPAs and special interest groups. ERP-level systems like SAP or Microsoft Step 2 – Identify your stakeholders’ finan- Dynamics GP becomes necessary. everal times a year, I get the privilege cial reporting needs Step 4 – Implement the system of meeting with prospective clients What information does your manage- After the software is chosen, it must be Swho are starting new business ven- ment team need to run the business? How set up and configured to the specific needs tures. Some of these entrepreneurs are do your funders need you to report on your of the organization. This is where the work eager for my advice in setting up a financial activities at year end? What level of detail done in Step 2 is distilled down to the design reporting system. I am always impressed does your board want to see on the monthly of the chart of accounts and the reporting with the priority they place on this area, financials? What ratios are most important package. Even off-the-shelf software can be which often gets left to the end. to your venture capital partners? What set up badly. Getting the right advice and Throughout my career as an accountant data do the political representatives need choosing a qualified technology partner in public practice, I have seen financial to decide whether to approve that large is critical. Staff must be trained, and pro- reporting done really well, really poorly, capital project? These are a few examples cesses must be developed and documented. and everything in between—but always, a panies become larger and more complex, of questions to ask at this stage. Step 5 – Re-evaluate the system methodical approach was required to get stakeholders may grow to include a board Step 3 – Evaluate the technology needed Is the accounting system producing the these clients’ financial reporting systems of directors and private equity firms. The size and complexity of the organi- information the stakeholders require on a back on track. Stakeholders of a not-for-profit organiza- zation should drive the selection of the timely and reliable basis? If not, go back and Step 1 – Identify your stakeholders tion would include the funding agencies, right accounting software. Start-ups might correct the setup, retrain the staff, tweak For a small or medium-sized private donors, the executive director and their consider a free cloud-based accounting sys- the processes – whatever is required. company, stakeholders would include the management team, the board, and the tem. An off-the-shelf software package like Having the right financial reporting sys- owner-manager, the management team, membership. Local governments have an QuickBooks or Sage 50 will be appropriate tem takes effort, but it is necessary to meet the bank, and (unfortunately) the Canada even wider set of stakeholders including for many small or medium-sized entities. your stakeholders’ needs. It might even save Revenue Agency (CRA). As private com- their citizens and ratepayers, other levels As the complexity of the organization in- your business. MMSM keeping communities free of contamination Sarah Wallace, MMSM as the toolkit runs on a calendar year. municipal recycling program. The MMSM Our ongoing commitment to improve recy- services agreement requires advance written 020 was a year like no other, and while cling education for residents can be seen with notification of proposed changes to program we faced many challenges, we did it the addition of the “Recyclepedia” in 2020. design and delivery. We have technical ex- 2together. Available as a web tool at SimplyRecycle.ca or perts on staff that can work with communities Contamination continues to be an issue in as a mobile app, the Recyclepedia helps resi- to ensure the proper steps are being taken our programs. Since late winter 2020, when dents understand which items are accepted when announcing an RFP, selecting contrac- Manitobans began spending more time at and not accepted in their recycling bins. tors/processors, or even adding accepted home (and generating more waste there) pro- MMSM has long supported municipalities materials to your program. cessors have had to react to different trends to educate all residents on right recycling We recognize that this has been a chal- effecting the residential stream. Material and participation in MMSM’s program is Education is key to improving recovery rates lenging year for many, and we would like Recovery Facilities are also encountering voluntary. MMSM will pay up to 80 per cent and reducing contamination in our residential to thank you for your ongoing commitment increased contamination rates and new chal- of eligible costs incurred by municipalities recycling program. to residential recycling in your community. lenges. Now more than ever, it’s important to and other collection and processing agents Should you have any questions, please feel learn about recycling best practices and what who enter into a services agreement with us. would like to remind you that it’s important free to contact any member of our team. materials are accepted materials. The services agreement sets out the roles and to review your agreement annually, so you For more information, please contact: A great resource we are proud to share is responsibilities of each party, including the understand the requirements for funding. Email: municipalservices@stewardshipmani- the Municipal Communications Toolkit— recycling services to be provided by munici- As part of the services agreement, it is toba.org; Phone: 1-877-952-2010 (toll-free); now available to download at Stewardship- palities and other partners, and the payments important to note that several steps must Web: stewardshipmanitoba.org & simplyre- Manitoba.org. January is a great time to start to be made by MMSM. With the new year, we be taken before making any changes to any cycle.ca Jackson Springs—upping the hydration game in Manitoba Metro Region News Desk

he best tasting water in the world comes from Manitoba, but it doesn’t come from Tyour kitchen tap. It comes from a recycled jug that’s delivered to your doorstep upon request. That jug comes from a truck that makes deliveries around your community every day. Those trucks come from a facility in Winnipeg, where the world’s best tasting water is distributed to faithful drinkers across Manitoba, Canada, and now, the world. This isn’t lip service—the medals speak for Jackson Springs is keeping the Winnipeg Metro Region hydrated with contactless delivery. themselves. Jackson Springs Water has achieved the pres- magnesium, potassium, and sodium. A recent tigious Berkeley Springs International Water study from the World Health Organization Tasting gold medal for Best Tasting Water in the states that drinking water should contain World, and owner Chris Garrick takes that title these essential minerals and that drinking seriously. When it comes to the Jackson Springs de-mineralized water over long periods of time product, Garrick and his staff are implementing may have adverse health effects. the best practices to ensure the highest quality Jackson Springs products can be found taste, health benefits, safety standards, and across the province in local retailers and environmental considerations possible. restaurants, like the Fort Garry Hotel, and in “Most waters available today are processed the hands of pro athletes like the Winnipeg and have had chemicals and additives re- Jets players. It’s also used in some Made-in- CHECK IT moved,” Garrick said. “What people love about Manitoba products including beers, wines, Jackson Springs water is that they never have to natural cleaning products, and energy bars. worry whether or not we got that bad stuff out, If that weren’t enough to make a name for BEFORE YOU because it was never in there to begin with.” the company, Jackson Springs also goes the Jackson Springs Water comes from the com- extra mile to ensure its carbon footprint stays pany’s own protected aquifer located about two as low as possible. Instead of building a plant hours outside of Winnipeg in the Sandilands on natural land at the water source, Jackson CHUCK IT Provincial Forest. The water is naturally filtered Springs transports the water to Winnipeg us- through the rocky Canadian terrain, a process ing its own stainless steal tanker, which carries that provides a rich mineral profile, alkaline more than twice the amount than could be Our RECYCLEPEDIA makes pH, and the fresh taste that the company has carried if the water were already packaged in recycling easy for everyone. become known for. jugs. Once in Winnipeg, the water is dispensed “If you were to drive to our source, you’d into various jug sizes—all of which are 100 per notice that you’re going up, up, up—which is cent recyclable, from lid to label. Customer jugs unusual for Manitoba but great from a water get returned to Jackson Springs to be sterilized Available as a FREE mobile app source standpoint because it’s not subject to and reused. things like agricultural runoff,” Garrick said. “It’s about sustainability and responsibility,” or at SimplyRecycle.ca. Thousands of consumers are making the said Garrick. “With us owning the source where Share it with your community! switch to Jackson Springs water not only be- the water comes from, the tanker, the bottling cause of what’s NOT in it, but because of what facility, and the brand, we control every step IS in it. from the ground to your kitchen table—and we This water has over 240 parts per million of take full responsibility for that.” Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), which represents For more information, or to sign up for your the total concentration of dissolved substances first water delivery today, visit www.jackson- in water including inorganic salts like calcium, springswater.com. 4 Regional Times winnipegmetroregion.ca Spring 2021 REGIONAL NEWS Qaumajuq (pronounced HOW-ma-yourq) The world’s largest Inuit art collection makes its home in Winnipeg Metro Region News Desk

