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Versatile & charismatic, Winnipeg-born actor Aleks Paunovic packs star power aplenty in TV roles & big screen performances alike GREAT EXPECTATIONS Winnipeg’s downtown continues to impress as new development pushes the urban envelope forward WARM WELCOME Special touches make this custom-built home stand apart

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Volume 20, Number 4 Summer 2016

In this issue

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FEATURES

6 Warm Welcome

Special touches make this

custom-built home stand apart 17 Rising Star

Versatile & charismatic,

Winnipeg-born actor Aleks

Paunovic packs star power

aplenty in TV roles & big

screen performances alike 51 Great Expectations

Winnipeg’s downtown

continues to impress as new

development pushes the

urban envelope forward

LIFESTYLES

15 Perspectives on financial planning 19 An Electric Attraction 21 One Stop Shop 22 Stepping Out With Style 32 On the Bookshelf 33 Styling the Stereo

CUISINE DU JOUR 26 Delectable Dining 30 Recipes

FAB FINDS

38 Fashion, accessories, home

décor & more

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24 117 94 DEPARTMENTS 2 Style Was There 3 The Agenda

OUTDOOR LIVING

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Embracing small spaces The backyard hub Growing home Let the outside in

CONDO LIVING 71 Easy living options

KITCHEN & BATH SHOWCASE

77 Delightful designer kitchens

& bathrooms

DESIGN & DÉCOR

79 Creative decorating ideas

from the professionals

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Winnipeg born actor Aleks Paunovic pauses for a shot with Style’s Lisa Lester at the Winnipeg screening of his new film Numb.

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The Haas family & friends gather for a RAD for BRAD team shot at the recent Colour Me Rad run held by the Manitoba Runners Association.

Kelsey & Kendell Haas holding a picture of their father - the late Brad Haas - who their team (RAD FOR BRAD) honoured by participating in the Colour Me Rad run.

It was smiles all around at the Winn$tock 12th Annual Financial Industry Bands for Charity event (this year’s proceeds to benefit The Movement Centre of Mb). Pictured (L-R): Yvonne Burman of Hwy 59 with guest judges Tom McGouran, Howard Mandshein & Bea Broda.

NHL star Dale Weiss of the Chicago Blackhawks congratulating the 2016 Play on 4 on 4 Ball Hockey Champions - The Average Joes.

On hand at the media conference where ARTIS REIT unveiled plans for the Development of 300 Main & Reimaging of 360 Main: (L-R) Style’s Lisa Lester, Armin Martens (President & CEO, ARTIS REIT) & Angela Mathieson (President & CEO, CentreVenture).

Also in attendance (L-R): David Borys (Border Glass), John Wells (Crosier Kilgour & Partners), Raymond Wan (Raymond SC Wan, Architect Inc), Tim Borys (Border Glass) & Henry Paetkau (Marwest Construction).

Pictured at the grand opening of Perfect Pairs, a new specialty store featuring the ultimate in oil & vinegar: (L-R) Co-owner Mike Deneka, Style’s Lisa Lester & co-owner Giselle Riegel.

Over 150 people from the design community came out to the Wine & Design 2016 event presented by Shaw Contract, Forbo Flooring, and Ames Tile & Stone. Pictured (L-R): Francesco Messori (Caesar Ceramic) with Chris Stanton, Barb Hilderman & Ashley Guenther (all from Ames Tile & Stone) & Style’s Eric Green.

On the scene from Forbo Flooring Systems (L-R): John Kontosic (Product Support & Education Specialist, North America) & Joe Russo (Technical Sales Advisor, Canada - Manitoba / Saskatchewan / North Western Ontario).

From Shaw Contract Group / Patcraft (L-R): Blayne Schabler (Acct Mgr), Fred Rabiner (Regional VP, Western Canada), Richard Fotiuk (Territory Mgr), Steve Pettit (VP, Global & Strategic Accts - Canada), Will Houghton (Commercial Hard Surface Mktg Mgr - Canada) & Kent Lusk (Divisional VP, Global Accounts & International Sales).

the agenda The view of the city from Prairie 360° Skyline Restaurant & Lounge is stunning, offering diners sweeping vistas in every direction as the restaurant slowly revolves throughout the course of your dinner. Perched atop Fort Garry Place, it makes a complete rotation every 45 minutes – providing a perfect vantage point for observing the hustle and bustle of Winnipeg’s busy downtown area. Down below, the streets are alive with activity, as people come and go about their business, whether they work, live or play downtown.

There’s been plenty of buzz recently about the changing face of our downtown area, particularly with the announcement of exciting new developments like True North Square and the ARTIS REIT projects on Main Street. Adding to that excitement is the completion of other projects in the area, including the amazing recent renovations to RBC Convention Centre and the completed construction of The Glass House Skylofts, to name a few. And there is so much more to come!

A must-read this issue, Kelly Gray captures the beat of our city’s evolving downtown area in Great Expectations, offering readers a little bit of history, along with the lowdown on new, current, and completed projects guaranteed to make us downtown proud!

We are also pleased to feature Winnipeg born and raised Aleks Paunovic as our cover story for the Summer 2016 edition. Recently in town to film a movie (our boy co-stars with Whoopi Goldberg and Caroline Rhea in Del Shores’ A Very Sordid Wedding), the charismatic Paunovic agreed to an interview with Style Manitoba. In Rising Star, Carly Peters reveals a gracious, humble side to the versatile and talented actor who is often known for playing the villain.

And of course, our regular editorials bear mentioning as well. In Warm Welcome, Leigh Patterson takes us inside a fabulous custom built home filled with special touches, while Outdoor Living offers inspiration aplenty for projects outside now that the warm weather has truly arrived.

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ttention to detail, fine craftsmanship and solid construction blend effortlessly with all the bells and whistles in this 2,000-squarefoot, West St. Paul bungalow built by ADR Properties.

home a standout. Guests experience a warm welcome - literally - thanks to heated ceramic tile floors underfoot. The foyer opens up into an expansive, open concept living space, where nine-foot ceilings enhance the light, airy atmosphere.

In the large foyer, a dramatic chandelier from Robinson Lighting is the first hint at the special touches that make this custom-built

In the living room, a tray ceiling embedded with potlights adds visual definition to the room, where a built-in entertainment unit

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houses a big screen TV, and a linear Valor radiant gas fireplace and natural quartz surround.

Shiny, engineered hardwood flooring from Curtis Carpets is abundant throughout the main floor, the perfect complement to the home’s overall colour palette of greys, taupes and hits of white. Large, triple pane windows installed strategically around the

home allow ample natural light to filter in.

Window treatments throughout the home were supplied by Budget Blinds, and add a touch of contemporary flair, while diffusing light when needed.

The dining room features double garden doors to an outdoor deck, as well as a recessed nook to accommodate a buffet cabinet. It’s a small consideration, but a practical one that was factored in the design.

“I design homes with lots of storage,” says Adamo Rondinella, owner/president of ADR Properties. “People don’t think about it until it’s too late, so I help anticipate our clients’ needs.”

In the same way a tray ceiling adds dimension to the dining room, an angular bulkhead painted in a greyish-taupe provides separation to the well-appointed kitchen. Here, richly stained cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and flecked granite countertops from Take Us for Granite work in harmony. Soft-close hinges on cabinet doors and drawers keep noise to a minimum in the open concept space.

The kitchen island, which offers extra storage and seating, is graced with a Blanco faucet and Silgranit sink combination to make meal prep and cleanup a breeze.

Like nearly every other room in the home, the kitchen has automated lighting and an in-ceiling surround sound system. The advantage of programmable lighting and sound is that it can be controlled with the owner’s phone from anywhere in the world, notes Rondinella, who himself is a self-confessed technophile.

Shiny, engineered hardwood flooring from Curtis Carpets is abundant throughout the main floor, the perfect complement to the home’s overall colour palette of greys, taupes and hits of white. Large, triple pane windows installed strategically around the home allow ample natural light to filter in.

The living room’s built-in entertainment unit houses a big screen TV and linear gas fireplace with white quartz surround.

As elegant on the outside as it is on the inside, this custom-built bungalow features low-maintenance, acrylic stucco on the exterior. White garage doors and natural quartz stone pillars flanking the front entrance are perfect accents.

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Custom Built Quality

We understand that building a new home can sometimes be a stressful and intimidating process but at ADR Properties, we aim to make this an enjoyable and hassle-free experience.

We work closely together as a team which always keeps our quality to the highest of standards.

We pride ourselves on the thorough service that we provide and the passion we all have for building your dream home.

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A ceiling bulkhead mirrors the island below to help define the well-appointed kitchen, which features granite countertops from Take Us For Granite, heated ceramic tile floors, lots of lighting and in-ceiling surround sound.

“The nice thing is that there is so much new technology available, and it’s not just for the high-end user,” says Rondinella. “It doesn’t have to cost a fortune to install.”

As with the light and sound systems, continuity is key to the home’s flow. All three bedrooms on the main floor have the same engineered hardwoods as the living and dining room areas.

Hardwoods give way to more heated tiles in the master bedroom’s gorgeous ensuite, with its

custom tiled walk-in shower and seamless glass doors. A granite bench, rainhead and handheld shower fixtures from Robinson Bath provide the ultimate oasis. The builder installed a modern toilet and bidet combination, along with more of the dark stained cabinetry and a marble vanity with his/hers sinks.

Rounding out the main floor is a mudroom and laundry area accessible via the heated three-car garage or around the corner from the kitchen.

A powder room is discretely and conveniently tucked here, too. These elements are all intended to make everyday living easier for the homeowner. Every space is designed with purpose and place, “so the home is never left in a shambles,” says Rondinella.

planking is installed everywhere else for peace of mind.

A granite countertop from Take Us for Granite dresses up a fully equipped bar. “I prefer the inconsistency of natural granite to the uniformity of quartz,” says Rondinella. He is a strong believer in using timeless, quality materials like granite, and neutral tiles in bathrooms and shower stalls.

He is adamant about incorporating thoughtful details in each ADR Properties build, such as the closet doors with architectural accents found in this home. Running his hand over a doorframe, Rondinella points out the finishing work by his longtime supplier Ultimate Finishing, which is smooth, with no gaps.

The details don’t end on the main floor, however. The basement gets the star treatment, too.

5The dining room features large windows, a dramatic light fixture from Robinson Lighting, as well as a recessed nook to accommodate a buffet cabinet.

Perfect for entertaining, this huge, well-lit space has an electric fireplace installed in a feature wall made of wavy grey tiles from Curtis Carpets, which provided all the floor coverings. Also warming a portion of the space is a plush, eco-friendly carpet made with corn silk, which comes with a lifetime stain-resistant guarantee. Durable, moisture-resistant vinyl

5Gleaming engineered hardwoods are found throughout the main floor and the huge master bedroom, where soft, diffused daylight filters through window coverings from Budget Blinds.

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5In the gorgeous master bedroom ensuite, the builder installed a modern toilet and bidet combination from Robinson Bath, along with more of the dark stained cabinetry and a marble vanity with dual sinks.

“It never looks old or wears out, and it’s a great add-on for the house,” he says. “I’ve done enough renovations to know that these don’t go out of style.”

Mechanical elements, like furnaces and water tanks, are installed so they can be easily accessed. Even the electrical panels are cleanly wired and well labeled.

Longevity is also the reason why he chose durable, low-maintenance, acrylic stucco in a dark grey for the exterior. White garage doors and natural quartz stone pillars flanking the front entrance serve as the perfect accents.

“We don’t skimp on these things,” says Rondinella. “We want everything to be ready for the homeowner so they know that the home is built by people who care about what they’re doing. We want clients to be secure in knowing that even after five or 10 years, their home is still going to look brand new.”

This commitment to quality extends not only to what can be seen. Every ADR Properties home is solidly built with a pile foundation, steel beam construction and TJI floor joists, for example. Rondinella relied on Manitoba-based McMunn & Yates to provide on-time delivery of all the building materials used in the home, and on concrete from Lafarge Construction to ensure a superior build.

Thanks to the care and consideration given to every aspect of the build, this ADR Properties custom home will be ready to offer a warm welcome to its inhabitants for years to come.

5The highlight of the ensuite is a custom tiled walk-in shower with seamless glass doors.

6Made for entertaining, this huge, well-lit basement space is well-grounded thanks to a variety of floor coverings from Curtis Carpets, like the plush, eco-friendly carpet made with corn silk, and durable, moisture-resistant vinyl planking.

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“From our first meeting, we knew that we were going to be well taken care of.”

These are just several of many testimonials from thrilled clients who have enjoyed a positive custom home-build experience with ADR Properties. This is the kind of feedback that ADR Properties owner/president Adamo Rondinella strives for with each and every build.

“We understand that building a new home can sometimes be a stressful and intimidating process,” says Rondinella. “It’s a big investment. That’s why it’s so important to us that we provide a hassle-free experience to our clients.”

The company’s strong family atmosphere helps put clients at ease. Since establishing ADR Properties in 2007, Rondinella has worked with a close-knit team of trades and suppliers that pride themselves on thorough service and passion for new home construction. Rondinella works directly with his clients to design and realize their dream home vision. His internal client services team includes his wife, Tracy, who provides interior design consultation services for ADR clients.

Rodinella has a mechanical engineering background, along with hands-on experience in plumbing, concrete work, electrical and other construction techniques gained through his previous home renovation work. Having that level of in-depth knowledge benefits his clients, because he can ensure that every ADR-built home meets his own high standards of quality.

ADR Properties is a member of the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association and is COR certified, showing ADR’s continued commitment to constant development.

The beautiful and functional homes built by ADR Properties speak for themselves.

And so do the company’s happy and satisfied clients.

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Perspectives on Financial Planning Today’s consumer has so much information at their fingertips that it’s nearly impossible to navigate the “Financial Roadmap of Life” without having someone who can guide them through the toils and turns they encounter.

From Mutual Funds, ETF’s, Private Equity placements, stocks, bonds, derivatives, options, puts, calls….and the list goes on, the do-it-yourself investor (in most cases) is in way over their head. Add to this the many ways in which advisors and companies are compensated today. Commissions, front-end load, no load, deferred sales charges, fee based accounts, hourly fees for pure advice. Again, there are so many choices; it is difficult to know what is the best one for individuals.

What is paramount is that individuals find an advisor they feel comfortable with. You will be spending many years with the advisor, and it is important that you have a good connection, so take the time to first interview a number of advisors. Second, ask about credentials.

You wouldn’t go and see a doctor without a formal education in the field of medicine, so it stands to reason that you should also give some weight to the education your financial advisor has.

people who have wealth, but unfortunately, don’t have good health. You truly need to treat these two with the same amount of importance.

Many people “think” they have a financial plan, when in reality what they have is an investment portfolio. Ask yourself this question, “When do you want to retire?”

You likely know the answer to the question.

The question that 90% + don’t know the answer to is the following; “If you were that age today, and you had no debt, how much money (after tax) would you like to receive each month (in today’s dollars)? Most people don’t know. Well, if you don’t know, then you likely don’t know if you are “on track” either. Imagine going to the airport and taking a trip to Singapore. If you don’t have a well laid out plan, you will not get there, I can assure you.

A proper financial plan should be written, and you should be able to review it each time you meet with your advisor. It should take into consideration not only your investment portfolio, but also important questions like: “Do I have enough life insurance in the event of my death?”

There are two keys to a successful retirement: Wealth and Health.

“Is my WILL up to date?”

I know people who have their health, but can’t go anywhere because they have no wealth. I also know

“Do I have enough disability insurance in the event of an accident?”

