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Spring 2019 winnipegmetroregion.ca METRO Region ramps up Historic MOU as economic powerhouse signing by De Luca's south landing latest hot spot near Oak Bluff Mayors, Reeves & Chiefs

De Luca family from left, Fabio, Paolo, Frank, Peter, Tony and Marco in the new De Luca Broth- ers Foods International building in South Landing Business Park. Republished with permission from the Winnipeg Free Press.

METRO Region News Desk "We needed plentiful land, family is far from alone in look- close proximity to retail clien- ing to grow their business in the Grand Chief Jerry Daniels of the SCO and Reeve Brad Erb he Winnipeg METRO Re- tele and high speed access to METRO Region, gion and its fast growing “Locations in the METRO re- of the WMR sign the MOU. highway shipping and delivery municipalities that circle gion offer easy access to custom- T routes for our suppliers and METRO Region News Desk the perimeter continue to work ers in Winnipeg, plus the benefits toward becoming a magnet for wholesale customers. We of working with small municipal regional economic development. found it all near Oak Bluff." governments that are clearly unicipal leaders of the Winnipeg METRO Region A full 85% of net new growth open for business," Lee said. (WMR) and the Chiefs of the Southern Chiefs’ Organi- – Marco De Luca, De Luca's zation (SCO) made history on Friday March 1, 2019, at is generated by metro regions South Landing "This can lead to less red tape, M surrounding Canada's largest thanks to relationships that can Lower Fort Garry National Historic site in St. Andrews, Man. cities. Manitoba is right on track be helpful and more responsive – the location of the historic signing 148 years ago of Treaty 1 in in keeping up with and exploiting said. The location allowed them to the needs of business and 1871. The 25 elected leaders working together in the Collabora- this trend. to consolidate their wholesale developers. tive Leadership Initiative (CLI) have signed a Memorandum of We asked the De Luca family division operation. They have "As momentum continues to Understanding recognizing the considerable political value of why they decided to build their constructed a state of the art grow, I believe that demand for First Nation and municipal governments formally agreeing to massive 40,000 square-foot re- roasting facility that lets them to locations in the METRO region work together on common goals and interests. tail, warehouse, production and roast and package their signature will definitely continue to in- “This is the first ever Indigenous-municipal government distribution centre just off McGil- espresso and fair trade beans all crease," said Lee. "That's why MOU signed with this many partners anywhere that we know livray Boulevard near Oak Bluff in under the same roof. we're always on the look-out for of,” said Brad Erb, co-chair of the WMR, “In the spirit of recon- the RM of Macdonald. According to Robin Lee of new opportunities." ciliation and re-building trust between our governments, this "Location, location, location," Pre-Con Builders, the De Luca Speaking of opportunities, demonstrates our commitment to working together.” answered Marco De Luca, taking Macdonald Reeve Brad Erb was This was the fourth gathering of the CLI, facilitated by the a rare break in the new location's "Working with small quick to note that "with growth Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources (CIER) which sleek coffee bar where you can municipal governments... in business also comes an explo- began in October 2017, when a number of the Chiefs of SCO and catch a glimpse of chefs prepar- can lead to less red tape sion in residential development mayors and reeves of the WMR met for breakfast and agreed that the status quo was not good enough. ing fresh pasta. "We needed thanks to relationships that around the METRO region, as The assembled CLI leadership agreed that they needed a plentiful land, close proximity can be helpful and more employees seek more affordable to retail clientele and high speed housing that is within a stone's better way forward – a collaborative and strategic approach access to highway shipping and responsive to the needs of throw from work. It's a win-win towards reconciliation based on the United Nations Declara- delivery routes for our suppliers business and developers." situation for all." tion on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. and wholesale customers. We – Robin Lee, Pro-Con Builders He also pointed to significant  Historic MOU signing by Mayors, Reeves & Chiefs page 3 found it all near Oak Bluff," he  METRO Region ramps up page 2 REGIONAL NEWS

A message from the METRO Vol.SPRING 2018 1, No. 4 Spring 2019 winnipegmetroregion.ca Regional Times is a quarterly publication Region Executive Director of the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region.

ith the Winnipeg METRO Region set to reach 1 mil- lion people by 2040, municipal leaders recognize the Wneed to work together to service, steward and plan for our growing region. Since 1998, leaders from 18 municipalities that include and surround the City of Winnipeg, have been working on projects that cross boundaries to support good growth, good steward- Unit 1 - 1749 Portage Ave., ship and good governance. This past winter, together we: Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 0E6 • explored ways to increase our recycling rates across the Phone: 1-204-989-2048 METRO Region, • worked to build our capacity through workshops in best Web: winnipegmetroregion.ca practice for purchasing, Email: [email protected] • were named a strategic partner for economic development in the Province of Manitoba’s Economic Growth Action Plan • signed a historic MOU with 12 Chiefs from Southern and FOLLOW US ONLINE Central Manitoba to work together • initiated partnerships to ensure our communities have the necessary high-speed Internet infrastructure to remain @winnipegmetroregion competitive • and much more! The work the METRO Region leaders are doing today is @WinnipegMetro about finding a balance between meeting the servicing chal- lenges of their communities today, while keeping an eye on investments that must be made for our future. METRO Region leaders are working together to achieve this balance. Colleen Sklar. Winnipeg Region Digital I look forward to continuing to work with this wonderful and organizations that is taking place all around us – the very group of leaders to build a globally competitive and con- work that makes our METRO Region an incredible place to nected Winnipeg METRO Region - places people want to live live, work and play! and not leave. Strategic Initiative Concept I hope you enjoy this issue of the Regional Times – a publi- Sincerely, cation for the people of the METRO Region to stay informed Colleen Sklar Dorothy Dobbie about the important work of government, business, industry Executive Director, Winnipeg Metropolitan Region [email protected]