he Winnipeg Art Gallery will soon open the doors to its new Inuit art centre, Qaumajuq, and will simul- Ttaneously rebrand as the first major art institution in Canada to carry an Indigenous name. The new 40,000-square-foot addition will house more than 13,500 pieces of historic and contemporary Indig- enous artworks, making it the largest exhibition space dedicated to Indigenous art in North America. Qaumajuq will not only be a space to exhibit Indigenous work, but also to experience how art and technology offer direct connections to the land, people, and culture of the North. In addition to gaining this new historic space, the Winnipeg Art Gallery will also adopt its own Indigenous A conceptual rendering of the new Inuit art centre Qaumajuq. name: Biindigin Biwaasaeyaah, meaning “come on in, Sentinal Owl by Kenojuak Ashevak of Cape Dorset. the dawn of light is here” in Ojibway. The additional name Both images courtesy of the Winnipeg Art Gallery. is the art gallery’s way of responding to the Truth and ing of something that has been hidden away for many America’s leading firms, and its design was selected Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action years, according to a language keeper with the WAG’s through an international architecture competition. as well as the United Nations Declaration on the Rights Indigenous Advisory Circle. Maltzan’s design was inspired by northern landscapes of Indigenous Peoples. The new space will be more than a gallery for the and is said to reflect the form and spirits of Inuit art. The Like the gallery’s new name, every aspect of this pro- massive Inuit art collection, it will provide Inuit-led addition will also include a new lecture room, café, a ject is intended to celebrate and embrace the concept programming and offer exhibition, learning, and event reading room, and a revamped gallery shop. of light. The name Qaumajuq translates to “it is bright, spaces. The new facility will provide an expanded studio The exact opening date is still to be determined in part it is lit” in Inuktitut, which coincides with the new gal- art and educational program. due to COVID-19 related delays. As part of an initiative lery’s massive structure that pulls in daylight through The addition to the south side of the WAG will connect around accessibility, admission to the first floor of the its many windows and floor-to-ceiling glass vaults. The to the existing gallery on all four levels. The structure was centre will be free for all visitors. Admission to the entire overarching theme of light is meant to signify the expos- designed by Michael Maltzan Architecture, one of North gallery will be free for all Indigenous visitors. Reconciliation in action amidst trying times Continued from page 3 “Protecting water through natural infrastructure is very important in creating a resilient Manitoba... With having this great resource, we also have a great responsibility.” – Minister Squires fast gathering and agreed there needed to be a better way the Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources (CIER), to work together and that status quo was not good enough. the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) and the Winnipeg They embarked on a collaborative journey that allowed them Metropolitan Region (WMR) to implement a process that will to begin tackling shared social issues, the creation of good ensure enhanced relationships and good decision-making to jobs and a strong economy, and commenced projects to ad- build strong communities for all. dress the complex issues of protecting our land, water and Special thank you to Member of Parliament Terry Duguid air—together. for Winnipeg South and Minister of Municipal Relations (at The Collaborative Leadership Initiative is an ongoing pro- the time), the Honourable Rochelle Squires for providing cess that has seen elected leaders join in partnership with greetings.

