Happy Friday, Winnipeg!
Hope you’re enjoying this warm November stretch. It feels a little strange walking around without full winter jackets, especially since this time last year we were already buried in snow.
Today, we’re bringing back the Homes of the Week section. But this time it’s got a new twist, a cleaner layout, and clearer price ranges, so it’s easier to browse.
Be sure to check it out and share your feedback in the poll below. Your input will shape how this section looks moving forward.
Now, in today’s edition:
Winnipeg Animal Services Rescues 70+ Birds in Starving Conditions
Homes of the Week
Road Closures for Tomorrow’s Santa Parade
Stunning Aurora Time-lapse Captured by Winnipeg Photographer
Winnipeg Transit Cracks Down on Nearly 5,000 Fare Evaders
60+ Events this weekend & Live Music!
— Jas Singh
News
Winnipeg Animal Services Rescues 70+ Birds in Starving Conditions
Source: Winnipeg Animal Services
It’s been an emotional week for Winnipeg Animal Services, after rescuing over 70 neglected birds found in heartbreaking conditions inside a city home.
Many were found after going far too long without food. Some didn’t survive. And the ones who did were severely underweight, exhausted, and in need of immediate care.
Staff spent eight straight hours tending to every bird, making sure each one received:
A clean, safe place to rest
Fresh food and clean drinking water
And a full health check from veterinarians
The small bright spot in all this is that none of the birds are showing signs of transmissible diseases, but they’ll still need time and steady care to regain their strength.
Today, Animal Services is caring for 43 recovering birds, which is far more than their space is designed to handle. If you’ve been looking for a way to help, this is one of those moments where our city can come together.
Here’s how you can support them:
Donate new or gently used bird cages (clean, secure, and in good working order)
Volunteers to assist with daily care as staff manage an unexpected number of animals
And lastly, share this news to help spread the word
This situation is truly sad to see, and every bit of support helps these birds get a second chance. Click the link below to see how you can help, whether it’s with supplies or by volunteering your time. Every little bit helps!
Homes of the Week:
Source: Realtor.ca
Home 1: Under $400k
Price: $349,900
Address: 630 Elmhurst Road / Charleswood
Details: 850 sqft / 3 Bed / 2 Bath
Built in: 1971
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!
Home 2: $400k - $650K
Price: $619,900
Address: 58 Sunrise Cove / Sun Valley Park
Details: 1700 sqft / 3 Bed / 3 Bath
Built in: 1990
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!
Home 3: Over $650k
Price: $1,198,000
Address: 35 Bridlewood Road / Bridgwater Forest
Details: 2422 sqft / 4 Bed / 4 Bath
Built in: 2011
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!
Poll of The Day:
We’re bringing back the Home of the Week as a Friday specialty section.
Each week, we’ll feature new homes currently on the market: one under $400K, one between $400–650K, and one over $650K.
Before we pick a direction, we’d love your input.
What would you like to see in the Home of the Week section?
Community Digest
Road Closures for Tomorrow’s Manitoba Hydro Santa Parade
Source: Manitoba Hydro Santa Parade
The Santa Claus Parade is happening tomorrow, and downtown is getting ready to help kick off the holiday season. If you’re heading out, it helps to know which streets will be closed so the evening goes smoothly.
Here’s what closes and when:
Main Street (southbound) – closed from Portage to York starting 11 a.m.
Portage Avenue – closed from Main to Memorial starting 2 p.m.
Memorial Boulevard – closed around Portage and Broadway at 2 p.m.
Route 62 (southbound) – also closes at 2 p.m.
Once the streets are cleared, the parade will roll through at 5 p.m., moving from Main and Portage toward Memorial Boulevard.
Even with the closures, it’s always a special night downtown: kids bundled up, lights glowing down Portage, and families finding their favourite spot along the route.
It’s one of those evenings where the whole city feels a little brighter. Bundle up, grab a warm drink, and enjoy the magic!
Stunning Aurora Time-lapse Captured by Winnipeg Photographer
Source: Anthony Urso
As mentioned in our last edition, Manitoba skies were glowing earlier this week with bright green, purple, and pink northern lights. A lot of people weren’t able to catch them in person, so we wanted to share the next best thing.
Local photographer Anthony Urso went out and captured a stunning aurora time-lapse: clear lights rolling across the sky, colours shifting gently, and that quiet Manitoba glow that always feels a little unreal. He filmed just north of the city, where the sky opened up and the lights really came alive.
It’s one of those videos you end up watching more than once. And even if you missed the show, this captures the feeling perfectly: calm, bright, and a little bit magical.
City Updates
Winnipeg Transit Cracks Down on Nearly 5,000 Fare Evaders
Winnipeg Transit’s expanded fare enforcement is showing results, with nearly 5,000 rides denied to fare evaders since September.
Here’s what’s happened so far:
6,800+ fare checks completed by Transit Inspectors
4,944 denied rides and 931 warnings issued
359 riders paid after being asked
Another 2,670 people walked away before paying
Winnipeg Transit estimates it loses $7–10 million each year to fare evasion, a figure the city says it’s working hard to reduce.
Mayor Scott Gillingham says enforcement helps keep the system fair for paying riders and funds future service improvements.
To make bus travel safer and easier for everyone, Winnipeg Transit is also rolling out a few other changes:
A fare education campaign launching soon — with ads reminding riders to have fares ready before boarding
A tap-to-pay system coming next year, allowing payments by phone, debit, or credit
More safety patrols — inspectors, Transit Safety Officers, and Winnipeg Police will continue monitoring buses, shelters, and stops
It’s a big push to make riding the bus feel fair and safe for everyone, especially for folks who rely on it every day. More eyes on the system means fewer conflicts for drivers, clearer expectations for riders, and a transit experience that feels better for the whole city.
