Media Advisory: Innovative New Home in Winnipeg Celebrates Official Opening


WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwire - March 15, 2011) - The Urban Ecology project, a winning project in Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) EQuilibrium™ Sustainable Housing Demonstration Initiative competition, will celebrate its official opening on March 17, 2011.

The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Democratic Reform) will represent the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for CMHC, at the launch. He will be joined by Menno Peters, Executive Director, Winnipeg Housing Rehabilitation Corporation, the Honourable Kerri Irvin-Ross, Manitoba Minister of Housing and Community Development, Mike Pagtakhan Winnipeg City Councillor , Megan Tate of the Winnipeg Foundation, and Lloyd Kuczek of Manitoba Hydro, along with sponsors and supporters.

Date: Thursday March 17th, 2011
   
Time: 10 a.m.
   
Place: 545 William Avenue
  Winnipeg, MB

The site is located at 545 William Avenue, between side streets, Isabel and Kate. Parking is available on William Avenue or on the side streets.

Contact Information: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Carol Mulley
Cell: 403-585-9317