Spring 2021 winnipegmetroregion.ca Regional Times 5 COMMUNITY Features Recycle Everywhere bins added to Winnipeg parks Recycle Everywhere with files from Jennifer McFee the locations for these new waste and recycling bins,” Rust said. “Manitobans recycling bins along existing city collec- are encouraged to check with their mu- hile you’re enjoying our great city, you’ll now have tion routes. nicipality to understand what materials more opportunities to recycle your empty bever- “We were thrilled when the mayor, are indeed accepted.” Wage containers in Winnipeg parks. during his election campaign, made re- In 2019, 77 per cent of all PET plastic The Canadian Beverage Container Recycling Association cycling in parks one of his promises,” Rust beverage containers were recycled in (CBCRA), working with the City of Winnipeg, installed ad- said. “Recycling in city parks is one more Manitoba, on par with the national av- ditional recycling bins through the Recycle Everywhere step in the direction to provide a cost- erage of 78 per cent. In fact, beverage program, which offers free recycling bins to communities, effective and convenient way to recycle containers recovered in Manitoba would organizations, events, and institutions. empty beverage containers in Manitoba.” fill 1,057 rail cars or 72 Olympic-sized “This year, while Winnipeggers are staying active and Accepted materials for Recycle Every- swimming pools, saving 27,714 tonnes exploring closer to home, we are pleased to announce the where bins include PET plastic bottles, of carbon dioxide — which is equal to addition of recycling at six City of Winnipeg parks along with glass bottles, beverage cartons, juice removing 6,159 passenger cars from the updated bins for St. Vital Park,” said Christa Rust, senior boxes, and aluminum cans. road each year. program director for CBCRA. However, Recycle Everywhere bins CBCRA remains focused on reaching “We’ve added additional illustrations to the bin to help are not the right place to toss takeout the government-mandated target of a 75 users understand which stream —waste or recycling — the cups, including those used for coffee or per cent recovery rate for all beverage con- item should go in.” fountain drinks. Leftover liquids, food tainers sold in Manitoba — and the com- A total of 63 bins have been installed throughout Vimy waste, Styrofoam, and No. 6 plastics are munity’s efforts are making an impact. Ridge Memorial Park, King’s Park, Laverendrye Park, Joseph also considered contaminants that are For more information about the Cana- Royal Park, Provencher Park, and Whittier Park. In addition, not accepted in recycling bins. dian Beverage Container Recycling Association, visit www. new bins were installed in St. Vital Park last year. “While we encourage the recycling of beverage contain- cbcra-acrcb.org. For more information the Recycle Every- CBCRA worked with the City of Winnipeg to establish ers, other accepted materials can be placed in public space where program, visit www.recycleeverywhere.ca. Two years-worth of digital transformation in ten months Ryan Bialek, Modern Workplace team, Clear meetings, virtual customer service, plus resilience than ever. Business continuity (and Concepts delivering system access in a way that kept the bottom line) will depend on users extract- employees working. Very different from only ing the most value from that technology. or the last number of years, I have had having email and file storage in the cloud, the Business leaders should now be consider- the privilege of speaking to businesses, pandemic ignited the rocket-like trajectory of ing their Modern Workplace journey; the Fnon-profits, and government organiza- Cloud software adoption. on-going process of inspiring a work culture tions about Digital Transformation. A com- While there are so many different paths an that thrives on digital-first processes. There is mon thread that I have found in Winnipeg and organization may take to enable and adopt a far greater return on investment in the Cloud the Metro Region has been a careful hesitation Cloud software tools like Microsoft 365, the era when our teams not only understand how to fully embrace the newest Cloud technolo- pandemic certainly decreased the length of to use their new tools, but what exactly their gies. After countless conversations with small that first step. To turn a phrase commonly new tools are capable of. It is time to get our family-run businesses up to large enterprises, communication (email) and document crea- heard from tech executives, “we faced two workplace familiar with automation, artificial many still prefer to wait until a technology is tion, the full ‘transformative’ impact of these years of digital transformation in ten months.” intelligence, and purpose-built apps. Are you “tried-and-true” before investing. tools is left largely on ‘someday-maybe’ lists. What worries me, however, is losing this ready? Faced with fewer traditional tech options Maybe due in-part to our Winnipeg tenden- momentum as we head into post-pandemic Ryan Bialek is part of the Modern Workplace in the Cloud era, many of us in the tech sec- cies, or maybe because businesses felt no realities. team at Clear Concepts, with a specific focus on tor have witnessed a slow-but-steady uptake immediate need to ‘digitally’ transform. 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6 Regional Times winnipegmetroregion.ca Spring 2021 COMMUNITY Features Industrial development at Centreport Canada Diane Gray, President & CEO, CentrePort Canada for lease. It is anticipated that additional land available for • Insituform: 7,000 SF office and shop development will be brought to market in early 2021. • Cosentino Surfaces: 20,000 SF showroom and distribu- ver the past year, while companies were adjusting A great example of recent construction activity can be tion centre to the reality of operating in a COVID-19 world, seen in Brookside Industrial Park West Phase III. Situated • Medline Industries: 17,000 SF distribution centre OCentrePort Canada has continued its growth and is in the R.M. of Rosser at CentrePort Canada, this 100-acre • Freightliner Manitoba: 78,000 SF warehouse, repair a busy hub for industrial activity and investment. industrial park was brought to market by Crystal Develop- shop & office At 20,000 acres, CentrePort Canada is North America’s ers’ Ltd. in 2018, and is now home to 12 new companies that Looking ahead to 2021, the inland port continues to draw largest trimodal inland port, providing companies with have recently opened their doors or are finalizing the build interest from external markets. Awareness of Manitoba as excellent access to a variety of transportation options, out of their facilities. a location for investment and development has increased fully-serviced industrial land, and existing infrastructure Here’s a look at some of the new companies now located over the last 12 months as companies look to stabilize their that supports future growth. in Brookside Industrial Park West Phase III: supply chains, minimize disruptions to their business and Despite the pandemic, CentrePort Canada land located • Major Drilling: 29,000 SF office, warehouse and shop source both customers and suppliers from within their within the R.M. of Rosser has seen significant sales and • Groupe Touchette: 70,000 SF tire distribution facility local market. construction activity throughout the last 12 months. Over • RW Consumer Products: 30,000 SF distribution centre Strategically located at the hub of multiple trading cor- $75 million of development permits have been issued this • NJ Industries: 14,000 SF manufacturing facility ridors, CentrePort Canada is ideally situated to support year, and land sales continue to outperform expectations. • Rosenau Transport: 71,000 SF transportation and these companies as they re-evaluate their supply chain In 2020, the inland port saw two new industrial parks warehouse facility and manufacturing activities. With existing transporta- brought to market: BrookPort Business Park Phase II, an • National Research Council: $60 million advanced tion infrastructure in place, industrial land available for 80-acre fully-serviced industrial development with lots for manufacturing program building development and a special planning area in place to expe- sale; and Steele Business Park, a 17-acre industrial develop- • Ipex Inc.: 28,000 distribution centre and office dite approvals, CentrePort Canada is an ideal location for ment which will have 3 multi-tenant buildings with space • 49 North Lubricants: 10,000 SF office and shop companies looking for North American locations. More Manitobans opting for living larger outside city limits Arin Comack, VP of Sales and Market- “Building a home in a community like notes Comack. “You see each other at ing, Ventura Custom Homes La Salle, Dugald, or Stonewall leaves the store, and your kids go to school more money on the table to build a big- together. And it’s safer for them to freely bout 30 years ago, Ventura Cus- ger home on a huge lot for far less than roam the neighbourhood like you used tom Homes began building it would cost in the city,” he says. “Not to as a kid.” Ahomes in communities on the only do you have more space inside, but That strong sense of community—not outskirts of Winnipeg. you also have more outside to design a to mention the location just outside the Although the concept was quite new, backyard with amenities like a massive city—also provides other benefits. they had identified several key advan- deck, a pool and that quintessential “All the parents keep an eye out for tages that came with building a home Canadian icon—the backyard rink.” each other’s kids, too. That makes for just outside the city in communities It also makes a lot of sense to build a safer, more close-knit community,” such as La Salle, Dugald, Oak Bluff, Oak outside the city in pandemic-dominated he says. “You can also wind down on Bank, Lorette, and Stonewall. times, he adds. the easy drive home, and then enjoy Chief among those advantages were “By building in a less-populated area, the solitude and access to all kinds of the ability to get a larger lot and a more you’re better able to build a home that’s activities and amenities that are right spacious home at a lower price, more your own private refuge. Because it’s on your doorstep.” space to spread out inside and out, lower larger, you can customize it to your ex- Best of all, Mother Nature is right at taxes, and much more. act needs with things like a dedicated your fingertips every day. Today, an increasing number of fami- home office, multiple entertainment Finally, there’s the sense of commu- Being out in the country, you can ATV, lies—as they see those communities areas, and other features that make it nity and peace of mind that’s gained snowmobile, and dirt bike right out your taking shape – are recognizing those ad- easier for everyone to spend time at from building just outside the city. front door. vantages, says Ventura’s Vice-President home to work, study and hang out as “You’re more likely to know your Arin Comack is the VP of Sales and of Sales and Marketing, Arin Comack. a family.” neighbours in a smaller community,” Marketing for Ventura.

