Happy Friday, Winnipeg!

It’s been a busy week in the city, and today’s edition is packed with updates you’ll actually want to know about… including how you can get a $300 home security rebate, plus a few other important changes.

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Now, in today’s edition:

• Three Winnipeg Fugitives Added to Canada’s Most Wanted List

• New Apartments in Two of Winnipeg’s Most Loved Neighbourhoods

• Manitoba Offers $300 Rebates for Home Security Upgrades

• Jets Lock In Kyle Connor With $96M Extension

• 50+ Events this weekend & Live Music!

— Jas Singh

News

Three Winnipeg Fugitives Added to Canada’s Most Wanted List

It’s not easy to talk about crime in our city, and it’s not something we like to dwell on. But sometimes staying aware is one of the simplest, most powerful things we can do to look out for each other.

This week, the BOLO Program (that’s short for Be On the Lookout) updated Canada’s Top 25 Most Wanted list, and three fugitives wanted in Winnipeg are now on it.

Here’s what you should know:

• #4 on the list: Tresor Horimbere, wanted for first-degree murder after a fatal shooting at a Waverley Street soccer complex

• #7 on the list: Chad Dandan, wanted for first-degree murder, kidnapping, and extortion, connected to a 2024 homicide

• #17 on the list: Yusuf Abdulqadir Ali, wanted for attempted murder and firearm offences tied to a 2021 shooting on Furby Street

The program is offering rewards, up to $100,000, for information that leads to an arrest. And if you want to help but remain anonymous, Winnipeg’s 24/7 BOLO tip line at 431-334-9160 is open day and night.

Winnipeg Police say they’ve never stopped pursuing these cases. And now, with national eyes on the list, we all have a small part to play. If you recognize someone or hear something that could help, speak up. Sometimes, the right tip can bring justice and peace to families who’ve been waiting far too long.

Click Here: To learn more about the fugitives and how you can help.

A Message from Paragon Living!

Brand New Apartments in Two of Winnipeg’s Most Loved Neighbourhoods

Whether you’re planning your next move or just keeping an eye out for something better, here’s a local tip worth knowing.

Paragon Living has two new communities that are modern, fresh, and filling fast. One is ready for tours today. The other? You can apply before the doors even open.

Now Leasing:

📍939 Chancellor Dr (Waverley Heights)

• Perfect for students, young professionals, or anyone who loves a low-maintenance, well-connected home near the U of M.

  • 95 brand-new affordable luxury suites

  • Spacious layouts with quartz countertops and sleek finishes

  • Free high-speed internet and water included

  • Large windows, natural light, and clean, modern design

  • Community patio, heated underground parking, and storage lockers

Now Accepting Applications:

📍55 Post St - Whyte Ridge

• Located in a peaceful pocket off Kenaston, opposite Costco, these contemporary townhomes are designed for quiet comfort and long-term living.

  • 1+ Den, 2 Bed, 2+ Den, and 3 Bedroom layouts

  • Thoughtful layouts with smart storage and open living spaces

  • Free high-speed internet and water included

  • Built with sustainability and ease in mind

  • Apply now before the display suite opens mid-October to secure your spot

These are the kinds of homes that don’t stay empty for long: brand new, well located, and thoughtfully designed.

If one of them feels like the right fit, now’s a good time to take the next step. Click above to check out the new display suite, view pricing, and book a tour today!

Advertise with us by emailing: [email protected]

Community Digest

Manitoba Offers $300 Rebates for Home Security Upgrades

If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your locks, installing a doorbell cam, or adding motion lights to your yard, now’s a good time to do it.

The province just reopened its Security Rebate Program to help make homes feel safer, without the big price tag. It’s one of those practical programs that doesn’t get much buzz, but really does help.

Here’s what’s covered:

• $300 rebate for eligible home security purchases

• Open to both tenants and homeowners

• Applies to equipment like cameras, locks, alarms, motion detectors, even anti-graffiti paint

• Covers anything installed after August 23, 2024

• Applications accepted until the $2M fund runs out

Security upgrades aren’t always the most exciting purchase, but they can make a real difference when it comes to feeling comfortable at home.

Whether you rent or own, the application is easy, and the timing couldn’t be better. It’s one of those programs that quietly does a lot of good, helping more Manitobans feel secure where it matters most.

Click Here: To see who qualifies and how to apply.

Jets Lock In Kyle Connor With $96M Extension

It’s hard to imagine the Jets without Kyle Connor. And now, we won’t have to. After a career-best season and years of steady excellence, Connor’s sticking with Winnipeg for the long haul.

The Jets just signed the 28-year-old forward to an eight-year, $96 million contract extension. And honestly, it’s a deal that feels well-earned and long overdue.

• He’s coming off a career-best season, putting up 97 points with 41 goals and 56 assists

• Played all 82 games, staying healthy and consistent from start to finish

• Led the team in playoff scoring with 17 points in 13 games

• Named to the NHL First All-Star Team, one of the league’s top honours

• Now signed through 2033, averaging $12M per season

Connor’s not just a scorer, he’s a steady presence who’s helped define this era of Jets hockey. Whether you’re a longtime fan or someone who watches with family on game nights, seeing him stay rooted in Winnipeg is a win all around.