Click Here: To read the full fare enforcement update and see what’s changing next for Winnipeg Transit.
Exciting Events: November 14th - 16th
Events marked with ($) require a ticket in advance. Please search them up before going.
Sports🏀
Winnipeg Run Club | 8AM, Nov 15 (FREE)
Location: The Forks, Canopy
DND Run Club | 9AM, Nov 16 (FREE)
Location: Saintuary Cafe & Bar
Theme: Wear your fave jerseys!
112th Grey Cup | Nov 16 (Sold out)
Location: Princess Auto Stadium
Community Fun🎆
Free Photos with Santa at Cabela’s 2025 | November 14 - 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!
2025 Grey Cup Festival | Nov 14-16 (More Info)
Location: Multiple Locations
Description: Canada’s biggest social is coming to Winnipeg! Enjoy live entertainment, interactive games, and family-friendly fun across locations.
Manitoba Hydro Santa Parade | 5PM, Nov 15 (FREE)
Location: Portage and Main
Description: The Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade combines the magic, wonder and excitement that heralds in the holiday season in one big event.
Markets🎡
Winnipeg Rock N' Gem Show | Nov 14-16 (Tickets)
Location: Red River Exhibition Place
Description: Discover the wonders of Canada’s premier Rock N’ Gem event! Join us at the Winnipeg Rock and Gem Show at Exhibition Place in Red River Exhibition Park!
Grant Park Holiday Pop Up | Nov 14-16 (More Info)
Location: Grant Park
Description: Get into the festive spirit at our Holiday Pop Up at Grant Park! Browse unique gifts, seasonal goodies, and handcrafted treasures — perfect for everyone on your list.
St. Norbert Farmers’ Market | 10AM-2PM, Nov 15 (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!
Beautifully Disturbed Holiday Market | 11AM-7PM, Nov 15 (More Info)
Location: Bord-Aire Community Centre
Description: Creative holiday market pop-up! With vendors to help you shop for the holidays early! 30+ vendors!
Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter Christmas Craft Sale | 10AM-3PM, Nov 15 (More Info)
Location: St. Paul the Apostle Church
Description: This year we have 40 amazing vendors — each bringing unique, handcrafted treasures perfect for gifting or treating yourself!
Calvin Christian School's Christmas Market & Bake Sale | 10AM-3PM, Nov 15
Location: Calvin Christian School Elementary Campus
Description: Over 35 vendors, delicious homemade baking, lunch canteen, Kids’ Corner & more!
Performances🎭
Die Harder: A Manitoba Christmas Story | November 14 - 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 | Nov 14-29 ($)
Location: Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre - Tom Hendry Warehouse
Description: What happens when you discover more than one YOU in the world? This psychological thriller explores themes of identity, family dynamics and the ethics of scientific experimentation.
Serving Elizabeth Play | 5PM, Nov 14-23 ($)
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.
The Martian and the Mound | Nov 14-16 ($)
Location: Gas Station Arts Centre
Description: The Martian and The Mound is a time-bending, prairie-rooted theatrical romp that follows Dr. Phoenix Albright, an archaeologist from Mars, as they investigate a mysterious “pull” beneath a Manitoba mound.
Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer | 6:30PM, Nov 15 (Tickets)
Location: Crescent Arts Centre
Phil Collins & Genesis | 7:30PM, Nov 15 ($)
Location: Centennial Concert Hall
Description: Listen to the songs by Phil Collins and Genesis reimagined for a full orchestra with an all-star band.
Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons | 8:45PM, Nov 15 (Tickets)
Location: Crescent Arts Centre
Comedy❗
JR De Guzman | Nov 14-15 ($)
Location: Rumor's Restaurant and Comedy Club
Description: Born in the Philippines and raised in California, JR De Guzman began performing comedy while working as a music teacher, which he quickly learned just meant teaching Taylor Swift songs to teenagers.
Kevin McDonald Tells Stories of KIDS IN THE HALL | Nov 14-15 ($)
Location: Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club
Description: A Special Evening with Kevin McDonald telling tales of The Kids in the Hall. An exclusive night of hilarious true stories, revisit the comical legacy and some beloved characters with new perspectives.
Ryan Williams | Nov 14-15 ($)
Location: The Basement Comedy Lounge
Description: The insane and hilarious Ryan Williams presents his Grey Cup Special - The Last Canadian Grey Cup before they Americanize our beautiful game.
Bored Teachers | 3PM, Nov 16 (Tickets)
Location: Burton Cummings Theatre
Description: The funniest teacher-comedians in the world are back on the road with all new jokes! Bored Teachers is bringing their all new The Struggle is Real!
Special Events🥂
Paint Night at the Marsh | 6:30PM-9:30PM, Nov 14 (Tickets)
Location: The Willow Retreat – Oak Hammock Marsh
Description: Spend an inspiring evening in the beautiful setting of the Marsh as local artist, “S”, guides you step-by-step to create your own nature-inspired painting.
Lego Liftoff | 10AM-3PM, Nov 15 (Tickets)
Location: Royal Aviation Museum
Description: The Manitoba LEGO Users Group (MBLUG) is back! And we’re excited to host a brick-tastic day at our 2025 LEGO® exhibition. A free-play area for visitors to get creative and have fun with building bricks. With PRIZES!
Music 🎵
Events marked with ($) require prior ticket purchase. Other events may require the purchase of food.
Thanks for reading The Winnipeg Digest! Let’s chat again on Monday!