Art Direction and Layout Karl Thomsen METRO Region ramps up as economic powerhouse [email protected] Continued from page 1 President growth in regional recreational facilities, the METRO Region,” said Executive Since JohnQ was launched in June of Ian Leatt given the population booms in some Director, Colleen Sklar. “The economic 2018, it has fielded endless calls from [email protected] communities. "When you have more strength of the Region is critical to the prospects covering a wide cross section families, you need more ice rinks, dance entire province." of the economy. People are looking to studios, trampoline parks and arenas. It She said municipalities across the Win- share ideas and see what the METRO Contributors begins with economic development but nipeg METRO Region know they need to region has to offer. Michael Badejo, Mark Hearson, Don quickly has a positive spill-over effect on do things differently. "By exploring the "People think agricultural and indus- Hurst, Darryl Long, Riley Martin, Sudhir entire regional communities." model presented to a standing-room- trial firms are the only ones looking to Adding fuel to the economic devel- only crowd at a recent seminar featuring re-locate outside the perimeter," said Sandhu, Colleen Sklar, Courtlyn Suszko, opment fire is the fact that the METRO Edmonton Global CEO, Malcolm Bruce, Brad Erb, Chair of JohnQ Public, "but that METRO Region News Desk. region has just been named a strategic we are helping define how we can add is only just the beginning.” partner in the Province's Economic value by attracting investment and jobs." In the past five years, Erb said, growth Advertising & Sponsorships Growth Action Plan as it pushes to help But the partnerships don't stop there, has been steady all around the perimeter the METRO Region business zone earn said Sklar. 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By working together as a region ith 85% of net new economic growth gener- and aligning the efforts of agencies and partners, we can ated by metro regions across Canada, working avoid duplication and create the conditions for the entire Wregionally has never been more important. As region to benefit. Canada works to increase its competitiveness as a na- Colleen Sklar, Executive Director of the Winnipeg tion, provinces and municipalities are looking for ways METRO Region who is working with the strategic partners to collaborate to compete on the global stage for trade identified in the Province of Manitoba’s Economic Growth and investment. Action Plan, applauded the provincial government’s new The Winnipeg Metropolitan Region was recently named strategic approach. a strategic partner in the Province of Manitoba’s Economic “It’s one thing to say you are open for business but en- Growth Action Plan. Along with its partners at Economic tirely another to be on the radar of top site selectors who Development Winnipeg, the WMR hosted Malcolm Bruce, have, time and again, told us that a coordinated strategic CEO of Edmonton Global, the newly formed Edmonton approach is what is necessary if we are to boost economic Metro Region Economic Development agency, who came growth, drive investment and good jobs and increase the to share his views on what is possible when government, regions’ overall global competitiveness,” said Sklar, “The business and industry collaborate to compete. strategy released by the government will do just that.” Bruce presented Edmonton Global’s economic strategy The first thing our region will do under the plan is to with over 100 leaders from government, business and Malcolm Bruce, CEO of Edmonton Global speaks to the work together to develop a strategic roadmap. This is de- industry. He told how municipalities in the Edmonton conference on collaboration for economic development. signed to align our capital city and the surrounding mu- Metro Region joined forces to chart a path toward regional nicipalities for coordinated, strategic economic growth. economic development. Strengthening partnerships and much more success than going it alone. This approach will clear the road for local companies, defining how the region can add value to the national With the Winnipeg METRO Region responsible for industries and entrepreneurs. We want to help them grow economic narrative allows them to compete together on 70% of the provincial GDP and comprised of many of the and create jobs, to attract talent and investment, and the global stage. This increases their value proposition fastest growing communities in the province, there is an increase the economic competitiveness and prosperity and ability to attract new investment and good jobs to the opportunity to explore successful examples of regional of municipalities in the METRO Region. Experts agree region. Municipal leaders in the Edmonton Metro Region partnerships that are operating across North America. that by working together we can increase our collective agree that, together with a strategic plan and coordinated Although the Winnipeg METRO Region differs from economic clout and more can be accomplished if everyone approach, they have more to offer together and will see the Edmonton Region, the strategic regional economic is pulling in the same directions. Historic MOU signing by Mayors, Reeves & Chiefs Continued from page 1

In addition to shared interests and overlapping territories between First Nations and municipalities, the leaders recognized a critical need for building positive relationships, identifying com- mon interests and barriers, dispelling myths and providing critical fact-based information for decision-making and coordination. The leadership involved committed to these four collaboration sessions that were designed to transform relation- ships and establish trust. “Through the CLI, we have created a strong platform to further build our relationship by sharing the priorities and needs of our communities with each other,” said Grand Chief Jerry Daniels of SCO, “By signing the MOU on Friday, we are formalizing our relationship, as two levels of government. This enables us to progressively lead our communities toward shared prosperity, sustainable economic development and healthy lands and waters, working with other levels of government and the business sector”. Mayors, Reeves and Chiefs hold up a replica of the Treaty No. 1 medal symbolizing their commitment to continue working together. Fibre to the farm – protecting Manitoba’s key sector Colleen Sklar, Winnipeg Metro Region

he economy of the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region is driven by the agriculture, transportation, and manu- Tfacturing sectors. If we are to grow and compete in these key sectors, we must make significant investments in high-speed communications infrastructure. Lower densi- ties and distances inherent in rural areas have resulted in a lack of service and prevented the expansion of high-speed Internet networks across the region, particularly for our farming communities within the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region and across Manitoba. Technology in agriculture is no longer an emerging field, but a rapidly advancing and profitable business op- portunity. Farmers across North America are ready to take on new opportunities presented by the agri-tech industry. Technological advancements like sensors, devices, ma- chines, and information technology are helping farmers make the transition to precision agriculture. This tech- nology promotes better decisions on how to apply water, fertilizers, and pesticides. Better drainage plans that sup- port agricultural production while also working to reduce negative environmental impacts can be created. More than ever before, the sector is being driven by data that allows Unless we make a commitment to provide better Internet access to farmers, we will fall behind the world leaders. farmers to analyze and correlate real time information, pro- viding them with valuable science and probability-based Currently across Manitoba there is very limited access to To ensure no one is left behind, 13 mayors and reeves information on how they can improve efficiency, enhance the high-speed Internet infrastructure that is necessary to through JohnQ have joined forces and initiated Connecting yields, manage risk and increase profits. support existing and emerging technologies for our grow- to Opportunity, a project aimed at ensuring equitable and In a December 2018 article in the Manitoba Cooperator, ing agriculture sector. This limits the ability for our region affordable access to Internet infrastructure for residents Gord Gilmour highlighted the frustrations farmers trying to increase and grow our competitiveness and fully real- and businesses, which includes fibre to the farm. to access new technologies feel: “…There are many tanta- ize opportunities that are available in other jurisdictions Ensuing investments are made in our communities to lizing high-tech prospects right on the horizon. But until across Canada and North America. support our economy, our environment, and our way of they have access to an information infrastructure that can Leaders from the region recognize that the future of life have always been the domain of leaders at all levels of support them, their fate will be to watch farmers in better- farming may be very different from what we see today. government. Connecting to Opportunity and providing ac- served regions adopt them first, and to better effect, due to Investments must be made if the agriculture sector is to cess to high-speed communications infrastructure should the well-known first-mover advantage.” continue to grow and prosper. be no different. It requires an all hands on deck approach. Spring 2019 winnipegmetroregion.ca Regional Times 3 REGIONAL NEWS Traffic grew at YWG in 2018 Michael Badejo, Winnipeg Airports Authority

