Happy Friday, Winnipeg!

Friday’s here, and after a busy week around Winnipeg, there’s plenty to catch up on before we head into the weekend.

So grab your coffee, get comfy, and let’s catch you up.

In today’s edition:

— Jas Singh

Manitobans voted on this last May, and now we finally have an answer. Starting this November, Manitoba is done changing its clocks twice a year.

Nearly 72,000 people weighed in, and 92% wanted the seasonal time changes to end. Of those surveyed, 58% chose permanent daylight saving time, which is what the province is moving ahead with.

So when November 1st rolls around, your clocks will stay exactly where they are. And next spring, you won’t have to jump forward either.

Premier Wab Kinew says the change should be better for people’s health, businesses and parents. That one-hour shift can be especially tough on families with young kids, throwing off bedtimes and daily routines for days.

Manitoba Health looked at the change too and found that ending the seasonal switch would be better for people’s health than continuing it.

So this fall, there’s one less thing for families to think about. No adjusting bedtimes, no resetting the clocks. When November 1st comes around, the time simply stays the same.

Click here: To learn what no more time changes mean for Manitoba!

P.S. Share this with your friends and family so they know not to change their clocks this November!

When's the last time you tried something new with your friends? Not talked about it. Actually did it.

This fall, try something different. Get a little creative, learn a new skill, all for free.

That new skill could be sewing. Lilax Studio is opening its doors for two afternoons as part of Culture Days, Canada's celebration of arts and culture.

No class to sign up for, no experience needed.

This only happens twice, and only this fall. If you love it, the studio runs classes all year round.

So go try something new, completely free, and see everything Lilax has to offer.

📍 Lilax Studio, Winnipeg
🗓️ Wed, Sept 30 and Sat, Oct 3

P.S. Forward this to your wife, sister, or whoever keeps saying there's nothing new to do.

Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!

Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!

Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!

If you’re wondering how we got here, Hellebuyck asked the Jets for a trade earlier this year and made that request public on August 27th.

He still hasn’t been traded, and when training camp opened this week, he didn’t show up. So the Jets suspended him.

GM Kevin Cheveldayoff spoke yesterday and said the Jets aren’t going to rush a trade just to get one done. Hellebuyck has been a huge part of this team, and Winnipeg wants a return that reflects the kind of player it would be giving up.

So for now, it’s a waiting game. Hellebuyck’s future may still be up in the air, but the rest of the Jets are back on the ice and getting ready for another season in Winnipeg.

And for fans, that’s at least something familiar to look forward to. Hockey is back, training camp is underway, and we’ll keep you posted as the Hellebuyck story unfolds.

Click here: To see what the Jets are saying about Hellebuyck and what could happen next!

If you’ve been to the ER in recent years, you know how long the waits can be. With doctors and nurses stretched thin, it can mean spending hours waiting when you’re already having a stressful day.

There’s no quick fix for that. New emergency doctors need years of training. So to help address the shortage, the province is adding more residency spots right here in Manitoba.

Annual emergency medicine residency spots at the University of Manitoba are increasing from 11 to 17.

And there’s already someone in every seat. All 17 spots were filled for 2026, and those doctors started training July 1st.

It’ll take time before they’re ready to work independently in Manitoba ERs. But hopefully, a few more doctors on the floor could make those stressful ER visits a little easier for Manitoba families.

Click here: To see how Manitoba is training more emergency doctors!

E-scooters have become pretty common around Winnipeg. Kids and teens use them to get to friends’ houses, around the neighbourhood, or just enjoy a little freedom on their own.

But that freedom comes with some responsibility. A recent collision involving a teen on an e-scooter is a reminder of how serious things can get when riders and vehicles share the road.

And it’s not the only one. Between 2021 and 2025, Winnipeg police recorded 47 e-scooter collisions, with 36 people injured and two killed.

So if your kids or teens ride an e-scooter, take a minute to go over a few safety reminders with them before they head out.

E-scooters are a fun and handy way to get around, and we want to keep it that way. A few simple habits can help kids and teens enjoy that freedom while getting where they’re going safely.

P.S. If you ride one yourself, the same reminders go for us grown-ups!

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