Happy Monday, Winnipeg!

Well, it's finally happening. Summer is showing up for real this week, and it's not messing around.

We've got multiple days climbing into 30 °C ahead of us. And after the winter we sat through, this is the kind of forecast we've been waiting months for.

So, roll down your windows, dig out the shorts, and soak up every minute of it.

Now, in today’s edition:

— Jas Singh

Feeling safe on the bus has been a real worry for a lot of Winnipeggers lately.

Whether you're heading to work, dropping the kids at school, or just trying to get across the city, that peace of mind matters.

The good news is the city is doing something about it.

Starting this weekend, you'll see more police officers riding Winnipeg Transit buses and patrolling stops, shelters, and stations.

It's the return of a safety project that ran last fall, and the early numbers are exactly why it's back.

For some context, 325 violent crimes were reported at transit locations in 2024, a record high and nearly triple what it was back in 2019.

So seeing that number start to drop is a big deal.

The project leans on prevention more than anything, with officers out in the open to stop problems before they start.

It worked once already, and bringing it back this spring means safer rides for everyone who counts on transit to get through their day.

Click here: To read the full update from the Winnipeg Police Service.

Once in a while, a trip comes along that doesn't feel real.

Not a vacation. A fairytale you get to live in.

Uniworld's 8-day Rhine River cruise is that kind of trip.

You slow all the way down and watch some of the most beautiful places in Europe float past your balcony, with medieval castles on the hilltops, vineyards spilling down to the water, and little storybook towns that look like they were drawn by hand.

You'll drift with Germany on one side and France on the other, stopping in places like Strasbourg, Cologne, and Rüdesheim, where cobblestone lanes and old church spires make it feel like time slowed down just for you.

Whether it's a romantic escape or a trip with the people you love most, this is the kind of week you'll be telling stories about for years.

And with peak season dates for 2026 and 2027 already filling up, now’s the time to start planning.

Click below to explore available dates and lock in your exclusive shipboard credit before they're gone!

Tucked away on Henderson Highway, Bull & Filly is one of those spots people in North Kildonan are quietly proud of.

Ask around, and you'll hear the same thing over and over: this place is special.

Part of it is the room. It's warm and a little vintage, with a full faux tree standing right in the middle of the dining room, which somehow just works.

The other part is the food. The kitchen is run by chef Tristan Foucault, who brings a rustic French touch to a menu that feels both comforting and a touch fancy.

With a 4.6 rating across 500-plus reviews, it's earned its reputation the honest way, one happy table at a time.

The owner is also known for stopping by tables to say hello, which is the kind of small touch that makes a place feel like home.

If you've been meaning to try somewhere new, this is a good one. Bring a friend, take your time, and enjoy a proper night out close to home.

📍 1763 Henderson Hwy

Click Here: To see the full menu and book a table!

There's an active hepatitis A outbreak in Manitoba, and the province is responding by expanding access to free vaccines in Winnipeg.

As of this week, free hepatitis A vaccines are being offered to staff and volunteers at community organizations across Winnipeg who work with people experiencing homelessness.

We're talking shelters, outreach programs, and the frontline folks showing up for our neighbours every single day.

First declared in April 2025, the outbreak has seen cases in Winnipeg climbing in recent weeks.

And the simplest tip of all still holds up: washing your hands with soap and water for a good 15 seconds goes a long way in stopping the spread.

It's the kind of small habit we all learned as kids that still does some of the heaviest lifting.

At the end of the day, this is about looking out for the people who need it most, and giving the folks who care for them the protection they deserve.

Click here: To learn more about hepatitis A and where to get vaccinated.

For a lot of women in southern Manitoba, getting a mammogram has meant a long drive, time off work, and a full day out of the house.

That kind of barrier makes it easy to put off, and too many women do.

So the province is bringing the service closer. For the first time, breast cancer screening and diagnostic mammography are coming to Portage la Prairie, opening at the new Portage Regional Health Centre in spring 2027.

For people in the region, that means less travelling and earlier detection, which can change everything.

None of this happened without a community behind it. The Portage District General Hospital Foundation put up $725,000, with local donors and fundraising groups chipping in to make it real.

Because of them, more women across the region will have access to care that could save their lives.

So if you or someone you love is due for a screening, or booking for the first time, now's a great time to look into what's available near you.

Click here: To book your screening appointment.

Is it just us, or does half the city quietly scroll Realtor.ca at night, mentally moving into homes we have absolutely no business affording?

If that's you, we made something fun.

We rounded up 10 of the nicest luxury homes listed in Winnipeg this spring, the kind with the dream kitchens, the big bright bathrooms, and the backyards that look like a getaway.

No pressure to buy. Just pure, guilt-free daydreaming about what the very top of the Winnipeg market looks like right now.

Some of these homes are honestly stunning, and a few might surprise you with where they are in the city. So grab a coffee, get comfy, and find the one you'd move into tomorrow if you could.

Click here: To see the 10 most beautiful homes in Winnipeg right now.

Downtown Winnipeg is getting $2.2 million for community safety this summer, aimed at making the area feel more welcoming for everyone who lives, works, and spends time there.

The Manitoba government announced the funding last week for community safety programs across downtown and the surrounding neighbourhoods.

In total, the money is split across five organizations, with $750,000 each going to the Downtown Community Safety Partnership and the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ, and the rest shared between the West End, Exchange District, and West Broadway BIZ zones.

It's the kind of behind-the-scenes work that doesn't always make headlines, but it adds up. And a safer downtown means more of us out enjoying the patios, the festivals, and the summer nights our city does so well.

Click here: To hear Premier Wab Kinew talk more about the initiatives coming this summer.

This section includes only the major events happening soon. For a complete list of all events, you'll have to wait for future editions!

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