Happy Friday, Winnipeg!
It's finally happening. We're set to crack +10°C this weekend, and honestly, it's about time. After a long winter that felt like it would never end, this warmth is exactly what we needed. Let's hope this is the start of something good.
Grab your coffee, settle in, and let's get into it.
In today’s edition:
RRC Polytech To Take Over MITT Programs This Fall
Homes of the Week
8 Things Only Locals Would Know About Winnipeg
150 Affordable Homes Coming to St. James Area
The Largest Mother’s Day Market in Winnipeg (+Discount for Our Readers)
50+ Events this weekend & Live Music!
— Jas Singh
News
RRC Polytech To Take Over MITT Programs This Fall
Source: Square Yards Canada
There’s an important update for students across Winnipeg, especially those planning their next steps.
Starting this fall, 19 programs from MITT will continue under RRC Polytech, as the institute begins to wind down operations.
The goal is to make sure students can continue their studies without disruption, while still supporting Manitoba’s need for skilled workers.
Here are some of the programs that will continue:
Cybersecurity and Network Systems
Early Childhood Education
Culinary Arts
Electrical programs
Hairstyling and Health Care Aide
Welding and Carpentry
Automotive Service Technician
Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician
And multiple more
Most programs will still be offered at the South Winnipeg campus, with additional learning continuing in places like St. Vital, St. Norbert, and Portage la Prairie.
There’s also an information night on May 7 from 4 to 7 PM where future students can learn about the programs, ask questions, and explore their options.
So if you’re considering a program, or know someone who is, this is a good time to take a closer look.
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Homes of the Week:
Home 1: Under $450k
Price: $174,900
Address: 5 231 Kinver Avenue / Tyndall Park
Details: 950 sqft / 2 Bed / 1 Bath
Built in: 1977
Parking Type: Other
Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!
Home 2: $450k - $650K
Price: $549,900
Address: 3 Fulton Street / River Park South
Details: 1088 sqft / 3 Bed / 3 Bath
Built in: 1995
Parking Type: Attached Garage, Other
Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!
Home 3: Over $650k
Price: $3,999,900
Address: 13 Thorlakson Place / Headingley South
Details: 5809 sqft / 5 Bed / 4 Bath
Built in: 2025
Parking Type: Attached Garage, Heated Garage, Other
Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!
Community Digest
City Begins Ground Squirrel Program At Winnipeg Parks
Source: Medicine River Wildlife Centre
If you spend time at local parks, you might start noticing some changes this week.
The City of Winnipeg has started its 2026 ground squirrel management program after ongoing damage to parks and sports fields across the city.
While ground squirrels are a familiar part of local green spaces, their burrowing has created holes that can damage fields and pose safety risks for people using them.
To help manage this, treatments will take place at nine parks, including St. James Memorial Sports Park, Weston Memorial Community Centre, and Woodsworth Park.
They’ve also put steps in place to reduce impact, such as:
Daily monitoring of treatment areas
Signage posted before and after treatments
Work handled by licensed professionals only
The city says the focus is on keeping parks safe and usable, especially for kids, families, and community sports.
Even though it’s not an easy decision, it’s one meant to protect the spaces so many people use every day.
8 Things Only Locals Would Know About Winnipeg
You know you're from Winnipeg when the snow comes back in April and you don't even flinch.
That's just how it goes here. And honestly, we kind of love it. So we put together a list of things that just make sense if you've lived here long enough.
Here are a few that stood out:
Winter always comes back at least once, right when you think it’s over
Saturday mornings at St. Norbert Farmers’ Market is a Saturday well spent
Honey-dill with chicken fingers is not optional here
Plus a few more that every local will nod along to.
It's not the big stuff that makes Winnipeg feel like home. It's the routines, the go-to spots, and the little habits that seem simple but are part of what makes this city ours.
And honestly, we wouldn’t have it any other way.
P.S. Which one do you relate to the most? Reply to this email and let us know, we’d love to hear yours!
City Updates
150 Affordable Homes Coming to St. James Area
More housing is on the way in west Winnipeg, and this is one of the bigger projects we've seen in a while.
Construction has started on a 150-unit development along Portage Avenue in St. James.
Owned and developed by Shoal Lake 40 First Nation in partnership with Paragon Living, with support from all three levels of government.
It comes at a time when finding affordable housing has been a real challenge for a lot of people across the city, and this one is meant to help ease some of that pressure.
Here’s what to know:
150 new homes with a mix of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units
More than 40% will be offered at affordable rates for at least 20 years
Located between Ronald and Harcourt streets in St. James
Beyond the housing itself, this project also reflects a meaningful step forward, with Indigenous leadership helping shape new housing in the city while creating long-term benefits for the community.
For a lot of people, this simply means more chances to find a place to settle and feel at home in Winnipeg.
The Largest Mother’s Day Market in Winnipeg
(+Discount for Our Readers)
Mother’s Day is coming up, and sometimes the best gift isn’t something you buy…
It’s simply spending time together.
So if you’re looking for the perfect activity to do with your mom, this is worth checking out.
The Scattered Seeds Craft Market: Mother’s Day Special is back May 9–10 at Red River Exhibition Place.
It brings together 150+ local makers and artists, with everything from handmade gifts to one-of-a-kind pieces you won’t find anywhere else.
Here's what you can look forward to:
High Tea hosted by Lily Stone Gardens
A mocktail bar by Boots & Banter
A free drop-in craft bar
And a warm, community-focused shopping experience
Tickets are $10 online and include re-entry all weekend.
And as a Winnipeg Digest reader, you’ll get 15% off online tickets using code WPGDIGEST15.
So if you’re planning for Mother’s Day and looking for something to do with your mom, click the link below to grab your tickets!
