Happy Friday, Winnipeg!
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And with the warm November weather sticking around, it feels like the perfect time to slow down, catch up on a few local updates, and see what’s new around the city. We’ve got a mix of big stories, feel-good community efforts, and multiple events for you to enjoy.
Grab your coffee, get comfy, and when you reach the poll, we’d really appreciate your vote!
Now, in today’s edition:
Winnipeg Police Arrest Suspect Tied to 22 Arsons and Break-Ins
Homes of the Week
Help Feed Local Pets This Holiday Season
Adam Lowry Signs Five More Years with the Jets
Bonivital Pool Reopens After a $9.8M Dollar Renovation
50+ Events this weekend & Live Music!
— Jas Singh
News
Winnipeg Police Arrest Suspect Tied to 22 Arsons and Break-Ins
If you’ve been reading the Digest for a while, you know we don’t usually focus on crime. But with so many local businesses and community spaces affected, we want to keep everyone updated.
On Tuesday evening, Winnipeg Police arrested a man they believe is behind 22 arsons, break-ins, and property damage incidents across the city since June. The list includes well-known spots like Commonwealth, Tipsy Cow, Johnny G’s, and two local MLA offices.
Here’s what we know:
22 incidents took place between June 11 and Nov. 18, including at La Roca, Tipsy Cow, Commonwealth, and Johnny G’s
Two local MLAs’ offices were targeted, along with the Winnipeg School Division
Police arrested a suspect on Magnus Avenue, just after a fire was set at a treatment centre
He now faces multiple charges, including arson with disregard for human life
There’s still a lot more work ahead, but this arrest is a meaningful step forward. It’s a reminder of the work our officers do behind the scenes to keep us safe.
And as a community, let’s be sure to do our part by keeping an eye out, reporting any suspicious activity, and continuing to support the local spots that make our city feel like home.
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Homes of the Week:
Source: Realtor.ca
Home 1: Under $400k
Price: $299,800
Address: 61 Berrydale Avenue / St Vital
Details: 755 sqft / 3 Bed / 2 Bath
Built in: 1974
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!
Home 2: $400k - $650K
Price: $499,900
Address: 47 Middlehurst Crescent / Algonquin Estates
Details: 1468 sqft / 4 Bed / 3 Bath
Built in: 1989
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!
Home 3: Over $650k
Price: $789,000
Address: 15 Jaymorr Drive / Charleswood
Details: 2540 sqft / 4 Bed / 4 Bath
Built in: 1978
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!
Community Digest
Support Winnipeg Pets This Holiday Season
Source: Winnipeg Humane Society
Since April, the Winnipeg Humane Society has seen a 242% spike in families turning to their pet food bank for help.
To ease the load and give back this holiday season, they’re launching their first-ever Holiday Hamper Drive to support those struggling to afford pet care.
The goal is to fill 50 dog hampers and 50 cat hampers, each packed with food, treats, and essentials, so pets can stay with the people who love them.
Here’s how you can help:
Donate items like dog or cat food, toys, treats, litter, collars, leashes, brushes, nail clippers, poop bags, and wrapping paper
You can also shop online at WHS Pet Shop and include “hamper donation” in the checkout note
Or donate directly by selecting “Food Bank” on the WHS website
WHS is accepting in-person donations at 45 Hurst Way until December 3rd.
Even the smallest acts can make a big difference in keeping pets fed, families together, and help make the season a little brighter for someone who needs it.
If you’re interested in receiving a hamper, donating, or seeing how else you can support pets in our community this holiday season, click the link below!
Adam Lowry Signs Five More Years with the Jets
Source: Winnipeg Jets
If you’re a longtime Jets fan, this is one to celebrate. The team just locked in one of its core players, Adam Lowry, for another five years.
Lowry, who’s spent all 12 of his NHL seasons in Winnipeg, just signed a contract extension worth $5 million per year, starting next season. He’s been wearing the captain’s “C” since 2023 and is known for doing more than just scoring goals.
Last year, he posted a career-high 16 goals and even netted the double-overtime winner that pushed the Jets past the Blues in the playoffs.
He’s the kind of player you want in the room. Quiet strength, relentless on the ice, and a steady presence, especially with last year’s Presidents’ Trophy win.
