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In today's edition of the Winnipeg Digest:

• New Medical Clinic Open Until Midnight!

• Yard Waste Collection Season Wraps Up

• More Liquor Stores in Grocery Store

• Jets Flying High with 6-0 Start!

• 60+ Weekend Events & Live Music

— Jas Singh

News

New Medical Clinic Open Until Midnight!

As of Oct. 23, northeast Winnipeggers now have a new option for after-hours health care at Concordia Hospital. Whether it’s a scraped knee, a quick check-up, or a prescription renewal, the new Extended Hours Primary Care Clinic is here to make sure you get the care you need when life doesn’t stick to a 9-to-5 schedule.

With family doctors and nurses ready to treat everything from common colds to managing ongoing health conditions, this clinic brings care closer to home without breaking the bank. It’s open from 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on weekdays and 1:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on weekends, plus special hours during the holidays. It’s a huge win for folks who can’t wait for regular office hours.

The best part? It’s free for Manitobans. With 560 patients already benefiting from a similar clinic at Grace Hospital, Concordia’s new clinic is huge for families on the northeast side of the city!

Yard Waste Collection Season Wraps Up

The 2024 curbside yard waste collection season is wrapping up in the next two weeks. If you still have some yard work left to do, now’s the time to get your yard waste ready!

Residents can use the following for yard waste:

• Reusable containers without a lid (plastic tubs, old blue boxes, etc.)

• Cardboard boxes

• Paper yard waste bags

Bonus tip: Halloween pumpkins are accepted as part of the yard waste collection program and at the new food waste drop-off stations, as long as the candles and decorations are removed.

Remember, putting yard waste directly on the street can cause drainage issues and increase the risk of basement flooding. If you miss the final collection dates, you can also drop your yard waste at:

• 1825 Brady Rd.

• 1120 Pacific Ave.

• 429 Panet Rd.

Local Community

Retail Theft Down, Thanks to the City's Extra Effort

If you own a small business in Winnipeg, you’ve probably felt the pinch of retail theft. The good news? The Manitoba government is extending its retail theft initiative through the holiday season, and business owners are already seeing a drop in crime.

As reported by CTV News, With 12 fresh officers straight out of the academy and additional support, more eyes are on Osborne Village, the West End, and downtown. Business owners have been asking for this, and it’s making a difference. It’s a huge relief, especially during the holiday rush when theft usually spikes.

But, let’s also do our part and make this holiday season all about supporting locals. If you see any theft happening, be sure to report it right away and help keep our community safe!

More Liquor Stores in Grocery Store

As reported by Global News, The Manitoba government is also looking at expanding liquor sales in grocery stores with new public liquor kiosks popping up in six new locations. These spots will be similar to the ones you’ve probably seen in some of the Superstores, making it even more convenient to grab your favorite drinks while doing your grocery shopping.

This could mean fewer trips and more access for those living in areas not close to full-sized Liquor Marts. It’s a move aimed at giving folks more options without making the trek across town.

Winnipeg Sports!

Jets Flying High with 6-0 Start!

Jets fans, this is the moment we’ve been waiting for! Winnipeg’s 6-0 start to the season is officially the best in franchise history, and the energy is electric. Tuesday’s win against the Blues wasn’t just any win—it was a statement, led by Cole Perfetti’s three assists. The Jets are showing the league they’re a force to be reckoned with.

Six straight wins, and we’re just getting started. The team’s chemistry on the ice is next-level, and the city’s buzzing with excitement. Could this be the season we’ve been dreaming about? With the way they’re playing, it sure feels like it. By the time you’re reading this, they will have finished facing off against the Seattle Kraken, so hopefully, we’re sitting at 7-0!

Brady Oliveira: The Heart of the Bombers’ Success

If you’ve been following the Bombers this season, you know it’s all about Brady Oliveira. The hometown hero has been named the team’s Most Outstanding Player and Most Outstanding Canadian for the second straight season, and it’s easy to see why. Oliveira’s racked up 1,318 rushing yards, and he’s leading the CFL in yards from scrimmage.

His hard work on the field is paying off, and with just one game left in the regular season, Oliveira is on track to win his second league rushing title. This guy is putting Winnipeg on the map, and we’re here for it.

Other Bombers taking home awards include:

• Tyrell Ford: Most Outstanding Defensive Player

• Stanley Bryant: Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman

• Sergio Castillo: Most Outstanding Special Teams Player

• Ontaria Wilson: Most Outstanding Rookie

Exciting Events: October 25 - 27

This section only includes events until the next edition on Monday, so here’s what’s happening Friday till Sunday!

Sports🏀

• Manitoba Moose vs. Rockford IceHogs | 2PM, Oct 26 (Tickets)

  • Location: Canada Life Centre

• Winnipeg Run Club | 8AM, Oct 26 (FREE)

  • Location: The Forks (by the main elevator)

• Spooktacular Halloween Hike in Birds Hill | 11AM, Oct 26 (FREE)

  • Location: Birds Hill Provincial Park

  • Description: What’s cuter than kids in costumes? Kids in costumes dashing through the woods!

• Manitoba Moose vs. Rockford IceHogs | 2PM, Oct 27 (Tickets)

  • Location: Canada Life Centre

Last Week of Halloween 🎃

• Corn Maze @ A Maze In Corn | Oct 25-31 (Tickets)

  • Location: A Maze In Corn (1351 Provincial Rd 200)

  • Description: Enjoy the country views while wandering through the corn maze, climb the giant bale pyramid, and visit the petting zoo.

