Hey Winnipegers!

In today's edition of the Winnipeg Digest:

• New Safety Rules for Manitoba

• Thanksgiving in Winnipeg: What’s Open and Closed

• $40,000 Raised for a Great Cause

• $500,000 Boost to Help Local Businesses

• 45+ Weekend Events & Live Music

— Jas Singh

News

New Rules for Buying Blades in Manitoba

Manitoba’s rolling out new rules to make it tougher to buy things like machetes, long knives, and swords. Now, if you’re looking to buy one, you’ll need to show ID, stores have to keep them locked up, and anyone under 18 is out of luck. It’s all about making sure these weapons stay out of the wrong hands, helping to make our streets safer for everyone.

For families, this means feeling a bit more secure when kids are walking home from school or when you’re out enjoying the city. It’s a step toward lowering crime rates, making neighborhoods feel more comfortable and less on edge.

The goal is simple: make it harder for dangerous items to end up in the wrong hands. Small changes like this might not seem like much on their own, but they add up over time. A safer community, fewer threats, and a place where families can enjoy life without as much worry.

Thanksgiving in Winnipeg: What’s Open and Closed

With the long weekend coming up, it can be tough to plan, so here's everything open and closed on Monday to make it a bit easier:

• Malls:

  • Grant Park: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

  • Kildonan Place, St. Vital Centre, Garden City, CF Polo Park, Outlet Collection: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

• City Services:

  • Civic offices: Closed

  • Recycling, garbage, and yard waste: Regular collection

  • Winnipeg Transit: Sunday schedule

• Pools & Recreation:

  • Cindy Klassen: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

  • Margaret Grant: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

  • Pan Am: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

  • Others: Closed

• Attractions:

  • Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Manitoba Museum, Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq: Closed

• Golf Courses:

  • Open, weather permitting.

Enjoy your Thanksgiving!

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Local Community

$40,000 Raised for a Great Cause

In last Friday’s edition, we highlighted the upcoming Art from the Attic event at St. Vital Centre, and on Sunday, we got to see the power of community in action.

Thanks to the incredible support from shoppers, sponsors, and volunteers, over 2,600 pieces of art found new homes, raising more than $40,000 in just one day. The event made a real difference, with proceeds supporting grandmothers raising grandchildren in sub-Saharan Africa.

It was heartwarming to see the joy on shoppers' faces and the impact of this community effort. Events like this remind us just how much good can come from people coming together for a cause.

Jets Crush Opener, Home Game Tonight!

The Winnipeg Jets are off to a flying start, crushing the Oilers 6-0 in their season opener on Wednesday! It’s got fans buzzing, and the energy is high as the Jets gear up for their home opener tonight against the Blackhawks.

If you’ve been itching for some hockey action, now’s your chance to cheer on the team live. It’s all happening tonight, and the city’s ready to show up in full force. So grab a jersey, head down to the arena, and be part of the excitement as the Jets look to build on their early momentum. Go Jets, go!

New Senior Living in Charleswood Brings Big Changes

As reported by CTV News, Charleswood just got a new neighbor! The first building of the Seniors Residences of Oakdale is now open, bringing much-needed housing for seniors looking to stay in the area they love.

With affordable rental options and an active living centre right on site, it’s a space designed to keep seniors connected to their community. For longtime Charleswood residents, it means more options to downsize without leaving the neighborhood. And for the city, it’s a step toward creating more inclusive spaces for everyone.

City Updates

$500,000 Boost to Help Local Businesses Go Global

The Manitoba government is putting up $500,000 to help local businesses break into new markets beyond our borders. Here’s how this support breaks down:

• Export Support: This program reimburses companies for costs when they participate in trade shows, missions, or conventions outside of Manitoba.

• Buyers Coming to Us: Through the Incoming Buyer Program, local businesses can invite qualified international buyers to Manitoba. The program covers part of the costs, making it easier to form valuable partnerships right here at home.

• Creating Jobs: The more products we sell abroad, the more opportunities for Manitobans to get involved in the export process.

It’s a big push to help local companies thrive on the global stage—turning our homegrown successes into stories that reach far beyond Manitoba’s borders.

Celebrating Winnipeg’s 150 Medal Recipients

Winnipeg’s honoring 150 residents with the Winnipeg 150 Medals for their efforts to make our city better. Each medal includes a tree planted in their name—growing roots in the city they’ve helped shape. Recognizing everyday folks like this encourages more people to step up and get involved. It’s a reminder that anyone can make a difference. As ceremonies happen citywide, let’s cheer for our community’s unsung heroes!