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Spring 2021 winnipegmetroregion.ca Regional Times 7 COMMUNITY Features Manitoba trucks move goods to market Terry Shaw, Executive Director, Manitoba Manitoba, that worked so that others could We hear stories of them not making it home With the roll-out of a vaccine program, Trucking Association stay home, stay safe, and stay healthy. for weeks on end out of an abundance of there is light at the end of this tunnel, but it This wasn’t easy. Early in the pandemic, caution for their families. Professional remains distant. The changes we have made t the Manitoba Trucking Associa- when our understanding about COVID-19 drivers stayed at work, moving the goods over the past several months will continue tion, we often describe the trucking was so much less than it is now, our drivers the rest of us needed, rather than possibly to be our way of life for the next while. Aindustry as an invisible faced many uncertainties for risk taking a new virus home to their family However, we have made it through the industry. By that, we mean very basic issues. Where can I go members. most challenging times of this pandemic most people don’t really notice to the washroom? Where can I To suggest that there isn’t a price to pay and we did it by working together. For the the groceries on the shelves, get some food? Where can I wash for these sacrifices would be inaccurate. MTA, we have built many new relationships the books and desks in the my hands or buy hand sanitizer? Mental health among drivers is a concern, with other stakeholders, and strengthened schools, even the play struc- What do I need to do to keep my as it is among all frontline workers. Because relationships with others. We look forward tures on the playgrounds or truck sanitized? Even today, after the trucking industry worked as much as to building on those relationships in a post- traffic lights in the intersec- we have learned so much about we could through the pandemic, everyone pandemic business environment. tions. These things are just COVID-19 and have rebuilt our had to be prepared for change, quickly. Of- In the meantime, remember that all of there, and there’s no need to PPE supplies, our drivers are still fice staff were moved to remote locations. those goods that helped get you through question how they arrived. faced with questions. Can I get Shop layouts were re-configured and staff this pandemic—PPE, online orders, food in However, among the many an appointment to see my doc- were cohorted so the maintenance sched- grocery stores and restaurants for pick-up lessons learned in the past tor, dentist, optometrist? What ules were maintained. Everyone in the or delivery, and soon vaccines—remem- several months, we hope the Terry Shaw. are the public health orders in industry changed their standard operating ber that all of those goods were moved by general public has come to each jurisdiction through which procedure. “Pivot” is one of those words we truck. Yes, we are invisible, but we are also understand we are also an invaluable in- I travel? How does this shipper/receiver are all tired of hearing, but it so accurately invaluable. dustry. It is the trucking industry across want to deal with paperwork? explains the trucking industry over the Terry Shaw is the Executive Director, North America, Canada, and right here in Yet through it all, our drivers persevered. course of 2020. Manitoba Trucking Association. Tackling commercial waste, together Why Manitoba needs to make commercial waste recycling mandatory ReClay StewardEdge waste is mandated to be sorted and recycled work with the Manitoba government to con- under Manitoba law, commercial waste is sider adding recycling of commercial waste anitoba has strong and accessible not,” said Adrian. as part of a mandatory framework.” recycling programs and, generally, As a result, many Manitoba institutions Including mandatory commercial waste Mresidents understand what is ac- and businesses have few recycling options. recycling in the existing provincial recycling cepted in their blue bins. In fact, residential A growing number of businesses pay for the framework will reduce landfill, reduce costs waste volumes decreased over the last dec- ever-increasing cost of commercial recycling for municipalities, and more importantly, re- ade, and the recovery rate of recyclables has collection, but many do not, leaving much of duce the impact on the environment. It would increased. Manitoba’s one million tonnes of commercial also help to distribute waste management “The challenge comes with commercial waste going to landfill. costs transparently and efficiently across the waste recycling, which lags behind residen- Reclay StewardEdge, an international entire value chain. tial recycling,” said Adrian Vannahme, Vice consulting firm with offices in Winnipeg and “Commercial waste need not pollute ary at the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region’s President of Business Development for Reclay Toronto, has extensive experience and exper- our environment, it can be recycled,” said conference—Building Strong Communities: StewardEdge. tise in developing sustainability and resource Adrian. “If Manitoba is to move towards a A Circular Approach. They shared some of the Statistics Canada cites that since 2014, management best practices. “There are sev- more circular economy, we must continue knowledge they’ve gained through working commercial waste has increased by 11 per eral examples from European countries, as to discuss ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle on the European Union’s Circular Economy cent, while residential waste has decreased well as Ontario’s plans to tackle commercial commercial waste, too.” Directive and recycling legislation reform in by 27 per cent. “That’s because household waste,” said Adrian. “We want to continue to Reclay StewardEdge presented in Febru- a number of European countries.

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8 Regional Times winnipegmetroregion.ca Spring 2021 COMMUNITY Features Winnipeg Richardson International Airport taking steps to protect our community Michel Rosset, Winnipeg Airports Au- thority

hey can be found on nearly everything at Winnipeg Richardson Inter- Tnational Airport. Handrails, eleva- tor buttons, check-in kiosks—you name it, you will likely find an Enhanced Cleaning icon on it. These tiny stickers are helping to deliver a powerful promise: your health and safety are always top of mind. It’s a commitment that embodies the YWG Clean Program, a multi-layered approach to create a safe environment. Long before the first positive case of COVID-19 was announced in Manitoba, actions were being implemented across the airport to ensure an enhanced level of cleanliness. “The health and safety of everyone who enters the airport has always been our highest priority,” said Barry Rempel, President and CEO of Winnipeg Airports Authority. “We created this program to meet the challenges of the pandemic and ensure the facility is as clean as possible. Travellers, visitors and airport employees can have full confidence we’ve taken extensive steps to protect them.” On the frontlines of the YWG Clean Program is a tenacious team of cleaners. to sterilize the handrails with UV-C light. put in place new procedures and protocols. Health Accreditation program for prior- Armed with bottles of solution, bins of For those arriving in Winnipeg on an inter- The facility was one of the first in the itizing public health and safety. micro-fibre cloths and a state-of-the- national flight, facial recognition eGates province to enforce the mandatory use “This is truly a team effort,” said Rempel. art electrostatic disinfectant sprayer, as part of the NEXUS program have been of masks in all public areas. Every other “As one group cleans the terminal, other the crew constantly rotates through the placed in the Customs Hall. Touch-free check-in kiosk has been turned off to allow employees are sourcing critical supplies so 550,000-square foot airport terminal to options are also available in the airport’s for proper physical distancing between we always have them in stock, reviewing thoroughly sanitize all high-touch sur- parking lots with increased tap limits on travellers. As an extra reminder to stay our measures with public health officials faces and amenities. payment machines and barcode readers six feet apart, signs and decals have been or finding innovative ways to ensure a To further support the cleaning team, for those who pre-book online. placed in high-traffic areas of the terminal. healthy environment. I can’t thank our Winnipeg Airports Authority continues to The way the airport is cleaned has Additional hand sanitizer stations have team members enough for their tireless implement innovative technology to lend a changed significantly since the start of also been set up in convenient, easy-to- work and dedication to keep our com- hand. The air filtration inside the modern the pandemic—and so has the travel ex- find locations. In fact, nothing has been munity safe.” terminal has been set to match that of a perience. To ensure everyone can move overlooked. Winnipeg Richardson Inter- To see the YWG Clean Program in action hospital setting. Devices have been in- through the terminal safely and with con- national Airport has been recognized by or for more information on the New YWG stalled on the escalator in the Arrivals Hall fidence, YWG along with its partners have Airports Council International’s Airport Travel Experience, visit waa.ca.