With Lowry now signed long-term, and Kyle Connor’s deal locked in earlier this season, the Jets are holding on to what’s working. It’s a sign they’re not just chasing wins, they’re building something that feels solid, loyal, and built to last.
City Updates
Bonivital Pool Reopens After $9.8M Dollar Renovations
Source: City of Winnipeg
Bonivital Pool has officially reopened after 18 months of renovations. For anyone who grew up swimming here or brought their kids for weekend dips, the upgrades will be easy to spot and long overdue.
Here’s what’s new:
New universal and gendered changerooms that are fully accessible
Soon-to-open sauna added right onto the pool deck
Multi-purpose room to support more community programming
Upgrades to heating, lighting, and safety systems throughout the building
The total project cost came in just under $9.9 million, with funding from both the City and Province.
It’s part of a bigger plan to keep our pools safe, inclusive, and open for decades to come, especially for neighbourhoods like St. Boniface and St. Vital, where spaces like this have always been at the heart of community life.
Click Here: To see the new upgrades and how it looks inside!
Manitoba Adds More Paramedic Training Seats to Improve Emergency Care
When someone calls 911, timing is everything. That’s why the province is making moves to get more trained paramedics into communities, especially in northern and rural areas.
This fall, the Manitoba government expanded its paramedic training programs so more students can start sooner and stay in the province to build long-term careers in health care.
Here’s what’s changing:
14 new seats added to RRC Polytech’s Primary Care Paramedic program, bringing the total to 40 students.
The Advanced Care Paramedic program will now begin in the spring, allowing students to complete practicums sooner and enter the workforce faster.
16 new training seats added in Thompson, improving access for students in northern Manitoba.
The province says this expansion will help ease wait times and strengthen emergency medical services across the province. It’s also a great chance for Manitobans to train, work, and make a difference close to home.
So if you know someone considering a career in health care, be sure to share the link below with them!
Exciting Events: November 21st - 23rd
Events marked with ($) require a ticket in advance. Please search them up before going.
Sports🏀
Winnipeg Jets vs Carolina Hurricanes | 7PM, Nov 21 ($)
Location: Canada Life Centre
Winnipeg Run Club | 8AM, Nov 22 (FREE)
Location: The Forks, Canopy
Manitoba Moose vs Chicago Wolves | Nov 22 ($)
Location: Canada Life Centre
Winnipeg Jets vs. Minnesota Wild | Hockey Fights Cancer | 3PM, Nov 23 ($)
Location: Canada Life Centre
Community Fun🎆
Zoo Lights | November 21 - January 1 (Tickets)
Location: Assiniboine Park Zoo
Description: Wander through a winter wonderland and enjoy stunning light displays, tasty treats, and endless joy and cheer. Zoo Lights is a festive, holiday tradition for the whole family!
Free Photos with Santa at Cabela’s 2025 | November 21 - December 24 (FREE/More Info)
Location: Cabela’s Winnipeg
Description: Bring the family to Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s Winnipeg for a magical holiday experience, complete with free photos with Santa, festive crafts, and seasonal giveaways!
Markets🎡
Third + Bird Christmas Market | Nov 21-23 (Tickets)
Location: Red River Exhibition Park
Description: Their 17th annual Christmas market is just around the corner and they can't wait to showcase our carefully curated selection of 170 vendors. Buy Christmas gifts from local vendors!
St. Norbert Farmers’ Market | 10AM-2PM, Nov 22 (FREE)
Location: 3514 Pembina Hwy
Description: Get your groceries right from the source: fresh-harvested fruits & veggies, fungi & herbs, sustainably-raised meat & fish, free-run eggs, raw honey, fresh milk and cheese, preserved foods, home-made baking and more!
NKMB Christmas Market | 10AM-3PM, Nov 22 (FREE)
Location: NKMB Church
Description: This event will showcase the homemade talents of our own congregation—from crafts and baked goods to handmade gifts and seasonal treats.
Performances🎭
Die Harder: A Manitoba Christmas Story | November 21 - December 31 (Tickets)
Location: Canad Inns Destination Centre
Description: Turns a Winnipeg high rise building into ground zero for festive mayhem; packed with 80’s hits, big hair and even bigger laughs!
