Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger, James Richardson & Sons, Limited chairman of the Board Carolyn Hursh, MP Bob Sopuck and University of Winnipeg President and Vice-Chancellor Lloyd Axworthy cut a ribbon to officially open the Richardson College for the Environment and Science Complex at 599 Portage Ave.

The $66.58 million facility, made possible through partnerships with the provincial and federal governments and private donors, includes more than 30 new teaching and research labs, a vivarium and a 1,127 square foot rooftop greenhouse.
The new facility is one of the most energy efficient educational laborator buildings in North America, and is targeting LEED Gold designation.

Published in Volume 65, Number 27 of The Uniter (June 29, 2011)