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Spring 2021 winnipegmetroregion.ca Regional Times 9 COMMUNITY FEATURES Kindness as currency—businesses helping the community

Carly Edmundson, Director of Marketing & Com- with us virtually. Instead of hosting staff events, we families on behalf of incredible organizations like the munications, Cushman & Wakefield | Stevenson hosted virtual town halls and had donuts delivered Tunngasugit Inuit Resource Centre and the Hastings to every one of our employees’ home offices. Family Centre. They donated and dropped off saniti- any businesses struggled with how to keep These often logistically-challenging initiatives zation supplies to Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter and their connection with their clients and were well worth the investment to remind everyone Main Street Project. They delivered 200 cups of ice Mpartners strong during the pandemic. At that we are in this together. After all, many of us spent cream from a local shop to the front line staff at the Cushman & Wakefield Stevenson, our approach to the majority of 2020 in our homes. Those who had to Knowles Centre. And there were many more. staying at the forefront of our clients’ minds was go out into the world every day became heroes to us. The response was overwhelming. Even after the to capitalize on supply and demand. We lead with Here at Cushman & Wakefield Stevenson, our main- pandemic is in the rearview, we plan to continue something that seemed to be in short supply last tenance team for our property management clients our focus on building a strong community. We’ve year: Kindness. became those heroes. seen firsthand that people want to do business with We recognized that the community needed us. Dol- We knew they could be heroes to the rest of our companies who care, even when times get tough. lars that used to be spent on advertising campaigns community as well, so we decided to ask them to Plus, we owe it to our MainteNICE heroes to carry were used to buy lunch from local restaurants for put on their figurative capes! We started a grass- their mission onward! They haven’t put their capes deserving organizations like the North End Women’s roots kindness initiative called #ActsOfMainteNICE away just yet. Centre, the Knowles Centre, and Downtown Winni- where our maintenance team would help those in Cushman & Wakefield | Stevenson (CW Stevenson) is peg Biz. Instead of hosting events, we sent our clients need whenever they could during the course of their Manitoba’s largest full service commercial real estate kits of personalized local goodies and encouraged days. Anything that the community needed, our he- firm, offering brokerage, property management and them to reach out to us to schedule a drink/bite to eat roes were there! They delivered hampers to hungry advisory services.

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10 Regional Times winnipegmetroregion.ca Spring 2021 COMMUNITY Features STARS fighting for the lives of Manitobans Colleen Mayer, Director of Donor Relations STARS medical director, Winnipeg, said the new Airbus H145 helicopter to the province. & Development, STARS organization’s transport physicians have “The pandemic has presented us with an helped in the overall pandemic response by unexpected challenge, but our team is fo- hen a life is on the line, everyone has providing “expert advice to air medical crew cused on the goal of raising $3.7 million to get a role to play. Whether dispatched to and sending hospitals on this patient group, the H145 here as soon as possible,” said Col- Wa remote worksite, farm, small town, which can be quite difficult to manage in terms leen Mayer, director of donor relations and provincial park, or to a busy highway intersec- of oxygenation and ventilation.” development, STARS Foundation, Manitoba. tion, STARS air ambulance wants to be there Some of the contributions STARS transport “To reach our objective, we will need the for critically ill or injured patients, providing physicians have made to treat COVID-19 support of allies old and new to help make the best in critical care and rapid transport patients, aside from front-line care, include: STARS is raising funds to replace its aging a transformative investment in the future to hospital. developing procedures for in-hospital resus- aircraft in Manitoba with a new Airbus H145 of helicopter emergency medicine in this The charitable organization is commit- citation and bedside ultrasound; creating helicopter like this one. province,” said Mayer. ted to the health and safety of communities protocols for airway management by ground STARS was built by the community for the throughout the province—now and into the paramedics; conducting airway management Fleet for the future community. With the support of government, future. In STARS’ most recent fiscal year, the simulation training for hospital-based doc- In addition to the pandemic, STARS is business, service clubs and individuals, Winnipeg base alone carried out 760 missions tors; providing resources and advice to fixed focused on the future of its services in Mani- STARS can continue to serve communities to 192 different communities. wing air ambulance operators and offering toba. large and small, urban and rural, delivering As the number of COVID-19 cases across pandemic contingency planning resources The organization’s BK117 helicopter has life-saving care to those who need it most, for Western Canada has risen, STARS has seen and guidance to First Nations partners. been a safe and reliable workhorse since decades to come. a surge of infected patients requiring urgent “To me, the pandemic shows the degree to STARS began operations in 2011, but as the “STARS can offer peace of mind for your critical care and transport. which the STARS transport physicians are part aircraft is no longer in production, it has colleagues, friends or loved ones as they In addition to caring for suspected or con- of, and contribute to, the fabric of the larger become too costly to maintain. Therefore, work, travel and play across our beautiful firmed COVID-19 patients, Dr. Doug Martin, health care system,” said Dr. Martin. the organization is fundraising to bring a Manitoba,” said Mayer. New community to offer forever homes at affordable prices Genstar launches the city’s newest community, Summerlea Dave Boles, Vice-President, Winnipeg Com- porary details. This serves to create a one-of- residents to the many surrounding parks and munities, Genstar a-kind aesthetic that is perfectly suited to a trails. Summerlea residents also have direct ac- modern, yet relaxed lifestyle. There are also a cess to a neighbourhood commercial site, and enstar Development Company has been wide range of home sizes, styles and options a short distance away is a larger commercial creating communities known for their diversity. Genstar’s vision for Summerlea is to available within this general framework. The development at Transcona Square. And for Ginnovative amenities, lasting value, and create a community that emphasizes connect- diversity of home types is designed to appeal to the families of Summerlea, there are plenty of community pride for over 70 years—not only ing with friendly neighbours, while providing a diverse group of homeowners—which makes education and childcare options in the area. in the Winnipeg Metro Region, but also across an affordable and appealing environment for Summerlea the perfect choice for first-time A sense of belonging is fundamental to our Canada and the United States. The company people of all ages and at all stages of life. This homebuyers, families, and people looking to sense of happiness and well-being – and the recently unveiled plans for its newest commu- people-first focus can be seen in neighbour- settle into their forever home, all for an afford- Summerlea neighbourhood is designed to nity, Summerlea, in the place where it all began hood features like the extensive pedestrian able price. help foster exactly that. Replace the vision of for Genstar back in the year 1950: Transcona. network, which links to the central green space The overall goal for Summerlea is to do cars, unknown neighbours, and fences with With lots now available, Summerlea is a to make it easy for residents to meet, keep ac- nothing less than redefine modern notions of "hellos" and a connected, diverse, and lively master-planned community that is designed to tive, and connect to the natural environment. community and liveability. Nearly 20 acres of community of people. Within this new neigh- be different, yet familiar. 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Spring 2021 winnipegmetroregion.ca Regional Times 11 COMMUNITY FEATURES North Forge fueling innovation in Winnipeg Metro Region Metro Region News Desk 200 companies, raising over $200 million and industry knowledge. know how to do it,” said Foster, “People from creating dozens of new programs to continu- CEO Joelle Foster says the pandemic around the world are finding us because they hile the COVID-19 pandemic has ally provide entrepreneurs and businesses forced North Forge to revaluate its mandate like what we’re doing.” negatively impacted many indus- with the resources they need to succeed. and quickly build online platforms that could North Forge is continuing to develop its Wtries across Canada, representa- North Forge is the driving force that powers touch every single innovator in Manitoba. Founders Program by establishing interna- tives of North Forge Technology Exchange projects like Ramp Up, the Eureka Project, “We were always working toward this tional connections— with interested parties say it has acted as a launchpad for technol- and, most recently, the Help Next Door MB [online courses], but COVID-19 forced us to from Israel, Portugal, Africa, and the United ogy. With many residents of the Winnipeg web app—an online tool that is helping con- do it a lot faster than we were previously,” Emirates already planning to come to Mani- Metro Region working from home and the nect Manitobans to the resources they need said Foster. “The pandemic really made us toba for the program. demand for digital services and skills sky- to get through the COVID-19 pandemic. rebuild some of our programs and get back “We want to work with people from other rocketing, the innovation partner for the One of North Forge’s most successful to our mandate of helping businesses grow countries who want to bring their unique Province of Manitoba is rising to the occasion programs is one it launched in the early better, faster, and cheaper.” resources to Manitoba. We’re not only pro- to keep communities thriving. months of the pandemic. The North Forge Foster describes the Founders Program vincial anymore; we’ve grown beyond that.” The tech powerhouse was created over 10 Founders Program helps tech businesses as a safe place for entrepreneurs to test out North Forge continues to advance tried years ago, in partnership with the Govern- from across Manitoba receive foundational their ideas and take the next steps before they and true industry knowledge to support ment of Manitoba, and has since been help- business training, access to mentor services invest their hard-earned money—something Manitobans in meeting the digital demands ing entrepreneurs and businesses around from field experts, and networking oppor- that she understands might seem too good to of today while preparing them for tomorrow. the world turn ideas into reality. Since its tunities—helping entrepreneurs build their be true for free. For more information on its many services, inception, North Forge has worked with over businesses by implementing tried and true “We’ve been doing this for 10 years and we visit www.northforge.ca. Trails key to keeping Manitobans connected Adam Kroeker, Community Planner and Active Transporta- car. Trails, when properly designed, are equitable places. They tion Specialist, HTFC Planning & Design can be used by people of all income levels, cultures, ages, and abilities. They are as valuable in small communities and rural omething unusual happened near my house on a late areas as they are in larger urban centres. Investments in active spring day in 2020. The normal rumble of traffic coming transportation are relatively inexpensive compared to road Sfrom Portage Avenue went quiet. Instead, I heard bird- projects and provide immediate benefits for local residents, song, a porch door closing, and voices from people walking visitors and the environment. the trails in a nearby park. In 2020, the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Resilience Last year, the festival grounds, outdoor plazas, stadiums and Stream provided funds to build active transportation projects other public spaces where people used to meet were closed due that were shovel-ready. This fall, Trails Manitoba, in partner- to pandemic restrictions. Instead, people connected where ship with the Province of Manitoba and The Winnipeg Founda- they could: on trails, paths, sidewalks, and “Open Streets,” tion, announced $6 million of trail funding for 2020 and 2021. which restricted motor vehicle traffic. The Conference Board of Canada says, “There is an opportunity Looking for things to do last summer that were safe and that all levels of government in Canada could take advantage close to home, my family became trail tourists. Each week- of by promoting trail usage for residents and domestic tour- end, we’d search out a different trail or scenic walk within the Figure 1: The new Belvédère Saint-Boniface along the Taché ists.” Now is the time for Manitoba municipalities of all sizes Winnipeg Metropolitan Region: Beaudry Provincial Park, Oak Promenade was designed by HTFC Planning & Design. (photo: to make a plan for future trails and other active transportation Hammock Marsh, Bunn’s Creek, Birds Hill, Bois Des Esprits, Stationpoint Photographic) infrastructure including bridges, boardwalks and shared use Assiniboine Forest, Little Mountain Park, Selkirk’s waterfront, paths so that they can capitalize on funding opportunities or the walkway through the treetops along the new Belvédère Perhaps the world’s embrace of trails as gathering places once they become available. Even after the pandemic passes, Saint-Boniface. We were not the only ones; a recent study by should come as no surprise. A trail is, after all, a connection: there will always be a need for people to connect. the Conference Board of Canada observed a dramatic increase a route linking two points together. Moving at a slower pace, Adam Kroeker is a community planner and active transpor- in trail usage around the world as a response to COVID-19 people on trails are much more likely to notice things in their tation specialist at HTFC Planning & Design. For more about policies (Trekking Our Trails, p. 14). community or connect with other people than they would in a HTFC visit www.htfc.ca

