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NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE

24 St. Vital Between two rivers

BY DAWN PETER

ADVICE

26 Rental Pro

The right match: roommate compatibility testing

BY ANNE MARSHALL

38 Fitness

The summer challenge fun and fit BY AGNES

RAMSAY

INSPIRATION

20 Top 10 Feet up! BY SARA

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RENTERS GUIDE IS ORGANIZED GEOGRAPHICALLY: NORTHWEST, CENTRAL, NORTHEAST, SOUTHEAST, SOUTHWEST AND SURROUNDING AREA. THE TABS AT THE TOP OF EACH PAGE IDENTIFY THE AREA IN WHICH YOU ARE SEARCHING AND THE TYPE OF ACCOMMODATIONS.

CENTRAL Downtown West End West Broadway North End

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NORTHEAST

East Kildonan North Kildonan

Elmwood Transcona

WINNIPEG PAGE 27

SOUTHEAST

St. Boniface

St. Vital Norwood

Windsor Park

Southdale

Sage Creek

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NORTHWEST

North End West Kildonan

The Maples

Garden City Tyndal Park

NORTHWEST CENTRAL

NORTHEAST

St. James Westwood Crestview

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SOUTHWEST

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SOUTHEAST

SOUTHWEST

Osborne Village

Charleswood

River Heights

Crescentwood

Ft. Rouge

Tuxedo

Ft. Garry Fort Richmond

St. Norbert

Whyte Ridge Linden Woods

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Brunswick Apartments – 227 Vaughan Street

South of Graham. Handy to major bus lines and University of Winnipeg. Affordable clean quiet 2 room bachelor suites for immediate possession. Rents $583-$706 includes heat and water.

Great West End location. Fully renovated 3 room one bedroom suite for August 1st possession. Rent $974 includes heat and water

Off York Avenue. Handy to University of Winnipeg. 3 room one bedroom suites for immediate possession. Newly decorated. Rents $759 includes heat and water

AFFORDABLE WITH QUALITY

REDWOOD APTS. 205 COLLEGE AVE.

BACH FROM $460

• Includes heat & water

• On-site laundry

• Secure entrance

• On-site caretaker

• Close to shopping, parks, schools, buses

• NO PARTY POLICY!

204.586.1163 & 204.989.4210

Lookup ID: 4R8696 at 4Rent.ca

ROYAL YORK APTS. 461 KENNEDY ST.

BACHELOR FROM $424

2 BDRM FROM $644

• 5 min. walk from downtown

• Security entrance

• Heat & water included

• On-site coin laundry

• Tenant pays hydro, phone & cable

• NO PARTY POLICY!

204.558.7710 & 204.989.4210

Lookup ID: 4R8426 at 4Rent.ca

CAMBRIDGE APTS. 303 FURBY ST.

1 BDRM FROM $546

• Includes heat & water

• Secure entrance

• On-site laundry

• On-site caretaker

• NO PARTY POLICY!

204.779.6372 & 204.989.4210

Lookup ID: 4R8423 at 4Rent.ca

AFFORDABLE WITH QUALITY

WILLIAM AVE.

513/515 WILLIAM AVE.

1 BDRM FROM $509

• On major bus routes

• In-suite kitchens

• Shared bathrooms

• NO PARTY POLICY!

204.784.2886 & 204.989.4210

Lookup ID: 4R9514 at 4Rent.ca

REGAL COURT APTS

152/154 MARYLAND ST.

2 BDRM FROM $950

• Includes heat & water

• Security entrance

• On-site caretaker

• On-site laundry

• Close to grocery stores, health services, schools

• NO PARTY POLICY!

204.509.6611 & 204.989.4210

Lookup ID: 4R8421 at 4Rent.ca

VINBORG APARTMENTS

594/602 AGNES ST.

3 BDRM FROM $860

• Includes heat, water & hydro

• NO PARTY POLICY!

204.783.8537 & 204.989.4210

Lookup ID: 4R8422 at 4Rent.ca

MACHRAY APTS.

242 MACHRAY AVE.

1 BDRM FROM $653

2 BDRM FROM $754

• Includes heat, water & hydro

• On-site laundry

• Secure entrance

• On-site caretaker

• NO PARTY POLICY!

204.582.2095 & 204.989.4210

Lookup ID: 4R8425 at 4Rent.ca

1 BR suites from $1,100 2 BR suites from $1,900

- Pet friendly

- Rooftop terrace

- Fitness centre

- Rent includes WiFi, water, air conditioning and in suite laundry

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SCARLETT ottoman in burnt umber distressed velvet. From $449. westelm.ca

ROUND ottoman with gold metal base in grey velvet. $105. walmart.ca

HUMBOLDT wool upholstered ottoman. $1,199. cb2.ca

MACRAME ottoman. $120. bouclair.com

SVEN ottoman in grass green. $499. article.com

MARTINI small, upholstered ottoman by Leanne Ford. $449. crateandbarrel.ca

PIETRO mid-century round ottoman in storm grey performance-washed canvas. From $449. westelm.ca

