Happy Monday, Winnipeg!

June is finally here, and you can feel the whole city waking up. The patios are full, the parks are busy again, and there is so much starting to happen around town.

We hope your summer plans are already coming together. Whether it's festival weekends, lake days, or slow evenings out on the deck, this is the season we all wait for.

Grab your morning coffee, settle in, and let's dive into what's happening around Winnipeg.

Now, in today’s edition:

— Jas Singh

If you've hit a pothole on your commute lately, you're not the only one.

CAA Manitoba released its 2026 Worst Roads list this week, and over 711 roads were nominated provincewide. Provincial Trunk Highway 34 took the top spot for the second year running. 

But being on this list is actually a good thing…

Voting in the campaign is how roads get on the radar, and, CAA takes the results straight to the government as part of their infrastructure advocacy, and it leads to real action.

18th Street was once Manitoba's worst road, and after landing at the top of the list, it got a funding commitment, a full rebuild, and it's now one of the smoother drives in the city.

Every Winnipegger has a road they wish was better. Turns out, speaking up about it is exactly how it gets fixed.

Click here: To see the full list!

P.S. If you know someone who has a road they'd love to see fixed, send this their way.

If you've been looking for something different to do this summer, here's an opportunity you won't see come around often.

This June, two internationally recognized tango instructors are flying in straight from Argentina to teach right here in Winnipeg.

Roxana and Fabián Belmonte are bringing a full weekend of tango workshops to Eleven Hundred Dance from June 5 to 8.

They've spent over 25 years dancing and teaching all around the world, and for a few days, all of that experience lands in our city.

The best part? You don't need any experience. All you need is a little curiosity and a willingness to try something new.

So whether tango has always quietly fascinated you or you're just after a memorable way to spend a summer weekend, this is a rare chance to learn from the very best.

So impress your partner, take them dancing and discover Tango together.

Click the link below to check the full schedule and register while slots are available!

Patio season is here, and we might have just found your new hidden gem.

The days are long, the weather is warm, and there is truly nothing better than being outside with a cold drink and good people around you.

This is what summer in Winnipeg feels like, and The Beer Can was made for exactly this.

Just off Osborne at 1 Granite Way, it's a massive outdoor beer garden that somehow manages to feel like your favourite backyard hangout. 

String lights overhead, wooden benches, the smell of good food in the air, and enough open seating that you never feel rushed or crowded.

And it's not just beer. They've got cider, wine, and craft cocktails too. The food is handled by local legends Kosmo's, the team behind Hoagie Boyz and Next Door, so you know it's good. Think spicy fried chicken, loaded tots, and impressive salads.

This is summer in Winnipeg done right.

📍 1 Granite Way 
🕒 Daily 12PM–12AM (weather permitting) 

Click Here: To check out The Beer Can and plan your visit!

If you live in Westwood, Manitoba Hydro has a small ask for you this week, and given how hot it's been, this is not exactly easy timing.

Hydro is doing major upgrades at the Cavalier substation, work that started last fall and is almost done. 

Right now, they're in a phase where they can't borrow extra power from nearby substations. With temperatures pushing 30°C, that means demand is running higher than they can safely handle without risking an outage.

So until June 2, they're asking residents to ease up on power consumption during peak hours.

A bit of good news is Hydro says the situation is fully contained to this neighbourhood and doesn't affect anyone outside the area.

It's a short ask for a long-term payoff. And once this phase wraps up, Westwood will have better, more reliable power going forward. 

If you're in the Westwood area or know someone who is, pass this along so they're not caught off guard! 

Click here: To know more about the updates and outage information.

If someone in your life has been affected by dementia, you know firsthand how much having the right help matters.

The Manitoba government is increasing its support to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba to $525,000 for 2026-27.

That's $200,000 more than before, and it means more families across the province can get help closer to home. The announcement was made at the ASM's annual Walk for Alzheimer's last week.

The ASM has been there for Manitobans for over 40 years.

This funding also comes with a long-term agreement, so the ASM can plan ahead and keep serving people year after year, not just one budget cycle at a time.

If someone in your life is dealing with a dementia diagnosis, click the link below to see what programs and supports are available to them.

Click here: To learn more about ASM's programs and support.

Big news for football fans this week.

The CFL signed a six-year deal with Bell Media, DAZN, and YouTube worth roughly $500 million. That's about 60% more per year than what the league has been working with. This is a big moment for Canadian football.

We can expect more coverage, more platforms, more ways to watch the game we love. 

The league is also expecting a larger salary cap from the revenue bump, which means teams can go after better talent.

For Bombers fans, that means more ways to catch every game and a league that's only getting stronger.

Click here: to check out the full Blue Bombers schedule.

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

Thanks for reading The Winnipeg Digest! Let’s chat again on Wednesday!