Call today 204-414-2479 to set up a no obligation review of your financial plan.

Doug Warkentin

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What is going on with the markets?

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oday, market volatility has become the “norm.” Any number of headlines can change things within minutes. ISIS, oil inventory prices, U.S. and Global Politics, and the list goes on.

It’s important to keep things in perspective. You can read an article on the Internet, and you’d swear the next Great Depression is upon us, then on to the next article that says we are in great shape financially, and have nothing to worry about.

What is vital is that you understand a few things.

(1) What are my goals?

(2) How much volatility am I willing to take to achieve my goals?

(3) Am I willing to accept the associated risks with the portfolio I am agreeing to?

When markets go up, people feel great. However, when they have a pullback, for many, panic sets in. We are taught to “buy on sale” and use this rationale for everything but the market. Interesting, isn’t it? Some of the most successful investors take advantage of this, and have made fortunes off of the fear of others.

Take a look at the S&P 500 (A basket of America’s largest companies).

In late 2007, the S&P 500 was trading at 1561. A year later, the S&P 500 was trading at 700, a drop of 55%. Now, if you panicked and got out, you locked in your loss. If you did nothing, today the S&P 500 trades at 2059, an increase of 3.35% (annually) since the peak of 2007.

What is even more dramatic however, would be the people who saw the opportunity in the market crash of 2008. Had you bought the S&P 500 in 2009 (at its lowest), you would be up 201% as of today with an average of 16.65% compounded growth.

Doug Warkentin and his team panicked, again, you would have locked in the loss. Had you done nothing, today, you would be up 77% from the 2007 high or 7.1% (annually).

Finally, if you had the courage to buy it at the bottom, you would be up 834% over the last 7 years.

The point is simply this: Ensure you have a well balanced portfolio in terms of fixed income, cash and stock, and also that you don’t have all your eggs in one basket. Ensure that you have not only fixed income and equity, but also North American, European, Emerging Markets, REITS, etc. to ensure a well balanced portfolio, both in terms of fixed income to equity but as well as global diversification.

You may think, “But I am retired.” Market volatility is something you have to keep in mind, and what your time horizon is. If you are retired and expect to live 10 years, you may want to have a portion of your portfolio a little more aggressive than a portion you may need to use over the next number of years.

People often think that GIC’s bear no risk. Today, nothing could be further from the truth. With an inflation rate of approximately 2%, a GIC returning 2.5% would yield between 1.35% - 1.8% after tax. This means that you are not even keeping pace with inflation. To me, running out of money would be the greatest risk, and investing all of your money in a GIC (at today’s rate) would assure that many investors would not outlive their money.

Doug Warkentin is an award winning Investment Advisor well known for his advanced tax & wealth building strategies. He specializes in working with high net worth individuals and companies. For a no obligation consultation, please contact Doug at (204) 414-2479.

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If you take that one step further and look at some of the bargains in individual names - Ford, for example over the same time period went from a high in the fall of 2007 to a low in March 2009 and dropped by 81%. Had you

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30% or More of Your Potential Wealth Might Never Be Yours Because of High Investment Management Fees!

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he thought of giving up 30% to 40% per year or more in investment returns to pay for portfolio management and advice would cause most people to walk away.

Yet, this is the price many people pay when they hire an investment advisor to manage their investment portfolio.

The 30% - 40% annual cost is simple math.

Take the average expense ratio charged by a Canadian Equity mutual fund (which includes the advisor fee) then divide it by the expected portfolio return before fees. The result is your investment cost. I’ll walk you through an example.

According to www.Globefund.ca (the Globe and Mail website for the most reliable and up-to-date source of unbiased mutual fund information for Canadians), the average management expense ratio for Canadian Equity mutual funds is 2.14%. The average annual net rate of return for this category of mutual funds over the past 15 years is 4.46%.

cost that they are paying to have their investments managed.

Therefore, the portfolio return before fees would be 4.46% plus 2.14% = 6.60%. Divide 2.14% by 6.60% and you get 32.42%. This is the cost to invest in the average Canadian Equity mutual fund over the past 15 years.

When stated as a percentage of assets, average fees may seem reasonable, however, when calculated as a percentage of returns, fees may no longer look low.

It seems ironic that many will monitor with close attention the cost of such items as gasoline, groceries and even wireless data plans, yet many Canadian investors have no idea of the

According to surveys that have been done by different firms and organizations in Canada, many Canadians incorrectly believe that they pay no fees to have their investments managed.

You should expect value for the advice that you pay for, such as a personalized portfolio, complete transparency and one-on-one professional, unbiased advice. Paying lower fees and receiving conflict-free advice versus the traditional model puts a lot more wealth in your pocket over the years.

If you don’t know exactly what you are paying in fees, you are probably paying too much!

We can help you make sense of the fees you are paying. Email us at info@evolutionsolutions.ca.

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By reducing your management fees, you can significantly increase your returns and ultimately the total amount of wealth that you accumulate.

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A typical day on set for Winnipeg-born actor Aleks Paunovic might look a little bloody - okay, a lot bloody - playing the role of Julius in SyFy’s new vampire hunter series Van Helsing. Tall and brooding, it’s not hard to see why this former amateur boxer might be an easy fit for the “bad guy” roles, but his lengthy film and TV resume proves otherwise.

Paunovic’s roles have ranged from TV appearances on Arctic Air, Battlestar Galactica, The 100, and Supernatural, to Disney’s kidcentric comedy Zapped, along with upcoming, big-screen features such as War for Planet of The Apes and Kindergarten Cop 2 - a sequel to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s infamous 1990 action-comedy.

“I love comedy. I wish I could do more. It’s quite refreshing,” enthuses the 46-year-old actor, who just finished shooting scenes with legendary comedic actresses Whoopi Goldberg and Caroline Rhea for Del Shores’ A Very Sordid Wedding being filmed in Winnipeg. The sequel to the underground hit Sordid Lives, sees Paunovic playing Hardy, Rhea’s “lust partner,” in a film about the impact of same-sex marriage in a conservative Texas town. “[Caroline] recommended me to [Del] because we did a Christmas movie about three years ago and we just hit it off. She is one of the most genuine and funniest people I have ever met,” he says of the Canadian actress. “I talked to my TV show [Van Helsing] producers in Vancouver and they wrote me out of a few episodes because they knew I really wanted to do this movie.”

As an added bonus, the project brought Paunovic back to Winnipeg where he grew up

boxing and playing in a rock band – which, in fact, is what got him his first acting role. While on stage, he got asked to audition for the HBO movie Heads. Being a guy who “likes to try everything once” he auditioned and ended up booking the role. Realizing the creativity film offered him, he decided to quit the band and embark on an acting career.

That career now has Paunovic not only bouncing around between make-out sessions with Caroline Rhea and ravaging humans for food, but also travelling nationally and internationally to promote his Canadian “chiller” Numb, an indie film directed by Jason R. Goode. Shot in Vernon, B.C., the film centers around a couple in financial distress who find GPS coordinates that supposedly lead to a fortune in stolen gold. Desperate for the money, they team up with two hitchhikers to enter a remote winter wilderness to recover the loot.

Paunovic’s character, Lee, is an ex-con who’s found a more spiritual path after being released from prison. But when the circumstances don’t go his way, he returns to his animal instincts with brutal results.

Paunovic says Goode, who is a good friend to the actor, gave him the freedom to find out who Lee was to him and how the character could play to the audience, even when he was doing terrible things.

“I usually try and find the humanity of each character I play, even if it’s a bad guy. I have to find out what grounds him and convey his struggle so the character can connect with the audience, and so they can have some

compassion for him,” he explains, adding the film is truly about human struggle and how greed can change people. “When presented with a situation like the characters had, you have to ask yourself ‘what would you do?’”

Paunovic not only played the role of Lee but also had a hand in shaping the script, as well as working on the casting and character development for the film.

“It was nice to be more than just an actor,” he states, adding he’d like to do more producing and directing in the future. “We had such an amazing cast and crew that put this film together. I was seriously honoured to be part of it.”

The film opened to much audience approval - from premieres as far away as Korea to Whistler, B.C. - and recently received 12 Leo Award nominations (Paunovic nabbed one himself for Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Motion Picture). Paunovic even got to host a screening of Numb in his hometown - a humbling experience, according to the actor.

“Winnipeg was the city that changed my life.

I hadn’t been back in years and it was so amazing to be surrounded by family, friends, and fans. I wouldn’t have wanted to do it anywhere else,” he says.

Fans can see more of Paunovic on both small and big screens this year with the upcoming release of Blackway (opposite Anthony Hopkins), War for the Planet of the Apes, and Kindergarten Cop 2.

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Tesla rolled its first production electric vehicle, the Tesla Roadster, off its California line in 2008. Its second vehicle, a full-size sedan called the Model S, immediately took the car world to a new place when it was released in 2012, and consumers responded. The Model S has since sold more than 100,000 units and is sales leader in Western Europe’s luxury car segment, where it competes and wins against Mercedes S-Class sedans.

The new Model 3 has attracted nearly 400,000 pre-orders for delivery after 2017, and the revolutionary Model X SUV is now in full production with Tesla filling more than 30,000 customer pre-orders, as well as blowing minds with its remarkable design and technology.

According to Nott’s Sales and Marketing Manager Jeff Janzen, Nott is Manitoba’s lease and finance agent for Tesla. “We are

not a Tesla Store, but we have a relationship that allows us to offer both new and used models to our customers,” he says, adding that they always have at least one model in stock. “It’ll be years before Tesla opens a retail store here, but the Winnipeg market has proven very receptive. We recently sold two more Model S performance sedans with AWD and the Autopilot self driving feature, and our Model X P90D SUV is on its way.”

Nott’s service team is fully qualified to offer basic services on all vehicles, including Teslas.

“If ever there is a warranty issue with a Tesla, the manufacturer flies in a ‘Service Ranger’ at no charge to the customer.” In fact, so confident is Tesla in the quality of their technology, they offer an eight year unlimited battery and drive unit warranty, and four year new car warranty. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was confident enough to give it five stars in all safety tests, and reports tell that Tesla cars were so safe that they actually broke the agency’s crash equipment.

Jeff shows me the 420 hp Model S P85 they have in stock. Its gunmetal grey exterior exudes elegance that has more than one motorist slowing down to admire the car, while we talk about the huge front and rear trunks (think six sets of golf clubs and two suit cases), third row seating, and driver recognition, where the car welcomes its owner by extending aerodynamic door handles on approach.

Inside, the cabin is large and airy with a massive panoramic moon-roof. Seats of buttery leather envelop passengers and technology waits for commands, all in a luxurious womb of silence. The engine only operates when the car is in motion, and I was surprised to discover the Tesla S activates itself in preparation for cruising as soon as the driver is seated. Our road test offered seat pressing instant torque, pinpoint handling and smooth sailing over one of Winnipeg’s most pothole laden streets.

To make luxury auto acquisition easy, Nott has expanded its leasing division, Luxury Leasing Canada Ltd., to offer flexible lease and finance terms on new and used vehicles.

Customers can also tour 29,000 square feet of showroom space to check out a selection of more than 150 luxury, sport and quality vehicles. If you need service, the site features a 9000 square foot state-of-the-art shop, where technicians work on exotics like Lamborghinis, as well as more modest Hondas and Fords.

“At Nott, we make it easy for customers to get the car they want at the right price point.

Whether it’s a lease or a purchase, our team has the right price and financing package to get you driving a masterpiece like a Tesla,” says Nott Autocorp President, Trevor Nott.

Visit www.nottautocorp.com to see how easy it is to get behind the wheel of automotive artistry.

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“In life some things get left to chance, and car buying should never be one of them. That’s why everybody loves a Gauthier deal,” says Kevin Parkes. Parkes is a Business Manager at the Winnipeg-based auto group located on McPhillips Street near Inkster. He reports that they have the programs, the products and services to deliver a vehicle purchase experience that few companies can replicate.

Gauthier Auto Group is Winnipeg’s #1 GM volume sales leader. This means they can buy models from the manufacturer in bigger quantities, and pass along greater savings to customers who have come to know the dealer as one that really works to offer the cars and trucks at the right price and at the best terms.

In fact, today they are featuring rates as low as zero percent, and terms up to 84 months on select vehicles.

“This keeps monthly payments affordable,” says Kevin.

Parkes describes his office as a one-stop-shop where he can show, sell, and finance in a total package that makes a new / used car or truck purchase as easy as calling for an appointment.

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“If you are too busy or you live a distance away from Winnipeg, we will even deliver a vehicle out to you along with all the paperwork. It doesn’t get any easier than that,” he says, remembering a recent sale in Kindersley, Saskatchewan, where the negotiation was done on the phone and a service team member drove the distance to show the customer the vehicle and finalize the paperwork.

When it comes to financing, Parkes is a specialist that gets the best rates for his customers, whether they have good credit or need a little help establishing a new credit track record. “My motto is ‘Bad credit repaired, good credit rewarded.’ We have a list of credit providers and can work to get the rate and terms that make sense for your lifestyle. A car is a major purchase, and for many it represents a big part of monthly expenditures.”

Parkes often advises clients with credit challenges to come in and fill out the application first. “This is the same thing people do when buying a home. Lenders tell you how much you can afford and then you know where to start looking. We can also get people with compromised credit into a program where rates are a bit higher for the short term until the borrower establishes a positive credit history. Then we can move the terms to lower rates that reflect the new payment history. I believe you should finance your future, not your past. We can make this happen.”

It’s thinking like this that has Parkes doing a surplus of deals a month from his office at ‘The Home of The Big Guy’ on McPhillips Street in the city’s busy North End. “A lot of what I do comes from word of mouth.

People tell people, and our business keeps growing as a result. I’ve got a one-stop-shop here, and I work hard to make the deal as easy as humanly possible. There are no games or ‘leave you hanging’ approaches in my office.

This is where the rubber hits the road. I make it simple to find the right vehicle and get you behind the wheel.”

Kevin has recently been awarded GM’s Elite Sales Marketing Guild Award, a distinction that places him among the leaders of the industry.

GM Elite Members are professionals who have risen to the challenge and successfully met the high standards for membership that requires certification in the GM Pro curriculum.

“It all comes down to putting people before profit. If you treat folks right at the outset, you know they will come back for their next car and the next,” he says, concluding that it’s thinking like this that has earned them the trust and respect of Manitoba’s car and truck buying consumer.

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Stepping Out with Style

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SUMMER FESTIVALS Winnipeg Folk Festival - People and music for 43 years at Birds Hill Park. This iconic festival showcases renowned musicians from across the universe. Expect one-of-a-kind collaborations and dynamic folk sounds on 10 stages. And lest we forget — Main Stage allure! Storytellers, too! There will even be a festival within the festival (check out July 8th’s curated jamboree). Ryan Adams, Lord Huron and Sam Roberts Band are just a few of the festival’s outstanding acts. Also Loudon Wainwright III will be honoured with Folk Fest’s artistic achievement award; other accomplished Wainwrights will also be on the scene!

The magic extends to the Prairie Outdoor Exhibition, wherein unexpected pieces of art find themselves in trees, paths and open fields (Jul 7-10).

Soca Reggae Festival - Local and international performers come together for this weekend-long Caribbean Festival. Dance and celebrate to the beautiful and irresistible sounds of Soca, Reggae, Steelband and Calypso. Bring your appetite, too - delicious authentic Caribbean food gets served up.

Celebrations take place at Old Market Square (Jul 8-10).