AUBURN ottoman in golden oak. From $299. westelm.ca

ABISKO ottoman in aurora blue $449. article.com

CLOSE TO U OF M, INVESTORS GROUP FIELD, ST. VITAL CENTRE, ST. VITAL PARK, DINING AND SCHOOLS

BACHELOR, 1, 2, & 3 BEDROOMS AVAILABLE

CHELSEA PLACE

YOUR AMENITIES INCLUDE :

• all utilities included

• security entrance

• 24 hr. emergency number

• on-site management

• window coverings

• indoor/outdoor parking

• visitor parking

• newly renovated well-equipped gym

• ensuite storage

• AC suites

• located near major bus routes

Lookup ID: 4R8383 at 4Rent.ca

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Pulberry Apartments 19 St. Michael Road

North of Bishop Grandin Quiet residential area 3 ½ room one bedroom 1st floor suite for September 1st possession Rent $869 includes heat water and hydro.

To view call 431-374-5245

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Lookup ID: 4R8631 at 4Rent.ca

ST. VITAL

BETWEEN TWO RIVERS

St. Vital is a sprawling suburban area in Winnipeg wading far and wide between two rivers. The Red River marks the west boundary and the Seine River marks the east. Carriere Avenue is the northern boundary and the rural municipality of Ritchot is the southern boundary.

Newer, amenity-oriented neighbourhoods dominate the landscape in clusters in smiling St. Vital. The suburban style of family living close to the country gets richer in the south, but all homes and residents seem fairly prosperous and settled. Old St. Vital has some francophone history, yet it’s largely overshadowed by modern cosmopolitan consumers who want to shop and live in luxury by the river.

As the middle child in a French family of three sisters, St. Vital starts out as gregariously urban with long rows of strip malls braided alongside a huge shopping mall and cosy middle-class lots near the river.

Furthest south, the landscape suddenly becomes rural, running past shops into pastures of prairie grass and corn mazes. Professional residents know how to maneouvre around roadblocks from busy Bishop Grandin Boulevard to the farmers’ markets.

Starting out traditionally Francophone, St. Vital has grown and significantly changed over the years. Decades ago, she became

overwhelmingly Anglophone, but now there is a lot of variation between neighbourhoods and more ethnic diversity among new residents. More seniors typically reside along the northwest and residents with higher incomes and education are located further south.

St. Vital offers a lot for middleincome families. A smaller budget might find North St. Vital more central and affordable. Big budgets build in the south.

The growing trend toward diversity and demand for new housing has made St. Vital homeownership-competitive. With Baby Boomers retiring, there is also a growing need for multi-family homes and services. Apartments, condos and townhouses situated close to the malls and main bus

routes have much to offer with balconies, granite counters, large suites with lofts and some with a highrise view.

Traffic is constant east to west and on main cross streets, covering large expanses of land by high-speed roads. Buses are frequent, especially at the northern intersections. Pedestrians and cyclists congregate closer to the south by the mall or on residential streets. A trip to the airport could be half an hour.

Major parks and centres include St. Vital Park near the Red River, Maple Grove at the southern tip, plus Jonathan Toews Community Centre and St. Vital Centennial Arena.

St. Vital is loved by residents and visitors. The shopping is stupendous, but a car is a must.

Watching the sunset in St. Vital Park.

DAWN PETER

THE RIGHT MATCH: ROOMMATE

COMPATIBILITY TESTING

If you’re sharing a space with someone else, unless you’re both on completely different schedules, they’re going to become a pretty big part of your life. Girlfriends and boyfriends come and go, but especially in a big city, roommates can be with each other for years –even decades if the lease is good enough. If you’ve been “set up” by friends, it’s easy to find out about the other person’s habits and foibles before you let them sign the lease. But how can you ensure that cool-seeming stranger who answered your ad won’t become your new worst enemy once the lease is signed?

I just happen to be a professional matchmaker, and the similarities that run between a love match and a roomie match are astounding, so I’m going to offer my professional matchmaking advice on finding that perfect roommate. These five topics can guide your roommate compatibility testing – and are ideal to cover before you go making any year-long commitments.

1. ARE YOU A LARK, OR AN OWL?

If you’ve barely hit the sack at 3 a.m. after a Walking Dead marathon and your roomie rises at 4:45 a.m. for an early morning run, it’s never going to work unless you’ve got an extremely soundproof kitchen and bathroom. Better to find someone who keeps similar hours.

2.

HOW DO YOU PLAY THE SOCIAL GAME?

How’s your social life? A single introvert may not pair up very well with somebody who hosts a party every month and has friends “drop by” at random. Make sure you ask before the first spontaneous after-work session occurs in your living room.

3. WHERE ARE YOUR BOUNDARIES?

Can I borrow your boots? Do you mind if I use some of this soy sauce? Some people are extremely comfortable with sharing not only a space, but also the items within it. I once had a roommate who –after I’d told her she could wear a particular skirt – took to dressing herself daily from my wardrobe, never bothering to ask permission. Boundaries around everything from the food in the kitchen to the contents of your closet need to be clearly delineated.

4. WHO’S A BATHROOM HOG? How much longer will you be in there? When two people share a lone bathroom, shower length,

makeup application time and the duration of your depilation sessions all become a matter of some urgency. Talk to your potential cohabitant about their personal habits, especially if you both leave for work around the same time.