t was another stellar year at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport in 2018. Passenger volumes grew Ito new heights, with four and a half million travellers coming through our doors. Even more impressive? This is the fifth straight year that traffic has grown at the airport, the front door to our region. Our team’s effort delivered new destinations, while optimizing our current routes and enhancing your travel experience. The result is more options to travel from Win- nipeg, and more opportunity for the rest of Canada and the world to explore everything that our city, province and region have to offer. Working with airline partners, more U.S. and inter- national sun destinations were added. Low-cost carrier Flair Airlines added new service to Phoenix-Mesa, Or- lando and Las Vegas, supplementing the US destinations currently served by Delta and United. Domestic traffic remained strong, led by Air Canada and WestJet. We also welcomed Swoop, as they began service from Winnipeg in 2018. Air cargo also up Air cargo was another success story in 2018. The weight of the average cargo-carrying plane at the airport was up 5%, a key metric used to measure performance. U.S. transborder and international cargo was up 17.5% on the year, with domestic weight also increasing slightly. We Aerial view of the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport - the front door to the METRO Region. continue to build on our reputation as a key Canadian cargo hub, with daily service to all major Canadian cities building that will open this fall. This brand new invest- Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure, from Montreal to B.C. to Iqaluit, and major US cargo hubs. ment will not only make us a more efficient airport, but trying to send your product to market, or just waiting Altogether, we move more than 4,000 cargo flights every it opens the door for more development by relocating for your overnight online purchase to arrive, Winnipeg year, or the equivalent of 13,200 semi-trucks of cargo. current facilities. This is a critical part of unlocking our Richardson International Airport is proud to play a role. The airport campus is continuing to grow as well. Work airport’s significant potential to provide jobs, drive the We look forward to work with all of our partners to make is underway on a $27 million ground services equipment economy and serve our community. 2019 another incredible year. Technology a threat to mobility but a lever for improved transportation planning

Autonomous vehicles are not as far away as we once thought.

Mark Hearson, Stantec apps with vehicle infotainment platforms, systemically isolated persons. to an on-demand flexible ride-hailing result in increased safety risks stemming The technology sector is driving a fun- service using city buses at night. These he list of major transportation- from distracted driving. The intensification damental shift in surface transportation applications could be similarly deployed related challenges facing engineers, of device connectivity increases cybersecu- by blurring the lines of transportation across municipal boundaries in order to Tplanners, and asset managers in rity and weaponization risks. service provision between the public and reduce resource intensity and improve Canada seems to relentlessly expand every On the other hand, technology offers private sectors. connectivity. year. These challenges may be linked to opportunities to address both new and Opportunities Transportation data produced through a select few phenomena. The proportion age-old problems. Advances in technology I argue that this presents an opportunity the IoT, smartphone use, and automated ve- of Canadians living in urban centres con- present the promise of safer, more acces- to improve transportation connectivity and hicle deployment promotes the standardi- tinues to increase, driving urban sprawl. sible, and more connected communities. services within metropolitan areas since zation of traffic and asset data. A number The demographics of these urban centres Vehicle design continues to improve in its technology can effectively cross municipal of transportation agencies already leverage change as the Canadian population ages. protection of passengers and other road boundaries. This potential is demonstrated data outputs from companies providing The infrastructure deficit grows in the face users. Widespread Internet connectivity of in the following examples: navigation, mapping, and localization of severely constrained agency budgets. personal and public devices, often referred A number of technology companies services. Climate change poses a threat to critical to as the Internet of Things or IoT, generate within the automated vehicle space are While privacy, cybersecurity, and intel- infrastructure, bringing it's resiliency into vast sources of data that may be leveraged targeting ‘first-mile’ and ‘last-mile’ chal- lectual property challenges exist in this question. for improved mobility through data-driven lenges, many of which seek to provide space, the opportunity for increasing The impact of technology on these chal- transportation, land use planning and traf- microtransit services with custom multi- coordination of asset management and lenges is two-sided and this impact is un- fic optimization. passenger vehicles. Synergies are achieved planning efforts through data interoper- deniably difficult to quantify. On one hand, Automation reduces human error in that municipalities improve transit ability is significant. technology presents new wide-ranging Increased vehicle automation presents service while the technology companies Advantages of standardized output challenges. Ride-hailing and improved opportunities to improve road safety, gain opportunities for testing. Such part- Companies producing vehicle automa- eCommerce platforms are attractive from particularly vulnerable road users. While nerships could improve interconnectivity tion technologies will amass value-rich a convenience perspective, however re- the road to widescale automated vehicle between municipalities and their divided data sources that provide up-to-date infor- search suggests that both significantly deployment may be bumpy, one where any transit services. mation on the condition of a transportation contribute to congestion. fatal collision involving a driverless vehicle Ride hailing for city buses network. Coordinated efforts to develop Mobile apps can impact safety attracts international attention, the fact Other technology companies seek to standardized outputs from this data could While the timeline of automated vehi- that over 90% of fatal collisions come as a optimize traffic, transit, and ride-sharing improve agency asset management across cle deployment is questionable, there is result of human error suggest significant through machine learning and AI applica- municipal boundaries. a real and growing risk of increased con- potential in fatality and injury reduction. tions. A partnership between Toronto com- Written for the Winnipeg Metropolitan gestion. Smartphone adoption and use, Increased vehicle automation also presents pany Pantonium and the City of Belleville Region Regional Times publication by Mark compounded by the integration of mobile opportunities to improve accessibility for shifts regularly scheduling transit service Hearson, Stantec. 4 Regional Times winnipegmetroregion.ca Spring 2019 REGIONAL NEWS New partnerships closer to offering high-speed Internet to growing Winnipeg METRO Region Internet speeds by province (Mobile and household combined.) Complex-task score (Complex tasks include activities such as video calling and online gaming.) Saskatchewan

