Midweek check-in, Winnipeg! 💙
It’s election day, and if you haven’t voted yet, we’ve got everything you need before you head out, plus a few spooky movie picks for Halloween.
In today’s edition:
Everything You Need For Election Day
Why Famous Comedians Are Eating Winnipeg Pizza
Free Flu Shots Are Available Across Winnipeg
11 Horror Movies That Were Filmed In Winnipeg
Multiple events happening this week
— Jas Singh
News
It's Election Day in Winnipeg
All over the city today, Winnipeggers will be doing the same thing.
On the way home from work, after school pickup, or on a lunch break, we'll be stopping in to vote for our next mayor, city councillors, and school trustees.
Here are a few reminders before you head out:
Polls are open from 8 AM to 8 PM.
You must be 18 or older and a Canadian citizen, and you must have lived in or owned property in Winnipeg since April 28.
Bring one government photo ID with your name and address, or two documents that show both.
Bring your voter's notice if you have it, since it speeds things up.
Find your nearest voting location on the city's website, or call 311.
Each vote only takes a few minutes, but together, they'll decide who shapes our city for the next four years.
Winnipeg has already shown up in record numbers this election, and today's our chance to keep that going. If you're still deciding, take a quick look at who's running in your ward first.
Click here: To see who's on your ballot before you vote!
Together with Tommy’s Pizzeria!
Why Famous Comedians Are Eating Winnipeg Pizza
Some of the biggest names in comedy have tried a lot of pizza. They tour all over the world, city after city, slice after slice.
So when they’re lining up for a Winnipeg pizza, that says something.
That pizza is Tommy’s Pizzeria, right here on Corydon.
It’s not hard to see why. Tommy was nominated for the Top 100 Pizza Makers in the World, out of over 275,000 pizzerias, and he’s spent almost a decade competing around the globe.
Here’s what they’re lining up for:
New York slices that fold in half and drip a little down your wrist
Detroit-style squares with a crispy, cheese-crusted edge
Tavern cracker-thin and Grandma-style, for when you want to try something new
The best part? You don’t need a backstage pass to get it.
So come see what all the fuss is about. Grab a slice, bring a friend, and find out for yourself why some of the funniest people in the world keep coming back for more.
Whether it’s a quick lunch, a Friday night in, or your new go-to spot, Tommy’s has a slice with your name on it.
📍 842 Corydon Avenue
P.S. Know someone who swears they’ve found the best pizza in Winnipeg? Send them this and let them decide.
Community Spotlight
Source: Sage Creek Medical Center
Free Flu and COVID-19 Shots Are Available Across Winnipeg
It usually starts with one cough at the dinner table. A few days later, half the house is home sick.
With colder days settling in, flu season is right around the corner. That's why the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is offering free flu and COVID-19 shots to help us get ahead of it.
Here's what you need to know:
Everyone six months and older can get both shots.
You can get them at a pharmacy, a walk-in clinic or a Winnipeg Access Centre.
It takes about two weeks to build strong protection, so it's worth going early.
There's also something new this year.
RSV, a common virus that can hit babies and older adults especially hard, now has a free, one-time shot for:
Adults 80 and older.
Adults 60 to 79 who live in care homes.
Babies heading into their first RSV season.
A few minutes at the pharmacy now could keep that one cough from taking down the whole house.
Community Digest
11 Horror Movies You’ve Probably Seen That Were Filmed In Winnipeg
Still deciding what to watch this Halloween? Plenty of scary movies were filmed in Winnipeg, and you might recognize a few of the spots.
Our city has stood in for a lot of creepy towns on screen, so we rounded up 11 horror movies shot in Winnipeg for your Halloween movie night.
A few from the list:
Curse of Chucky (2013) brought that creepy little doll to Winnipeg, and he liked it enough to come back for Cult of Chucky in 2017.
Esther's comeback in Orphan: First Kill (2022) was filmed in the city too.
The Haunting in Connecticut (2009) says Connecticut in the title, but the scares were all filmed in Winnipeg.
The other seven are in the full list, including a few you might not expect.
So grab the popcorn, turn the lights down and see how many Winnipeg spots you can catch between the scares. With 11 to choose from, you've got scary movie nights covered well past Halloween.
Click here: To see all 11 and pick your Halloween movie!
Winnipeg Said Goodbye to a Rescue Plane at the Heritage Classic
Source: Canada.ca
Not every big moment at Sunday's Heritage Classic happened on the ice.
Above Princess Auto Stadium, a Royal Canadian Air Force Hercules, the search and rescue plane that flies out of Winnipeg, passed overhead with two CF-18 fighter jets alongside it.
And this flyover meant a little more than most:
For more than 50 years, the Hercules has helped with search and rescue, wildfire evacuations and emergencies across Canada.
Winnipeg's 435 Squadron is the last RCAF unit still flying it.
It retires at the end of October, and the newer CC-295 Kingfisher is taking its place.
After decades of looking out for Canadians, it was Winnipeg's turn to look up and say thank you.
If you missed it, the Jets caught the whole flyover on camera.
Click here: To watch the Hercules' final flyover!