Winnipeg Fringe Festival - It just keeps getting bigger. Can you handle it? We hope so! North America’s second-largest Fringe 22 | STYLE MANITOBA | SUMMER 2016

assaults the senses with performance and entertainment from over 180 companies from all over the world. Performances take place at various locations in and around the historic Exchange District (Jul 13-24).

Folklorama - This one-of-a-kind celebration of peoples and culture sees 45 pavilions present world-class entertainment, authentic cuisine and cultural displays. Experience the world in just one city (Jul 31-Aug 13).

Aboriginal Music Week - Opening a week earlier! This spectacular showcase of First Nation, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous music artists brings in even more collaborators and artists for 2016. Along with the celebrations, take in a free lunch hour concert series, two networking events for Aboriginal artists and industry, an open mic and a closing night party.

Many events are free to all! Check out aboriginalmusicweek.ca for details (Aug 9-13).

Manitoba Electronic Music Exhibition (MEME) - This international festival of electronic music, digital arts and learning is THE outlet for plugging into some of the most original & visionary sound and installation artists. Expect to inhabit a multifaceted sonic space — from house to techno to deep dub to psychedelic to world to nu-jazz to ambient to experimental — and be prepared for a fired-up imagination plus a whole lotta dancing (Aug 11-14). Events at various venues.

Interstellar Rodeo - The 2nd installment of this killer Edmonton-born festival of music, wine and fabulous food promises a stellar musical experience with performers including Canadian favourites like k.d. lang alongside Neko Case & Laura Veirs, Skydiggers, Wilco and Serena Ryder. Wines curated by Ben MacPhee-Sigurdson and gourmet food vendors fill out this ultimate in audience experience.

Concerts and events at The Forks (Aug 12-14).

Winnipeg BBQ & Blues Festival - An epic BBQ competition & street festival on Smith Street and at the Burton Cummings Theatre! This fest dishes out three blocks of summertime lip smackin’ and hip shakin.’ All thanks to the big $10,000 BBQ competition, artisan village, food vendors, beverage gardens, as well as cooking demos. For entertainment, count on the best in local, national and international blues performers (Aug 19&20).

Odd Block Comedy Festival - Winnipeg’s South Osborne neighbourhood comes alive for a second year with a raucous four-day block party that’s all for laughs with some of the best alt-comics in the nation (Aug 25-28). Check out oddblock.ca for all the details.

GALLERIES & MUSEUMS Winnipeg Art Gallery - Summer 2016 sees our city gallery flushed with exhibitions.

Thanks primarily to the one and only Chagall, whose crowning achievements in lithographs inspired by his beloved Valentina, are showcased (to Sept 11). But Chagall is in good company; a major retrospective of Karel Funk also continues (to Oct 2). Additional exhibitions include the subtly psychedelic, stylized motifs of Esther Warkov (to Oct 16), a retrospective of sculptor Oviloo Tunnillie (to Sept 5), a celebration of art, culture and land with The Inuit Art Centre Project, the first of its kind in the world (to Sept 1). Also, The Modernist Tradition reveals the new creative direction in the first half of the 20th century (to Dec 31); and Inuit Art at Journey to Churchill, a rotating display at Assiniboine Park Zoo, continues to celebrate outstanding Inuit sculpture (to 2020).

Canadian Museum of Human Rights A world-class interactive and multimedia journey awaits. Daily 60 and 90-minute guided tours usher you through a selection of galleries and exhibits that connect you to compelling human rights stories from around the world. Continuing featured exhibitions include Truth and Reconciliation (ongoing) and The Witness Blanket (to June 25), offering artifacts and large-scale art installation to honour those forced into Canadian residential schools between 1870 and 1996. Sight Unseen: International Photography by Blind Artists reveals work by international blind photographers who innovate to express (to Sep 18). And Year of Sport shows how sport has the power to make positive change (to Jul 31). Opening exhibitions include Empowering Women, which examines artisan cooperatives that transform communities (opening July 23).

Also visit the Israel Asper Tower of Hope — unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before!

Cre8ery - Creative spaces and creative things for creative people. Take a class, enjoy a studio tour, catch an exhibition or buy some art!

There are exhibitions aplenty here for most of the summer. Opening June 30th is UnEarthed, a body of work by Chrissy Sie-Merritt developed out of peeling away layers and exploring light and dark (to Jul 5). Next, an exhibition of New Directions by “G4” (Barry Bonham, Susanne Hill, Dave Maddocks and David MacNair), who traverse the Canadian Shield country of Manitoba to capture the beauty and mysticism of the landscape (Jul 21-Aug 2). Closing the season are two exhibitions: The Stoneware Gallery showcasing 474 Years of Clay Experience (Aug 4-16) and The Jan Karlsson Show (Aug 18-30).

La Maison des Artistes Visuels Francophones - Forging onward with characteristic audacity, this space is for FrancoManitoban artists. Émilie St-Hilaire and Allysha Larsen look at the stories that make up our visions of the world with video, sketches and diary aphorisms (to Jul 30).

Soul Gallery Inc. - This unique gallery at 163 Clare Avenue offers the experience of viewing contemporary fine art in the context of a home, showcasing sculpture, paintings,

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mono-prints and photography from local, national and international artists. A must see among the best galleries in Winnipeg. Summer hours of operation are by appointment (204781-8259). Late summer sees Brigitte Dion featured in a solo exhibition (opening Sep 1).

Mural Tour Guide - Think you know the West End? Look Again! The West End BIZ offers an encounter with history and culture with guided mural tours. Also get an introduction to local restaurants and businesses. Tours are available throughout June and August.

Check out www.westendbiz.ca for more details.

THEATRE Rainbow Stage - The Man in Black is back!

Ring of Fire celebrates the music, spirit and life of legendary singer-songwriter Johnny Cash - experience the man, the myth and the legend (to Jul 15). Next, an ogre gets sighted in the park! Tony-winning SHREK takes us to a land far away where a loveable ogre sets out on a rescue with some unlikely sidekicks (Aug 11-31). Performances at Kildonan Park.

Celebrations Dinner Theatre - Original three-act musical comedies served up with delicious four-course meals! The Big Boom Theory 3: The Early Years flashes you back to 1998 for a romantic high school “Geekquel” all set to ‘90s vibes and backdropped by Titanic and Windows 98 (to Aug 6). Slip into Nashville’s Country Music Museum and Hall of Fame when all the real fun starts in Night at the Museum of Country Music (opens Aug 12). Shows at Canad Inns Destination Centre Fort Garry.

SPECIAL EVENTS Summer of Sound 2016 - The largest electronic music event on the prairies returns with flaming spectacles, digital eye candy and throbbing beats. Headlining superstar

DJ Martin Garrix is joined by killer acts like Adventure Club, Tommy Trash, Matthew Koma, Don Diable and D-Wayne (Jun 30).

Festivities at Assiniboia Downs.

Canada Day - Celebrate with the whole family at oodles of events! Must-visits include old Saint-Boniface, the Esplanade Riel and Manitoba’s Legislative Building. At The Forks National Historic Site look out for three live stages, craft stations, an obstacle course, photo booth, tribal village market and boat tours. Also expect a great big patriotic street celebration in Osborne Village (Jul 1).

ScotDance Canada Championship Series - Over 800 dancers from around the world converge for this highly acclaimed Highland dancing competition (Jul 6-10).

Events at RBC Convention Centre.

The Cult - This groundbreaking band plays from their new multi-layered Bob Rickproduced Hidden City album with visceral energy and smouldering tones (Jul 15). Concert at Club Regent Events Centre.

Ai-Kon 2016 - For the love of anime!

Manitoba’s premiere anime convention for 15 years is packed with Japanese animation, comics, video games, costumes, dance parties and all great things geek. Guests include Grey Ayres and Josh Grelle (Jul 15-17). Event at the RBC Convention Centre.

Brit Floyd Tribute Band - The world’s greatest Pink Floyd show! This touring tribute dubbed Space and Time Continuum plays all the hits, including “The Dark Side of the Moon,” “Wish You Were Here,” “The Wall” and “The Division Bell” (Jul 22). Concert at Centennial Concert Hall.

Chris Cornell - This 1990s grunge legend from super bands like Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog and Audiosoave brings his extensive catalog and powerful pipes to the Centennial Concert Hall (Jul 27).

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Ballet in the Park - Head to the Lyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park for a summer tradition for close to 50 years! Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet launches its 76th season with this free family-friendly event featuring selected not-to-be-missed performances from the RWB Company Dancers and RWB School Professional and Recreational students (Jul 29–31).

Toss down a lawn blanket and enjoy some outstanding dance.

RCMP Musical Ride - Experience the precision and pageantry of the RCMP with their dazzling 32 riders and horses performing intricate figures and Cavalry drills expertly choreographed to music. Event at Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site (Aug 1).

Weird Al - Oh, it’s gonna be weird and wonderful when this comic pop music icon brings The Mandatory World Tour to Burton Cummings Theatre (Aug 15).

Brian Regan - One of Canada’s leading comedians for young and old alike takes to the Pantages Playhouse Theatre with his charming balance of sharp writing and expressive physicality (Aug 25).

Chris Isaak - Get ready for a “Wicked Game” of rock & roll stylings, crooning, soaring falsetto and a whole lotta reverb (Aug 27). Concert at the Burton Cummings Theatre.

Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas - Future Now: The Tour spotlights two hot multi-platinum pop stars belting out anthems and infectious grooves at the MTS Centre (Aug 29).

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Dauphin’s Countryfest - Canada’s longest running country music festival celebrates with an impressive line-up of country stars, including Dallas Smith, Dwight Yoakam, Dean Brody, Lady Antebellum, Terri Clark, Trooper and many more. Backdropped by Riding Mountain National Park, it’s outdoor music you’ll never forget - complete with beach action, volleyball, relays, relaxation under palm trees, freestyle motorcross and a nightly beach social (Jun 30 -Jul 3).

Summer Winds Family Music Festival - The 10th installment of the family-friendly weekend at Victoria Beach features Canadian music legend Colin James. Also take in several local acts, a beer garden, food vendors and children’s activities (Jul 15 &16).

Manitoba Stampede & Exhibition - Manitoba’s only Pro Rodeo resides in Morris! Some of the top names in bull riding, bronco-busting, tie down roping, bareback riding, steer wrestling, ladies barrel racing and team roping get showcased here. Want

more? Want it fast? Chariot and chuckwagon racing will satisfy your need for speed. Looking for a laugh? Rodeo Clowns aplenty! To mellow out, the Agricultural Fair features dairy shows, horse shows, kid’s pig scramble and a talent competition. Family friendly outdoor stage entertainment and a children’s petting zoo fill out the fun. For adults? Head to the Scratching River Saloon for a drink and a great lineup of entertainment (Jul 21-24).

Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion and Stampede - Head to Austin for this more than 60-year old heritage festival! The Manitoba Agricultural Museum comes to life with a vintage parade, machinery displays, horsepower demonstrations and operating pioneer village. Bingos, fashion shows, socials and entertainment showcases fill out this special event (Jul 28-31).

Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival Bitaemo! Experience the food, culture and hospitality of the Ukrainian folk in the fresh air and sunshine of Dauphin! Celebrating 51 years, this colourful worldclass grandstand of rich authentic cuisine, traditional costume, and song and dance is sure to thrill, educate and entertain (Jul 29-31).

The Icelandic Festival of Manitoba - 126 years and counting! One of the oldest continuous ethnic festivals in North America voices a hearty Velkomin!

Venture to Gimli and indulge in everything Icelandic with the likes of the Culture & Heritage Pavilion, midway and rides, sports, children’s entertainment, live music, crafts, art show, parade, fireworks, pancake breakfast and even Viking warfare (Jul 29-Aug 1).

Dragonfly Festival - Manitoba is home to more than 100 species of dragonflies. Come learn and celebrate them at Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre with a host of special events and learning opportunities (Aug 13 & 14).

Morden Corn & Apple Festival - Fun and free!

Morden’s claim to fame as Manitoba’s Corn and Apple Belt is reaffirmed at this sweet and sunny 50th celebration. Since 1967, warmth and hospitality has flourished with offerings of good food, wholesome entertainment and relaxing atmosphere. Nibble free buttered corncobs and make apple cider toasts while taking in stage entertainment, children‘s events, mud racing, tractor pull, midway excitement and parade (Aug 26-28).

Interlake Artists Wave Tour - The largest studio tour in Manitoba welcomes weekenders with wideopen doors for a 15th season. Immerse yourself in the engaging and magical worlds of some of our finest crafters and creators. Self-guided visitations of up to 40 artist studios let you meander Lake Winnipeg’s scenic western shore and pick up mementos on the way (Sept 3-4).

The Icelandic festival of Mantoba, Gimli July 29 -Aug 1st.

Folklorama anticipates over 400,000 visitors will travel around the world this summer without leaving the province.

The organization has been “celebrating diversity and cultural understanding” since 1970 when its original 21 pavilions set the foundation for one of the most successful summer events in Manitoba. Folklorama is still the largest and longest-running multicultural festival of its kind in the world (as determined in 2010 by CIOFF, the International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts).

Starting on July 31, 45 pavilions will showcase cultures from around the world over the course of two weeks at Folklorama through exhibits, performances, markets, and of course, food and beverages. Each year there’s something new to see, taste, and experience as cultural communities continually refresh their pavilions. Folklorama 2016 also marks the return of the Argentina “Tango” Pavilion, Chile Lindo Pavilion, Chinese Pavilion and Mexican Pavilion.

The Folklorama Travel Guide is your best source of information on the festival and its pavilions. It includes detailed pavilion listings, locations, show times and hours of operations, a foldout map to help plan your route, as well as information on special events, contest details and other Folklorama programs. The Travel Guide is also available online at folklorama.ca and can also be found at Manitoba Liquor Marts, Cambrian Credit Union branches, Vickar Automotive Group dealerships, 7-Eleven stores, and many other locations throughout Winnipeg and Manitoba.

Can’t decide what pavilion you want to experience?

Folklorama VIP Tours allows people to see the festival in a new way with added perks, such as transportation between pavilions, bypassing lines and reserved seating, while

One World. One City. Two Weeks exploring the festival. Choose from the various VIP Tour packages, like the VIP World tours, which let you experience two or three pavilions in an evening with entertainment, a progressive cultural meal, and transportation. Other tour options include VIP Late Night Tours; VIP Party Tours; or VIP Cycling or Walking Tours.

Folklorama also offers customized tours for groups of 15 or more. These tours can easily be arranged to create a unique Folklorama experience. Focus on a cultural region or base your tour on specific food and beverage preferences.

Whatever interests you, Folklorama can make it happen.

The celebration gets started on July 23, 2016 with the annual Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Folklorama Kick Off at

a brand new location! The event will take place at Memorial Park across the street from the Manitoba Legislature Building, and will provide a taste of the entertainment, teachings and traditions that can be found during the festival.

“This is a not-to-be-missed event,” said Debra Zoerb, Executive Director of Folklorama, “It’s a rare chance to see all the Folklorama Ambassadors General and pavilion ambassadors in parade dressed in traditional cultural attire.

What a sight to be seen!”

The festivities begin at 4:00 pm and last until 10 pm. The highly anticipated Festival runs for two weeks from July 31 to August 13.

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FOLKLORAMA.CA Questions? Contact us at 1 (800) 665 0234, (204) 982 6210 or info@folklorama.ca

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French favourites from across the globe Now into its second year, it looks like WOW! Hospitality’s Mon Ami Louis has proven to be a hit on the Esplanade Riel — a historically tricky location despite its majestic views of St. Boniface, the Forks and the Downtown.