• HEEBIE JEEBIES | Oct 25-31 (Tickets)

  • Location: Heebie Jeebies (53071 La Salle Road)

  • Description: One of the most terrifying Halloween experiences and haunted houses near Winnipeg, Heebie Jeebies is back for its annual scare-fest.

• Six Pines Haunted Attractions | Oct 25-31 (Tickets)

  • Location: Six Pines (4 km North of Perimeter Hwy on Sturgeon Road)

  • Description: Continuously strived to offer Manitoba’s haunt enthusiasts an ever-changing range of haunted houses since inception.

• Boo at the Zoo | Oct 25-31 (Tickets)

  • Location: Assiniboine Park Zoo

  • Description: The Zoo's transformed for the spooky season, with rides, games, treats and performances!

• Witchy Wonderland – A (not-so) Fright Fest | Oct 25-27 (Tickets)

  • Location: Red River Exhibition Park, West Gate (At the top of Festival Dr)

  • Description: An event for the whole family! Manitoba’s newest multi-day Halloween attraction.

Family Fun🎆

• Scattered Seeds Craft Market | Oct 25-27 (Tickets)

  • Location: Red River Exhibition Park

  • Description: Support our community’s local artists and makers and get all your holiday shopping done early.

• Halloween Howl at Children's Museum | 6:30-9PM, Oct 26 (Tickets)

  • Location: Manitoba Children’s Museum

  • Description: Go door-to-door to collect your treats in 12 indoor ghastly galleries, participate in spooktacular activities, make creepy crafts, and have some ghoulish fun.

• St. Norbert Farmer’s Market | 10AM-2PM, Oct 26 (More Info)

  • Location: 3514 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg, MB

• Mystery Track and Trail | 6:30PM, Oct 26 (Tickets)

  • Location: FortWhyte Alive

  • Description: This experience is intended to be fun and educational, not scary. There will be no humans hiding in, or jumping out from, the forest.

• Halloween Spooktacular Market | 10AM-3PM, Oct 26 (More Info)

  • Location: 666 Silverstone Ave

  • Description: A Halloween Vendor Market for all my South End folks!

• Annual Fall Craft and Ukrainian Food Sale | 10AM-3PM, Oct 26 (More Info)

  • Location: Holy Eucharist Parish Centre (460 Munroe Ave)

• Trunk-or-Treat | 1-3PM, Oct 26 (More Info)

  • Location: Bord Aire Community Centre (471 Hampton Street)

  • Description: Asuper fun and safe way for kids to enjoy Halloween! Instead of going door-to-door for candy, families gather in our arena where cars are decorated in all sorts of creative and spooky themes. Children can then walk from car to car, collecting candy and treats in a safe and controlled environment.

• The MET Dinner & Movie | 4PM, Oct 27 (Tickets)

  • Location: The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre

  • Description: Experience the ultimate combo of flavor and fright with our spooktacular Dinner & a Movie night! Indulge in a mouthwatering buffet before settling in the whimsical world of Beetlejuice!

• Double Toil & Trouble - Craft/Bake Sale | 11AM-3PM, Oct 27 (More Info)

  • Location: East End Transocna CC (517 Pandora Ave)

  • Description: Join us for a fun Halloween Event with makers, bakers, small business owners, trick or treating for the kiddies, and more!

Comedy❗

• Joe Dombrowski Comedy | Oct 25-26 (Tickets)

  • Location: Rumor's Restaurant and Comedy Club

  • Description: Joe has been featured as a headlining act at the Just For Laughs comedy festival in Montreal and the New York comedy festival.

• The Adobo Premiere Filipino Show | Oct 25-26 (Tickets)

  • Location: YUK YUK'S Comedy Club (222 Broadway)

  • Description: An all-Filipino comedy show that's NOT just for Filipinos but for everyone who enjoys to laugh!

Special Events 🥂

• The Play That Goes Wrong | Oct 25 - Nov 9 (Tickets)

  • Location: John Hirsch Mainstage (174 Market)

  • Description: The Play That Goes Wrong is the right choice if you’re looking for a hilarious night out!

• Winnipeg ComiCon 2024 | Oct 25-27 (Tickets)

  • Location: RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg

  • Description: This annual event dedicated to pop culture takes the form of a fan convention with multi-genre content: comic books, sci-fi, horror, anime, video games and the entertainment world.

• Cinémental | Multiple times, Oct 25-27 (Tickets)

  • Location: Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain (340 Provencher Blvd)

  • Description: Cinémental, Manitoba’s French film festival, with English subtitles, is pleased to launch its 33rd edition! Everyone is invited to discover an array of French-language films from different parts of the world.

• Death at Dalnavert! | 6:30 & 8:30PM, Oct 25-27 (Tickets)

  • Location: Dalnavert Museum (61 Carlton Ave)

  • Description: This October, Dalnavert is having evening tours! Come and learn about the history of Halloween and Victorian culture in this “dark” environment.

• Samhain Witches Night Festival | Oct 26-27 (Tickets)

  • Location: 242 Hargrave St

  • Description: An epic Halloween bash on Saturday night after Comic Con. Dress in your witchiest and creepiest best. Sunday will be an event like no other! 70+ vendors of unique and creepy talent.

• Tea Fest A Global Tea Experience | 1-4PM, Oct 27 (Tickets)

  • Location: Winnipeg Art Gallery

Live Music 🎵

Events marked with ($) require prior ticket purchase. Other events may require the purchase of food or tickets available at the door or may be free.

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