Hey Winnipeg,

Let’s keep it quick today as there’s a lot to catch up on.

From wildfire updates and new housing programs to over 35+ events happening around the city. So grab your coffee, settle in, and let’s get into it.

In today’s edition:

• Dog Adoptions Urgently Needed in Winnipeg

• June’s Most Wanted People in Winnipeg

• UPDATE on the Manitoba Wildfires

• New Program Helps Build More Housing in Winnipeg

• Multiple events this week & more

— Jas Singh

News

Dog Adoptions Urgently Needed in Winnipeg

Winnipeg Animal Services is overwhelmed, and they need the community’s help. There are more dogs in care than they can handle, and this week might be the best time to step in!

To help more dogs find homes, they’ve reduced adoption fees to just $175 (normally $330) until Friday, July 4.

Here’s what you should know:

• Adoption includes spay/neuter, vaccines, tattoo, microchip, and license

• You can visit in person at 1057 Logan Ave to see all the dogs.

• Open Mon to Fri (12 to 6) and Sat to Sun (12 to 5)

• And even if you’re not ready to adopt? Call 311 to ask about fostering

Even if you already have a pet, keeping them licensed helps others get home quicker and makes room for those still waiting.

Let’s come together and give these dogs the futures they deserve. Dogs like Kirby, Tangela, and Maple are ready. They just need someone to say yes!

Click Here: To see the adoptable dogs, learn about fostering, or check if your pet’s licensed

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The Easiest Way to Tidy Up Your Yard This Summer

If you’ve been putting off cleaning up your yard, you’re not alone. Between busy weeks and random weather, it’s easy to look outside and think, “I’ll deal with it next weekend.”

But next weekend turns into July, and suddenly your shrubs are out of control, the weeds have taken over, and your lawn looks like it gave up.

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Here’s what they can take off your plate:

• Full shrub and hedge trimming

• Hand weeding flower beds

• Lawn mowing and edging

• Front and back yard clean-up

• Custom services based on your yard

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Community Spotlight

June’s Most Wanted People in Winnipeg: A Chance to Help

We don’t usually talk about crime. As, you already see it everywhere on the news.

But once a month, we make an exception, because this one’s different.

Crime Stoppers just shared their June list of Winnipeg’s most wanted people. These are individuals wanted for serious crimes, and police are asking for the public’s help.

We’re sharing this so you can:

• Know who to be on the lookout for

• Help keep your kids, family, and neighbours safe

• Share a tip if you see something

• And be part of something that’s actually helping our city be a safer space

Crime Stoppers has helped solve over 14,500 cases and cleared more than $150 million in crime since its beginning.

Even the smallest action can make a difference. A quiet tip, a shared post, or simply staying aware could be what helps someone else get home safe tonight.

Click Here: To view the full June report and how to help!

Community News

UPDATE on the Manitoba Wildfires

Even though many evacuees have now returned home and the wildfires have slowed down a bit, there’s still a lot to keep an eye on. Some fires are still burning, and the fire risk remains high across parts of the province.

Fire danger remains high in the southern half of the province and parts of the northeast. While some progress has been made, several large fires are still out of control.

Here’s what to know right now:

• 17 wildfires are still active, with large ones near Flin Flon, Lynn Lake, and Cross Lake

• Parts of Nopiming and Atikaki parks remain closed

• Most fire and travel restrictions have been lifted, but you still need a permit to travel inside an active fire zone

The province is asking everyone to stay prepared. As conditions can change quickly, and safety remains a top priority.

So, if you’re heading out of the city or know someone who is, be sure to check the map below to see all active zones and stay informed:

Click Here: To see the fire map and get the latest updates on Wildfires!

City Updates

$1M of Accessibility Upgrades at 1010 Sinclair

If you’ve ever had a loved one who uses a wheelchair or needs extra support to live on their own, you know how much the right space can change everything.

That’s exactly what 1010 Sinclair is about. It’s home to Winnipeggers living with physical disabilities, run by Ten Ten Sinclair, a local non-profit that’s been helping people live independently for 50 years.

And now, thanks to a $1 million investment from the Manitoba government, the building just got a big upgrade to make it even more accessible.

Here’s what’s new:

• 12 units now have wider doors and automatic openers

• New flooring in both apartments and shared spaces to improve mobility

• All designed to support dignity, comfort, and independent living

Ten Ten Sinclair has been part of our city since 1975, creating real impact for people who just want to live on their own terms.

