Manitoba is financially supporting the first-ever virtual production training studio in Winnipeg to the tune of $1.5 million.

Hundreds of bargain shoppers and warehouse fans alike were ready to stream into the new warehouse that's just a short drive from where the original store sat for 31 years. 

The investment will cover 75 major plans over the next 20 years, including terminal expansions, new parking options, improved vehicle rental facilities and an upgrade that will allow YVR to accommodate eight more wide-body aircraft by May 2020.