Happy Friday, Winnipeg!
We've got a packed edition for you today. Lots of city updates, new bills, local stories to be proud of, and as always, countless events to fill your weekend.
In today’s edition:
Manitoba Introduces Rules to Stop Predatory Grocery Pricing
Homes of the Week
Winnipeg Golfer Makes PGA Tour History
$91M Housing Project To Bring 260 New Homes
50+ Events this weekend & Live Music!
— Jas Singh
News
Manitoba Introduces Rules to Stop Predatory Grocery Pricing
Predatory pricing is when businesses use tactics that lead some people to pay more than others for the same item, often based on personal data like where you live or how you shop.
Manitoba is now taking steps to stop that practice across the province.
A new bill would ban retailers from using your personal data to raise prices just for you, whether you’re shopping online or in-store.
Here’s what this could mean for you:
No more personalized price increases based on your data
More consistent pricing, so everyone pays the same for the same item
The bill also helps support local grocery stores, making sure larger retailers can’t quietly use data to gain an unfair advantage.
At the end of the day, it’s about something simple. When you shop for everyday essentials, you should know the price you see is the price everyone else sees too.
Escape Winnipeg Weather With an Easy Beach Getaway
We got hit with another snowstorm this week. In mid-March.
At this point, winter isn't leaving. It's moved in permanently.
So if you've been daydreaming about warm sand and ocean water instead of scraping your windshield again, we've got something for you.
We worked with Bonaventure Travel to get Winnipeg Digest readers an exclusive rate on last-minute all-inclusive getaways with AIC Resorts.
Direct flights. All-inclusive stays. Transfers included. Zero planning required.
Here's what's available right now:
Family-friendly resorts in Cancun and Puerto Vallarta
Adults-only luxury stays in Riviera Maya
Trips running late March through early April
Packages start at $6,440 CAD for a family of four. And that rate? Only available to our readers!
Winter's not going anywhere. But you can.
Homes of the Week:
Home 1: Under $450k
Price: $329,900
Address: 275 Rouge Road / Westwood
Details: 1176 sqft / 3 Bed / 2 Bath
Built in: 1965
Parking Type: Detached Garage, Other
Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!
Home 2: $450k - $650K
Price: $629,900
Address: 34 Wildbrook Bay / Waterford Green
Details: 1600 sqft / 4 Bed / 3 Bath
Built in: 2015
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!
Home 3: Over $650k
Price: $4,000,000
Address: 12 Ruskin Row / Crescentwood
Details: 7200 sqft / 7 Bed / 7 Bath
Built in: 1910
Parking Type: Detached Garage, Other
Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!
Community Digest
Winnipeg Golfer Makes PGA Tour History
Source: PGA Tour
It’s always special seeing someone with Winnipeg roots make it onto a global stage.
And this week, it’s happening in a big way.
Sudarshan Yellamaraju, a 24 year old Canadian rookie who trained at the Winnipeg Golf Dome, just tied for fifth at The Players Championship, one of the biggest events in golf.
Here’s what makes his story stand out:
Finished nine under par, earning his first top 10 on the PGA Tour
Had a breakout 2025 season with multiple wins before earning his tour card
Largely self taught, learning by watching top players and putting in hours of practice with his family
For the local golf community, it's a proud moment. And for young athletes across the city, it's a reminder that big dreams can start in familiar places.
Manitoba Invests $300K To Support Families With Infants
Those first couple of years with a new baby can be just as beautiful as they are expensive.
The province is investing $300,000 into Harvest Manitoba's First Steps Infant Care program, which helps families access essential baby items at no cost.
Here's what the program provides:
Free diapers, formula, baby food, and cereal for infants under two
Support for up to 2,000 babies every month across Manitoba
Reaches 130 community agencies, including northern and remote communities
It's the kind of support that can take real pressure off families during those early days. If you or someone you know could use a hand, it's worth looking into.
City Updates
$91M Housing Project To Bring 260 New Homes
Source: NUMBER TEN ARCHITECTURAL GROUP
If you've ever passed by the former Kapyong Barracks site and wondered what's going up, here's your answer.
A $91 million investment from the federal government and Treaty One Nations is bringing new housing to southwest Winnipeg. The project, called Endayaan Omaa (meaning "Home is Here"), is part of a bigger vision for the area.
Here’s what we know so far:
260 new homes are being built, with 109 units priced below market rent
Designed with students and families in mind
Construction will include a strong Indigenous workforce and local partnerships
With thousands more homes planned for the site in the years ahead, it's a meaningful step toward more housing and long-term community growth in Winnipeg.
New Personal Care Home Planned For Bridgwater
If you've got a parent or grandparent getting older, this one hits close to home.
The province just announced plans to build a new personal care home in Bridgwater. It'll follow a small house model, meaning it's designed to feel less like a facility and more like an actual home.
Here's what we know so far:
The home will focus on personalized, day to day care to help seniors age with dignity
Community consultations start this June, where residents and frontline staff can share input on the design and operations
It's part of a bigger push to add more long-term care beds across Manitoba. For families in southwest Winnipeg, it means a little more peace of mind when planning ahead.
Grab Your FREE Winnipeg Home Seller Guide
Home prices in Winnipeg are starting to rise again.
Which has a lot of homeowners asking the same question: what is my home actually worth?
And more importantly…
How do I price it properly and get the most value?
That’s why Nicole Hacault & Associates put together a Winnipeg Home Seller Guide, and right now it’s FREE for Winnipeg Digest readers only.
Inside, you’ll learn things like:
How to understand your home’s true market value
Why pricing correctly from the start matters
And low-cost ways to increase your home’s value before listing
If you’ve been thinking about selling your home, this is the best place to start.
Exciting Events: March 20th - 22nd
Events marked with ($) require a ticket in advance. Please search them up before going.