The magic ingredient? St. Boniface-born Chef Luc Jean’s straightforward menu of approachable French favourites from all over the globe.

But first, two toasts to Manitoba icon Louis Riel, the “Mon Ami” in question.

“Louis Lemonade” is a boozy sip of tart lemon, while the “Riel Cesar” takes the popular Canadian cocktail and spices it up with chipotle Tabasco sauce, Cajun spice and crushed bacon rim.

To start … can’t resist classics, so escargots! Bourguignon-style (i.e. eastern central France) these supple morsels come soaked in garlic butter, herb and served with crunchy toasted baguette.

The house speciality — Tarte Flambé — is a must. It’s like pizza; but better. Why? Chef Luc rolls out artisanal flat bread in the tradition of the German-influenced Alsatian region of France, then super-heats it in ovens for a yeasty comfort bite like no other. Our Mediterranean version comes loaded with herby basil pesto, artichoke, grape tomatoes, goat cheese, balsamic reduction and fresh green arugula.

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For indulgent eats, brisket burgers and poutine are major temptations, but we opt for the menu’s capital “F” Franco-Manitoban plates.

Pékin Duck Pot Pie features home-style pie crust filled with juicy morsels of duck; accents of roasted parsnip, green peas, fingerling potatoes and sweet maple gravy all make this comfort charmingly rustic.

Chef Luc goes Italiano with Bison Meatballs. Generously sized and dense, the meatballs are lathered in bright and tangy red wine tomato sauce with tangy wild garlic linguini.

To wash these alt-viands down? French wine, of course — blanc et rouge!

Full fruit to the nose, Château Cailleteau Bergeron’s sustainably grown Sauvignon Blanc Bordeaux is creamy and flaunts playful notes of apricot, peach and pomelo.

For red, a hedonistic Gerard Bertrand attacks with cassis, blueberry, cedar and a bit of grit thanks to its spicy blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mouvrèdre.

A gluten-free sweet to finish? Try Panna Cotta (cooked cream) with Parisian-style Chantilly (whipped cream). Ooh la la! The sunny mango / vanilla variation is a citrusy dream.

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Open the secret door … welcome to Prohibition hospitality.

Named after one of many code words for an illegal saloon — Blind Tiger (denoting that you don’t know the booze seller) — lets you visit the bygone days when high times were had on the down low.

And tonight is packed and boisterous! Luckily, we’ve got reservations (hint).

FEEL FABULOUS

Ushered to a beautiful circa 1930 sofa, we wait for our table and sip crafted cocktails curated by Alex Weiss. Seeking something unique? The “Salma Hyak” seduces with a ruby red rush of Campari and tequila accented with cacao and orange bitters. A hunk of dark chocolate makes this spicy number sweeter.

And it ain’t the ‘30s without absinthe! A traditionally iced and sugared glass is happily poured.

Mussels and fries are always a must; thankfully, Todd Bichon’s French inspired menu offers this favourite by half or full pound. The supple “Normandie” variation sees the lip-smacking shellfish immersed in a creamy broth loaded with apple, mushroom and bacon. Crisp golden fries sop it up.

Drizzled with honey is the surprisingly rich Fromage en Croute. These cheesy puff pastries accented with onion, pine nut and apricot offer delicacy and tang.

Zesty are Crevettes au Gingembre; seeing plump prawns drenched with bright tomato, chillies and ginger.

Pairing perfectly are mellow cauliflower cashew puree, fresh curry leaves and cool pickled greens.

Coming Dijon vinaigrette-dressed is the Niçoise salad. This fresh option satisfies with fleshy morsels of seared ahi tuna, firm fingerling potato, steamed bean and supple olives. Tarragon, tomato and roe provide herb and texture accent.

Simply rich is the Risotto Milanese main. This dreamy bowl is infused with saffron and truffle, loaded with vegetables, and then finished with Parmesan.

Wine: Sycamore Lane Cabernet Sauvignon - this vintage from California’s Trinchero Family Estates is mocha syrupy but graceful with cherry and herb.

To seal the deal? Baby Ruth Chocolate Mousse, a dense smooth treat that’s freshened with mint leaf and grapes, but makes a big crunch with buttery hazelnut brittle.

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TES IFICA CERT ABLE! T IF L I G AVA To :

You can tell your kids to clean up until you are blue in the face but it is never going to get done if you don’t tell them exactly what they need to do. Make a checklist to help them learn all of the steps involved in getting their room up to your standards of clean, and don’t forget to include: Making the bed Put laundry in the hamper Putting away clean clothes All toys and sports equipment off the floor and in its place Dusting and vacuuming

Do chores together

Armchair supervision is often less effective than active participation. Set aside a specific amount of time to work together getting their room spic and span, and once they have learned how to perform all of the necessary tasks, use the time to catch up on how their schoolwork is going and what is going on with their friends.

Set reasonable standards

Keep your expectations reasonable. Show them how to do something and then make them do it on their own or they will never learn. Proper cleaning up is essential to prevent illness and injury, so establish strict rules about garbage, dirty dishes, laundry, broken glass and scattered toys.

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Pad Thai

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6 oz. broad rice noodles ¼ cup (50 mL) fish sauce 1 ⁄3 cup (75 mL) lime juice 2 tbsp (25 mL) sugar 2 tbsp (25 mL) ketchup 1 tsp (5 mL) red chili flakes 2 tbsp (25 mL) canola oil 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped garlic 4 eggs, beaten 1 lb (500 g) medium size cooked shrimp 2 cups (500mL) bean sprouts 3 green onions, slivered to 1- inch (2.5 cm) lengths 3 tbsp (45 mL) peanuts toasted and chopped Cilantro sprigs for garnish 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges for garnish Cook rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Combine fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, ketchup and chili flakes. Set aside. Heat a wok or large skillet on high heat and add oil. Stir in garlic, cook 10 seconds, and then add eggs. Cook eggs over medium heat until top just sets. Fold over like an omelette and slide eggs onto a large cutting board. Cut into bite size strips. Set aside and keep warm.

Add shrimp to wok and heat through. Add noodles and reserved sauce to the wok. Mix well to combine all ingredients. Cook stirring constantly until all ingredients are heated through. Stir in bean sprouts, green onions and peanuts and stir fry for one more minute. Taste for seasoning, adding in more lime or chili as needed. Top with eggs and cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Makes 4 servings

Ginger Lime Cake 3 cups (750 mL) all-purpose flour 1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda ½ tsp (2 mL) salt 1 ⁄3 cup (75 mL) lime juice 1 cup (250 mL) sour cream 1 cup (250 mL) butter 2 1⁄3 (575 mL) cups sugar 6 eggs 2 tbsp (25 mL) lime zest 1 ⁄3 cup (75 mL) minced candied ginger CLEAR SUGAR GLAZE ¾ cup (175 mL) sugar ¼ cup (50 mL) water Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a Bundt pan and dust with flour, tapping out excess.

In medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, combine lime juice and sour cream.

In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat together butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lime zest and ginger.

On low speed, add flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with 2 batches of sour cream mixture. Beat just until incorporated (do not overmix).

Transfer batter to prepared pan; tap pan on counter and smooth top with an offset spatula.

Bake until light golden and a cake tester comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes (tent with foil if top begins to brown too quickly). Transfer pan to a

wire rack to cool 10 - 15 minutes. Turn out cake onto rack to cool.

Meanwhile, combine sugar and water in small saucepan. Set over high heat and stir continuously while heating. Remove from heat as soon as all the sugar has dissolved.

Poke holes in cake with toothpick and spoon sugar mixture over cake as it cools.

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The inimitable Canadian trumpeter/ composer Kenny Wheeler passed away two years ago. On his final recording, where he plays the mellower flugelhorn instead, Wheeler sounds older, with a new but slight roughness to his playing, yet that graininess adds to the grace of his writing. Wheeler was always brilliant on the quiet, and the slow, gauzy fold of The Long Waiting, for one, is testament to the value of understatement. Underrated British tenor saxophonist Stan Sulzmann is a superb foil, matching the leader for warmth and uncorking some surprises, like the shift to double time in Canter No. 1, while keen guitarist John Paricelli is a find, and bassist Chris Laurence and drummer Martin French are not only alert but also beautifully recorded.

(Meanwhile, five albums Wheeler recorded for Italy’s Soul Note label have been reissued as one of that company’s anthology box sets. The ride is rougher at times, but Wheeler is the searchlight of consistency.)

On the

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by Liam Durcan After a car accident, architect Martin Fallon suffers serious injuries, which leave him unfit to practice and unable to recognize the extent of his diminished condition. Suspicious of his family, including his long-estranged brother who travels across country to care for him, Martin tries to dig out the truth behind his accident. Besides being an award-winning writer, Durcan is also a practicing neurologist, and his medical practice informs this thoughtful, compelling novel.

Children of the Earth and Sky (Viking Canada)

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The speculative fiction master takes his readers to a reimagined Renaissance Europe, from the wealthy city-state of Seressa, to the pirates of Senjan, to the exotic court of the Grand Khalif, ruler of Asharias, formerly the ancient city of Sarantium. Kay combines history and fantasy, a richly detailed setting and a big cast of characters (spies, pirates, villagers, a vengeful empress and a fierce female soldier), into an epic novel with relevance for today’s world.

On the Shores of Darkness, There Is Light (ECW Press)

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A novel about two siblings: Harriet (11 going on 30, at least) and Irwin, who has some significant health challenges. Surrounded by self-obsessed parents, incompetent parents, and a gaggle of preoccupied seniors, the two see through the lies adults tell to protect themselves, and live with the damage grown-ups cause. Strube’s satire bites hard, and she goes to places few other writers in Canada dare.

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by Alissa York Paul leaves Philadelphia of the 1860s to return to the Amazon jungle where he was born, as he accompanies his stepmother on a specimen collecting expedition. As Paul tries to learn the truth about what happened to his native mother, his stepmother’s companion, a young Quaker woman, finds a strong connection to the wild world that surrounds her. A beautifully written novel full of exotic creatures (anacondas, piranhas, caimans) and complex human relationships.

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Summer

Style for all seasons When choosing your hairstyle this season, remember that summer will be over before you know it. You can get relaxed, casual styles that will work perfect for all seasons.

Loose, beachy waves create the perfect look for either day or night during these hot months. The casual style shown here can be created by sectioning hair into three parts horizontally. Using a curling iron or curling wand, lightly wrap hair around it. Then use your fingers to break up the curls and mess it up.

For those in wedding mode, Tantrum can cater to your needs with their full service salon and spa. They have a talented make-up artist on the team, who is always on trend with new colour shades for the season. Make-up used here is 100% Mineral based, and only the Best of the Best products are offered for hair, makeup, nails, and skin.

Wind & Waves Put some wind in your sails and get your summer blonde on! Lara’s hair has been lifted 10 plus levels to ultra-light sand blonde. This is created with a 3-step process, sometimes requiring two or more visits to the salon, depending on the status of the hairs’ health and quality.

Using treatment additives such as Olaplex or Ultra Bond Seal help to preserve the integrity of Lara’s hair, preventing damage.

After reaching this stage, many other popular colour choices are now possible, such as smoky pastels in silvers, pinks, blues and lilacs.

Chunky and messy wave trends remain strong this summer. Use a curling wand in various sizes for a variety of looks, or for that natural, tousled and windblown effect, try a sea salt spray. Society’s favourite, Label M! And get the look this summer of sun and sand!

Tantrum can also provide you with one of the best photographers in Manitoba. Dubbed as ”the ’Victoria’s Secret’ of boudoir, bridal, glamour, beauty, swimsuit, fitness and fashion photography,” Kaydee Luxe Inc. is a luxury photography business based out of Winnipeg. Their mandate is to inspire self-love and acceptance, helping women to see their true beauty and gain confidence in a positive, fun and comfortable female environment. Kaydee Luxe offers a personal ’bombshell inspired’ experience to remember through her glamorous style and luxury package amenities. Known for her unique ’luxe experience,’ Krista of Kaydee Luxe can be available for all types of photo sessions.

Although the website is currently under construction, you can find the team on Instagram @kaydeeluxephoto. To be a part of this summer’s LX Marathon in August, as well as for all inquiries and bookings, email info@kaydeeluxe.com

Hair: Susie Cross @ Society the Salon Make-Up: Sam Raymundo Photo: 4EverFrozen Photography

Model: Erin McKenzie Photography: Kaydee Luxe Inc. Hair: Ket Barr Make-up: Kristina Airiyan

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Best of Fest Tis’ the season for hair finishing!

Grads and weddings are upon us and it’s time to book your appointments for the hair finishing and make-up. If you haven’t scheduled yours yet, the pros at rituals in hair and skin will be happy to get you organized.

Have some fun with your hair by adding some fun colour, either in extensions or add right into your hair. Accessories can be as simple as those used to create Alexandra’s look - the inspiration for her style was based on some recent education on hair updos. Here the stylist used loose beads with hairpins, allowing her to add creative touches wherever wanted.

Other alternatives could be flowers, broaches or earrings, pretty much anything you want to use, anything you may have in your jewellery box - just bring it in and let the stylist do her magic.

Bulk was also added to Alexandra’s hair by using a volumizing crimping iron. For those with fine hair, it is the best way to double the amount of hair you have!

A consultation and trial may be necessary for the best results for your big day.

Hair Colourist: Kirsten Hair products used: Aveda colour, Kendra bright purple and styling products Model: Alexandra Photo Finishing: Pearl Angelini Photography

It’s time to get all crisscrossy! Braiding season has arrived!

Whether you’re getting all dressed up to go to grad or a wedding, or getting ready to play and let loose at the beach or a summer festival, braids are the perfect summer style.

Braids are huge right now and almost everyone can wear them, from short bobs to long tresses, braids are for almost everyone.

Stylists at The Loft love a huge, loose backwards braid, completed with flowers or a fun headband for an outdoor festival, where you want that careless look but also want your locks to stay put.

For grads and weddings, a braid can be the perfect style, from formal, neat and sleek, to loose, tousled and pretty.

If you are heading out for a few days to a summer festival, be sure to ask your stylist how to make your style last. The pros at The Loft are happy to do a dry shampoo demo to be sure your style lasts from the first mellow band to the last moonlit dance.

The summer season is booking up quickly, so be sure to book a wash and style for all your events today.

Hair and make-up by: Kayla Johnson (left), Van Lam (top right), Selene Nowicki (bottom right).

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Pampering

PA R A D I S E

BY DONNA MINKUS

The ultimate spa experience is just minutes away

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hy get on a plane to escape the stress of daily life when you can feel like you had a mini vacation near home - for a fraction of the cost. Thermëa

by Nordik Spa-Nature is located 8 kilometres from downtown Winnipeg and offers a haven for those seeking a relaxing escape.

Located in the heart of nature adjacent to Crescent Drive golf course, Thermëa features pools, waterfalls, outdoor and indoor relaxation areas, and a restaurant with a terrace. The goal of this Scandinavian-inspired spa is to make guests feel reinvigorated and pampered from the moment they arrive.

A thermal day experience gives guests the opportunity to use the facility for a full day, when they can enjoy the pools, saunas and just kick back in any of the relaxation areas, notes Marianne Trotier, spokesperson for Nordik Group. “The spa attracts people who are looking for a day to indulge themselves, or are seeking rejuvenation. They may want to improve their quality of sleep or recover from a physical activity or sports performance. We are a wellness spa, not a beauty spa,” she says.

