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Let's get you ready for the week ahead.

Big news for music lovers today. Plus, some great ways to get involved in your community this week.

And if you're looking to fill up your calendar, we've got dozens of events to plan your week around. Markets, concerts, spring sales and more.

Now, in today’s edition:

— Jas Singh

The Juno Awards are officially returning to Winnipeg in 2027, bringing one of Canada’s biggest music events back to the city for the first time in over a decade.

The last time Winnipeg hosted the Junos was in 2014, and the event is once again expected to bring a full week of concerts, celebrations, and industry events to the city.

Winnipeg has long played an important role in Canada’s music story, with artists like Neil Young, Chantal Kreviazuk, Begonia, William Prince, and The Weakerthans all tied to the province’s music roots.

Hosting the Junos again is a chance to celebrate that talent while welcoming visitors from across Canada and showcasing the very best of our city on a national stage.

Click here: To learn more about the 2027 Juno Awards coming to Winnipeg!

P.S. Share this with friends or family who love music so they can start planning their Juno Week ahead of time!

Spring Break is coming…

And suddenly, parents are asking the same question.

What are the kids going to do all week?

Too much screen time.
Too much sitting around.
A lot of “I’m bored.”

You want them active, moving, and doing something they actually enjoy.

That’s where Canlan Sports comes in. They’re running Spring Break hockey camps right here in Winnipeg.

Kids spend the day on the ice and on the soccer field learning new skills, playing games, and hanging out with other kids who love sports just as much as they do.

It’s structured, but still fun.

The goal is simple: help kids stay active and develop while having a fun week.

Canlan Sports offers Full-Day Camps (with hot lunch), Half-Day Camps, and 1-Hour clinics so families can find the perfect fit for their 6-16 year olds’ Spring Break schedule.

If your child loves sports, this is the way to spend Spring Break.

If you’re looking for a neighbourhood spot where you can settle in, share good food, and stay a while, Next Door in West Broadway might be exactly that.

Stepping into Next Door is meant to feel like walking into someone’s living room: a relaxed space where people gather over good beer, good food, and easy conversation.

Located just steps from Good Neighbour Brewing Co. on Sherbrook Street, the restaurant was created as a place where you can drop in for brunch, meet friends for drinks, or stay for dinner.

With a 4.4-star rating and over 450 Google reviews, it’s quickly become a favourite in the area.

📍 116 Sherbrook Street
🕓 Sunday–Thursday: 9:00 AM–11:00 PM
🕓 Friday–Saturday: 9:00 AM–1:00 AM

Whether you’re dropping in for brunch, meeting friends for drinks, or settling in for a full meal, Next Door is the kind of place that lives up to its name.

Click Here: To view the full menu and plan your visit to Next Door!

Winnipeggers will soon have new opportunities to learn more about public transit and the future of a local green space.

This spring, Winnipeg Transit is launching weekly “Let’s Talk, Transit” information sessions designed to help riders better understand how the bus system works and how to plan their trips.

The lunch-hour sessions will be led by transit travel trainers and will each focus on a different topic.

These sessions are designed to make it easier for residents to understand the transit system, ask questions, and learn how to get the most out of Winnipeg Transit.

Click here: To see all the upcoming transit information sessions.

Meanwhile, residents are also invited to an open house about the future of Lemay Forest in St. Norbert, where the province is exploring plans to create a provincial park.

The open house will give residents a chance to learn more about the proposed park and share their thoughts as planning continues.

Click here: To learn more about the Lemay Forest open house and proposed park plans.

Together, these sessions are great opportunities for residents to learn more, share their input, and help shape future plans for the city.

A $2.7 million investment in advanced surgical technology is helping expand spine surgery at Concordia Hospital.

The new equipment uses advanced 3D imaging and precision guidance, allowing surgeons to perform minimally invasive spine procedures with greater accuracy.

As a result, more Manitobans will be able to access spine surgery sooner, while many patients can also experience shorter recovery times.

And because the procedures are less invasive, most patients are able to return home the same day or the following day.

So far, 42 of these surgeries have been performed at Concordia, with a goal of completing about 75 each year.

Click here: To learn more about the new spine surgery technology at Concordia Hospital.

The next season of live theatre in the city is officially taking shape.

Prairie Theatre Exchange has just announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring five mainstage productions running from October 2026 to April 2027.

The season will also include two additional family-themed productions, bringing even more shows to the stage throughout the year.

With stories that span history, humour, and heartfelt moments, the season promises another year of powerful live theatre in Winnipeg.

So if you enjoy live theatre or want to plan a show night downtown, click below to see the full lineup!

Click here: To explore the full Prairie Theatre Exchange 2026–2027 lineup!

Community gardens do more than grow vegetables.

They bring neighbours together, make our city greener, and help more people access fresh, healthy food.

That’s why the Winnipeg Food Council is offering small grants to help support local food-growing projects across the city.

Groups can apply for up to $2,000 in funding to start or improve community gardens and other projects that help people grow and share food in their neighbourhoods.

Neighbourhood groups, youth programs, cultural organizations, newcomer groups, and small teams of residents are all encouraged to apply.

So if you’ve been thinking about starting a garden or improving one in your area, click the link below to learn how to apply.

Click here: To learn more about the community garden grants and how to apply!

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

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