Sports🏀
Manitoba Moose vs Tuson Roadrunners | March 21 ($)
Location: Centennial Concert Hall
Winnipeg Run Club | 8AM, Mar 21 (FREE)
Location: Forks Main Elevator
Professional Women's Hockey League Takeover Tour game
| 6PM, March 22 (Tickets)Location: Canada Life Centre
Description: The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) is going back on Tour!
DND Run Club | 9AM, Mar 22 (FREE)
Location: Saintuary Cafe
Community Fun🎆
The Snow Maze | Mar 20 - End of Winter ($)
Location: A Maze in Corn
Description: Home of the Guinness Book of World Record's Largest Snow Maze!
5th annual Ice Fishing Festival | 10AM-4:30PM, March 21 (More Info)
Location: FortWhyte Alive
Description: This event will teach the fundamentals of ice fishing, experienced anglers will be on hand to lead you in this activity! All gear and supplies will be provided.
WackyDoodle Dance Party for Kids Spring Fling | 1:30PM, March 22 (Tickets)
Location: The Park Theatre
Description: Bring the crew for a high-energy WackyDoodle Dance Party for Kids with DJ CO-OP & K-Chedda spinning all the fun, family-friendly hits.
Markets🎡
St. Norbert Farmers’ Market | 10AM-2PM, Mar 21 (FREE)
Location: Le Marché St Norbert Farmers Market
Herbivore Haven Market | 10AM-3PM, March 22 (FREE)
Location: Southdale Community Centre
Description: Discover vegan eats, ethical goods, and local small businesses in a joyful, community-focused space.
Meow Mania! | 11AM-5PM, March 22 (Tickets)
Location: Assiniboia Downs
Description: This is a must-attend event for anyone who adores cats, whether you're a proud cat parent, an aspiring cat owner, or just a cat admirer.
Manitoba Antique Association Spring Sale | 10AM-4PM, March 22 (Tickets)
Location: Viscount Gort Hotel
Description: Lots of antiques and vintage including advertising, toys, records, Pyrex, art glass, mid-century decor, jewellery, farmhouse antiques, and more!
Performances🎭
In the Shadow Beyond the Pines | March 20-28 ($)
Location: Tom Hendry Warehouse
Description: Set in modern times but steeped in a dark and haunting past, this atmospheric ghost story explores the shadows of Indigenous life and lore with a hint of humour.
Théâtre Cercle Molière - Soutensions | March 20-28 ($)
Location: Cercle Molière Theatre
Description: Brandi doesn't want children and has her whole thirties ahead of her. She's hosting her family at her apartment for her sister Marianne's twins' birthday. But as one might expect in this family, the party preparations don't go as planned.
WSO presents Casino Royale in Concert | 7:30PM, March 20-21 (Tickets)
Location: Centennial Concert Hall
Description: Film Concerts Live! For the first time ever, audiences will experience Bond on the big screen accompanied by a full symphony orchestra performing.
Happy Daze Again | March 21 - April 12 ($)
Location: Destination Dinner Stage
Description: Arnold’s is the hottest spot in town—jukebox blaring, milkshakes swirling, and everyone ready to tear up the dance floor. But this isn’t just any night, it’s the annual talent show and under the glow of a full moon, the energy’s electric, the music’s wild and something in the air has everyone acting a little… strange.
Izzy Asper Jazz Performances Present: Cyrille Aimée | March 21-22 (Tickets)
Location: Berney Theatre (Rady JCC)
Description: Grammy-nominated vocalist Cyrille Aimée brings fearless curiosity and a tender heart to a broad spectrum of music.
TATSULOK 2: Hollywood, Motown, Broadway | 7PM-9PM, March 21 ($)
Location: Nashville's Winnipeg
Description: Step into a world of timeless hits and unforgettable tunes as we bring you chartbusters from the glitz of Hollywood, the soul of Motown, and the dazzling allure of Broadway.
Final Symphony - Music From FINAL FANTASY | 3PM, March 22 ($)
Location: Centennial Concert Hall
Description: Final Symphony brings the legendary music of Nobuo Uematsu and Masashi Hamauzu to life in breathtaking orchestral suites, reimagined for the concert hall.
Winnipeg Singers presents Emerging Artists | 3PM, March 22 (Tickets)
Location: Winnipeg Art Gallery—Qaumajuq
Description: This concert features compelling new works by emerging composers, offering a glimpse into the evolving soundscape of contemporary choral art.
Comedy❗
Adam Muller | March 20-21 ($)
Location: Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club
Caroline Rhea | March 20-21 ($)
Location: Rumor's Restaurant and Comedy Club
Zabrina Douglas | 8:30PM, March 20-21 ($)
Location: The Basement Comedy Lounge
Description: Her sharp humor is derived from motherhood, the emergency room (where she is an ER nurse) and shear honest truth. Come catch her Basement debut!
Bruce McCulloch’s Dark Purple Slice | 8PM-11PM, March 22 ($)
Location: West End Cultural Centre
Special Events🥂
Dine and Discover Downtown | March 20-22
Location: Various Restaurants
Description: Limited time menus at amazing prices. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner options at over 30 downtown restaurants.
Cottage Country’s Lake & Cabin Show 2026 | March 20-22 (Tickets)
Location: Red River Exhibition Park
Description: Meet top local companies to help you build, renovate, upgrade, decorate and expand your Manitoba or Lake of the Woods cottage retreat.
48th Annual Piston Ring World of Wheels | March 20-22 (Tickets)
Location: RBC Convention Centre
Description: The undisputed leader in indoor custom car show production, produces the largest show series in the business: better known under the monikers of Autorama or World of Wheels.
Music 🎵
Events marked with ($) require prior ticket purchase. Other events may require the purchase of food.
