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Now, in today’s edition:

• Jets Season Kicks Off at Home This Week

• Restaurant of the Week

• Nominations Now Open to Celebrate Manitoba’s Best Teachers

• New Emergency Room Coming to Victoria Hospital in 2026

• Multiple events this week & more

— Jas Singh

News

Jets Season Kicks Off at Home This Week

Preseason’s wrapped, the lines are settling in, and the boys are back on home ice this week to open the 2025–26 season. It’s been a long wait since that playoff run, and the excitement around this year's roster feels real.

Before the puck drops, here’s how the preseason ended:

• Jets came back from a 4–1 deficit to beat the Flames 5–4 in the last game

• Goals from Nyquist, Iafallo, Fleury, and Ford helped fuel the rally

• Tanner Pearson scored the shootout winner in round seven

• With Perfetti and DeMelo leaving with injuries

Now it’s time for the games that count:

• Home Opener vs. Dallas Stars — Thursday, Oct 9 at 7 PM

• Opening Weekend vs. LA Kings — Saturday, Oct 11 at 12:30 PM

If you’ve been waiting for a reason to head back to Canada Life Centre, this is it. The energy’s building, the jerseys are coming out, and the season starts now.

Let’s start strong, stay loud, and see if this is the year we bring the Cup home.

Click Here: To get your tickets for opening week!

P.S. Slurpees are now on the menu at Canada Life Centre! A sweet little bonus while you cheer from your seat.

Together with Digest Lights!

Attention Winnipeg Homeowners: Save $100 on Holiday Lights This Month

Every year, it happens the same way in Winnipeg.
You blink, and suddenly it’s minus 20. The ladders are frozen, and your neighbour’s house is already glowing like The Forks at night.

That’s why we’re giving Winnipeg Digest readers $100 off if you book your holiday lights in October.

Here’s what’s included:

• A free design consult (we’ll show you exactly how your home will look)

• Commercial-grade, custom-cut lights: installed, maintained, taken down, and stored for next year

• Our Stay-Lit Guarantee: we fix outages in 48 hours or you get your money back

• Free digital timer and dusk-hour photos of your finished home

Why book now?

• November’s almost sold out. Once it snows, we’re fully booked.

• October’s cheaper. You save $100 and get early-bird priority on install dates.

• Zero hassle. We handle everything, and you just enjoy the view.

So if you want the best-looking house on the block (without the ladder burns), grab your 10-minute call now and lock in your October discount before spots fill up!

P.S. Not a fan of forms? No problem, just give us a quick call at 431-999-7969 and we’ll book you in for a free design consultation!

Restaurant of the Week: ⁠Maxime’s Restaurant and Lounge

After 41 years, Maxime’s Restaurant and Lounge is closing its doors, and there’s still time to stop by before the final plate is served.

Opened by the Bekios family back in 1984, Maxime’s has long been a south Winnipeg staple for classic dishes, warm hospitality, and that timeless old-school charm. The building has been sold, and the family has announced they’ll be retiring in mid-November.

Here’s why it’s worth visiting before they close:

• Comfort classics like prime rib, pickerel, veal, and cherry pie

• Friendly, old-school service with a personal touch, just like you remember

• Spacious dining room with cozy booths, elegant decor, and free parking

• Known for celebrations, a go-to for milestones, family dinners, and Sunday lunch

Whether it’s been 5 years or 35 since your last visit, it’s a good time to drop in, enjoy a favourite dish, and give a quiet nod to a place that’s been part of the neighbourhood for decades.

Maxime’s has been steady, familiar, and well-loved. And as it gets ready to close, a final visit feels like the right kind of send-off. If you’ve ever been, or always meant to go, now’s the time.

📍 1131 St. Mary’s Rd
🕒 Open Wednesday to Sunday, 11 AM–10 PM

Click Here: To browse the menu and plan your visit before they close!

Community Digest

Nominations Now Open to Celebrate Manitoba’s Best Teachers

Everyone’s got that one teacher they’ll never forget: the one who believed in you, stayed after class to help, or made you feel seen. This fall, you can say thank you in a big way.

The Manitoba government is now accepting nominations for the 2025–2026 Excellence in Education Awards, a chance to shine a light on educators who go above and beyond.

Here’s what to know:

• Nominations are open until Thursday, Dec. 4

• Four award categories include Teaching Excellence, New Teacher, Team Collaboration, and School Leader

• The Premier’s Award will be chosen from the top nominees

• Nominees must teach or lead in K–12 schools with a valid MB teaching certificate

• Anyone can nominate: parents, students, teachers, or administrators

If someone’s made a difference in your child’s life, or even your own, this is a beautiful way to recognize them.

