Midweek check-in, Winnipeg!

Did any of you catch the northern lights last night? They lit up the sky across the city and wow, what a show. We got tons of photos from readers in St. Vital (you lucky ones!), but they were visible all over Winnipeg.

We’d love to know how many of you saw them, too. Just hit reply and tell us “Yes, I did!” and if you want, mention which area you were in when you spotted them.

Here’s a shot from last night’s incredible display:

Now, in today’s edition:

— Jas Singh

Get your shopping lists ready, the long-awaited Costco on Portage Avenue West is expected to open tomorrow at 7 a.m., just outside the west perimeter.

After months of anticipation, the new warehouse is finally ready to welcome shoppers with more space, new features, and 125 new jobs for the community.

And with this new location opening, the St. James Street Costco will officially close starting today at 6 p.m. before being transformed into a Costco Business Centre set to reopen in 2026.

So, whether you’re restocking for the week or just stopping in for samples, this Thursday marks the start of a new shopping chapter for West Winnipeg.

If you’re curious to see what’s inside, click below for a quick sneak peek of the setup before doors open!

Click Here: To get a sneak peek inside the new Costco before it opens!

If you’ve been apartment hunting in Winnipeg, you know how rare it is to find a place that checks all the boxes: modern finishes, pet-friendly spaces, FREE high-speed internet, and that feeling of actually being home.

Paragon Living makes it possible, with beautiful apartments across some of Winnipeg’s most-loved neighbourhoods. Each one is designed with comfort, convenience, and ease in mind.

📍 The Parkbridge – St. James (2140 Portage Ave)

📍 255 Bell Ave – Osborne Village

📍 250 Centre St – Bridgwater

Each neighbourhood offers something unique, but they all share the same Paragon promise: quality, comfort, community, and affordability.

So whether you’re looking for urban cafés or quiet evening walks, Paragon Living has a space that feels just right.

There are also multiple other options across the city, so be sure to click the link below to check out all the apartments they currently have.

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If you love a good library day, here’s your chance to help shape one from the start. The City of Winnipeg is asking residents to share their ideas for the new Mike O’Shaughnessy Library, coming to Garden City Shopping Centre in late 2026.

From now until December 3, you can help decide how the space will look, feel, and inspire future readers by voting on the library’s theme: technology, gardens, or seasons, and share feedback on design and public art ideas.

You can take part by completing the online survey before December 3, or by stopping by the pop-up event at Garden City Shopping Centre on November 26 from 4 to 7 p.m.

The new branch will expand library services for northwest Winnipeg — a place for creativity, learning, and connection.

So if you’d like to learn more about the new library and share your thoughts, click the link below to provide your feedback and help shape Winnipeg’s newest library.

Click Here: To share your ideas and help shape the new library!

Starting this year, Manitoba students in Grades 6, 9, and 11 will begin learning about the Holocaust as part of a new mandatory social studies curriculum.

The change aims to help young Manitobans understand the importance of empathy, human rights, and standing against hate.

The curriculum was built to give students a deeper understanding of one of history’s darkest chapters, and to spark important conversations about courage, humanity, and what it means to stand up for others.

It’s a meaningful step toward raising a generation that not only remembers the past but carries its lessons forward: choosing empathy, courage, and kindness in the world they build next.

Click Here: To learn more about Manitoba’s new Holocaust education curriculum.

Winnipeg’s own rock legends, The Guess Who, are coming back to where it all started.

After more than two decades, Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman are reuniting for their Takin’ It Back Tour, and they’ll be performing at Canada Life Centre on June 5, 2026.

For longtime fans, this isn’t just a concert, it’s a homecoming. Two of Winnipeg’s most iconic voices sharing the stage again, right here where their story began.

Click Here: To get your tickets and see the full tour details!

The Grey Cup has officially touched down in Winnipeg, quite literally. It arrived in style this past weekend, flown in by Canadian Armed Forces helicopter and delivered right to The Forks, marking the start of a full week of Grey Cup celebrations across the city.

From the sky to the stadium, this week is all about football, community, and Canadian pride. Even if you’re not watching the game, it’s hard not to feel the energy building around the city.

It’s shaping up to be one of those classic Winnipeg weeks where the whole city comes together to celebrate.

Click Here: To see all the Grey Cup activities and plan your week!

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

Events marked with (Tickets / $) require advance purchase. Double-check dates before heading out!

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