Click Here: For more information on the upgrades and the work they do.

New Program Helps Build More Housing in Winnipeg

We know this won’t apply to most people reading this, but if you know a developer, planner, or anyone building multi-family housing in the city, this could be a big deal.

The City just opened applications for a new program called the Multi-Family Sustainable Housing Infrastructure Program (MSHIP).

The goal? To help cover infrastructure costs like water, wastewater, and drainage, so we can build more homes, faster.

A lot of areas in Winnipeg can’t support new housing because the pipes underground just aren’t ready. This program helps fix that.

Here’s how it works:

• Up to $10,000 per unit is available to cover eligible infrastructure costs

• Program is open until September 2, 2025

• Up to 1,200 new homes could be built with this support

• Total budget: $12 million, funded by the Housing Accelerator Fund

It’s not flashy, but it’s one of those behind-the-scenes changes that could help make housing a little more affordable and accessible for everyone down the road.

So if you or someone you know is looking to develop multi-family housing, be sure to share the link below with them.

Click Here: To learn more about the MSHIP Program!

Coming up this week:

This section includes only the major events happening soon. For a complete list of all events, you'll have to wait for future editions!

• First Friday in The Exchange | 5PM, July 4 (FREE)

  • Location: Exchange District

  • Description: ​​Explore the exchange for free together artists, artist-run centres, galleries, businesses and more!

• Bike to The Exchange | 6PM, July 4 (FREE)

  • Location: Millennium Gardens

  • Description: ​​Join The Exchange District BIZ and Bike Winnipeg for a free group ride on the first Friday of every month. We’ll pedal together to Winnipeg’s lively monthly arts and cultural event, First Fridays in the Exchange.

• Paranormal Cirque | July 4-14 (Tickets)

  • Location: St. Vital Centre

  • Description: A crazy yet fun fusion between Circus, theatre, and cabaret in perfect harmony with the evolution of a show that brings you back to when we dream... and when we had nightmares and fantasies.

• Naija Market Day | 11AM-11PM, July 5 (FREE)

  • Location: The Forks CN Stage and Field

  • Description: Join us at The Forks for a day filled with vibrant culture, delicious food, and unique crafts from Africa.

• Garden Concerts: Rachel Colman | 11AM-12PM, July 5 (FREE)

  • Location: The Leaf - Assiniboine Park

  • Description: Join us for Garden Concerts at The Leaf, part of Assiniboine Park's Summer Entertainment Series! All concerts are FREE!

• The Summer of Locals | July 5-6 (FREE)

  • Location: Outlet Collection Winnipeg

  • Description: 80+ vendors, selling everything from the perfect gifts to your new favourite eats, and everything in between. It's a showcase of some of the best our city has to offer.

• Tyndall Community Market | July 5-6 (FREE)

  • Location: Tyndall Park Community Centre

  • Description: Enjoy food trucks, local vendors, free Zumba, games, music, and more—featuring The Food Park. Free admission and great vibes—don’t miss it!

• 2025 Manitoba Pet Expo | 10AM-4PM, July 6 (More Info)

  • Location: St. Norbert Community Centre

  • Description: Come on out and see local animal rescues/shelters, advocacy groups, pet food companies, pet supply companies, pet service companies such as groomers, dog sitters, doggy daycare, veterinarians and more.

• Jazz in the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden | 12PM-1PM, July 6 (FREE)

  • Location: Assiniboine Park

  • Description: Join us for Jazz in the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, part of the Assiniboine Park's Summer Entertainment Series!

• Winnipeg National Bank Challenger | July 6-13 (Tickets)

  • Location: National Bank Tennis MB Hub at West St. Paul

  • Description: Every July, over 60 tennis players descend on Winnipeg to vie for tennis greatness in the Winnipeg National Bank Challenger (WNBC). This one-week event has winnings of $100,000.

Exciting Events: July 2nd & 3rd

Events marked with (Tickets / $) require advance purchase. Double-check dates before heading out!