City Updates

Manitoba Hydro Launches Provincewide Gas Meter Safety Inspections

Heads up if you see someone in a hi-vis vest near your front door: Manitoba Hydro has started a big province-wide inspection of natural gas meters and regulators.

It’s not a scam, and it’s not a regular meter reading either. Just a safety check to make sure everything’s working as it should.

Here’s what to know:

• 90,000 homes and businesses will be visited

• Inspections will take place over the next 12 to 14 months

• Inspectors may ask to see the meters inside your home

• All staff will wear branded gear and carry ID

Visits will usually happen during daylight hours, but in rural areas, expect the occasional evening check.

If you ever feel unsure, give Manitoba Hydro a quick call to double-check. It’s just one more way they’re working behind the scenes to keep our homes safe and sound.

Click Here: To learn more or confirm a visit with Manitoba Hydro.

Manitoba Wildfire Leaders Honoured With Order of the Buffalo Hunt

It’s hard to forget the smoke-filled skies this past summer, or the quiet fear we all shared watching the wildfires spread.

For many, it meant evacuations, lost homes, and loved ones we’ll never forget. But through it all, some people never stopped showing up: fighting fires, coordinating responses, and holding our province together.

This week, two of those leaders were honoured with one of Manitoba’s highest awards: the Order of the Buffalo Hunt.

• Kristin Hayward, Assistant Deputy Minister for the Manitoba Wildfire Service

• Christine Stevens, Assistant Deputy Minister for the Emergency Management Organization

• Recognized for leading through one of Manitoba’s worst wildfire seasons in memory

• Joined by countless emergency workers, firefighters, and volunteers who protected lives and homes

The award was presented at a ceremony at the Manitoba Legislature, led by Premier Wab Kinew.

The recognition is heartfelt and deeply earned. As these are the people who stayed calm when everything felt uncertain, who kept our families safe when the winds shifted, and who helped us start rebuilding when it was over.

Click Here: To watch the induction ceremony and honour Manitoba’s wildfire heroes.

Exciting Events: October 10th - 12th

Events marked with ($) require a ticket in advance. Please search them up before going.

Sports🏀

• Manitoba Moose vs Laval Rocket | Oct 10 & 12 ($)

  • Location: Canada Life Centre

• Winnipeg Jets vs Los Angeles Kings | 12:30PM, Oct 11 ($)

  • Location: Canada Life Centre

• DND Run Club  | 8:30AM, Oct 12 (FREE)

  • Location: The Forks

Community Fun🎆

• Corn Maze | October 10 - November 2 ($)

  • 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.

• Sunset Goose Flights | 5:30PM-8PM, Oct 10-12 ($)

  • Location: FortWhyte Alive

  • Description: Take in the sounds of the season and watch the sky come to life as thousands of geese land after sunset in this breathtaking autumn ritual.

Markets/Halloween🎡🎃👻

• 2025 Haunted Forest | October 10 - 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.

• Boo at the Zoo | Oct 10-31 (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.

• HEEBIE JEEBIES | Oct 10-31 (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 10-31 (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.

• 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!

• St. Norbert Farmers' Market | 8AM-2PM, Oct 11 (FREE)

  • Location: 3514 Pembina Highway

• 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

Performances🎭

• Wonderful Joe Play | Oct 10-26 (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.

• MAMMA MIA: An Abba Love Story | Oct 10-11 (Tickets)

  • Location: Canad Inns Destination Centre Fort Garry

  • Description: Get ready for a summer of love, laughter and ABBA hits, in this light-hearted musical comedy that centers around a mother and daughter opening a boutique hotel on a tiny tropical island.

• Gather Play | 7PM, Oct 11-12 (Tickets)

  • Location: Manitoba Theatre for Young People

  • Description: When their town goes into a deep freeze and everyone is stuck inside, people start to lose their connection to the world and to each other.

Comedy❗

• Chris Locke | 8:30PM, Oct 10-11 ($)

  • Location: The Basement Comedy Lounge

  • Description: As seen on tv's Mr. D., Working Moms, and starring in feature films like Who's Yer Father.

• Zabrina Douglas | 8PM, Oct 10-11 ($)

  • Location: Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club

  • Description: Born and raised in Brampton, Zabrina Douglas is a comedian who draws from her experience as a Nurse, a mother, and the daughter of 2 Jamaican parents.

• Jeff Dye | Oct 10-11 ($)

  • Location: Rumor's Restaurant and Comedy Club

  • Description: Jeff Dye isn't here to play nice, he's here to wreck polite conversation and leave audiences howling.

Special Events/Concerts 🥂

• 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.

• Culture Days Manitoba | 7PM, Oct 10-12 (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.

• Queen: Heaven Planetarium Experience | October 11 - November 15 (Tickets)

  • Location: Manitoba Museum

  • Description: Experience a tribute to the exceptional artists with original footage, images & remastered concert clips. You will hear the greatest hits and anthems of their band history,.

• Ghost Tours at Lower Fort Garry | Oct 11-25 (Tickets)

  • Location: Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site

  • Description: Listen to stories that unveil the dark past; discover unexplained phenomena; visit locations where disturbing and significant events have taken place and may possibly still be haunted….

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

  • Location: RBC Convention Centre

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

Music 🎵

Events marked with ($) require prior ticket purchase. Other events may require the purchase of food.

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