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12 Regional Times winnipegmetroregion.ca Spring 2021 COMMUNITY FEATURES Respect by acknowledgement: Why we honour the land Metro Region News Desk

he Winnipeg Metropolitan Region’s geography is on the traditional land of the First Nations and home of the Metis “TNation on which we live, do business, work, and gather.” While acknowledging the land is a tradition that has dated back centuries for Indigenous peoples and communities across the globe, for many non-Indigenous Canadians and settlers, officially recognizing the territory and lands we stand on is a fairly new concept. A territorial or land acknowledgement is an act of reconciliation that involves making a statement by recognizing the traditional territory of the Indigenous peoples who called the land home before the arrival of settlers. It is also done to raise awareness about respecting Indigenous people’s presence in their territories and recognizing the ongoing effects of colonialism today. The Winnipeg Metropolitan Region works closely with the Southern Chiefs’ Organization and the Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources through the Collaborative Leadership Initiative to tackle shared social issues, create good jobs and a strong economy, and pursue the complex issues of protecting our land, water, and air. WSP Canada is shaping the future of the Metro Region Meagan Boles, Manager of Planning, Land- people across Canada, and 48,000 globally, we the member municipalities. In particular, we nities where we live and work. Our work takes scape Architecture and Urban Design, WSP engineer projects that will help societies grow are thrilled to be a part of the team working us to communities all across Manitoba. We Canada for lifetimes to come. on Plan20-50, developing a plan for a stronger are 240 WSP’ers proudly serving the Winnipeg In Winnipeg, WSP Canada’s connection is future for all of us, and also working on the City Metropolitan Region and Manitoba as a whole. SP is one of the world's leading deep and rich. Our first office opened here 52 of Winnipeg’s new Transportation Master Plan, Like everyone, our business was impacted professional services consulting years ago with six people when the popula- including the component examining regional by the global pandemic in 2020. In particu- Wfirms. We are dedicated to our local tion of Winnipeg was just 534,000. During transportation issues. lar, project priorities shifted and refocused, communities and propelled by international the 1960s, the Red River Floodway was com- With two WSP offices in Winnipeg at Lom- stakeholder and public engagement and client brainpower. We are technical experts and pleted—priming the city for growth, and we bard Avenue and Buffalo Place, our teams meetings took on a completely new meaning, strategic advisors including engineers, plan- are proud to have been a part of this journey. specialize in infrastructure, land use and shifting to virtual live meetings and webinars ners, technicians, scientists, architects, sur- As Winnipeg grew, our team grew, taking transportation planning, alternative delivery as opposed to in person gatherings. And as veyors, project managers, and environmental on bigger and more complex projects. Our project management, rail and transit, water we reflect on a year like no other, we learned a specialists, as well as other design, program, growth continues with the opening of a mate- and wastewater, land development, public en- lot about how our work can shift, how we can and construction management professionals. rial testing lab in early 2021, and the planned gagement, environmental management, build- adapt and continue to meet client needs. We design lasting solutions in the Transporta- acquisition of Golder, adding around 2,700 staff ings, architecture and much more. We partner Please reach out to us! We look forward to tion & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, to the Canadian operations. We truly value with local municipalities, the province, utility seeing you all in person soon! Environment, Power & Energy, Resources, and the opportunity to contribute to growth and companies and private sector clients to ensure Meagan Boles, MCIP RPP is the Manager of Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic development of the Winnipeg Metro Region, collaboration and efficiency to solve complex Planning, Landscape Architecture and Urban advisory services. With over 8,000 talented including working with and within many of challenges and serve the regions and commu- Design.

