Construction is now underway, in front of Shindico’s Shops of Kildonan Mile development, on the extension and widening of Reenders Drive. As part of a multi-million dollar investment in infrastructure in West Transcona, four lanes will be completed this year on Reenders Drive, extending the road from Stapon Road to Peguis Street. A further two lanes will be constructed in 2016. LDS (Land drainage sewer) is also being installed, sufficient to serve the road, and adjacent developments.

Grant Park Pavilions, a mixed-use development featuring retail, office, and high-rise residential, is under way. The centre’s first occupant, Walmart Supercentre, recently opened. Adjacent to Winnipeg’s first lifestyle centre, Grant Park Festival, Grant Park Pavilions is a welcome addition to the area in a great infill location.

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – In the year 1975, the population of the world was 4.066 billion, the technology giant “Microsoft” was founded, the greatest boxing match of the 20th century took place between Muhammed Ali and Joe Frazier, Stephen Spielberg’s “Jaws” was released, the Vietnam War came to an end, and most importantly, it was the year that Shindico was born. We are proud to be celebrating our 40th anniversary. We have enjoyed stellar growth over the years and are looking forward to many more with continued success for both ourselves and our clients.

The Dufresne Group (TDG) is embarking on another major expansion with as many as 16 additional stores in the next few years in Southwestern Ontario.

TDG is already the largest operator of Ashley Furniture HomeStore locations in North America with 17 Ashley Furniture HomeStore locations in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Ontario. They have 33 Ashley stores and 4 other Stash-brand locations in 9 states based out of Memphis, Tennessee.

On February 7th 2015, Shindico celebrated their 10 year anniversary in their corporate headquarters at 1355 Taylor Avenue - a 20,000 square foot green building designed to LEED standards.  The building was awarded a Crystal Achievement Award for the most innovative glass design in a LEED building in North America.  We are proud to have created a healthy work environment that provides clean air, and a smoke-free property and has resulted in increased productivity and health benefits for our employees and tenants.

A public hearing was held on December 15 and 16, 2014 at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg regarding the expropriation of the fire/paramedic station lands located at 1780 Taylor Avenue. The city proposed to expropriate only Parcel A, leaving Parcel B (a small triangular parcel of land) orphaned from Parcels C, D, and E of the current owner (Shindico).