“Thermëa offers a thermal experience that consists of three cycles, hot-cold and rest,” Trotier explains. “We have three outdoor pools (hot-warm and cold), four different types of saunas (including Finnish or steam saunas), and many indoor and outdoor relaxation areas where guests can enjoy the beauty that surrounds them.”

All that is required to enjoy a thermal day experience is a bathing suit and sandals. The facility provides towels and a locker; and you can bring you own robe or you can rent or purchase one there.

A Thermëa experience wouldn’t be complete without visiting the restaurant, which offers full course meals to lighter fare, Trotier points

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out. “We offer local flavors, healthy, fresh and comfort food on the same menu,” she says.

For convenience, an electronic wristband is provided so guests can pay for their purchases, such as meals, drinks, and spa items.

YEAR ROUND EXPERIENCE A year round experience, Thermëa is designed to provide the best in heat therapy techniques throughout the seasons. “In summer, guests can enjoy the sun in the lounging chairs, hammocks and beach beds, or even on the patio of the restaurant. The pools are a comfortable temperature,” Trotier says.

“In the winter, we keep our pools a bit warmer,” she adds. “We have heated hammocks for those who want to enjoy the outdoors, and the pathways between the pools are heated so guests can safely walk in their beach sandals. There are also some fire pits. We do our utmost to keep our guests warm while they enjoy this beautiful setting in nature. “

RANGE OF TREATMENT OPTIONS While enjoying the facility, guests who want the ultimate spa experience can take advantage of the body, foot and face care treatments that are offered.

Thermëa offers body care ranging from relaxation massage to signature body treatment. The classic Swedish massage helps to eliminate tension and improve blood flow, while specialty massage treatments include hot stone and deep tissue massages.

Other specialty body treatments include Vivifying, which is a head to toe revitalizing and detoxifying care treatment; and Lumea - a face treatment that gives an instant lifting affect.

SPECIAL EVENTS In addition to its regular services, Thermëa offers special events such as Girls’ Getaway Tuesdays - a great opportunity to get together with friends - and Foodie Wednesdays, which features four course meals and wine pairing at the restaurant.

Lounge Thursdays, which are held every last Thursday of the month, featuring a live DJ and mixologist are the ultimate lounge and social experience, Trotier says. Another unique experience is the Finnish sauna, which involves the infusion of essential oils on hot stones, and the Aufguss rituals, which are scheduled four times a day.

“It’s like a show, where each sauna meister adds their own touch, and includes music and costumes,” says Trotier.

Thermëa is open seven days a week, and you don’t need to reserve the day experience in advance. However, if you are adding a treatment to your experience, you should book it two weeks in advance.

The day experience is $49 and the body and face care treatments are an additional cost.

Treatments can be customized with spa packages, or guests can choose a la carte treatments. Gift certificates are also available, either for an item or a monetary value gift.

For more information about Thermëa and the services it offers, visit their website at www.thermea.ca

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Celebrate in style with the 2016 summer collection from Trollbeads!

Global Connections is now the exclusive retailer for Trollbeads in Manitoba, offering hundreds of bead choices in Italian glass, sterling silver, semi-precious stones & gold – all of which can be added to bracelets, necklaces & rings.

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FABFINDS

“Backyard Bounty” by talented Manitoba artist Amanda Onchulenko is a profusion of blooms of effervescent colour, a trademark for this artist.

Format 24” x 48” is marvellous for those smaller wall spaces & a perfect piece to punch colour & lift the spirit anytime of year.

On display at Soul Gallery. Open daily by appointment (call 204.781.8259) & every first Saturday during the summer months. Watch for Fall schedule: open every Saturday as of Sept 3/16 Soul Gallery 163 Clare Ave. www.soulgallery.ca

Rubia Darya’s James Avenue gallery showcases an exquisitely beautiful collection of old tribal rugs & textiles, many of which range in age from 40 to 140+ years. Also featured are small beautifully woven pieces that were once the bags tribes used for storing goods, but now make lovely table or wall art. Even though each rug is dated in years, these pieces put a fresh spin on wall & flooring textiles - bringing together art & history.

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Mend damage & soften feet with All Cracked Up, a repairing cocoa butter foot balm made with ground cloves & refreshing peppermint oil. One application & cracked, dry skin is on its way to smooth softness.

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The Mason Shaker This Barware Set includes everything necessary to start crafting delicious drinks - a cocktail shaker, wooden muddler and stainless steel jigger. It’s the perfect companion for at-home bartenders. “Shake: A New Perspective On Cocktails” is a unique drink recipe book with a seasonal & straightforward approach to drinks & entertaining.

The Carry On Cocktail Kit This compact travel-sized kit provides everything required to craft two delicious cocktails at 30,000 feet – all you need to add is the hard stuff. The ultimate traveller’s companion.

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Features include a chrome finish with clear faceted crystals.

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Just Jute Garden Tool Belt - Stay organized while working in the garden with this adjustable belt ready to be stocked with seeds, spades & other garden tools.

Hogla Grass Gardeners Basket - Hoist your tools, weeds & seeds in this handcrafted basket made from local Bangladeshi hogla grass. Both the belt & basket are from Corr – The Jute Works, which markets handmade items created by Bangladeshi women.

Featured items are Fair Trade products, providing vital income to artisans from more than 30 countries & work for nearly 60,000 people around the world.

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OUTDOORL I V I N G

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arge residential yards are often perceived as having more options for entertaining and leisure. But with a little planning and creativity, spaces of all sizes can yield equally fabulous and functional results.

“People can be overwhelmed by limited space and aren’t sure what to do, so the end result looks inconsistent,” says Paul Szakacs, landscape designer with 3 Seasons Landscaping. “The key is finding solutions that may be a little less typical but where you are still getting the most out of the space without cluttering and overwhelming the yard.”

These 3 Seasons Landscaping projects are proof that a variety of design solutions exist to take the smallest yard from ordinary to extraordinary.

BRINGING IT TOGETHER To meet one client’s need for privacy, gardening and entertaining, for example, 3 Seasons Landscaping constructed a multi-area backyard space complete with water feature, interlocking brick patio, wooden deck and retaining wall planters filled with perennials.

For another project in Tuxedo, the 3 Seasons team were challenged to fit as many components as they could without making it look overdone. In that modern yard, they balanced a clean, linear gazebo, pool and deck area with an organic mix of evergreens. Well-placed trees and shrubs in the right scale,

combined with natural wood decking and concrete firepit area, prevent the space from looking sterile.

TOYING WITH TRADITION Even traditional lots in older areas like River Heights can benefit from a little imagination. In one Waterloo Street backyard, 3 Seasons Landscaping designed and built a small courtyard style space where a strip of lawn is defined by brick edging and formal retaining walls. A casual patio of travertine pavers is angled on one edge towards the lawn and gardens.

A few blocks over on Campbell Street, Roman pavers and dense gardens combine to create a lovely, courtyard-style garden and a quiet urban retreat for the homeowner.

“It was a well-planned, unique design,” says Szakacs.

In another yard, 3 Seasons incorporated Verano pavers, a custom dining pergola and flowering shrubs in a Tuscan-inspired backyard, proving there is no “one size fits all” approach to yard design.

BACK TO FRONT Often overlooked, front yards can also offer excellent opportunities to add curb appeal or additional outdoor living space.

On one Charleswood property, several mature trees now share a space with a spectacular, dense stand of Karl Foerster feather reed grass, as well as sedum and juniper.

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lights that lends sophistication and structure to the overall setting.

Here, 3 Seasons created an inviting vignette that sets the stage for the rest of the home and yard.

“Sometimes you need to flip the yard around and rethink how you use it,” says Szakacs. “For example, if there’s more depth and space in the front yard, why not use it as your main outdoor area?”

3 Seasons accomplished this in a front yard where a series of wide terraced patios lead down from the home to the front street. They built retaining wall planters to flank the hardscaping and filled them with

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masses of perennials like delphiniums. Natural granite boulders added among the plants lend texture and interest.

“We used mulch and weed barrier so the yard is low maintenance despite having lots of plants,” says Szakacs. “The owners fully embraced the space,” which allows them to enjoy the view and entertain with some privacy.

Clearly, it is possible to be daring and different with a small yard.

“Design and planning is key,” advises Szakacs.

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BY DONNA MINKUS

Homeowners who want to keep their families active but close to home should consider creating a backyard where their kids want to stay and play. Athletic Flooring Systems can help make that happen.

Athletic Flooring Systems installs multipurpose outdoor game courts that are designed to accommodate a number of sports including basketball, volleyball, and badminton. The courts can also be used for pickleball, a relati-

vely new court game that is growing in popularity among adults and especially seniors.

As the exclusive dealer of Sport Court in Manitoba and northwest Ontario, Athletic Flooring Systems is able to provide a safe, high quality, low maintenance outdoor sports court that will meet the needs of any residential customer, according to Gary Weinberg, who has owned and operated Athletic Flooring Systems for the past 12 years.

“All our game courts are custom designed so that they can fit any size of backyard,” he says.

“We can supply and install nearly any type of sports flooring imaginable, indoor or out. And the courts have a 15-year warranty.”

As the originator of the modular sport flooring system, Sport Court is an industry leader, Weinberg points out, noting the specialized playing surfaces and innovative components are designed to integrate together so many different kinds of activities can be safely played on one game court.

“Sport Court is the safest outdoor playing surface available,” he states, adding that sport organizations worldwide choose this flooring because it reduces injuries.

“The patented “ortho cush” is designed for shock absorption,” he explains. “And the ‘lateral forgiveness’ reduces stress and strain on your ligaments and joints.”

Sport Court also has indoor sports flooring options for residential or commercial gyms.

“Some people design their home so part of the basement has a high ceiling, specifically for basketball and similar sports.”

COURTS OFFER YEAR ROUND USE “Sport Court surfaces can be used in winter as well,” Weinberg says. “You can flood right over the floor surface, and it can be used for skating and hockey. You can always shovel the snow off the surface, and play a game of volleyball or basketball.”

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OUTDOORL I V I N G Those who want to use the surface as a hockey rink can purchase rink boards and lighting at Athletic Flooring Systems, which also offers accessories for other sports, such as basketball hoops and volleyball nets.

SYNTHETIC TURF GAINING POPULARITY In addition to game courts, Athletic Flooring Systems carries a range of products that respond to a demand for less labour intensive backyards, such as synthetic turf.

“Some people want green space but don’t want to be mowing and watering a lawn, so they are choosing synthetic turf,” Weinberg says. “It’s an alternative for a full or partial lawn.”

Athletic Flooring offers about 40 different kinds of turf, with uses ranging from lawns to putting greens to play areas. Different varieties of turf have different installation requirements, he says. “Sport Court putting greens are adhered down to a fiber reinforced concrete pad that ensures it will never move, need repair or require infill. For those wanting to improve their putting, Sport Court turf is ideal.”

“The backyard is the perfect place for families to play together,” he says. “You know what your kids are doing, and it’s a great alternative to the computer or X-box.”

For more information about Athletic Flooring Systems, go to www.athleticflooring.ca

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For the past two years, CitiGrow has successfully employed “micro-farms” in urban environments like this, providing discerning chefs and retailers with quality produce for their customers, who are becoming more informed—and curious—about where their food comes from.

And how far.

It’s about as locally grown as it gets, and David Gingera, president of CitiGrow, wants to bring this fresh idea to people at home.

CitiGrow’s new Downtown Product Box Subscription offers individuals who work or live in downtown Winnipeg the ultimate local food experience.

“Each week, you can pick up a box of the freshest, most local ingredients on the market, directly from our farms,” says Gingera. “We take the great food we can grow here in Manitoba and put it in a box for you.”

Delivered to convenient, central locations, the boxes vary from week to week and contain a great mix of traditional Manitoba favourites and unique items.

“Manitoba is a tremendous place for food production; you would be surprised at what can be grown in this province,” says Gingera. He lists

broccoli, kohlrabi, melons, artichokes, miniature butternut squash, honeynut squash and culinary herbs among the specialty additions customers might find in the their boxes.

“We’re expanding people’s food horizons locally,” says Gingera.

CitiGrow’s Downtown Product Box Subscription is a unique service that allows customers more flexibility. “We bill in four-week instalments, so there’s no huge upfront costs, and you’re not committed to an entire season,” explains Gingera. “At $37.50 per week, the box meets the basic needs of a family of four and is perfect for a two-person household.”

All CitiGrow produce is guaranteed to be grown within 25 kilometres of where it’s delivered.

“When we say local, we mean local,” says Gingera.

long-distance travellers. At CitiGrow, we don’t know much about engineering food, but we sure know a lot about growing it.”

“No other option presents a tangible example of using our own city to feed ourselves the way our service does.”

Through CitiGrow, Gingera says he’s learned that “food has a powerful way of bringing people together.”

When it’s food that’s fresher, better tasting, and better for our environment, the experience is even more rewarding.

For more information, visit the website: Citigrow.ca

About 20 talented CitiGrow “micro-farmers” tend to produce grown in outdoor spaces throughout Winnipeg, such as vacant residential lots and unused company real estate, and public attraction centres; sites chosen for their soil quality, security and location. Because each of these micro-farms is different, and CitiGrow produce is sourced from a number of different farms, the Downtown Product Boxes can reflect a greater variety of items.

“Everything is 100% chemical-free, and the whole process is sustainable from an environmental perspective,” explains Gingera. “Over the years, our foods have been engineered to be

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OUTDOORL I V I N G LETTING THE INSIDE OUT Matt Bell and his team at Geller’s Year Round Property Service are working hard so you don’t have to. Over the years, Geller’s has become a go-to company for Winnipeggers looking for professional landscaping and property services.

Bell reports they do it all from lawn care to snow removal to complete design and build landscaping projects.

“We started in property care and our reputation for on-site professionalism had our maintenance customers asking us to take on landscaping

projects to help them take their yards to the next level. They came to the right place. Our teams are highly skilled and our people are ICPI (Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute) certified. This year we will be sending our staff to Red River College’s Landscape Technician Course over the winter,” he says, adding that they work with site specific planting, and they have access to arborists and skilled carpenters to make the most of designs.

What are Geller’s customers looking for this year? Bell reports that people are seeking ways to expand their outdoor living areas by extending the interior spaces such as kitchens and living rooms into the outside.

“A few years ago we were being asked to take kitchens outside. Now homeowners are wanting just entertainment and dining areas to extend into the backyard,” he says, noting that jobs like this can run $10,000 to $100,000 for a cutting edge design and build out.

“Because we are in the maintenance business we see the problems caused by poor installation of things like paving stones, retaining walls and planters. Our customers have been coming to us for years to fix unsatisfactory work by others. Now, when we perform the initial landscape job, we are able to get it done right the first time and we warranty everything we do.”

At Geller’s, we take pride in providing year round services for all of your properties needs, with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Operating in the property maintenance and landscape industry for over 10 years has given us the experience, equipment, knowledge and work ethic required to ensure your property always looks it’s best. From spring cleanups and weed control, lawn mowing and snow removal, hardscape patio design to a completely new landscape install, just get Geller’s!

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Geller’s calling card has always been performance.

“Our crews are uniformed. Our equipment is new and painted with our company name. We pay our staff living wages and we offer training programs and other incentives to attract the best and retain our workers. If you want the best in landscaping services or property care, why not call the best?” he adds.

“A well landscaped yard is an investment in positive lifestyle that adds value to your home and neighbourhood. Don’t leave this to fly-by-night operators,” Bell advises, stating that if you want it done right – better get Geller’s.