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Alberta 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Basic task score (Basic tasks include activities such as email and browsing social media.) Saskatchewan Mayors and reeves of JohnQ celebrate partnership with RFNOW Inc. and WireIE. Quebec METRO Region News Desk through this new collaborative business requirements with our partners.” model. Based in Virden, Manitoba, RFNOW Inc. PEI ayors and Reeves from METRO “Business owners, industry and residents has a depth of knowledge and experience Ontario municipalities surrounding Win- all rank high-speed services as their top working with under-served communities Mnipeg moved another step closer priority,” said Reeve Brad Erb of Macdonald, like those in the WMR. Nova Scotia to offering high-speed and fibre optic -In chair of the JohnQ Board. “Bringing the “Given our large infrastructure, network Newfoundland ternet service in December 2018, following right partners to the table is the critical next and training program, we are confident in the signing of a Memorandum of Under- step to building a cost-effective, sustainable our ability to help the Winnipeg METRO New Brunswick standing (MOU) with two industry-leading and competitive broadband network that Region hit the ground running,” said Chris Manitoba strategic partners. will allow the METRO Region to attract Kennedy, COO of RFNOW. British Columbia “Most municipalities surrounding Win- good companies and good jobs while also Through JohnQ, the development of nipeg don’t have access to reliable, future- servicing the needs of residents.” high-speed Internet infrastructure is being Alberta ready Internet and communications servic- Next steps in the process between the explored for 43 under-serviced communi- 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 es,” said Colleen Sklar, Executive Director strategic partners include: ties in the 13 member municipalities in Average download speed of the Winnipeg METRO Region (WMR), • finalizing the business model; the METRO region surrounding Winni- an organization recently tasked by the • completing the design of the network; peg. Many are shovel ready which means Saskatchewan Province of Manitoba to deliver economic • negotiating with other stakeholders; construction could commence as early as Quebec development funding and programming • developing and recommending the mid-May 2019. throughout the Region. “There are many final broadband service offerings for end Ray Bouchard, President & CEO of Enns PEI opportunities to connect communities to users; and, Brothers Ltd. and Chair of Enterprise Ma- Ontario the digital economy and, once complete, • developing and recommending an open chine Intelligence & Learning Initiative Nova Scotia this project will help the WMR make an access model for third party ISPs to promote (EMILI) offers his congratulations to the even larger economic impact.” competition. Winnipeg METRO Region. Newfoundland The MOU was signed by JohnQ Public “WireIE is excited to help design and “This is an important step in advanc- New Brunswick Inc., the WMR’s economic development implement a carrier-grade broadband net- ing more productive and sustainable corporation, and two well established lo- work,” said Rob Barlow, President and CEO. agriculture in the region,” he said. “Farm Manitoba cal and national Internet service providers “WireIE overcomes constraints around ge- operations, businesses and residents need British Columbia (ISPs), WireIE and RFNOW Inc. The regional ography, time and budget, to break through consistent access to high-speed Internet to fibre optic project – Connecting to Oppor- barriers that traditional legacy networks implement the kinds of intelligent technolo- Alberta tunity – is a prime example of how JohnQ can’t address. We will meet and exceed gies that will inform and accelerate the agri- 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 Kilobits per second works and what the WMR can accomplish latency, bandwidth and service assurance culture sector and the Manitoba economy.” Source: Data provided by Tutela, gathered 90 days leading up to March 20, 2019. Ubisoft doing something special in Winnipeg By Darryl Long, Ubisoft Winnipeg Ubisoft Winnipeg. We are working with local agencies like Economic Develop- hen we talk about cities rife with ment Winnipeg and Yes! Winnipeg to es- swiftly growing video game de- tablish international recruiting pipelines Wvelopers and big tech advance- to attract top-tier innovation talent from ments, for some people, Winnipeg has not around the world. always been top of mind. We at Ubisoft We have a mandate to hire 100 people Winnipeg believe that’s changing and we over five years, and this spring, one year are proud to be a part of the growing tech since announcing our arrival, we will community that is capturing the atten- exceed first year projections as a team tion our city and its surrounding region of 38 people. This month we announced so deserve. the expansion of our current 3,500 sq. ft. Although overlooked by some, Ubisoft studio by an additional 16,000 sq. ft. to knew Winnipeg was a gem of techno-crea- accommodate the long-term growth of our tive talent. We saw the future in Manitoba; studio in the Exchange District. Of course, it’s why we chose to build the newest AAA being a member of the Ubisoft family, a Ubisoft game development studio here. well-established video game publisher, The collaborative and growing techno- contributes to our studio success, but it’s creative culture here is deep and vast. Our also contingent upon the benefits with innovation community is collaborative a strategic location. It’s the exceptional and, as such, it is thriving. We announced local techno-creative community; it is our arrival to the prairies only last April the outstanding top-tier post-secondary and it wasn’t long after that we recognized programs; it’s the supportive local govern- our city of choice was not just a great fit, but ment; it’s the collaboration of the entire Darryl Long of Ubisoft. the community here provides something industry; it’s the people. far greater than that. even better video games. With a focus on extraordinary techno-creative talent pool More and more, Winnipeg is receiving We support our other Canadian studios open world games, our creative team have that exists here, we have had great success recognition for its accomplishments in to build incredible video games for our ma- the freedom to develop and build what we building such a team in Winnipeg. technology, creativity and innovation, jor brands such as Far Cry, Assassins Creed dream up. To do so, we must grow a team We tapped into the local skilled talent, because our city is a leader in all three. As and Watch Dogs. However, what we are with a breadth of expertise in engineer- hiring people from our local post second- word gets out further about the immense doing at Ubisoft Winnipeg is something ing, computer science, creative arts and ary programs and broad techno-creative benefits of planting tech industry roots different, something special. techno-creative development; we must industry. Our unique mandate has at- right here, we should all prepare, because We have a unique mandate to research build a collaborative team with new per- tracted senior-level game developers back it is only going to get bigger from here. and develop the innovative technology spectives and ideas; we must build a team to Winnipeg, a city they once left for career Darryl Long is the Managing Director for and tools to empower our creators to make that is skilled and diverse. Thanks to the opportunities that we are creating now at Ubisoft Winnipeg. Spring 2019 winnipegmetroregion.ca Regional Times 5 FEATURES Procuring regional growth