The kind words in a nomination form can mean just as much as the award itself. These are the people shaping futures every day, often quietly, and always with heart.

Click Here: To nominate an outstanding educator you know!

City Updates

Property Tax Assessment Notices May Be Delayed Outside Winnipeg

If you’re waiting on your 2026 property assessment notice and live outside the city, it might take a little longer to arrive. As you know, a nationwide postal disruption is causing delays, but there are still ways to access what you need online.

Here’s how to stay on top of it:

• Check your 2026 assessment online using Manitoba Assessment Online

• Appeal deadlines and municipal notice dates are also posted online

• Set up a MyPropertyMB account to view full property details

• Call your district office if you need help, contact info is listed online

While paper mail might be slow for now, everything is still accessible if you know where to look. If you’ve got a deadline coming up, it’s worth checking online early just to be safe.

Click Here: To view your 2026 assessment and appeal info online.

New Emergency Room Coming to Victoria Hospital in 2026

For families in South Winnipeg, this is the kind of news that hits close to home. After the emergency room at Victoria Hospital was closed back in 2017, many have been waiting and hoping for care to return to their part of the city. Now, that wait is nearly over.

The province is officially moving forward with plans for a brand new emergency department at Victoria Hospital, with construction set to begin in January 2026. This next step follows two years of staffing up, listening to frontline workers, and gathering input from the community to shape a space that meets the real needs of the neighbourhood.

Here’s what’s planned:

• A full-service ER will replace the current urgent care centre

• Construction kicks off this January, with the tender awarded this fall

• More staff are already in place, with 57 new health-care workers added at Victoria over the past two years

• New services are being added, including the return of the Mature Women’s Centre

• The Anne Oake Family Recovery Centre will also open alongside the emergency department, supported by $5 million in funding

It’s a long-awaited return of essential care to a growing part of the city that’s felt its absence for years. For many families, it means less driving, less waiting, and more peace of mind knowing help is nearby again.

Click Here: To learn more about the Victoria ER project and what’s coming next.

Events 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!

• Manitoba Chamber Orchestra presents Seasons Ascending

  | 7:30PM, Oct 8 (Tickets)

  • Location: Crescent Arts Centre

  • Description: A lively dance through the seasons celebrating the pastoral and jubilant beauty of nature featuring superstar Canadian violinist Kerson Leong, with Max Richter’s groundbreaking Seasons Recomposed as its centrepiece.

• The Devil Strip Tour | 2:30PM-3:45PM, Oct 8 (FREE/More Info)

  • Location: Transcona Museum

  • Description: Be among the first to experience our brand new walking tour: The Devil Strip. Journey through the streets of Transcona as we uncover its offbeat stories and hidden histories.

• The Leaf After Dark: Adults Only Nights | 7PM-9PM, Oct 8 (Tickets)

  • Location: The Leaf, Assiniboine Park

  • Description: Join us for an evening of botanical bliss at The Leaf After Dark! Enjoy a relaxing adults-only atmosphere complete with live musical entertainment.

• Cooper Alan | 8PM, Oct 8 (Tickets)

  • Location: Burton Cummings Theatre

  • Description: A rising star with the spirit of a true entertainer, a penchant for outside-the-box thinking and a growing, self-built audience, Cooper Alan is an artist willing to take country music where others have never dreamed – and fans love him for it.

• Winnipeg Jets vs. Dallas Stars | 7PM, Oct 9 (Tickets)

  • Location: Manitoba Theatre for Young People

  • Description: Come join us for the Winnipeg Jets home opener.

• Max McNown | 8PM, Oct 9 (Tickets)

  • Location: Burton Cummings Theatre

  • Description: Singer/songwriter Max McNown creates the kind of songs that soundtrack our most intimate moments: times of intense heartache and tremendous loss, immense upheaval and life-changing revelation.

• Paranormal Investigation of The Pavilion | 8PM-11PM, Oct 10 (Tickets)

  • Location: The Pavilion - Assiniboine Park

  • Description: The event begins with members of Assiniboine Park’s Education team, who will detail the storied history of Assiniboine Park’s Pavilion and surrounding land.

• Halloween Themed Train Ride | 5PM-8PM, October 10-13 (More Info)

  • Location: Assiniboine Park Railroad

  • Description: Spotted something fun for families and Halloween fans! The Assiniboine Park Railroad is launching its first-ever Halloween-themed train ride!

• Diwali Mela | 4:30PM-10:30PM, Oct 11 (FREE/More Info)

  • Location: RBC Convention Centre

  • Description: Join us for a vibrant indian celebration of culture, food, music, and community spirit at Diwali Mela 2025!