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By Kelly Gray

LET THE OUTSIDE IN For decades, Winnipeg-based SunShade has been designing and building the very best in threeseason exterior rooms. In fact, Glastar Sunrooms

by SunShade have become the local industry standard with both the builders of new homes and homeowners discovering the quality and performance of their designs.

According to SunShade President Steve Sarens, they build everything from a custom approach.

“The complexity of new home designs and the challenges of established residences mean each sunroom is unique. We don’t do cookie cutter.

When we work on older homes, our people have the experience to create a sunroom with the right fit in both appearance and performance. The same is true with new homes, where builders contract with us to create three season add-ons that take new home designs to another level.”

Sarens suggests that SunShade’s longevity in the market has made them the most experienced in Manitoba.

“Over the 39 years we’ve been in business, we have worked to tweak and upgrade our designs and enhance our overall service package. Our crews are comprised of long-term employees with a wide range of skill sets. When you call SunShade there are no subcontractors or third parties. We do the work ourselves and have earned a considerable reputation as a result,” he says, adding that it’s their customers that have become the company’s best ambassadors. “Each job we do gives us five to 10 referrals. It turns out that our best sales people are those folks who have had us build and install a sunroom.”

SunShade is the only company in North America that can obtain permits to build sunrooms on unpiled decks. Here in Winnipeg, this capability has them working with new home builders who look to Sarens and his crews to give their customers so much more than a traditional backyard deck where residents are at the mercy of biting insects and poor weather.

With attributes such as these, it’s no wonder that SunShade has earned the Better Business Bureau’s highest standing. “Our customers often suggest they are getting special treatment from our crews. As often as this happens, it always comes as a surprise to us because we think we are just doing our jobs,” says Steve, who invites people to check out www.sunshadeltd.com for more information.

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t’s Thursday lunch at Janes in the Exchange. The 80-seat restaurant that is part of Red River College’s Culinary Arts program, is hopping with student chefs plating meals for a packed house. The restaurant is housed on the ground floor of the beautifully refurbished Union Bank Tower that has become the college’s Paterson Global Foods Institute and is named after patron Andrew Paterson’s mother. Much of what is going on at this site embodies the changes that have been pumping new life into Winnipeg’s historic downtown.

One of Canada’s great cities, Winnipeg was born amid a period of great expectations.

The railways and warehousing sector were in hyper mode back in the late 1800s following the country’s expansion west. Winnipeg was destined to become a major centre on a scale with Chicago and New York, thanks to unprecedented immigration that saw the population triple between 1901 and 1913. With this population boom came dramatic building in what is now known as the Exchange, a historic quarter of downtown that lends considerable flavour to the city’s centre. The Union Tower that now

houses Jane’s and the Paterson Global Food Institute was opened in 1904 amid tremendous optimism. At 10 storeys it was the city’s first skyscraper.

Early Winnipeg’s great expectations were soon tempered by global forces, such as the financial panic of 1914 when stock exchanges around the world closed for weeks, the First World War, and the opening of the Panama Canal.

All these happened in quick succession and worked to pull much of the prosperity from the city’s boom times. However, the legacy of these early boom years left Winnipeg’s downtown with both the good and bad. For example, the area is blessed with an incredible collection of 60 heritage buildings that comprise an enviable array of Edwardian commercial structures built in the Chicago style. But, by the 1970s, many of the best examples were in decay, businesses were leaving downtown for other parts of the city, and fewer people were deciding to make the area home.

ing with organizations like CentreVenture, a group that has been instrumental in directing downtown change with an eye toward creating a community that is more vibrant and more laden with opportunities for lifestyle.

Kick-starting change Red River College’s (RRC) culinary program restaurant on Market Square in the heart of the Exchange is an example of the recognition of the challenges and the will to create positive impetus in the midst of urban decay.

Looking at the bustling restaurant it’s all here.

The throngs of people, the repurposed historic

Salvation for the downtown area came in the form of organizations such as The Forks North Portage Development Corporation, CentreVenture (CV) and a range of business groups. The positive shift began in the 1990s. Today, the downtown area is seeing population growth in both the residential and office sectors. In fact, the city’s most affluent postal code is to be found in the East Exchange. Businesses like Manitoba Hydro and Stantec Engineering are bringing workers downtown to new head offices. Stantec recently relocated its head office to the Centrepoint development across the street from MTS on Portage Ave. Previously they were sited in the city’s south end. The same is true for Manitoba Hydro, a company that showed its commitment to a revitalized downtown by commissioning a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum structure and also moving staff in from the south end.

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Working alongside organizations such as CentreVenture, RRC set forward a plan to move some of its faculties from its Notre Dame Campus near the airport to the Exchange district. The Paterson Global Foods Institute Building alone represented a $30 million spend to house the college’s culinary arts program, as well as hotel and hospitality classes, in addition to residences for 100 full time students in 100,000 square feet of space. This is in addition to their recent 220,000 square foot Princess Street facility. Known as the Roblin Centre, the Princess Street site is fronted by historic business facades that not only remind us of our heritage, but also serve to enhance the visibility of the college in the community and show off some great looking architecture that contributes a significant urban buzz along the street.

RRC’s move downtown came following a drive for change initiated by government. Indeed, much would not have transpired without the direction and funding from all levels. Help came first in the form of the Core Area Initiative (CAI), a tri-part agreement between local, provincial and national governments. The first agreement was inked in 1981 and came with almost $100 million in monies targeted to combat poverty and physical deterioration in the sector. Here, the creation of the North Portage Development Agency was a key point that provided traction to get things underway with policy direction. Next came a second CAI (1986), more money ($100 million) and the creation of the Forks Renewal Corporation.

This initiative was followed with the Winnipeg Development Agreement that was citywide in its approach, but still involved greatly in core sector redevelopment. Under this framework, task forces were struck and further initiatives such as CentrePlan and CentreVenture Development Corporation (CV) were set in motion.

DOWNTOWN Today CentreVenture, the City of Winnipeg’s downtown development agency, is continuing this mission of rebirth through planning, development, coordination, and implementation of a variety of projects and activities. Under the guidance of a volunteer, private-sector board of directors, CV develops and implements strategies to identify and capitalize on economic development opportunities in the downtown.

According to CentreVenture President and CEO Angela Mathieson, the key to recent success downtown has been a strong partnership between the public and private sectors.

“Because this is all we do, we have been able to work to establish great relationships with the private sector, to identify market gaps, and to encourage the right conditions for new developments to occur,” she says, noting that public investments in projects like the MTS Centre and Canadian Museum for Human Rights have been critical, but getting more businesses to invest downtown is the real sign of success. “In the last decade we have seen a real shift, with private sector investment now starting to outpace public spending with $1.2 billion in new private sector projects, including over 2,600 new housing units.”

Many of these projects have been kick-started through CentreVenture’s Urban Development Bank, originally seeded with $10 million from the City government in 2000. The Urban Development Bank has provided loans to more than 50 new private-sector development projects and has allowed CentreVenture to assemble properties for more than 20 redevelopments, like Mountain Equipment Co-op, the Avenue Building on Portage, CentrePoint / ALT Hotel, True North Square, and the Bell Hotel

and United Way Headquarters on Main Street.

Other new public-private financing partnerships are also having an impact.

For example, the Sports Hospitality Entertainment District or ‘SHED’ is the area around prominent sports and hospitality venues like the MTS Centre, Burton Cummings Theatre, The Winnipeg Convention Centre, and the Metropolitan Theatre. CentreVenture created a development and revitalization plan for the SHED and governments designated the district as a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) zone. TIF allows the new property taxes from new private-sector developments in the district to be reinvested back into new public spaces, streetscaping, and other public enhancements, making a complete transformation to the district. It’s ideas such as TIF that have helped springboard downtown development and create the right economic conditions for new developments.

Filling in gaps A new marquee project in the SHED benefiting from this public-private partnership is True North Square. Located behind the MTS Centre on lands bordered by Graham Avenue, St. Mary Avenue, Hargrave Street and Carlton Street, True North Square will rise from a former surface parking lot and a former existing property (the Carlton Inn), which was originally acquired by CentreVenture Development Corporation and demolished to help pave the way for the project.

Spearheaded by True North Sports & Entertainment, the $400 million True North Square undertaking will offer four towers and will see Winnipeg’s Chipman and Richardson families, and Toronto’s Osmington Inc. come together to

build the project. Construction will be handled

by PCL, the contractor behind the impressive Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Manitoba Hydro Head Office, and the MTS Centre.

According to the developer, the first tower of True North Square will feature a 365,000 square foot office building at 242 Hargrave Street. Law firm, Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP, will move from its current premises at 201 Portage Avenue to the top three floors of the new tower. Scotiabank has also inked a deal to move into the space. The bank reports it will house its prairie head office in the building that will be known as Scotiabank Tower when it opens in the summer of 2018. Reports indicate that the main tower is already 50 percent leased.

The second tower, located at the northwest corner of Graham Avenue and Carlton Street, will offer 200,000 square foot of Class A high rise space over 25 storeys. This building is expected to open in 2019 and will be home to restaurants, offices and residences, as well as small retail and public spaces. The third and fourth towers will go up on the former Carlton Inn site at 220 Carlton Street. This location will feature a new 27-storey, 275-room Sutton Place Hotel, as well as 130 residential units in a separate 17-storey structure. Both are being developed by Vancouver-based Northland Properties Corporation. The hotel will be attached to the city’s elevated walkway system providing direct access to the newly renovated and expanded RBC Convention Centre.

“This is great news for downtown Winnipeg and wonderful news for the RBC Convention Centre,” says the convention centre’s President and

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DOWNTOWN CEO, Klaus Lahr. “This new hotel has been the missing page from our expansion story and we’re excited this chapter is about to be written.”

The city and province is collectively investing $26.6 million into the public spaces, parks and public amenities that surround True North Square. When complete, people can expect a two-acre plaza, which allows for a host of programmable activities including a public stage.

According to True North Real Estate Development President and CEO, Jim Ludlow, the MTS Centre has been a tremendous catalyst for the rejuvenation of downtown. Built in 2004, the arena complex worked like a fibrillator to restart Winnipeg’s urban heartbeat.

Not only did it make the return of the beloved Winnipeg Jets hockey team possible, but it also allowed positive business cases to be made for new office and retail developments like Centrepoint – a renewal of a city block across the street from the sports and entertainment venue. The site is now home to the Alt Hotel, The Merchant Kitchen restaurant, Centrepoint, as well as Glasshouse condos and a multi-storey parking garage. Opening soon at the site will be a new Brown’s Socialhouse.

What will True North Square accomplish?

Ludlow suggests it will take the area to an even higher plane. “True North Square will redefine the city centre. It will become a focal point in the very heart of our community and will complement other points in the city’s downtown,” he says.

Architect Ray Wan agrees. Among Winnipeg’s top building designers, Wan’s work spans the downtown with examples such as the United Way Building, the Peace Tower in China Town and the soon to be built highrise at 300 Main.

He sees suburban sprawl does have a real negative impact that diminishes the life force from the city’s commercial core.

“Projects that bring more people to work and live in the urban heart of the city is a positive thing for Winnipeg. True North Square and developments at Portage and Main are examples of this kind of vision,” he says, remarking that it will generate momentum that that will be felt throughout all the zones of the downtown area. The key, he says, is determination and will to drive the vision forward and remain on course.

The redesigned and upgraded RBC Convention Centre that is directly to the south of True North Square is a perfect example of this thinking and a complement to downtown’s new flair. First opened in 1975, Winnipeg’s Convention Centre (now the RBC Convention Centre) provided close to 160,000 square foot of first class exhibition and meeting space in what was one of Canada’s best examples of a multi-purpose built convention centre. Over the years, Winnipeg fell behind other cities that were expanding their ability to attract large gatherings.

“Now we are fully capable of holding multiple events without any compromises,” says RBC Convention Centre Director of Sales and Business Development, David Chizda. He points to a recent slate of bookings that had the Federal Liberal Party, an international business networking event, and a dance competition all happening concurrently in the facility. “We did not have this kind of flexibility before,” he says.

The expansion project was launched in 2012 and opened this past March at a cost of $181 million. The spend has delivered a huge upgrade to the facility. For example, the now 131,000 square feet of contiguous exhibition space on the third floor means shows can be bigger and can accommodate approximately 680 exhibit booths.

“With all trade and consumer shows located entirely on the third floor, the rest of the building can now host multiple convention and conferences at the same time,” he says, noting that the space on the third floor was expanded by 55,000 square feet. In total the RBC Convention Centre now offers 260,000 square feet of rentable space, a size that puts it in competition with the major North American players in meetings and events.

Designed by LM and Number 10 Architects, the same firms that designed the original facility in 1975, the RBC Convention Centre has been built to a higher standard and has been accorded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver status. Chizda reports that flexibility and modern design was key to the success of the project.

Consider the main floor and its 22,400 square foot public lobby. Here massive window walls help to bridge the exterior streetscape with a modern interior that can be jigged to fit the crowd. The site also offers a new main floor

ballroom at 24,000 square feet that can be divided into four separate rooms. Upstairs in the centre of the third floor is the new City View Room with its impressive ceiling treatment. This 43,000 square feet of space can accommodate 3150 guests for dinner and is destined to become one of Winnipeg’s iconic celebration spaces.

At street level the plaza on York will certainly be a talking point for many function attendees.

Events on the plaza will see unique lighting that is carried from the York Ballroom right out to the street creating a design feature that marries interior spaces with the outside. Above York Street’s plaza the centre offers a bridge that leads people across the busy thoroughfare to the new sections of the centre. The bridge is innovative and designed to offer great views above the busy thoroughfare, as well as offer a café and lots of seating for both general public and event participants who can relax in the light filled crosswalk that spans the old section with the new.

While the RBC Convention Centre plans to bring people downtown to celebrate, crown corporation Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries (MLCC) will bring 400 employees to the area for work. The MLCC reported last year that it has purchased the Medical Arts Building on Kennedy Street around the corner from RBC Convention Centre. The plan calls for 70,000 to 80,000 square feet of new space. Designs describe a redevelopment of the first five floors that would be expanded into the space currently occupied by a surface parking lot. The main and second floors would be home to businesses, with the second to fifth floors providing space for MLCC offices and a daycare facility.

The top 10 floors will remain as offices for current and new tenants. Construction is expected to start early in 2017 with opening 18 to 24 months later.

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Also at Kennedy and Graham is an up and coming Winnipeg institution that used a bit of CentreVenture assistance to locate downtown.

Thom Bargen is a local coffee shop popular in Wolseley/West Broadway. They were looking to expand in an effort to capture a larger share of the growing student and youth market around U of W, but were finding site location a challenge.

According to CentreVenture’s Mathieson, they see Thom Bargen and similar youthful businesses as a big plus for Graham Ave, a strip that the organization has plans to redefine over the next five years. CV helped the building owner attract Thom Bargen with a storefront improvement grant, something they also did for other area buildings like The PINT Public House at the eastern end of the Graham Avenue area.

According to Mathieson, Graham Avenue will be a big part of the jigsaw puzzle of downtown redevelopment. A corridor that stretches from The Bay’s Vaughan Street doors to Main Street, Graham Avenue offers a bus and pedestrian path through the busy downtown core. “We are embarking on a number of ground floor activation strategies in an effort to make the area even more walkable, and to fully capitalize on all the great developments happening along it, like True North Square, SkyCity and ARTIS REIT’s new apartment complex. Working with the City and Province, investments in infrastructure like new sidewalks and lighting is rounding things out, and we’re assisting small businesses to establish and get involved too,” she says.