Sudhir Sandhu, Manitoba Building Trades

istorically, public sector procurement was a balancing act between financial considera- Htions and the interests of constituents. Public expenditures aimed at maximizing benefit to the local economy through purchasing and employment. The two were viewed as legitimate complementary objectives, not as competing ones. Today, we live in a cost-conscious world. For the public sector, fiscal constraints have forced cost-cutting measures to reduce overhead costs. Obligations under various internal trade agreements have further eroded consideration towards local procurement, resulting in a singular focus on price. The shift to cost first and cost only may be viewed as a safer choice for the public sector, but it is far from the best option. Should governments in the Winnipeg METRO Region (WMR) look for ways to rebalance this choice by revisiting regional partnerships and public procurement? There is undoubtedly an appetite for it. Sixty per cent of respondents to a Manitoba Chambers of Commerce survey favoured local preference in public procurement. While a straight local procurement provision will likely offend trade obligations, there are legitimate ways to include local benefits criteria without offending inter- provincial agreements. But even before getting to the procurement stage, WMR organizations can cooperate to achieve economies of scale to improve their collective purchasing power. WMR organizations can start by compiling a com- Red River Floodway. plete inventory of planned purchasing and procure- ment activities. In particular, there should be a regional larger projects would create a more mobile workforce found that more significant impacts of local procure- infrastructure project plan with associated budgets and that each community can access as developments and ment occur “because wholly local companies hire more schedules. Once done, these organizations can align projects proceed. local labour, give more money to local charities, dis- their projects, creating larger bundles of work that may By distributing the costs of CBAs over multiple pro- tribute more of the profits from their operation locally, yield better bids than each tendered individually. The jects and partners, the WMR can realize long term eco- and buy more goods and services from local suppliers.” resulting economies of scale would be mutually benefi- nomic benefits by increasing employment and career The WMR can bring together individual, municipal cial for each partnering organization. opportunities for their respective citizens. CBAs favour and Indigenous leaders to build a partnership that looks WMR organizations can partner to implement com- local employers who are more willing to invest in their beyond the transaction and recognizes the long-term munity benefits agreements (CBAs). The entire WMR local communities and their local workforce compared strategic value of adopting procurement practices that region is home to a growing Indigenous population to extra-jurisdictional companies that are transactional drive the region’s economy. that is young and getting ready to enter the workforce. oriented and repatriate profits out of the community. Sudhir Sandhu, MBA, is the Chief Executive Officer of the Including common community benefits standards in A 2013 study out of the University of British Columbia Manitoba Building Trades.

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6 Regional Times winnipegmetroregion.ca Spring 2019 Features Transformative technology in the construction industry Winnipeg Construction Agency eral Manager with RME Geomatics, the technology is only getting better: “Drone he vitality of Canada’s construction technology is first about digitizing the industry is tied to its ability (and construction field, which forms the basis Twillingness) to embrace innovation. for opportunities of analytics, optimiza- Fortunately, there are more than a few tion and automation. That said, it evolves game-changing technologies and trends to further automate the systems, as well as in the field that are giving Canadian firms making them more reliable. And the easier an edge... they are to deploy and operate, the lower 1. Building Information Modelling barrier to entry.” Building Information Modelling (BIM) 3. Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented was conceptualized in the early 1990s, but Reality (AR) advances in digital imaging, cloud com- VR isn’t just for entertainment. The im- puting and mobile technologies have made mersive technology is being used by con- it a more viable option on today’s jobsites. struction firms to share ideas, test designs “BIM is revolutionizing the way the in- and communicate plans to their partners dustry is designing, building and operating in a hands-on and interactive way. facilities,” says David Thompson, Virtual “Using VR, we’ve been able to visual- Design and Construction Manager with ize the project like never before; allowing PCL Constructors Canada Inc., co-founder the client to view their own facility at the of the Winnipeg BIM Community, and lead beginning of a project and giving them the affiliate for Winnipeg for BuildingSMART opportunity to make decisions early on Canada. “We are moving away from tradi- helps set the project up for success from tional siloed workflows with disconnected the early stages,” explains Thompson, add- information to a more efficient way of ing, “Using VR for communicating with developing accurate coordinated project the workforce allows them to get a better information. This is allowing the project understanding of what they’re actually teams to collaborate in a way which was building, rather than trying to picture it never possible in the past.” in their heads.” 2. Drones Augmented Reality is also gaining trac- One of the most promising innova- tion in the field. With the ability to overlay tions to take flight in construction are virtual elements onto a real environment, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), more Thompson said “Using the headsets on site commonly known as “drones.” Equipped gives them access to model information with high-performance cameras, auto- there and then. As we become more con- mated guidance systems and live data- fident in building from the models, these sharing capabilities, drones enable crews tools will become ever more valuable.” to capture a full “picture” of the construc- This article was originally published in tion field, monitor activities, collect and the Winnipeg Construction Association’s analyze data and upload information via Build Manitoba magazine. For more great cloud computing. content, visit them at winnipegconstruc- And according to Curtis Parks, Gen- tion.ca. Adopting new technologies has helped transform Canada's construction industry.