• Meow Mania! | 10AM-3PM, Oct 11 (Tickets)

  • Location: Assiniboia Downs

  • Description: Meow Mania is a celebration dedicated to our beloved feline friends. 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

Exciting Events: October 6th & 7th

Sports🏀

• Live Horse Racing | 7:30PM, Oct 7-8 (FREE)

  • Location: Assiniboia Downs

  • Description: Horse racing, 140 VLTs and fabulous dining - it’s fun you can bet on!

Music 🎵

• Live at Belle's (The Cat’s Advice) | 12PM-3PM, Sept 29 (FREE)

  • Location: Belle's Kitchen + Music Hall

• Colter Wall | 7:30PM, Oct 6 (Tickets)

  • Location: Burton Cummings Theatre

  • Description: Following the release of his acclaimed Little Songs album and a sold-out promotional tour, Colter Wall found himself back home, calving and branding.

• Boys Night Out - 20th Anniversary Tour (Trainwreck/Mest/Rosecoloredworld) | 6:30PM, Oct 6 ($)

  • Location: Park Theatre

• Friendship & Rock 'n' Roll (Yukon Blonde/Altameda) | 7PM, Oct 7 ($)

  • Location: Park Theatre

  • Description: Yukon Blonde - Friendship & Rock 'n' Roll presented by the Park Theatre with Special Guests Altameda

• Michael Sanford/Shauna Bell/Shandra Levreault/Luisa Dabroma + Rick Boughtonf | 12PM-11PM, Oct 7

  • Location: Belle's Kitchen + Music Hall

• Jazz Jam | 8PM, Oct 7 (FREE)

  • Location: Park Alleys

  • Description: Every Tuesday! Winnipeg jazz players and fans are invited to Park Alleys in South Osborne. Hosted by a rotating cast of Winnipeg's finest jazz musicians, this jam is swinging, cats.

Community Fun🎆

• Journeys Through the Zoo | 10AM, Oct 6 (Tickets)

  • Location: Assiniboine Park Zoo

  • Description: Join us for Journeys Through the Zoo, an engaging program specially crafted for individuals living with dementia and their care partners.

• Corn Maze | October 6 - November 2 (More Info)

  • Location: A Maze In Corn

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

• Boo at the Zoo | Oct 6-31 (Tickets)

  • Location: Assiniboine Park Zoo

  • Description: All aboard, the train’s ready to go to a town where Halloween spirits roam! Welcome to a mysterious land where fall festivities are in full swing.

• Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre presents Wonderful Joe | Oct 7-26 (Tickets)

  • Location: Tom Hendry Warehouse Theatre

  • Description: Joe and his dog Mister lose their home, and facing separation, head into the world for one last grand adventure. The world seems broken, but Joe sees magic in the mundane, beauty amid brutality, and life in the lost and lonely.

Special / Halloween Events 🎃

• Terrorpeg: An evening of Winnipeg chills! | 7:30PM, Oct 6 (Tickets)

  • Location: Dave Barber Cinematheque

  • Description: Come and join us for Terrorpeg, a curated evening of horror films from an exciting group of emerging and established Winnipeg filmmakers.

• Full Moon Ceremony at the Forks | 7PM, Oct 6 (FREE)

  • Location: Oodena Celebration Circle

  • Description: This Ceremony is open to the community at large; all genders and cultures are invited to join together for teachings about feminine energy’s relationship with Grandmother Moon.

• 2025 Haunted Forest | October 6 - November 1 (Tickets)

  • Location: A Maze In Corn

  • Description: It's time, The Haunted Forest is waiting for you! Join us for an interactive, outdoor experience that you won't soon forget. Enter at your own risk as our resident creatures of the forest come alive and lure you in with their haunting humour.

• HEEBIE JEEBIES | Oct 6-31 (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 6-31 (Tickets)

  • Location: Six Pines

  • Description: Six Pines Haunted Attractions has continuously strived to offer Manitoba’s haunt enthusiasts an ever-changing range of haunted houses since inception.

• Culture Days Manitoba | 7PM, Oct 6-12 (FREE)

  • Location: Various location

  • Description: Culture Days Manitoba is a collaborative pan-Canadian volunteer movement that raises awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of all Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities.

• Matt Falk | 7:45PM, Oct 7-9 ($)

  • Location: Rumor's Restaurant and Comedy Club

  • Description: Matt Falk is a comedian, writer and actor who the CBC called, “Effortlessly Funny.” You’ve heard him on Sirius Satellite Radio, Laugh Out Loud and The Debaters.

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