Main Street at Graham Avenue, directly south of its property at 360 Main.

According to Armin Martens, President and CEO of ARTIS REIT, the 40-storey tower will feature 400 rental apartments over 36 floors, as well as four floors of commercial and amenity space that will include things like a daycare, fitness facilities and even a dog run.

“If you compare Winnipeg to 10 major markets in Canada, you can see we have less density downtown. The core is less defined. Our experience shows us that every successful city has a successful core. We want to bring this change to Winnipeg through projects such as this one at 300 Main Street,” he says, noting that some of the heavy lifting has been done already by RRC and the University of Winnipeg that have been instrumental in bringing large groups of students to live and study in the area.

He comments that there are currently about 1000 rental units downtown. “There needs to be 10,000 units to really get population to where it should be. More population density means more services and a richer urban lifestyle. We are moving in the right direction with projects such as SkyCity, True North Square and Glasshouse,” he says.

ARTIS REIT is a local company with global reach. The investment trust has a portfolio of $5.6 billion in real estate of which 12 percent is located in Winnipeg. Martens reports that they have been spending on improvements to facilities such as 360 Main and the Grain Exchange Building on Lombard Street. In fact, the company has spent some $135 million over the last 10 years on improvements to its Winnipeg properties and plans to spend $25 million to complete a new façade at 360 Main.

Portage and Main is Winnipeg’s best-known corner and following recent announcements from ARTIS REIT, this accolade is not about to change any time soon. This past April, the real estate investment trust called local media together to report that it plans to build a $140 million residential and commercial tower at 300 SUMMER 2016 | STYLE MANITOBA | 59

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The Forks continues to be a big deal in Winnipeg and an even bigger deal when it comes to its ability to help drive change in the downtown area. Located on the city’s old CN Rail yards at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, the Forks National Historic Site was opened in 1974. Since then it has welcomed throngs of visitors, and saw in excess of four million people last year alone. The site is home to a wide range of cultural institutions such as the Manitoba Children’s Museum, Theatre for Young People, and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. It is also home to the Forks Market, a central facility that houses restaurants, retail businesses, and a dance school.

“This has always been a commercial and social meeting place,” says The Forks CEO Paul Jordan, describing a history of the site that goes back more than 10,000 years. “Our initiatives here are designed to continue this tradition.

The Forks continues to be a place where Manitoba comes to meet the world and the world comes to meet Manitoba.”

Jordan describes The Forks as Winnipeg’s biggest community club. It’s here that people bring their skates in the winter and their paddles in the summertime. “It’s been an organic development where we listen to what the public wants and then work to provide it. The challenge has been to keep up with all the change that happens here. The Forks is very vibrant and expectations from the public are high.”

With these high expectations, The Forks has

made a major change to its food offering.

Following a $2.5 million revamp of the food court, the market will now be home to a different group of culinary pros. Under the plan, the Market will bring in as many as five new food vendors in a concept similar to haute food truck dining. The idea has been to attract young chefs who want to bring fresh modern approaches to menus in what will be known as The Food Hall.

Under chandeliers made from hockey sticks and at tables created from discarded trees and made by Winnipeg’s Wood Anchor, the innovative design will feature an 80-person communal dining table that centres the Hall. New as well is a craft beer and wine kiosk. According to Jordan, they are discussing plans to have a brewery on site to create many of the beers on tap.

“You will still find some of the favourite food names like Skinners, but we were working at a broad refresh and after 25 years it was time,” he says.

Here Paul Jordan comments that The Forks North Portage Partnership is tasked to work as a catalyst to downtown development. The goal is to engage and encourage activities through both public and private partnerships and to create revitalization strategies such as those underway at The Market in The Forks. He says that the business of the The Forks North Portage Partnership is to provide as many reasons as possible for people to live, work and play downtown. “As more people live, work, or play downtown, more services and entertain-

ment will be developed to serve them. Vitality at The Forks and North Portage is the result of a diverse mix of facilities and activities that reinforce one another, all bringing people into the downtown.”

He suggests that The Forks is a place of change. Indeed, the rails and steamships are gone, but the need to gather at the spot remains. Winnipeggers can look forward to plans where The Forks will develop two vacant parking lots into a pedestrian plaza, green spaces and mixed-use residential units.

A good case in point is Global Connections.

Barry McCort, along with his wife Christine Thomas, owns Global Connections on the second floor of the Johnston Terminal at The Forks. After searching for a unique business in the downtown area, they came across Global Connections in 1997 and have been very successful in revitalizing the store since that time. They are very pleased with the ongoing development of The Forks area, including the new Food Hall in the Forks Market. They say that positive change is always good for the area, as it brings people back to The Forks on a regular basis – either to attend an event or to check out new ventures. Their store continues to capture the interest of local shoppers, as well as visitors from around the world, with their unique selection of women’s clothing and accessories, sterling silver jewellery and home décor. They are also pleased to have recently become the exclusive retailer for Trollbeads in Winnipeg. This line of ethical jewellery from Denmark is a perfect accompaniment to their SUMMER 2016 | STYLE MANITOBA | 61

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While The Forks represents a large footprint destination, there has been a surge in smaller independent retail and dining options that are seizing downtown’s unique flavour. On Fort Street, Gerald Pankiw has taken on The Loft Salon, Spa and Bar. The salon has been at this location around the corner from the Fort Garry Hotel for 25 years, but Pankiw could see the building’s appearance needed a fresh style. He bought the business and refreshed the exterior with a dramatic paint job. He then took advantage of the changing liquor regulations to obtain a license to sell alcohol and set up a menu of wine, cocktails and beer. “This is all part of the new approach to downtown where we are embracing fresh thinking and building more innovative service offerings. Now my clients can have a glass of wine or other beverage while they relax in the salon,” he says, adding that it’s ideas such as this that are changing the way people view the downtown. “At one time there were a lot of negative opinions about the area. Now, with all the development that is bringing more people into the area, the tide has changed and people are finding downtown to be welcoming, attractive and entertaining. It’s a good place to be.”

Danika Bock could not agree more. Danika and her partner Drex Serdulez operate Tiny Feast on McDermot in the centre of the Exchange District. The store is unique in its offering with a mix of stationery and paper goods, as well as writing instruments and other interesting household items. She and Drex had been living in Berlin before returning to Winnipeg to get on with busy careers. They saw how small retail flourished in the European centres and felt this could happen here too.

“Throughout the week, college students, downtown workers and creative professionals in the neighbourhood have become our regulars; they stop in during lunch breaks for greeting cards and supplies. On Saturdays, the streets around the shop fill with families, residents and visitors who come down to enjoy the lively atmosphere against a historic backdrop.”

She reports that organizations such as CentreVenture and Storefront Manitoba have been supportive of her small business. She sees this as a working collaboration where private and public groups are getting together to raise the bar in the area. “We have always been interested in the neighbourhood’s history, and its unique character,” she says, commenting that they not only own a business in the Exchange, but they live there as well.

At the Mitchell Block, a destination restaurant a little further down McDermot, Sean McKay and wife Eleanor Thiessen also live and work in the area. The Mitchell Block is a front line white tablecloth establishment with a menu based on old-world culinary traditions. Sean is a RRC trained chef who grew up in Winnipeg and then travelled to Europe as a way to hone his kitchen chops. Back in Winnipeg he saw

the advantages to living and working downtown and was moved by the excitement and history of the Exchange.

“As a teen, I saw how bustling Osborne Village was with lots of foot traffic and little shops. I felt the downtown had that ability to be the cool spot in the city. Development in the area is definitely moving in the right direction.

When we saw what was going on, we decided to make the move.”

The Mitchell Block is a three-storey mid-block structure that exudes atmosphere. The pair renovated the 2000 square foot second level into one of the city’s finest restaurant lounges with wine vault, signature cocktails and a dedicated menu that has earned a solid slate of regular customers. The dining room receives rave reviews for fresh pasta like Agnolotti, and interesting takes on vegetables like Brussels sprouts.

McKay tells that not only did he graduate from Red River College’s Culinary Arts Program, but he now hires mostly students and grads from the program. “I work here. I live here. I hire my staff from here. As more development happens in the area, I expect that even more of my customers will come from here as well,” he says.

Certainly, a lot of McKay’s customers now drive in from River Heights or Island Lakes to enjoy his authentic Italian cooking, but a lot of people are dropping in before a hockey game, a night at the theatre or an evening at one of Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra’s (WSO) growing slate of events.

A perfect example is the Winnipeg New Music Festival that the WSO has hosted for the past 25 years. Set each year for the dead of winter, the festival energizes downtown with performers working at a number of venues in addition to the Concert Hall. The New Music Festival is indicative of the change in thinking that is impacting development.

“The Winnipeg New Music Festival is one of best weeks of the year. We take the Centennial Concert Hall, set in the midst of this frozen landscape, and turn it into a party zone for seven days at the end of January,” says the WSO’s Music Director Alexander Mickelthwate.

“We bring in some of the craziest artistic minds, open a restaurant, set up an art gallery, and celebrate creativity in all its forms. If you haven’t been yet, put it on your bucket list,” he says.

Just like many of the personalities that find themselves working or living in the downtown area, Mickelthwate is highly positive about the changes afoot and suggests that his expectations also are great.

“There is this tremendous energy downtown.

The Jets are back, new buildings are going up, great dining options, and then there is the whole entertainment district. Music, theatre, dance – you find it all downtown. There are so many choices these days, it really is the heart of Winnipeg.”

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Changing face of residential living – Downtown Condo Development SkyCity will be a principal anchor holding down one end of Graham Ave. redevelopment.

The building is planned for the site at 275 Graham at Garry Street and is expected to cost $175 million for the 45-storey tower. The company reports that they expect to have the first of 388 residential units filled by 2019.

Residents will find 60,000 square feet of office space and 20,000 square feet of retail. According to Fortress Real Developments President, Jawad Rathore, the idea is to create a mixed use highrise that offers residences and offices alongside commercial and light retail in a setting that is more in keeping with the needs of new urbanites who seek a live, work, play arrangement.

“When we looked at downtown Winnipeg we saw Toronto years ago, with its surface parking lots and empty buildings. We also saw a lot of opportunity in a great city with a lot happening.

We wanted to be a part of the change.”

Condos range in size from 529 square feet to 1,609 square feet and are priced from $196,000 to over $700,000. Not surprisingly, interest has been strong. Last September, the group opened their presentation centre to lineups on the street. That first day saw agents inking deals for 60 units. Today, nearly 50 percent of available space is signed.

Fortress Real Developments report that the building will be iconic. At 45 storeys, it will be among the tallest structures between Calgary and Toronto. Plans call for an eight-storey commercial and service podium that will offer retail on the ground floor, including plans for a grocer. The eight-storey podium also includes dedicated indoor parking for the residents, guests and commercial patrons. There will also be guest suites, a grand lobby, a dedicated fitness amenity floor complete with a basketball court, fitness centre, weights room, yoga studio, spin room, and club style locker facilities. On the expansive rooftop, architects have drawn in a ‘Sky Lounge’ with indoor dining facilities, a games room, large screen theatre and an outdoor terrace overlooking the city.

The guiding vision is one where people who live in the building will have a complete ‘under-one-roof ’ collection of services to make downtown urban living as convenient and service oriented as possible. The new building will be attached to the city’s expansive skywalk system. This means easy access to Jet’s games, business meetings, and shopping. At SkyCity, Winnipeg’s harsh winter weather will be just an abstract consideration.

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Redefining Downtown Living Urban Capital has always found key spots in Canadian urban centres and located their design-focused condominiums ahead of the development curve for the area. “So far it’s been a successful formula for us, and we are seeing the same development story play out here in Winnipeg,” says Doug McKay, Urban Capital’s Manager of Western Development.

Urban Capital is the company behind Glasshouse Skylofts, the new 21-storey jewel that owners are beginning to move into, right across Portage Avenue from the MTS Centre.

Glasshouse is industrial chic with nine-foot high exposed concrete ceilings (10’4” on floors 2 to 5 and the penthouse), exposed steel columns and spiral ducts, and single plank engineered hardwood floors, creating clean, green, modern interiors consistently throughout the space. Open concept layouts with rolling barn doors provide privacy when needed and extra space when entertaining.

The bold 15-foot high boutique-style lobby on Hargrave welcomes residents home with executive concierge service and two residential elevators. “Glasshouse residents are part of a new downtown Winnipeg, a current, chic central hub of the city’s best entertainment, sports, cultural events and hospitality.”

This site has another level to it beyond that classic downtown revitalization. As the first

new residential building with front door access to all of the Sports Hospitality Entertainment District (SHED), owners will continue to capitalize on the positive news, with more large scale development now underway. But Glasshouse also benefits from being equally convenient, within a three-minute walk to the energy of the Exchange District, where young entrepreneurs have opened unique eating places, patio bars, retail shops and art galleries in beautiful historic brick buildings. “Glasshouse residents will be part of these neighbourhoods, contributing to and benefitting from both these areas with their individual characteristics.”

Urban Capital’s initial expectations were based on their similar projects in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, where young professionals dominate the buyer profile. “Here in Winnipeg it’s been those young professionals, but also the owners and important members of businesses who are located downtown, and downsizing suburban homeowners. What they share in common is that they finally have a place where they can easily enjoy the things that make our city unique: the summer festivals, restaurants and concerts, the Jets, theatre events, riverside parks and walkways.”

Step into the lobby and take advantage of the services of a concierge. Enjoy an evening in the theatre room or workout in the gym on the second floor. The rooftop is stunning,

with its enormous patio, fire pits, outdoor kitchen and two gazebos. In the 21st floor common room there is a huge kitchen and family-style dining table, a pool table and full a/v setup with three sides fully glazed, giving you memory-making views to the Exchange, MTS Centre and almost the entire city skyline.

The excitement continues outside of the building. “Glasshouse has an unbelievable assortment of restaurant and lounge / bar options just steps outside the front door,” adds McKay, who points out that residents will be able to enjoy the city’s greatest concerts and performances without using their car. There is an attached parkade and a skywalk connection to Centrepoint with the ALT Hotel, the Merchant Kitchen and soon Brown’s Socialhouse, that takes you right across the street from the rotunda entrance of MTS Centre and everything in, around and connecting to the skywalk system.

“Our owners are planning to move in as we speak,” adds McKay, “and the full range of services for residents is being developed, starting with room service from Merchant Kitchen and Browns Socialhouse, discounts at the Alt, health and fitness sessions and evening mixers.

Now that the building is almost complete, our next stage is creating opportunities for residents to become part of the community that they want, to fully enjoy their urban lifestyle on their terms.”

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Historic Downtown Building Conversions StreetSide Development Corporation is blending the old with the new in a series of conversions of historic structures in the East Exchange sector of downtown. A division of Qualico, StreetSide has Winnipeg covered in the condo market with apartment style, townhome and single-family new builds, and historic building conversions. Project locations include the historic East Exchange, St. Boniface and Bridgwater Forest. Highly respected as a leader in condo development, StreetSide’s portfolio has grown steadily over the last 10 to 15 years.

The downtown action started in 2005 with the launch of StreetSide’s Ship Street Village.

Located on Waterfront Drive in the Exchange, these condos have been much sought after. In fact, in 2013, a Ship Street Village address sold for $1.3 million, making it the city’s first condo to exceed the million-dollar mark.