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CORTM Certification Customized Safety Manuals Safety Talks e-News Safety/CORTM Training Safe Roads Campaign Heavy Equipment Operator Training The Building Construction Industry in the METRO Region continues to grow. WORKSAFELY e-CORTM Construction Safety Association of Mani- “I feel that this association has delivered toba safety to the Manitoba construction indus- try and at a high level of professionalism, Construction Safety ExcellenceTM n 1989, While the world watched and while keeping it practical so that our work waited for the fall of the Berlin wall and force understands what they are learning Ithe world wide web prepared to launch, and how to use the training,” Feleccia con- the building construction contractors of tinued. “My position at Qualico requires Manitoba initiated a program that would my involvement in Western Canada at our forever change how we look at safety in other regional offices, and I can safely say construction. The Construction Safety As- the CSAM COR™ program is the most com- sociation of Manitoba (CSAM) is proud to prehensive and practical in the country.” a digital health & safety program with celebrate 30 years of providing the Build- According to the Workers Compensation ing Construction Industry with proactive Board of Manitoba, since the establish- education, training, and consulting that ment of CSAM in 1989, safety performance Stay Connected mhcaworksafely.ca @worksafelyMHCA supports safe work practices, incident reduc- in the Building Construction Industry has tion, and COR™/SECOR™ Safety Certification improved greatly. Over the past 30 years, the across the province. Building Construction Industry has seen a Run by and for the building construc- 68 per cent reduction in time loss claims tion contractors in Manitoba, CSAM has and a 66 per cent reduction in the overall TERRACON spent the last 30 years providing “Practical injury rate. During this time, the Building DEVELOPMENT Solutions for a Safer Workplace”. From Construction Industry in Manitoba has LTD. providing information regarding incident continued to grow, with 25 per cent more prevention methods, to helping contractors companies working in the industry today meet their legislated responsibilities, and than there were in 1989, proving the signifi- providing guidance in the development of cance behind these numbers. tailored health and safety programs, CSAM Derek Pott, Operations Manager of CSAM, is truly a pre-paid consultant to the building is thankful for all the hard work that went construction industry. into building the foundation for CSAM all Since its inception, CSAM has enjoyed be- those years ago. “Working with an associa- ing a key part of Manitoba’s advancing safety tion with such a strong foundation really af- culture. CSAM prides itself on providing fords us the ability to innovate and progress the same high level of service regardless of by adding to the compliment of services we trade, location or size. Phil Feleccia, National already offer,” says Jones. “CSAM has grown Safety Program Development Manager with and evolved and will continue to evolve but Qualico Group of Companies noted that we will forever stay true to the objectives since Qualico became involved with CSAM and mandate established in 1989.” in 2002, they have appreciated how CSAM CSAM would like to thank all staff past brings safety awareness and training to the and present, as well as all the Manitoba Residential Construction Industry. employers and workers that have worked so “CSAM has provided us and our industry hard to make the past 30 years such a suc- with solid professional support from the cess. The Construction Safety Association start. They continue to collaborate with us of Manitoba looks forward to serving the and assist in anything we require,” Felec- Building Construction Industry for another cia said. 30 years and beyond.

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8 Regional Times winnipegmetroregion.ca Spring 2019 FEATURES Safety training for Manitoba’s municipalities Cities and towns turn to MHCA’s WORKSAFELY™ for certification

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ublic employees who maintain municipal streets, sidewalks and other vital infrastructure deserve the Psame level of workplace protection as their private- sector peers. And many are getting it through the Manitoba Heavy Construction Association, as cities and towns across the province partner with MHCA’s education and training program, WORKSAFELY™ to earn Certificate of Recogni- tion, or COR™. The Certification of Recognition is awarded to workplac- es that have demonstrated, through external audits, their safety and health management system meets the national standard set by the Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations. The City of Winnipeg’s Public Works and Water & Waste departments are in the process of becoming COR-certified through WORKSAFELY. Several municipalities are already seeing the benefits of certification, which is recognized as equivalent to SAFE Work Manitoba’s new SAFE Work Certified program. “For us, it has been incredibly worthwhile,” says Town of Morris Public Works sub-foreman Brian Wiebe, whose department received COR certification in December 2015. “You have to be willing to change and we’ve adapted very well to that with our Public Works staff, and everybody has bought into the program. You have to create the culture of safety at work and once guys are in, then it’s a breeze.” Public employees working safely while maintaining METRO Region streets. City of Winnipeg Water & Waste director Moira Geer says safety is the department’s top priority. repair, on a large number of job sites, versus large single a much more intense look at the safety aspects of jobs and “We couldn’t be happier with the results of this (WORK- projects. assess it beforehand to avoid incidents.” SAFELY) partnership. Though our partnership is relatively With more than 1,000 full-time equivalent positions — a While the City of Winnipeg is self-insured, Western new, we are already seeing its impact on our field staff,” number that rises to about 1,500 during construction sea- Financial Group Insurance Solutions provides liability Geer said. “They are excited about implementing what they son, including seasonal employees — Winnipeg’s Public insurance and other products for municipalities. have learned from MHCA as part of COR certification.” Works Department is a large-scale operation. The company’s Director of Risk Management, Rudy Pen- The MHCA is the industry-based service provider that In Morris, six full-time Public Works employees cover ner, says there are several benefits to COR certification. works with industries that most closely resemble the work everything from water, sewer and road infrastructure to “The primary one to me is that it forces companies and the Public Works Department performs. As part of the city’s greenspace maintenance and snow clearing. municipalities to create and maintain a safety culture to tendering policy, contractors and subcontractors are re- Wiebe says there have been significant changes in how ensure work is completed in a safe manner,” Penner says. quired to be COR-certified, and administrators felt it would his department operates. For example, each day starts If your municipality is interested in stepping up its safety be beneficial to be certified through the same program. with a job-hazard assessment and staff discuss upcoming and health program, or for COR certification or other needs, Staff often work alongside private contractors or super- projects and potential hazards at weekly safety meetings such as heavy equipment operator training, contact WORK- vise projects that are contracted out to private construction to ensure they’re prepared for any eventuality. SAFELY’s Kristen Ranson, at 204-947-1379 or at kristen@ companies. And many are involved in activities related to “You’re constantly making the conscious effort to think mhca.mb.ca. WORKSAFELY will assign an advisor who can heavy construction, such as asphalt paving and concrete safely,” Wiebe says. “Now that we are COR-certified we take tailor programs to your workplace needs.

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METRO Region News Desk for collaborating to address issues of ith 86% of all garbage in the environmental and economic concern,” METRO Region going to the said Sustainable Development Minister, Wlandfill and an ever-increasing Rochelle Squires, during her opening re- cost to manage it, efforts are underway marks. “In working together, I am certain across the Winnipeg METRO Region to you will provide leadership and innovative create better waste management solutions approaches to others as we strive toward that include the potential to improve the the common goals of waste reduction and rate of recycling. enhanced rates of recycling.” “We know from other jurisdictions Speaking on behalf of the Southern that when other options are offered such Chiefs’ Organization, Grand Chief Jerry as curb-side pick-up, recycling rates can Daniels said, “Building partnerships like double,” said Colleen Sklar, Executive this is really the best path forward. In fact, Director of the METRO Region. “We it is what I like to refer to as reconcilia- are happy to launch Quadrant Working tion in action through joint community Groups, comprised of municipalities and projects that have the potential to benefit Indigenous communities around Winni- us all.” peg, to strategically tackle the issue and Sustainable Development Minister, Rochelle Squires, commends the METRO Merrell-Ann Phare of the Centre of In- explore the best collective ways to contain Region and Indigenous communities for their collaboration. digenous Environment Resources (CIER) costs and lessen the burden on landfills.” added that, “We need to start thinking dif- The day-long session held on January 17, vices Canada, was the first opportunity “As part of our government’s ongoing ferently about foundations of our common 2019 at the Viscount Fort Hotel in Winnipeg, for the Quadrants to discuss how they commitment to becoming Canada’s clean- economy. If we all work together, region- hosted by the METRO Region in part- can immediately address plastic waste, est, greenest and most climate resilient ally, we can build a circular, efficient and nership with the Centre for Indigenous achieve no burn of woody waste, and im- province, we commend the Winnipeg productive economy where we eliminate Environmental Resources, the Southern prove public outreach to maximize both METRO Region and neighbouring Indig- waste by treating it as an asset for our mu- Chiefs’ Organization and Indigenous Ser- local and regional goals. enous communities and municipalities tual economic development. It’s exciting.” CBCRA is helping Manitobans reduce waste