We must all hold ourselves accountable for tomorrow. For us, that means creating innovative solutions to the challenges the future will bring. Can we design a place where our communities can thrive?

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Spring 2021 winnipegmetroregion.ca Regional Times 13 COMMUNITY FEATURES Looking for love online—dating throughout a pandemic Metro Region News Desk proach to meeting people. Don’t worry about having to answer 100 questions or needing a Facebook account to get started. espite the need to physically distance from one an- Once considered the go-to for “casual” dating, Tinder boasts other, our instinctual need for human connection hundreds of thousands of long-term relationship success Dhas likely increased as a result of COVID-19. Many stories. of us are spending most of our time at home and have lost Match – for long-term lookers. touch with the feelings of enjoyment and excitement from To dive into the realm of pay-for-use dating apps would re- going out and meeting new people. So, it’s no surprise that quire an entire new list, but Match makes the cut for this quick online dating platforms have seen a surge in memberships read. First launched in 1995, Match has stood the tests of time over the last 10 months. due to its easy-to-use interface and detail-rich profiles. While Match Group, the online dating corporation that owns plat- most online daters are opting for the free apps today, platforms forms like Tinder, Hinge, and Match among others, reported like Match filter out thousands of potential users to help you a 15 per cent increase in new subscribers over the recent 2020 find matches that are as serious about finding a relationship quarter. Messaging on Hinge increased 30 per cent, Tinder as you are. As an added COVID-19 feature, users can now join saw its biggest day ever on March 29 with over 3 billion swipes, virtual happy hours with up to 30 other users within their area and virtual dates shot up 70 per cent on OKCupid, according and age group along with a moderator. This might just be the to Business Insider. next best thing to hitting your favourite lounge on a Friday night. With this new demand for the service, programmers have More people are looking for love online since COVID-19 Facebook Dating – an enormous ecosystem. had to add some extra safety features as pandemic protocols For those who don’t want to bother downloading a new app tightened. In March 2020, Match Group platforms added a Bumble – the app that empowers women. and setting up a new profile, Facebook Dating might be just pop-up message reminding user to practice precautions like This free app has made all the top lists when it comes to what you need. Your profile is among the easiest to set up and maintaining social distance, and later added video dating online dating because of its women-speak-first policy, its the service is completely free. Users don’t need to worry about features. privacy and safety features, and, most recently, its video chat information being shared publicly on Facebook—this platform While experts believe the number of new online dating us- feature. What makes this app even more pandemic-perfect is keeps everything confidential. ers will level out as the world slowly returns to normalcy, it’s its friend-finder and business-networking options, allowing This list only touches on the vast world of digital dating plat- worth bringing some attention to tools that we can use today users to find more than just potential romantic connections. forms available today. Manitobans looking for safe ways to stay to fulfill the need for human connection. Listed below are Tinder – casual dating and more. connected can dive into any of these sites to see who you might some of the most popular dating apps, what to expect from Tinder has been the most popular dating app for several meet and who knows, perhaps a silver lining to the pandemic each, and who should consider joining. years now because of its ease of use and short-and-sweet ap- could mean actually finding love online. Highland Pointe continuing a 100 year-old tradition Michael Carruthers, Manager of Land South Pointe and Prairie Pointe. Today, complete, it will be a pleasant blend of Purchasers in Highland Pointe will Development, Ladco Company the Northwest is where their newest com- neighbourhood and park space. have the freedom to build the home of munity has broken ground—Highland Phase One will offer a variety of single their choosing. Flexible architectural innipeg was a different city 100 Pointe. family, duplex and townhome lots for a guidelines, like in Prairie Pointe, will years ago. Just over 100,000 resi- Located just off McPhillips and about a wide range of incomes. Commercial and allow Ladco’s list of professional home Wdents dwelled in what is now the kilometre south of the Perimeter Highway, multifamily units are also planned in the builders to visualize their future home- inner circle of the “Gateway to the West.” Highland Pointe is the newest community not-too-distant future. In addition, Phase owners’ imagination. This success helped Since then, Winnipeg has continued to to Northwest Winnipeg. When completed One will also feature one of several fully to make Prairie Pointe popular among develop and change, but a familiar face it will comprise approximately 406 acres naturalized retention ponds, a unique fea- many buyers. Lots in Phase One will be has shaped the city you know today. of single family, multifamily and com- ture pioneered by Ladco in the community available for purchase tentatively by late For 100 years, Ladco Company Limited mercial, including approximately 58 acres of Royal Wood. Another green amenity summer 2021. has invested in our community and have of parks and lakes. The community’s park will be a half acre pocket park, which will Ladco is proud to be back in Winnipeg’s been instrumental in developing neigh- system will interconnect with several include a playground and open field. A North end and are eager to continue their bourhoods like Windsor Park, Fort Rich- kilometres of walking path connected third of a kilometre asphalt path will con- 100-year history with Highland Pointe. mond, Royal Wood, and more recently, to abundant recreational space. When nect the park to standard street sidewalks. Learn more at www.ladco.mb.ca .

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A Variety of Single Family, Red River Duplex and Townhome Lots will be Available in Stage 1.