She reports that 139 Market is the last of the refurbished buildings in the District Condos project where the company turned seven buildings into four addresses on James and Market Avenues. In total, StreetSide will develop approximately 150 condo units between the locations. Décor is a mix of exposed original brick walls, wood beams and soaring ceilings that deliver each of the suites a distinctive character. Each unit has new triple-pane windows and complementary modern finishes for a blending of old and new. There are elevators, storage lockers and secure building entrances at each location. Prices at 139 Market will begin under $200,000 for a studio or onebedroom, making them ideal for young Winnipeggers looking to try on something a bit more urban.

The location in the East Exchange means close proximity to cultural establishments such as The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, The Centennial Concert Hall and The Cube. It’s also close to entertainment venues like Union Sound Hall and the new Peg Beer Company on Pacific, as well as numerous other destination restaurants – plus major attractions like The Forks and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

“It’s been more challenging to work on historic buildings, but we saw the value in investing in downtown, and now the city is reaping the rewards with more people and services in an area that was previously light industrial and commercial space,” she says, inviting people to come downtown to discover all the excitement in modern urban living.

The builder next began looking along side streets in the area – namely James and Market Avenues – for properties to convert. StreetSide reports that its goals have been to preserve the original facade and structure of the century-old buildings, and combine elements of modern style, convenience and finishing, not to mention completely new electrical and mechanical systems.

“Being on the leading edge of continued downtown revitalization has been rewarding for the entire StreetSide team,” says Brenlee Coates, Marketing Coordinator for StreetSide Developments. “Part of downtown’s success is dependent on residents populating the area and supporting the local businesses.”

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“The Oxbow of Tuxedo Phase II will be our fifth Oxbow building, and we have had many suggestions incorporated into the planning and suite design,” states Jason van Rooy, Marketing & Customer Service Manager for Towers Realty Group. “We are looking at expanding the interior finishing options for items like flooring, countertops and backsplash tile to allow our purchasers to really personalize their space. Your home is a gallery of your personality and your creative expression.”

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According to the realtors, expanded interior finish offerings will allow all their buyers to choose from more options when designing the interior look and feel of their new home, with many options available at no additional cost. Additionally, the second phase has incorporated many of the previous buyers’ preferred upgrade options as standards. Things like larger mirrors in the bathrooms and lights in showers that used to be upgrades will now be available at no charge.

While you may not want to leave your beautiful condo, there’s much to see in the surrounding area. Both Phase One and Two of Oxbow of Tuxedo Point are truly in the middle of it all, located steps away from Fort Whyte Alive and the Assiniboine Forest. It’s also situated right next to Winnipeg’s newest and fastest growing shopping development. Just to the east, work has begun on the city’s first premium fashion outlet mall, which joins neighbouring Seasons of Tuxedo, home to destination stores like Cabela’s and Western Canada’s biggest IKEA. For more information, visit the website at: oxbowcondos.com

The generous foyer welcomes residents and their guests into 765 Sterling Lyon Parkway. A furnished, spacious common room with a fully equipped kitchen, outdoor terrace, storage and powder rooms will make this space the perfect place to host a condo or family reception. Residents can also enjoy the development’s onsite gym facility.

The second phase of the complex will feature 100 suites available in eight different floor plans, note the Ross Sisters, Laura and Marnie Ross, who are the realtors for the development. The highly prized corner suites will range in size from 1,424 to 1,625 square feet.

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HARMONY AT HOME Welcome to Unison, Porchlight Developments’ newest residential community in West Transcona. Unison brings together modern condos with ample amenities, creating the very best of harmony at home.

Construction has recently begun on the 71-suite condo project located in Starlite Village off Fiorentino Street and El Tassi Drive.

Unison is targeted at those who want to live near where they work and play, offering condominiums from 625 square feet to 1051 square feet, with prices ranging from $160,000 to the low $200,000s.

Unison’s modern exteriors showcase the latest in contemporary exterior architecture with low maintenance building materials. Every home features covered balconies, some with a water feature view, air conditioning, and parking.

Professionally designed green spaces are poised to grow alongside the development.

Open concept floor plans feature nine-foot ceilings, loft-style barn doors, and an attractive selection of colour collections, counters, and cabinetry. Kitchens include a full appliance package and urban-inspired cabinetry with an eating bar.

West Transcona is one of Winnipeg’s up-andcoming neighbourhoods, boasting some of the best in dining, fitness, recreation, and shopping options, all minutes from your new home.

To view floor plans and learn more about the development, visit Unison’s on-site sales centre, now open, or www.unisonwinnipeg.ca.

At a total of 400,000 square feet, the complex provides a variety of suite floor plans, which offer 22 different suite layouts for a unique residential experience. Rental suites are offered in two different colour palettes (light or dark), each containing luxury vinyl tile in the main areas, carpeted bedrooms, stainless steel appliances, as well as a kitchen island. In-suite

amenities include washer-dryer appliances, hot water tanks, and heating/cooling systems.

NATURAL URBAN LIVING Located a short distance from the junction of the Assiniboine and Red Rivers in downtown Winnipeg, 300 Assiniboine by Crystal Developers Ltd. is the standard for modern lifestyle on both the tranquil banks of the Assiniboine River and nestled alongside Bonny Castle Park.

300 Assiniboine is a flagship for urban living with a glass and concrete tower featuring breathtaking floor to ceiling views of the surrounding landscape. Designed to maximize views of the Assiniboine River and landmarks, such as the Canadian Museum of Human Rights and Esplanade Riel, the development boasts 234 suites, including one bedroom, one bedroom and a den, two bedrooms, and two bedrooms and a den options.

Of those, 202 will be housed in the highrise structure, 32 will be in the low-rise portion, six of which are two-storey townhouses with front porch access to the pedestrian sidewalk, further strengthening the connection to the urban fabric. The 25th floor will provide executive level accommodations, consisting of five penthouse suites, ranging in size from 1,467 to 2,088 square feet.

The development’s onsite display suite is currently open at #116-300 Assiniboine Avenue, with the final complex being slated to open at the end of 2016.

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Elevate Your Bathroom with Duravit A timeless design concept responds to an overcrowded world. The desire for neatness reflects a puristic lifestyle, which is perfectly interpreted with Duravit’s new ME by Starck Wall-Mounted Toilet. Achieve a modern yet timeless look to your bathroom. Taking up a minimal amount of space, the elegant and clean design will elevate your bathroom’s status.

Available now at

www.robinsonlightingandbath.com

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1760 Ellice Ave Winnipeg (204) 784 - 0111

KITCHEN&BATH

Add Dimension to Your Bathroom

Creating a bathroom with clean lines and sleek surfaces is a goal for many homeowners who want the elegant simplicity that this contemporary style can bring. Unfortunately, many contemporary bathrooms that rely too heavily on these things can end up feeling flat, plain, and impersonal – not the goal most people have in mind. It is possible, however, to have both a bathroom with interest and dimension, and a space that’s spare, clean, and filled with simple elegance as well. The answer lies in investing in fixtures for your bathroom from Duravit.

Duravit and Philippe Starck have long been known for their innovative, sleek and distinguished line of bathroom fixtures and furniture.

Together they have produced numerous pieces and lines designed for today’s modern bathroom – simple, tasteful, and filled with personality and character.

For small bathrooms and minimalist designs alike, there is the ME by Starck Wall-mounted Toilet. Like every piece of the ME by Starck line, this austere toilet is designed for your lifestyle – not simply for looks. Featuring Duravit’s Rimless® design, along with WonderGliss coating to help keep it fresh and clean, this wall-hung toilet takes up little in the way of space. This toilet is sure to set the tone for the rest of the room.

Following closely behind the toilet in importance in the bathroom is the washbasin. A good sink needs to not only function well, staying clean and smooth use after use; in today’s modern bathroom a good sink also needs to become a focal point as well. That’s what the Cape Cod series of sinks by Duravit are all about; offering a blend of style and function that transcends ordinary use.

sleek, and elegant design. Made of Duravit’s DuraCream material, these sinks may be porcelain thin, but they lack nothing in terms of function, durability, cleanliness, or use.

The Cape Cod basins come in three shapes – Round, Square, and Trioval to fit any bathroom style. The Round Cape Cod basin has a flat bottom, flaring gracefully at the top, while the tap hole rests on a small platform inside. The Square Cape Cod basin also features a tap hole, along with gently curved corners and a slightly flared edge.

The Trioval basin features a completely new and innovative shape, combining a triangle and an oval in one well-designed bowl; the tap mounts outside of this basin on any of its three sides.

If you’re ready to design a bathroom that is not only simple and elegant, but also personal and designed for your lifestyle, stop in today at any Robinson Lighting & Bath Centre. The company’s dedicated staff can help you find the right bathroom fixtures for your home, helping you pull the entire space together into one, cohesive design. Stop in today to get started on designing the bathroom of your dreams.

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KITCHEN&BATH Streamlined Approach

Today’s consumer doesn’t want any clutter in their culinary space; they want a streamlined contemporary design. The open concept kitchen by Kitchen Craft shown here reflects this minimalistic trend.

“Today’s ultra-modern style kitchen is minimalistic - everything from the flat door, to the glass backsplash that has no electrical outlets, to the waterfall quartz countertop on the island,” explains Joan Harder, B.I.D., Design and Sales Consultant with Kitchen Craft, pointing to the design of this Oak Bluff house built by Paradigm Custom Homes.

The Summit bamboo horizontal grain flat door with Tuscan stain and high-gloss white cabinetry, as well as the quartz countertop, exude a bright, yet warm, modern ambience. These colour tones are repeated in the design details of the house, giving it a nice flow throughout.

Off the kitchen is a swinging door that leads to a large walk-in pantry where everyday essentials are kept; here a countertop is home to many small appliances, which keeps the kitchen’s main counters clutter free.

Splashes of metal, such as the stainless steel in the appliances, sink, and handles, are also part of this on-point kitchen, which features a nine-foot island with ample seating and additional storage options.

Along with being aesthetically streamlined, Harder says customers are requesting more customized functional elements, such as waste bin systems, spice racks, and drawers with full extension hardware.

Concrete Ideas

Klassen Concrete started decades ago when its founder, Ed Klassen began creating trendy garden gnomes and birdbaths. Klassen was appreciated for his good humour, but gained a loyal following through his hard work and craftsmanship. This solid foundation continues today with the third generation of family active in the business. The garden accessories have disappeared as Klassen Concrete now specializes in all residential and light commercial concrete applications, creating distinctive and decorative hardscaping both outside and inside the home.

Klassen Concrete worked with the homeowner of this modern, industrial looking kitchen to achieve the large panel look of the concrete on the ceiling and also the shiplap look on the back splash.

“We apply the coating over drywall and then trowel until we get the look we are wanting,” explains Evan Chaboyer of Klassen Concrete Inc. “You can use coatings similar to this for fireplaces, feature walls, and backslashes.”

He adds concrete is a good choice for hard surface applications because you’re not limited to sizes and shapes for the most part, as well as being able to select many different finishing options.

Klassen Concrete’s work ranges from the most decorative applications to a classic broomed driveway.

With their years of experience, the company’s team brings knowledge and innovative ideas to the table, as well as the ability to grow and learn the newest ways of doing concrete work.

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DESIGN&DECOR

Good Night, Sleep Tight

BY CARLY PETERS

You sleep one third of your life, so why buy a one-size-fits all mattress?

Creating a customized sleep experience at Ashley Furniture Canada will ensure that one third is spent in comfort and a restful state for a bright morning.

Your sleep needs are as individual as you are, so it’s important to find the right fit for your mattress. Ashley’s Sleep Experts will walk you through a personal sleep assessment to determine the best product for your sleep needs. Does your partner rolling over at night wake you up? Do you wake up still tired? Do you sleep on your side, back or stomach? All of these elements will help determine not only the kind of mattress but also the entire sleep system that would be best suited to you.

There are three main types of mattress technology. The traditional style most people understand is the innerspring variety, which features coils and upholstery on top. One of the biggest growing segments is the speciality mattress that can either be constructed with all foam, a kind of gel, latex, or memory foam. Finally, a hybrid mattress brings the two technologies together - the support of a coil-based option with the comfort of a speciality mattress.

For additional customization there’s a movement towards placing your mattress on a power-motion base. Along with targeting your sleep position for comfort or health reasons, such as sleep apnea, a power-motion base offers additional lifestyle benefits. Since we’re doing more and more in our bedrooms, such as reading or watching T.V., this system allows you to move the mattress to the appropriate level to do these tasks in comfort.

No more sore neck from reading too long in bed.

Equally as important is your pillow, which represents about 30 percent of your overall sleep experience. Depending on your sleep position (side, back, or stomach) you’ll want to choose the correct firmness, which ranges from soft to firm, as well as the proper filling.

And finally, shielding your investment with the proper mattress and pillow protectors can also provide a better sleep experience. Performance fabrics keep mattresses and pillows cooler, wick away moisture, as well as protecting them from bacteria, dust mites, and allergens.

Ashley Furniture Canada’s Ashley Sleep brand offers up all the options to create the perfect sleep set at an affordable price. The store also features top-named mattress, pillows and sleep sets, so there’s a selection for every kind of sleeper.

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DESIGN&DECOR Light with a View

Get a “city view” no matter where you live with Hubbardton Forge’s stunning pendant titled Cityscapes. This handmade, hand-forged pendant’s visual concept is meant to evoke the image of skyscraper silhouettes situated on the waterfront (an LED platform) and reflected off the water below.

The transitional-styled fixture comes in two sizes - large (as shown here) and small - in a variety of finishes. The body is available in either burnished steel or bronze, while the “towers” come in either vintage platinum or soft gold for just a warmer touch.

A wash of beautiful up-and-down light graces this elegant fixture and creates soft ambience, as well as a statement piece in any dining area.

“It’s a really pretty piece; it’s so different,” states Simon Simkin, president of Super-Lite Lighting Ltd, adding it hits the Winnipeg marketplace right on the head in terms of what’s trending now.

“Mixed metals, mixed colours, and multi-finished products are quite a trend. You’re seeing things like soft gold over soft silver for a warmer, more transitional look.”

The small version of Cityscapes, part of Hubbardton Forge’s 2016 collection, is just one of the many unique LED fixtures featured on SuperLite Lighting’s showroom floor. From classic to contemporary, Super-Lite’s professionally trained lighting designers can help find the right lighting solution for you.

Make Your Mix

The mid-century modern movement towards mixed metals gives homeowners freedom to play with their interior lighting and not feel restricted by finishes.

“We are seeing a wider choice of finishes lately in soft gold, warm silvers, antique nickel, platinum, vintage brass, and your more common antique bronze and stainless steel,” explains Alison Demare, branch manager for Robinson Lighting.

“Don’t feel you need to match everything when it comes to hardware and lighting,” she adds. “Be creative and have fun with the mixing of metals. Each room can be slightly unique by mixing it up a little. Something a little unexpected can provide the drama you need to make a nice interior spectacular.”

The unique shape and material composition of this Savanna fixture from Kichler Lighting fits perfectly with the mixed metals trend. Featuring a sterling gold finish with antique mercury glass, which provides a warm light but slightly reflective for that little bit of sparkle, the Savanna is a great statement piece for a foyer or stairwell.

Robinson Lighting is always looking to make a statement with their showroom and product selection. They are currently renovating their interior look and updating the floor with new and exciting products. Robinson’s trained lighting specialists will be able to answer any questions about the new products, as well as how to make mixed metals work for your home.

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Porter bedroom

By popular demand: a new sleigh bed with enhanced storage at hand.

Built-in storage drawers on footboard.

St. James 1000 St. James Street 204.783.6400

Regent 1580 Regent Avenue West 204.669.4466

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