Happy Friday, Winnipeg!

First off, a big thank you to everyone who came out to Dinner Club on Wednesday. The turnout was unreal, and the kind messages after made us feel really proud of what we’re building.

We’re hoping to make these dinners a monthly thing, and we’d love to keep adding more tables as we go. If you’ve been meaning to meet new people in the city, this is a pretty easy, low-pressure way to do it, and we hope we see you at the next one.

In today’s edition:

— Jas Singh

This news landed quietly, but it carries a lot of weight for Winnipeg. The Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology has announced it will begin winding down over the next year, following a sharp drop in enrolment tied to recent federal changes to the international student program.

Over the past two years, limits on international students have had ripple effects across schools in Canada. At MITT, international enrolment fell by more than 55 percent, leaving the institute without a sustainable financial path moving forward.

Throughout the announcement, MITT has been clear about one thing: students come first. The focus now is on making sure no one is left without support or a way to finish what they started.

Looking ahead, some programs will continue in a new home. MITT, the province, and Red River College Polytech will work together on a detailed review focused on student outcomes and workforce needs.

It’s not easy news, but the message moving forward is about support and continuity. Making sure students can finish strong and that training pathways remain open will be the priority as the year unfolds.

Click Here: To read the full announcement and further updates from MITT.

Once winter starts to wind down, many hockey families begin thinking about what comes next: staying on the ice, keeping skills sharp, and providing kids with something active and consistent as the seasons change.

Canlan Sports is getting ready for their Spring and Summer Hockey Camps, plus the return of their Youth Hockey League (YHL). The YHL is for all hockey skill levels, with the puck dropping for Spring League on April 6 to June 21 and the Summer League from July 20 to August 27.

These programs focus on learning by doing. Building comfort on the ice, developing basic skills, and letting kids explore hockey in a way that feels fun, approachable, and low pressure.

Spring and summer programming can be a great way for kids to try hockey. More time to learn, more room to grow, and plenty of encouragement along the way.

If hockey is part of your household, this is a good time to look ahead and see what fits for the spring and summer months.

And if you or someone you know might be interested, be sure to click the link below to learn more about what Canlan Sports offers, including camp details, pricing, schedules, and age groups.

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!

We know, we know, the title is a bit exaggerated. But after last week, it honestly felt close enough. Even with the weather warming up a bit next week, we still wanted to give a little reminder to the “Winnipeg is boring” crowd.

Winter here can be brutal, but it also has this funny way of pulling people into the same cozy corners of the city. You bundle up, you commit to the plan, and the minute you step inside somewhere warm, it feels like you made the right choice.

There are 5 more on the full list, all picked to make winter feel a little lighter.

Click here: To see the full list and find a few new winter routines that’ll actually get you out of the house.

Downtown Winnipeg is set to see a major shift. CentreVenture has launched a new plan aimed at doubling downtown Winnipeg’s population by 2050, starting with nearly 300 new homes inside buildings that have sat underused for years.

The idea is simple: more people living downtown means more steady foot traffic for local shops, safer-feeling streets, and a core that has life in it past office hours. The plan focuses on turning vacant commercial and heritage spaces into housing that supports long-term growth.

To get things moving, $4.65 million in funding has been committed, with 106 units set aside as affordable housing.

The focus is on reusing existing buildings that have sat empty for years, keeping downtown’s character while adding much-needed housing. Construction timelines have not been announced yet, but the direction is clear.

It’s a practical step toward a downtown that feels busier, more lived in, and better supported day to day.

Click Here: To learn more about CentreVenture’s downtown housing plan.

The City of Winnipeg has launched a new internal initiative focused on making everyday services work better for residents.

The Continuous Improvement Program invites City employees to share practical ideas that save time, reduce costs, and improve how services are delivered.

Instead of top-down changes, this program invites ideas from staff who know the work best and see the small frustrations and opportunities every day.

Ideas will be reviewed by senior leadership and supported by a dedicated City team trained in process improvement. The City has also been clear that this is not about cutting jobs, but about using existing resources better.

It’s a thoughtful approach that could lead to smoother services and better value for Winnipeggers over time.

Click Here: To read more about how the program works!

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