Riley Martin, CBCRA in 2016 than in 2010. In 2017, so many beverage containers he Canadian Beverage Container were recycled in Manitoba that it would Recycling Association (CBCRA) has have taken 1,067 rail cars to hold all of Tmanaged and operated the beverage them. This equals a decrease of 25,573 container recycling program in Manitoba metric tonnes of CO2eq emissions, which since 2010. The CBCRA was formed with is the equivalent of taking 5,778 cars off the singular goal of reaching the govern- the road. ment-mandated target of recovering 75% CBCRA provides consumers a cost of beverage containers sold in Manitoba, effective and convenient way to recycle and remains committed to this goal. empty beverage containers no matter if To reach the 75% recovery rate, the or- they are at home or out and about within ganization focuses on two main areas to Manitoba’s communities. This level of re- help increase beverage container recovery cycling accessibility has become common rates. These focus areas are accessibility place among Manitobans, and the Recy- and Promotion and Education. CBCRA cle Everywhere program achieves this needs to ensure that it is convenient for by providing away from home beverage Manitobans to recycle their empty bever- container recycling bins to public spaces age containers no matter where they are, across our geographically wide-spread and needs to guarantee that they know province free of charge. This, combined what to do with those empty containers, Empty beverage containers belong in the blue bins. with the Blue Box, has created a recycling and what the benefits of recycling them wide Promotion & Education (P&E) cam- period between 2010 and 2016, the recov- system that is a cost effective and conveni- are. paign, CBCRA has been able to bring ery rate increased from 42% to 70%, an ent way for Manitobans to recycle all types Through wide-spread accessibility to the beverage container recovery rate to increase of 28 percentage points, which of beverage containers wherever they are recycling infrastructure, and a province new heights in Manitoba. Over a six-year means 67% more containers were recycled consumed. Crossword Suduko Across 1. Trellis strip 5. "Como ___?" 10. Decisive time 14. Slaving away 15. Four of ___ 16. Faulkner's ___ Varner 17. Kerfuffles 19. Cat weapon 20. Gave way 21. A Powell 22. Backed 26. Minor betting game 30. Shoulder ornament 34. Pop singer John 35. Condensations 36. Grafton's "___ for Evidence" 37. Shiny photo 39. Publicity devices 42. "___ next time..." 28. Ring-shaped island 43. Shankar of Indian theater 29. Denials 47. Old ___ hills 31. Revival structures 48. Witnesses 32. Parishioner's donation 51. They can be kinda stuffy 33. Snaking curves 52. Below 38. Loud laughs 54. Check the total 40. Caught some rays 57. Sweet gal of song 41. Mil. entertainers 62. Advanced math subj. 44. ___ Plaines, Illinois 63. Met 45. Singer Garfunkel 66. Converse alternative 46. Like a dowsing stick 67. Record company 49. Clunker 68. Depressed 50. Venerable ref. work 69. Soothsayer 53. Edward Rochester's ward 70. Union commander at Gettysburg 54. Some HDTVs 71. Aardvark's dinner 55. Projecting edge on a roof 56. What George couldn't tell Down 7. Uncle, in Acapulco 18. Greek theaters of old 58. "____ Rose" 1. Like some lingerie 8. Cape ___ (Massachusetts peninsula) 21. Cartoonist's frame 59. Knowledgable about 2. Yours, in Tours 9. '60s "New Left" gp. 23. East Ender's aspiration 60. Package info 3. Newsweek rival 10. Solve a cipher 24. Like sashimi 61. Long periods, geologically 4. Blogger's code 11. Not bright 25. Work (out), as a puzzle 63. Adm. of U.S. public lands 5. Moth-___: worn out 12. Jai ____ (fast court game) 26. "I ___ differ!" 64. Dubai is part of it (abbr.) 6. Fishtailed 13. Act sleepy 27. Mystery story writer Stanley 65. CEO's degree, often Spring 2019 winnipegmetroregion.ca Regional Times 11 FEATURES A more solar METRO Region Sycamore Energy achieve their sustainability, economic development, and financial goals. ycamore Energy Inc. was founded in 2012 after Residential solar power merging with Global Wind Group Inc. (est. 2008) Enjoy a snug, energy efficient home while basking in the Sand is Manitoba’s largest installer of ground and roof warmth of electricity generated by your own solar system: mounted solar arrays. yes, it’s possible. 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Manitoba businesses team up to protect water with #20BY2020 METRO Region News Desk status.” He added, “Lake Friendly is a trusted official mark. Participation in this project e can all agree that access to fresh, shows Manitoba’s businesses are doing what clean water is essential if we are to matters to protect water and our economy." Wmaintain and grow our economy. Entry Blue Ready Certification supports Water related economic development in the Province of Manitoba's Made-in Mani- Manitoba is estimated to contribute over toba Climate and Green Plan. It includes $4 billion dollars per year through fishing, action to: tourism and agriculture, making it clear • protect water from nutrients, contami- that many businesses in our province have nants and other threats; a special connection to water. • conserve and value water; We know that deteriorating water quality • reduce greenhouse gas emissions and poses a significant environmental, social move to renewable energy; and and economic threat here in Manitoba and • build resiliency into our natural and across the globe. Although, there are many built environments. efforts underway by NGO’s, all levels of gov- Elected leaders recognize that through ernment and the public, there is a significant partnerships with business and industry, opportunity for business and industry to they can mount a coordinated community team up and make meaningful impact to approach. address this threat. President and CEO of the Manitoba Cham- In 2009, local leaders launched the Lake ber of Commerce, Chuck Davidson agrees. Friendly Initiative which obtained official "We are pleased to be working with Lake mark status, a status only available to public Friendly and support the #20BY2020 pro- authorities with a significant degree of care ject," he said. "Business and industry have and control. Based on science, they identi- a long history of stepping up and showing fied best practice across a variety of sectors. leadership. We are confident they will do the Local leaders have been getting their mu- same for freshwater protection. This is such nicipal operations in order by examining so- an important project. We need to act today lutions related to best practice. They are now to help preserve the health of our province’s throwing out a challenge to all business own- water for future generations.” ers. Over the next couple of months, they will Darrell Brown, Chair of the Board of be launching #20BY2020. This is a friendly Directors of the Aboriginal Chamber of competition for 20 Manitoba businesses to Commerce echoed Davidson's positive join the action in protecting our freshwater endorsement. "Extending this project to all resources by World Water Day 2020. businesses in Manitoba allows Indigenous "This province-wide pilot project will business owners an opportunity to be a part guide 20 Manitoba businesses to evaluate of a team approach. We want to promote best how they use water in their operations,” practices in stewarding our land, water and explained Rick Gamble, Mayor of Dunnottar resources." and Chair of Lake Friendly. “We’ll be look- Whether you are a business, school, local ing at water consumption, wastewater and government or resident, there is room on this storm water retention with the goal of the team for everyone. 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A producer that suffers a loss and has or birds would go directly in to the deep fryer or smoker. an insurance claim with Manitoba Agricultural Services Cor- On many occasions this food fed not only our family, but poration (MASC) can contact the MTA and request assistance others as well. from a professional trapper. MASC pays out over a million I had always wondered about trapping. I assumed just dollars a year to farmers for livestock lost due to predators. like fishing/hunting, it was a means to provide food for your Professional trappers also assist municipalities, highway family. However I knew very little about it and was never departments, railways, and private landowners to remove exposed to it. Last winter Barry (my boyfriend’s Dad) and I problem beavers. These industrious semi-aquatic rodents were visiting and I mentioned how I wanted to learn more flood agricultural lands, wash out roadways and railways, about trapping. I was in luck! We walked into his garage and and cause extensive property damage. Beavers contributed my first lesson into trapping began. He showed me numer- to a train derailment last year in Northern Manitoba that ous different traps that he had accumulated over the years claimed the life of one individual and seriously injured and how they worked. It is a lot to take in at first and can be another. very intimidating. Trapper Education Instructor-in-Training Kyle McCosh In February 2019, I attended a course organized and has been contacted by his municipality to provide beaver instructed by the Manitoba Trappers Association (MTA), control. “The beaver problem in rural Manitoba continues a volunteer organization made up of members from the to be a growing issue for municipalities, farmers and land Manitoba trapping community. In Manitoba, potential owners. Modern trapping methods are a humane and ef- trappers must attend a Basic Trappers Education course fective way to control beavers and other problem wildlife.” prior to acquiring a trapping license. During the course, Problem beavers have the potential to cause major flooding students are taught about humane trapping equipment costing municipalities millions of dollars. and techniques. Rob Andrushuk states “Humane trapping I often hear individuals judging trappers, hunters and is not only the law, it is the right thing to do.” The Manitoba anglers, when in fact most trappers, hunters and anglers Trappers Association was established in 1972 to educate, play huge roles in conservation. Outdoor enthusiasts want work with the government and to ensure sustainable and to preserve the land and maintain wildlife so they can en- humane furbearer management. They teach: Respect for joy it themselves and pass it on to future generations. The People, Respect for Animals, and Respect for Environment. Kyle McCosh and Rob Andrushuk from the Manitoba trapping rules and regulations are essential to preserving One part of the international standard regulates the types Trappers Association (MTA). wildlife populations. I think it is easy to forget, when living in of traps used to ensure a humane harvest. The equipment urban cities, that there are still many communities that rely is laboratory tested to confirm it meets the requirements predator control to learning a new hobby, and more. This was on trapping to supplement their livelihood and as a means of the standard, meaning an animal does not suffer and is surprising to me as I had always thought trapping, as it is over of survival. Without trapping, towns could flood, highways dispatched in the fastest way possible. Another part of the 350 years old and was mainly used as means of trade, was a would be washed out, train derailments could occur and standard is a requirement to educate trappers on humane dying industry. This is not the case. Trapping still provides more. Trapping makes up a significant part of the social and trapping equipment and techniques. vital income to many rural and northern trappers. Also, many cultural fabric of many rural and northern communities. The course takes place during a Saturday and Sunday, is people still trap as a means of predator control and to control The MTA offers the trapping course 6 to 8 times a year, gen- free to youth and is located at Oak Hammock Marsh. To my problem wildlife such as beavers. erally during late winter and early spring. For more informa- surprise, the course was full! 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Day Trips from Winnipeg It’s easy to explore Winnipeg’s Metropolitan Region

