Happy long weekend, Winnipeg! 🐣

Whether you're spending it with family, hunting for eggs, or just sleeping in, we've got you covered before you log off.

This one's packed with all the local stories and everything you need to know before the city shuts down for Easter.

In today’s edition:

— Jas Singh

The Easter long weekend tends to slow things down a bit around the city. Fewer errands, quieter streets, and a good chance to spend some time at home or with family.

With that comes a handful of schedule changes across Winnipeg for Good Friday (April 3) and Easter Monday (April 6).

It’s one of those slower weekends across the city, and a good reminder to take it easy and enjoy a bit of time with the people around you.

So whether you’re heading out for a quick stop or keeping things simple at home, we hope this helps make planning a little easier.

If you've been meaning to learn how to sew… this is your sign.

On April 17, Lilax Studio is hosting a Grand Opening at their new space at 1580 Taylor Ave (Unit 40), open from 11 AM to 9 PM.

They're a local sewing studio built to make sewing fun and approachable…

Whether you're a complete beginner or just curious to try something new.

It's an easy, low-pressure way to try something creative and see what sewing is all about.

The Grand Opening is less than two weeks away, so if you've been curious about sewing, this is your chance to check it out and take a few goodies home.

Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!

Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!

Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!

Another big name just got added to Winnipeg’s summer concert lineup.

GRAMMY-winning R&B artist Daniel Caesar is bringing his Son of Spergy 2026 North America Tour to the city on August 10 at Canada Life Centre, joined by 070 Shake.

Tickets have officially gone on sale, so this is your chance to lock in your seats early.

Known for songs like Get You and Best Part, Daniel Caesar has built a strong following with his mix of R&B and soul.

So if you’ve been wanting to see him live, be sure to click the link below and grab your tickets now!

Click here: To check ticket availability and see seating options!

P.S. Share this with anyone you know who listens to R&B so they don’t miss this one!

If you live in Winnipeg, you already know… mosquitoes are just part of summer here.

And the Winnipeg Goldeyes leaned into that this week with a fun reveal, announcing a rebrand as the Manitoba Mosquitoes.

While it started as an April Fool’s joke, part of it is actually happening.

For one night only, the team will take the field as the Mosquitoes on July 31, complete with special jerseys, themed merch, and a full game experience built around Manitoba’s most familiar summer guest.

The idea plays off something every local knows. Mosquitoes are basically part of summer here. They show up everywhere, stick around, and somehow always find you.

And honestly, it fits the team. Fast, relentless, and impossible to ignore.

It’s a lighthearted way to celebrate a very real part of life in Manitoba, and it’s shaping up to be a fun, slightly chaotic night at the ballpark.

Click here: To see the Mosquitoes merch and grab tickets for this one night game!

If you’ve noticed trees being cut down in parts of the city, here’s why.

The city is once again dealing with emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle that kills ash trees and has been a concern in Winnipeg since 2017.

When it was first found, there were real fears it could wipe out most of the city’s ash trees within 10 to 15 years, as seen in other parts of North America.

But thanks to preventative treatments and careful management, the spread was slowed over time, with only 22 infected public trees removed between 2017 and 2025.

However, a new population has recently been found, and crews have now started removing affected and at-risk trees in the Glenwood area to help protect what’s left.

One simple way to help is to not move firewood. Burn it where you buy it to avoid spreading the pest.

It’s never easy to see trees come down in your neighbourhood, especially ones that have been there for years.

So if you spot signs, reporting early can make a difference in protecting Winnipeg’s tree canopy.

Click here: To learn how to report an infected tree.

P.S. Share this with family or friends so they know what to look for and how to help protect the trees in their neighbourhood!

There’s a small pay increase coming later this year for workers across the province.

Manitoba’s minimum wage is set to rise to $16.40 per hour starting October 1, up from the current $16.00. The increase follows the province’s usual yearly update, which is tied to inflation, meaning it adjusts based on how the cost of living has changed.

This year’s 40 cent increase reflects Manitoba’s 2025 inflation rate, rounded to the nearest five cents under the Employment Standards rules.

For many workers, it means a bit more in each paycheque as everyday costs continue to shift.

It’s one of the ways the province adjusts wages each year, aiming to keep things in line as prices change over time.

Click here: To read how the new minimum wage was calculated and what it means for Manitoba workers.

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