Sports🏒

• Live Horse Racing | 7:30PM, July 2 (Free, more info)

  • Location: Assiniboia Downs

• Exchange Summer Fitness – Bootcamp | 12-12:45PM, July 2 (FREE)

  • Location: 201 Portage Plaza

• Winnipeg Goldeyes vs Fargo-Moorhead | July 2-3 ($)

  • Location: Blue Cross Park

• Thursday Night Thunder | 7PM, July 3 (Tickets)

  • Location: Victory Lanes Speedway

• Exchange Summer Fitness – Yoga | 12-12:45PM, July 3 (FREE)

  • Location: Stephen Juba Park

Community Fun🎆

• South Osborne Farmers’ Market | 4PM-8PM, July 2 (FREE)

  • Location: Lord Roberts Community Centre

• Baby Bison Walk | July 2 & 5 ($)

  • Location: FortWhyte Alive

  • Description: Come see the ninth-largest land animal at its smallest and cutest! See the herd in action, hear how this icon of the prairie almost disappeared, and feel a connection to the herd as you see the miracle of baby bison.

• Summer Line-Up: Ice Painting | 11AM-3PM, June 30 - July 6 (FREE)

  • Location: Manitoba Children's Museum

  • Description: Join them all summer long for hands-on programming inspired by the season! From 11AM-3PM daily, enjoy special activities that include crafts, games, and so much more.

• Paddle Nights | 6PM, July 3 ($)

  • Location: FortWhyte Alive

  • Description: Spend an evening paddling before sunset for the perfect summer night.

• Downtown Farmers' Market | 10AM-2PM, July 3 (FREE)

  • Location: Manitoba Hydro Place along Graham Avenue

  • Description: The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ’s popular Outdoor Farmers’ Market has been bringing local food and goods downtown for more than 12 years.

• Jeudis Franco Thursdays | July 3 (FREE)

  • Location: Saint-Boniface

  • Description: This celebration of French culture and language offers a diverse range of activities, including a street market, live music, film screenings, art exhibits, and more.

• Bison Bus Tour | July 3 & 6 ($)

  • Location: FortWhyte Alive

  • Description: See North America’s largest land mammal from just metres away, interacting in their natural habitat.

Performances🎭

• Rock of Ages | 7:30PM, July 2-12 (Tickets)

  • Location: Rainbow Stage

  • Description: The broadway musical Rock of Ages tells a love story between a small-town girl and a city boy set against the backdrop of 1980s Hollywood’s Sunset Strip.

• Macbeth, by William Shakespeare | July 2-5 ($)

  • Location: Trappist Monastery Provincial Heritage Park

  • Description: This popular ‘Shakespearean noir’ is exciting as a murder mystery, but it is its palpable and sensual atmosphere that really grabs us. For gloomy intensity, there’s nothing like it in all of Shakespeare.

• Waiting for Godot at Shakespeare in the Ruins | July 3-6 ($)

  • Location: Trappist Monastery Provincial Heritage Park

  • Description: SIR’s 2025 season embraces the theme of destiny.

    Samuel Beckett’s absolute masterpiece, and one of the most important texts of the last century: Waiting for Godot has surely become one of the most canonical and enigmatic plays since Shakespeare.

• Grease Lightning | July 3, 5 & 6 (Tickets)

  • Location: Destination Dinner Stage

  • Description: The gang from Rydell High is all grown up, but not all has gone smoothly since graduation. This immersive dinner theatre performance reimagines the world of Grease twenty years later, with classic rock and roll vibes, fun twists, and a hearty dose of nostalgia.

Special Events/Comedy🥂

• Daniel Simonsen | July 2-5 (Tickets)

  • Location: Rumor's Restaurant and Comedy Club

  • Description: Norwegian/Chilean stand-up and writer. He was named New York’s Funniest at the 2022 New York Comedy Festival, won UK’s So You Think You’re Funny, and received the Best Newcomer Award at Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

• Cinema Under the Stars 2025 - The Dog Trial | 9:30PM, July 3 (FREE)

  • Location: Ruins of St. Boniface Cathedral

  • Description: Movies Under the Stars offers screenings of French-language films, accessible to all thanks to the presence of English subtitles.

• Summer Concert Series | 7PM-9PM, July 3, 4 & 6 (FREE)

  • Location: Lyric Theatre, Assiniboine Park

  • Description: Join us for the Summer Concert Series at the Lyric Theatre, part of the Assiniboine Park's Summer Entertainment Series! All concerts are FREE!

Music 🎵

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