The Great Trail

Once known as the Trans Canada Trail, the Great Trail is now complete, spanning 24,000 km across the country. The sections of the Great Trail in Manitoba include the Red River North Trail. Start your journey in northeast Winnipeg and follow the Red River to the Bottomley Creek Trail in East St. Paul. Refuel at Jonesy’s Restaurant and Lounge, known for great service and home style cooking.

Follow the trail as it makes its way through Birds Hill Provincial Park. While in the park, choose from several different trails, most of which are great for birding from the spring through fall and are also dog friendly. You can also explore the park by horseback on a ride with Birds Hill Park Ranch.

Clubs and Curds

The RM of Macdonald to the southwest of Winnipeg is home to two of the province’s top golf courses. Make a tee time at Bridges Golf Course, with its challenging championship design that melds a traditional links style with gorgeous tree-lined holes or at Kingswood Golf and Country Club. Laid out along the La Salle River, this course features challenging traps and bunkers, and the 17th that crosses the river is one of the province’s signature holes.

Both courses offer an incredible menu selection from their clubhouses, but if you’re looking to explore a bit further, why not venture onto the Poutine Trail? A selection of restaurants south of Winnipeg offer a signature poutine dish – try the Burger Poutine at Lucky Luc’s Bar & Grill in Ste. Agathe or the Perogie Poutine at Chicken Chef in Lorette.

For more easy day trip ideas, visit travelmanitoba.com

Birds Hill Provincial Park Photo: Sandeep Singh, @thesandeep29

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