For most Canadians, Canada has always been a country which has made its citizens proud. However, more recently, Canada has been receiving global attention, not just as a country, but also for its personality, style and popular cities and neighbourhoods for living.

Osborne Village (Winnipeg, Manitoba): Named the best neighbourhood in Canada by the CBC in 2012, Winnipeg’s Osborne Village is a favourite among urban artists and free-spirited nature conservationists. A complex urban community, Osborne Village is home to a great number of Winnipeg’s emerging and well-established artists. The city’s first artists’ collective emerged in the Village, as well as many dance studios and, of course, venues for bands and musicians of all stripes.

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Ventura Developments is about to launch a new project, Prairie Place, in La Salle, MB. It will offer something that currently isn’t available in La Salle – entry-level affordable housing.

The project, Prairie Place, is a bare land condominium that will consist of two-story detached homes on 40 and 42 ft wide lots, with shared 20 ft wide driveways, and detached rear property garages measuring 20 ft×22 ft. The homes are between 1200 and 1600 sq ft and offer 3-bedroom + 1.5 bath plans or 3 bedroom + 2.5 bath plans.

Continue reading “New Project to Launch in 2015 – Prairie Place”

An article that was in the Winnipeg Free Press talks about the new building code that is coming into effect and the possible ramifications associated with these changes.

The increased costs due to this new energy code will make the economics of in-fill projects more challenging and may force more developers to build out on greenfield sites. Continue reading “Energy efficiency not cheap – New building code means building will be more expensive”

Here is a great article that explains how all levels of government must work together to build a better Winnipeg.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/columnists/a-new-urban-agenda-282104311.html?cx_navSource=d-tiles-1

The Village Junction Condo’s are moving along at a great pace! Westland Construction was proud to report that we are four days ahead of schedule, thanks to the hard work of our framers, who have been working extra hours during the great weather we had thus far. The second floor is almost completely framed up with the third floor floor joists being installed this coming week.

The Village Junction Condo’s are Winnipeg’s latest addition to Osborne Village, voted Canada’s Greatest Neighbourhood. Built by Ventura, a long standing Winnipeg new home builder and trusted name in the building industry.

To learn more contact Garry and Debbie Hirsch with the Hirsch Home Team at (204) 94-CONDO or email us at info@villagejunction.ca.

The province has announced new rules to protect condominium owners and buyers, effective Feb. 1, 2015.

To read more on the actual changes, click on the link below:

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/Province-boosts-protection-for-condo-owners-264317451.html

We would like to congratulate Kevin Buckner for winning the Osborne Photo Contest! Kevin will take home an Osborne Gift Card Package worth $250. The package consisted of gift cards from some of the best spots that Osborne Village has to offer – Style Bar Boutique, Nuburger, Green Carrot Juice Co. and The Cornerstone Bar & Restaurant.

Continue reading “The Village Junction – Osborne Photo Contest Winner”

Why throw your money away on rent, when you can build equity through purchasing a home?

This article is about the Toronto market but it applies for any young professional living across Canada. Continue reading “Buying a home on your own could be a great investment with the right plan”

We think it is important that young, innovative people are given a chance to show their merit. Tractus Projects has pulled off an amazing feat! Congratulations to Jared Horbatiuk and his team. The City of Winnipeg needs to listen to all the innovative contractors out there in Winnipeg because they have a lot to offer. Continue reading “Young, Innovative Contractors helping out in Manitoba”

Congratulations to Bob McQuat! He is the winner of the Prairie View Lakes Street Name Contest.

Here is a picture of Tyler Miller, our Development Officer, with Bob and his wife before the game.

Bob said they went to a lot of Manitoba Moose games when they were here and was very happy to come watch the Winnipeg Jets play. Continue reading “Prairie View – Street Name Contest”