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2018 Chinatown banner design released


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he Year of the Dog was happily welcomed at the Chinese New Year Banquet located at Kum Koon Garden, where the winning design from the 2018


Chinatown Banner Competition was officially unveiled. Te unveiling introduced the new and original design that is now displayed along many of Chinatown’s busiest streets. Te annual competition, a partnership between the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ and the Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre, aims to celebrate arts, culture and the community, and mark the arrival of the Chinese New Year. Eighteen new banners have been installed in Chi-


natown, breathing new life and rejuvenating the com- munity’s interest in this unique and dynamic district of our city centre. In addition, all of the Chinatown district banners will be reprinted this year to give the area a refreshed, new look. First time banner designer and student from the Mani-


toba Institute of Trades and Technology, Laura McGinn, was awarded with a plaque and honorarium and was pleased that her banner design was selected to welcome residents and visitors to one of her favourite districts in Winnipeg.


Of the 43 entries received this year, the jury was


thrilled to select the winning Year of the Dog banner for its thoughtful design. Te banner showcases a Pe- kingese dog, an ancient breed from China favoured by the royalty of the Chinese Imperial Court. Te design is also reminiscent of Chinese Red Envelopes, traditionally given out during the Chinese New Year. Te jury felt that the banner design captured the essence of the Year of the Dog and believe that this banner will fit seamlessly into the architecture and culture of Chinatown. Te Downtown Winnipeg BIZ recognizes the impor-


tance of creating beautiful and unique spaces in our downtown that not only engage pedestrians but also artists. Te Chinatown Banner Competition provides a wonderful opportunity for local artists, namely students, to showcase their talent while at the same time enhanc- ing the streetscape and celebrating Chinatown’s rich culture. Te 2019 Year of the Pig Banner Competition is now open with January 18, 2019 as the deadline. A call for entries will be announced on the Downtown Win- nipeg BIZ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts and available on the website at www.downtownwin- nipegbiz.com.


Hy’s of Canada appoints first female executive chef H


y’s of Canada is recently an- nounced the appointment of Jackie Hildebrand to the positon


of Executive Chef at Hy’s Steakhouse Win- nipeg. Jackie has been a highly valued and respected member of its culinary team for 13 years and, with this appointment, she becomes the first woman to lead a Hy’s kitchen as Executive Chef. Jackie was born in British Columbia, but


has called Winnipeg home since she was 7 years old. From a very young age she had a passion for the kitchen, and always knew that she wanted to be a chef. She took every cooking course she could throughout school, and enrolled in Red River Col- lege's culinary arts program straight out of high school. After graduation in 2004, Jackie worked


as a baker and was looking for the next step in her career when a friend working at Hy’s recommended her to Assistant Corporate Chef Armand Savet. Her talent, focus and


the culmination of more than a decade of hard work, training and demonstrated leadership. “We are thrilled to promote Chef Jackie


Hildebrand to lead the Hy’s Winnipeg kitchen,” said Megan Buckley, Chief Operating Officer,


Hy’s of Canada. “Her dynamic energy, cu- linary talent and enthusiasm make her an incredible asset on our Hy’s team.” Hy’s Steakhouse and Cocktail Bar has


proudly been Canada’s premier steak- house since 1955. Founded by Hy Aisenstat, Hy’s of


eagerness to learn was apparent, and she was welcomed to the Hy’s Winnipeg team. After several years cooking on the line and honing her skills and knowledge, Jackie was promoted to Sous Chef in 2008.


In 2017, she competed in Winnipeg’s first “Kitchen Kumite” — an Iron Chef-style competition where she wowed judges with her creativity and technique. Chef Jackie’s promotion to Executive Chef is


downtownwinnipegbiz.com (204) 958-4640


info@downtownwinnipegbiz.com 426 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0C9 8 Smart Biz www.smartbizwpg.com April 2018


Canada remains a family-run business and continues to set the standard for fine dining in the hospitality industry. Hy’s features a relaxed and refined atmosphere and serves perfectly grilled Canadian Prime steaks and hand crafted cocktails with warm hospitality. Hy’s has five loca- tions across Canada: Whistler, Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Toronto.


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