A Number Play | Nov 21-29 ($)
Location: Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre - Tom Hendry Warehouse
Description: What happens when you discover more than one YOU in the world? This psychological thriller explores themes of identity, family dynamics and the ethics of scientific experimentation.
Bonnes Bonnes | Nov 21-29 (Tickets)
Location: Cercle Molière Theater
Description: Three women of Chinese descent gather around a bold new work by one of their own — a reimagining of Jean Genet’s Les Bonnes. Together, they dive headfirst into childhood memories, the love-hate tug-of-war with whiteness, the colonial residues etched in their minds and just as passionately, into Chinese soap operas, chili sauce, family rituals and the bestselling Crazy Rich Asians.
Never Swim Alone by Daniel McIvor | Nov 21-23 (Tickets)
Location: Video Pool Media Arts Centre
Description: Two men enter a room. Two boys sit on a beach. They might be the same man, and they might have been the same boy, but it’s important that you know they are not.
Serving Elizabeth Play | Nov 21-23 (Tickets)
Location: Prairie Theatre Centre
Description: Politics and pop culture collide with unexpected twists as the story moves between 1952 Kenya—when an anti-monarchist cook works for Princess Elizabeth in the Royal Lodge—and 2015 London— when a Kenyan-Canadian film student clashes with convention while working on a TV series about the Royal Family.
ImproVision at The Getaway Cafe | 8:30PM, Nov 22 (Tickets)
Location: The Getaway Café, 1500 Dakota Street
Description: Winnipeg Fringe Festival veterans ImproVision perform their hilariously twisted take on short form improv! They’ll make stuff up on the spot based on audience suggestions using puppets, clothespins, phones and more!
Tosca | November 22, 26 & 28 (Tickets)
Location: Centennial Concert Hall
Description: Heart-pounding drama, intense passion, and soaring melodies are a killer combination in this fateful day in the life of the diva Tosca.
Comedy❗
Amber Harper Young | 8:30PM, Nov 21 (Tickets)
Location: The Basement Comedy Lounge
Description: Amber Harper Young is one of Canada's premier headliners! Coming all the way from Vancouver for a night of laughs at The Basement.
John Beuhler | Nov 21-22 ($)
Location: Yuk Yuk's Winnipeg
Description: Content warning – There, you’ve been warned! John's arsenal of sickly smart comedy is enough to leave any crowd begging for more. He is fast becoming one of North America's favorite and controversial comedians.
Jordan Welwood | 8:30PM, Nov 22 (Tickets)
Location: The Basement Comedy Lounge
Description: Jordan Welwood - Winnipeg Legend. He's recently opened for Nate Bargatze, John Mulaney and David Spade, and for one night only, he's headlining The Basement!
Che Durena | Nov 20-22 (Tickets)
Location: Rumor's Restaurant and Comedy Club
Description: A seasoned standup comic with more than a decade of experience, Che has performed at the world’s largest comedy festival three times, headlining sold-out theater shows and sharing stages with comedy greats like Jay Pharoah, Fortune Feimster, Brad Williams, and Lil Rel Howery.
The Comedy Fete with Jr Lee & Jean Paul | 7:30PM, Nov 23 ($)
Location: The Basement Comedy Lounge
Description: Jr Lee & Island Hipsta Presents The Comedy Fete! The perfect blend between laughs and vibes!
Special Events🥂
Absolute Britney - Tribute to Britney Spears | 8PM, Nov 21 (Tickets)
Location: Club Regent Event Centre
Description: The uncanny vocals and the ability to imitate the style and behaviour of the princess of pop is what sets Lucy apart from the rest. Absolute Britney is an experience in which the audience will re live Britney’s iconic career.
Croquis by Ralph Escamillan | Nov 21-23 (Tickets)
Location: Rachel Browne Theatre
Description: Croquis, originally created through Escamillian’s dance company, FakeKnot, is performed in a garment constructed entirely out of paper and dissects one’s desire to imprint and archive themselves into physical space.
Music 🎵
Events marked with ($) require prior ticket purchase. Other events may require the purchase of food.
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