P.S. Share this in all of your group chats so you can plan to go together and let your friends know about the discount!
Exciting Events: April 10th - 12th
Events marked with ($) require a ticket in advance. Please search them up before going.
Sports🏀
Manitoba Moose vs Texas Stars | April 10 & 12 ($)
Location: Canada Life Centre
Winnipeg Jets vs Philadelphia Flyers | 6PM, April 11 ($)
Location: Canada Life Centre
Winnipeg Run Club | 8AM, April 11 (FREE)
Location: Forks Main Elevator
Community Fun🎆
Winnipeg Home & Garden Show | April 10-12 (Tickets)
Location: RBC Convention Centre
Description: The Winnipeg Home + Garden Show is a vibrant marketplace where you can shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with industry experts, and enjoy informative presentations from renowned local and international home professionals.
Markets🎡
Winnipeg Fine Art Fair | April 10-12 (Tickets)
Discount: Use code winnipegdigest30 for 30% Off!
Location: Exhibition Place at Red River Exhibition Park
Description: The Winnipeg Fine Art Fair is a juried art show and sale featuring local artists working across diverse media and backgrounds. This is your opportunity to connect directly with the artists, discover original work, and support creativity within our community.
C4 Comic-Con Returns to Caboto Centre | April 10-11 (Tickets)
Location: Centro Caboto Centre
Description: Two days celebrating Collectibles, Creators, Comics, and Cards, featuring local vendors, prairie artists, rare finds, and serious fandom energy.
Spring Flea-ing | 11:30AM-6PM, April 11 (More Info)
Location: Victoria Inn
Descriptions: Join us for a full day of rad DIY makers, artists and indie businesses. 130+ vendors - a mix of new faces and returning faves! Live DJs and special guests!
Kindred Market: The Spring Edit | 10:30AM-3:30PM, April 11 (FREE)
Location: Assiniboia West Recreation Association
Descriptions: Kindred Market is a curated community of local and handmade businesses that come together to create a market filled with connection, creativity, and belonging. Come with friends & family to shop, linger, and enjoy a warm, welcoming space where everyone feels like part of the community.
St. Norbert Farmers’ Market | 10AM-2PM, April 11 (FREE)
Location: Le Marché St Norbert Farmers Market
Description: For more than thirty years the St.Norbert Farmers’ Market has been serving Winnipeg and the surrounding area with fresh farm foods and handcrafted goods made in Manitoba.
Big Thrift Energy Market | 10AM-4PM, April 12 (Tickets)
Location: East End Community Club
Descriptions: Jay's Creative Studio Presents the third annual Big Thrift Energy Market! A treasure trove of thrifty, vintage and handcrafted vendors along side some tasty treats!
Performances🎭
Glitch | April 10-19 (Tickets)
Location: Manitoba Theatre for Young People
Description: Four intrepid explorers enter the mysterious basement of a deserted theatre. At least that’s what they believe, as they delve into this new universe that is about to change them forever. In this limitless playground, a playful laser beam guides them to new discoveries, becoming a 5th character.
The Last Wife Play | April 10-18 (Tickets)
Location: John Hirsch Mainstage
Description: With sharp dialogue and compelling characters, this historical fight for power explores humanity through a contemporary lens. A funny and fascinating dissection of patriarchy, sexual politics and women’s rights.
Happy Daze Again | April 11-12 (Tickets)
Location: Destination Dinner Stage
Description: Arnold’s is the hottest spot in town—jukebox blaring, milkshakes swirling, and everyone ready to tear up the dance floor. But this isn’t just any night, it’s the annual talent show and under the glow of a full moon, the energy’s electric, the music’s wild and something in the air has everyone acting a little… strange.
Comedy❗
Josh Adam Meyers | April 10-11 ($)
Location: Rumor's Restaurant and Comedy Club
Description: 1 part stand up comic, 1 part rock star, Josh brings comedy and music together with his signature high energy, raspy voice, and command of the stage; combining killer jokes with music, he is the best of both worlds. Everything in the club is part of the show; the staff, the audience, and you never know when a full rock band will join him on stage.
Tracey MacDonald | April 10-11 ($)
Location: Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club
Description: Tracey MacDonald is originally from Nova Scotia and performing at Yuk Yuk’s across Canada helped her hone her act to what it is today.
Jared Nathan | April 10-11 ($)
Location: The Basement Comedy Lounge
Description: Jared Nathan is a stand-up comedian known for his bold humor and energetic stage presence.
The Comic Strippers | 8PM, April 10 (Tickets)
Location: Centennial Concert Hall
Description: A fictitious male stripper troupe (played by a cast of some of Canada’s best improvisational comedians) perform sexylarious improv comedy shows. They try to be sexy… it just comes out funny.
Special Events🥂
The Price is Right Live | 8PM, April 10 (Tickets)
Location: Club Regent Entertainment Centre
Description: The Price Is Right Live! Get ready to experience the excitement of listening for your name to be called to "Come on Down" and play our famous pricing games direct from television's longest running and best-loved game show!
Annual 90’s Tribute Show #10 | April 10 (Tickets)
Location: The Park Theatre
Descriptions: Winnipeg's Annual 90s Tribute Show is an event by Red Tie Productions consisting of Winnipeg's best rock musicians from 15 bands! We come together for one night of 90s music, with all proceeds going to MS Canada.
Winnipeg Baroque Festival | April 10-18 ($)
Location: Desautels Concert Hall
Description: This year’s Festival will feature beloved favourites like Dead of Winter, Karl Stobbe and the Nonsuch Ensemble alongside new faces and combinations that will add their talents to one of the city’s most anticipated musical events!
Music 🎵
Events marked with ($) require prior ticket purchase. Other events may require the purchase of food.