5. HOUSEKEEPING EXPECTATIONS?

When was the last time you cleaned your bathtub? If your answer is “this morning, right after my shower,” and your prospective roommate responds incredulously, “you clean your bathtub?” it’s not a match. Be upfront about housekeeping standards, or one of you might end up feeling like the other one’s mom.

Anne Marshall has lived in New York City, Glasgow (Scotland), Greensboro (NC), Toronto, and somehow ended up back in the fabulous small city of Guelph, where she grew up.

ANNE MARSHALL

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2 bedroom suites available immediately starting at $1,375

Live in one of Winnipeg’s most vibrant, accessible neighbourhoods. Close to every amenity imaginable, including a grocery store, pharmacy, liquor store, boutiques and restaurants. Take a brisk walk downtown, or arrive in a matter of minutes on the 60 or 186 bus. This historic building features large, spacious suites that ooze character and timeless opulence. Make this legendary gem your new home!

204-500-0415

Lookup ID: 4R8348 at 4Rent.ca

21 MAYFAIR PLACE

AND 2 BEDROOM SUITES AVAILABLE

Bright, contemporary renovated suites. On the river and close to downtown and Osborne Village.

279 RIVER AVENUE

BEDROOM SUITES AVAILABLE

465-555 LANARK STREET

AND 2 BEDROOM SUITES AVAILABLE

These charming apartments are situated in the heart of River Heights.

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UPTOWN LOFTS

394 ACADEMY ROAD

Featuring nearly 1,200 square feet of expansive, luxury living space, this gorgeous suite at Uptown Lofts is a golden rental opportunity and the last suite available at the property! This suite has a huge, full kitchen with stainless steel appliances, plenty of cabinet and cooking space, two full bathrooms with walk-in showers, a washer/dryer, walk-on closets, and a bevy of storage space. Located in one of the city’s best and most accessible neighborhoods, North River Heights, Uptown Lofts is close to several amenities, many of which are within walking distance of the property, including grocers, cafes, restaurants and shops. The property also features outdoor parking, storage lockers (one of which is included in your rent) and a private fitness room onsite.

2BR/2Bath

204-809-8797

• Lookup ID: 4R11198 at 4Rent.ca

FUN AND FIT

Ah summer… Images of long days, lounging under a tree reading your favourite book, chatting with friends over a spritzer, barbecuing burgers and enjoying endless evenings.

What is your image of the perfect time spent in the summer?

The temptation of relaxation and socializing with its inherent fun food and drinks is certainly part of our love of summer months.

And it is absolutely important that you enjoy these moments in life.

At the same time, don’t forget that our health and fitness should not be put on the back burner. Nothing replaces feeling good, and once good health deteriorates, it becomes more difficult as we age, to get that back.

The great news is that research tells us that it doesn’t take summiting mountains to have good health. But do you need to walk 10,000 steps every day to get any health benefits?

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association asked the question “What are the associations between daily step counts and step intensity with mortality among U.S. adults?”

According to this large study, yes, more steps can, in essence, equal a longer life with less risk of disease.

However, what was interesting is that 8,000 steps a day was the

threshold for change, and it didn’t seem to matter what the intensity level of the steps was, nor did it take into account if the steps were walking, gardening, housecleaning or what have you.

Please be aware that several other studies, including from the Centres for Disease Control, recommends 75 total minutes of intense exercise per week. However, you can break it up into smaller segments.

To summarize. Move your body – every day. Get your heart rate up at multiple times through the week during your activities. In other words, push yourself without overdoing it. You should always be able to talk during exertion. Also, importantly – exercise responsibly. Always confer with your doctor before trying something new. During hot summer days, go early or later in the cooler parts of the day. Hydrate, lots of plain water. Wear sunscreen, hats, long light UV shirts and pants. If you go in the forest, wear long pants and socks and look for ticks afterwards.

1) Meet your friends and family for an activity, hike a trail, go berry picking, bike one of the many rail trails. Or simply walk around the neighbourhood and enjoy the gardens.

2) Start playing pickleball. As this sport grows in popularity, it will be easy to find a court/ association near you. Start slow, with a beginners group. And do some research on exercises that you can do to prepare.

3) Rent a cottage that has activities close by. Swimming, hiking, room for bocce ball or croquet with the kids and/or grandkids is always a good laugh.

4) If you are inclined as I am, pick a defined walking route and time yourself. Listen to good music (watch out for traffic) and change your cadence while you are walking. Move quickly and get that heart going, and then slow down until your breathing is normal again, and repeat. Get outside, preferably in the shade, every day. No excuses. They make rain coats and umbrellas for a reason. Take deep breathes and stop and smell the roses. It is a beautiful world, take it in.

Agnes Ramsay is a Registered Nurse, Personal Trainer and Wellness Coach who specializes in Electric Muscle Stimulation Training. agnes.ramsay@xbodyworld.com

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• Window Coverings Included

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• Geared to Low Maintenance Lifestyle

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• Heated Indoor Parking & Storage Available

• Ample Visitor Parking

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