Exciting Events: October 11 - 13

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

Sports🏀

• Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs Toronto Argonauts | 7:30PM, Oct 11 (Tickets)

  • Location: Princess Auto Stadium

  • Description: Bomber’s last season game! (Sold Out)

• Winnipeg Jets vs. Chicago Blackhawks | 7PM, Oct 11 (Tickets)

  • Location: Canada Life Centre

  • Description: Jet’s Season Home Opener!

• Forks Table Tennis Tournament | 11AM-3PM, Oct 12 (More Info)

  • Location: The Forks

  • Description: Free and Open to Beginners of All Ages. Come Play, Compete, and Enjoy. (Be sure to register)

• Winnipeg Run Club | 8AM, Oct 12 (FREE)

  • Location: The Forks (by the main elevator)

• Winnipeg Jets vs. Minnesota Wild | 5PM, Oct 13 (Tickets)

  • Location: Canada Life Centre

Family Fun🎆

• Corn Maze @ A Maze In Corn | Oct 11-31 (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 11-31 (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 11-31 (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 11-31 (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 11 - 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.

• Culture Days Events | FREE, Multiple Locations, Oct 11- 13 (More Info)

  • Description: Culture Days offers multiple events with a chance to try something new, like singing or pottery for free!

• FortWhyte Alive | Events (All Info)

  • Sunset Goose Flight Exp: 5:30-8PM, Oct 11-13

• Manitoba Skies | 1:30PM, Oct 12-13 (Tickets)

  • Location: Manitoba Museum

  • Description: Take a guided tour of Manitoba’s night sky. This live, interactive show, highlights the constellations, planets, and celestial events that you can see on clear evenings.

• Second Saturdays at Dalnavert Museum | 12-4PM, Oct 12 (Free)

  • Location: Dalnavert Museum and Visitors' Centre

  • Description: Learn to play a Victorian-era game in the Visitors’ Centre, and explore the historic house at your own pace with a self-guided tour!

• Live Harness Racing | 1PM, Oct 12 (Free)

  • Location: The Loop at Red River Exhibition Park

• Free Sundays @ WAG-Qaumajuq | 11AM - 5PM, Oct 13 (Free)

  • Location: WAG-Qaumajuq

Markets

• St. Norbert Farmer’s Market | 10AM-2PM, Oct 12 (More Info)

  • Location: 3514 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg, MB

• Fantastical Emporium of Peculiar Finds | 3-8PM, Oct 12 (More Info)

  • Location: 448 Burnell St

  • Description: Find all the wild, weird and wonderful things you've been searching for while helping raise funds for a worthy organization. Discover all the wonderful oddities and other finds the amazing makers in our community have to offer.

Comedy❗

• Derrick Stroup Comedy | Oct 11-12 (Tickets)

  • Location: Rumor's Restaurant and Comedy Club (190-2025 Corydon Ave)

  • Description: In 2023, Derrick appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and was named a New Face at JFL Montreal.

• Lori Ferguson Comedy | 8PM, Oct 11-12 (Tickets)

  • Location: Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club (222 Broadway)

  • Description: Lori has been voted B.C.’s Funniest New Comic and four years later B.C.’s Funniest Woman.

• The Basement Comedy 1-Year Stand-Up Anniversary | 8PM, Oct 11 (Tickets)

  • Location: The Basement Comedy Lounge (3740 Portage Ave)

  • Description: Jeff Gobeil, Kaitlynn Brightnose and more celebrate their one-year anniversary of stand-up comedy! Headlined by Benji Rothman.

• Luke Kidgell - Happy Hour | 7:30PM, Oct 12 (Tickets)

  • Location: West End Cultural Centre (586 Ellice Avenue)

  • Description: Luke has amassed over 3.5 Million fans online for his viral stand up videos, often showcasing outrageous and quick witted crowd interactions.

Special Events 🥂

• Frankie Freako Screening | Oct 11-20 (Tickets)

  • Location: Dave Barber Cinematheque

• Art Exhibition and Sale 50 to 500 | Oct 11-19 (More Info)

  • Location: Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art (203-290 McDermot Avenue)

  • Description: 50 to 500’ exhibition, featuring artwork by talented members priced between 50 cents and 500 dollars.

• Josh Morrissey in Store Signing | 2-4PM, Oct 12 (More Info)

  • Location: Joe Daley’s Sports & Framing (513 St Mary's Road)

• The Play That Goes Wrong | Oct 13 - 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!

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.

CHEERS!

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