14 Regional Times winnipegmetroregion.ca Spring 2021 LIFESTYLES SECTION Maintaining mental wellness while staying apart

Metro Region News Desk mended, but critical. Talking face-to-face with others, even through a digital screen, is shown to lower stress levels and inter was likely a feat for many Canadians. The significantly improve feelings of loneliness. Meaningful chilly temperatures, shorter days, and more time connections must remain an essential part of everyday life. Wspent indoors added an extra hurdle to an already- World-renowned Yale University instructor Laurie Santos challenging year. recently conducted a study which found that interacting with With the coldest temperatures behind us and the pro- another person, even someone you’re not very close with, vincial restrictions slowly lifting, Manitobans everywhere every day is shown to significantly improve mental wellbe- may be tempted to throw caution to the wind and jump back ing. Try dedicating specific timeslots of your week to “face in to social gathering. But we must remember to continue time,” during which you log off from work and spend just 10 doing our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19, even as minutes talking with another person. You’re never too busy our day-to-day lives become less restricted. for your mental health. We’ve compiled a short list of tips and resources you can Feel good about your purchases use to make the most of this transitional time. Online shopping soared to new heights as a result of the 10 breaths of fresh air a day pandemic, with heavyweight retailers like Amazon hitting With many Manitobans still working from home, it’s be- record sales. While there’s no shame in ordering your sup- come surprisingly easy to wake up on a Friday and realize plies, groceries, and other essentials in whatever way best you haven’t stepped out your door all week. suits you, now is an especially valuable time to support our Now that those -30 days are behind us, this 10-breaths- local businesses. a-day rule is something anyone can follow. Studies from An article for Futurpreneur Canada states that for every across the globe have shown the mental and physical $100 spent at a locally-owned business, $68 will stay in the benefits of fresh air, and taking even two minutes per day community; whereas the same amount spent at a national to focus on your breath has been proven to reduce negative chain puts just $43 back in the community, and that amount emotions and improve bodily functions. decreases even more when spent at an international chain. Give it a try! At least once per day, preferably when you’re Choosing to spend your dollars at a local business not feeling groggy or approaching a work break, step outside lessons, music concerts—the list goes on and on. only means helping a fellow Manitoban maintain his or for 10 breaths. Inhale that fresh air all the way down into It might be tempting to dismiss the idea of a virtual event, her livelihood, it also means putting dollars back into our your lungs and then empty them out. You’ll be surprised but “attending” events gives you the opportunity to step out local economy while and providing jobs for members of our by how it hits your internal reset button. of routine, learn something new, and maybe even make some communities. Schedule things to look forward to new connections—all of which are good for your mental Shopping local from a distance has never been more acces- Social gatherings are limited, but that doesn’t mean a health. Which leads into the next tip… sible. Websites like Good Local Inc. and the Local Frequency social life is off the table—that’s where innovative technol- Make time for face time—seriously! provide digital access to over 100 unique Manitoba busi- ogy comes in! Staying connected while staying safe is still doable, and nesses including apparel, food and drink, and home décor. Eventbrite currently has a list of unique and exciting vir- it’s actually recommended now more than ever. Residents across the province are itching to get back to tual events scheduled throughout the entire season. Free Resources from the Canadian Mental Health Association pre-pandemic lifestyles, but if we all work together to pro- group cooking classes, yoga sessions, networking events, state that making time to connect with family, friends, and tect ourselves and each other, we will remain a strong and photography workshops, trivia nights, cocktail concocting even for dating during the pandemic is not only recom- resilient Manitoba. How libraries across the region adapted to pandemic Metro Region News Desk ooks and audio books for free. Members can also download the Libby app to their devices for even easier access to library ave you been reading more throughout the pandemic? resources. Tumble Books, an online collection of animated, The Gaynor Family Regional Library is adapting to talking picture books that help teach kids about reading, is Hchanges not only in who has been using its services, but also available to GFRL members. also how they’re using them. As with many other types of busi- “We have lots of electronic services being improved upon, so nesses, Manitoba libraries have had a “page-turner” of a year. that people will continue supporting the library,” said Kuryliw. The GFRL opened its doors in Selkirk in 2014 and quickly With library services free to all members, the GFRL is look- became a hotspot for reading, meeting, and eating. The ing for support for fundraising projects including the Legacy 18,000-sq-ft facility has been a welcoming community space of Love art installation. The 350-sq-yard piece will be set in the for all residents of Selkirk, St. Andrews, and St. Clements—of- “Physical book rentals have gone down, but our eBook rent- library’s Urban Prairie Garden in honour of Canada’s Missing fering reading and research spaces, a café, boardrooms for als have probably increased by about 25 per cent,” said Kuryliw. and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. rent, and over 60,000 books and eBooks. Since the pandemic Those who prefer physical book-reading can rest assured that Kuryliw says that the library’s usual sources of income have first hit Manitoba in March 2020, the day-to-day for GFRL staff the GFRL staff are taking every precaution to ensure there’s taken a hit as a result of the pandemic. has changed dramatically. no chance of cross contamination between book borrowers. “We lost over $15,000 worth of revenue in room bookings Director of Library Services Ken Kuryliw says they saw a Staff quickly implemented a one-week quarantine policy for this year,” said Kuryliw. “We relied heavily on that for fund- huge increase in high school students studying at the library all returned books. Members can pick up book rentals using ing projects.” once alternate day attendance was implemented. Foot traffic the library’s curbside program. Manitobans who would like to support the library can either has dramatically decreased since then as a result of provincial The library offers digital tools so that its 12,300 registered donate to the Legacy of Love project at www.canadahelps.ca or restrictions, but Kuryliw says rentals have been doing well. users can easily sign in online and access thousands of eB- help support library costs at www.sdfc.ca. Crossword Suduko Across 1. Workout spots 5. Crime 10. Thick slice 14. Feminine “this,” to Caesar 15. Salma of “Dogma” 16. Serve from a carafe 17. Word for battle or betrothal 19. Raise 20. Bit of self-indulgence 21. Hard to see through 22. Material used for student craft projects 26. Linen or denim 30. Against 34. Sri ___ 35. Have-___ (lower economic group) 36. Cry of fear 37. Place in a vault 39. Mistress of the Dark 42. Fed. watchdog grp. 43. Misleading trick 29. Round stopper 47. Atlanta University 31. “Prime Time” Sanders 48. Highest level 32. Pied-à-____ 51. Dancer Gregory 33. Gives a go-ahead to 52. Clam sauce partner 38. Sci-fi writer David 54. “Everybody Hates ___” 40. Rival of Lafayette 57. Start of T.V. prime time, often 41. Mil. sch. in VA 62. Paper unit 44. Trendy boot brand 63. Not yet determined 45. Moo ___ chicken 66. They were once acorns 46. St.-___ (city in S. France) 67. Switch on a track 49. Cheaply made 68. 1987 Suzanne Vega hit 50. Lille lily 69. Hunted one 53. ___-gritty 70. One of a popular seven 54. Harvesting yield 71. Barack Obama, familiarly 55. Listen to 7. Watch 21. ___ Moines 56. Philanderer Down 8. Peat source 23. Health org. 58. Provide assistance 1. Liquid butter of India 9. Station purchase (abbr.) 24. Suitable to the occasion 59. Prefix meaning “bull” 2. Yin’s counterpart 10. Ball 25. Ask, as questions 60. Toll road 3. “Let ____!” 11. Chop choice 26. Chin dimple 61. Singer Jason 4. Ella Fitzgerald’s forte 12. Razor-billed birds 27. ___ Calrissian of “The Empire Strikes 63. Amer. currency unit 5. Possessive plural 13. Jane Fonda’s role in “Klute’ Back” 64. Saigon soup 6. Lionel ____ (jazz musician) 18. Type of cracker 28. Not in bottles 65. “Am ___ to it?” Spring 2021 winnipegmetroregion.ca Regional Times 15 As Manitoba weathers the impact of COVID19, When it is safe to do so, being a tourist in your our tourism industry will have an important role own province and supporting tourism here at MOVING to play in rebuilding the province’s economy. home will contribute to Manitoba’s economic Tourism, when embraced by a community, is an recovery. Tourism creates jobs and improves our MANITOBA economic development engine. Visitors bring quality of life. As Manitobans, we can all enjoy the new dollars into a community, to be spent at accessible wilderness and high calibre cultural FORWARD attractions, hotels, restaurants and shops. attractions that make Manitoba such an amazing place to live – and to visit. The potential for tourism Tourism businesses are local businesses. When part of broader economic development to fuel economic growth initiatives, tourism supports meaningful job opportunities, drives community innovation and increases export revenues.

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