City Updates
Charleswood Seniors Get to Keep Their Day Program
For many seniors in Charleswood, the local adult day program is a big part of the week. It's where they see friends, share a meal and get out into the community, all while still living at home.
So it was hard news when Lions Housing Centres, which ran the program, announced it would end on Oct. 31.
Now, the program is staying open under new management. Deer Lodge Centre is taking it over, with support from the WRHA, and it will stay in the same Charleswood space seniors already know.
Deer Lodge is also adding 20 new spaces to its adult day programming for seniors living with dementia.
That means the friends, meals, and outings that make the week a little brighter can carry on, right where seniors expect them.
Click here: To read more about what's next for the program!
Events coming up this week:
This section includes only the major events happening soon.
Country Jam Halloween Bash Winnipeg | 8PM - 2AM, Oct 30 (Tickets)
Location: Red River Exhibition Park
Description: Pull on your boots and Halloween costumes for a country music party at Exhibition Place, featuring live bands, dancing, a spooky jig performance, and fun until 2 a.m.!
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics | Oct 30 (Tickets)
Location: Crescent Arts Centre
Description: Enjoy an enchanting evening of Halloween-inspired music at Crescent Arts Centre, surrounded by the warm glow of hundreds of candles in an intimate live concert setting.
Manito Ahbee Festival | Oct 30 - Nov 1 (Tickets)
Location: Canada Life Centre
Description: Celebrate Indigenous culture at the 19th annual Manito Ahbee Festival, featuring a vibrant powwow, live music, Indigenous marketplace, ball hockey, fashion showcases, and more!
Winnipeg ComiCon 2026 | Oct 30 - Nov 1 (Tickets)
Location: RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg
Description: Celebrate all things pop culture at Winnipeg Comiccon, featuring comics, anime, gaming, sci-fi, horror, talented artists, collectibles, and plenty of fan-favourite finds!
HEEBIE JEEBIES | Oct 30 & 31 (Tickets)
Location: Heebie Jeebies
Description: One of the most terrifying Halloween experiences and haunted houses near Winnipeg, Heebie Jeebies is back for its annual scare-fest
Breeders’ Cup World Championships | 11AM - 6PM, Oct 30 & 31 (Tickets)
Location: Assiniboia Downs
Description: Catch two days of world-class horse racing at Assiniboia Downs as the Breeders’ Cup Championships unfold live, with free racing programs, prize draws, and plenty of excitement.
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra - The Addams Family in Concert | 7:30PM, Oct 30 & 31 (Tickets)
Location: Centennial Concert Hall
Description: Enjoy a spooky movie night with The Addams Family on the big screen, accompanied by a live orchestra performing the film’s playful, eerie soundtrack.
Halloween Jazz Night with The River City Synchopators | 8PM, Oct 31 (Tickets)
Location: Basement Comedy Lounge
Description: Dance the night away with Winnipeg’s 10-piece jazz band, the River City Synchopators, as they bring funky rhythms, spooky tunes, and Halloween fun to The Basement!
A Nightmare on Donald St | Oct 31 (Tickets)
Location: The Met
Description: Met transforms into Freddy's Boiler Room — a dark, industrial nightmare filled with rusted pipes, furnaces, hanging chains, steam, fog, flickering lights and shadows around every corner.
New York Voices | Oct 31 & Nov 1 (Tickets)
Location: Berney Theatre (Rady JCC)
Description: Catch world-renowned jazz vocal ensemble New York Voices on their Grand Finale Tour, bringing rich harmonies, swinging rhythms, and incredible vocal performances to Winnipeg.
Wackydoodle Dance Party for Kids | 1:30PM, Nov 1 (Tickets)
Location: The Park Theatre
Description: Family-friendly hits and dance tracks spun at kid-safe volumes by live DJs Co-op and K-Chedda
Current Events: October 28th - 29th
Events marked with (Tickets / $) require advance purchase.
Community Fun🎆
WAG Wednesday Nights: Artist Talk with Ryan Smoluk | 5PM-9PM, Oct 28 (FREE)
Location: WAG-Qaumajuq
Description: Join Winnipeg artist Ryan Smoluk for a behind-the-scenes look at Maze City, exploring his imaginative sculptures, mixed-media creations, and the personal stories behind his work.
The Rocky Horror Train of Terror | 6PM, Oct 29 (Tickets)
Location: Prairie Dog Central Railway
Description: Climb aboard a Rocky Horror-themed haunted train ride packed with live scares, wild characters, theatrical performances, and 90 minutes of terrifying attractions.
Performance 🎭
Cyrano De Bergerac | Oct 28 - Nov 1 (Tickets)
Location: John Hirsch Mainstage
Description: Showcasing swashbuckling duels, witty repartee and a love triangle for the ages, this contemporary adaptation will have us rooting once again for the noble Cyrano.
Goblin: Macbeth | Oct 28 - Nov 8 (Tickets)
Location: Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre
Description: Watch three mischievous goblins take over Shakespeare’s Macbeth in a hilarious, unpredictable, and interactive twist on the classic tragedy.
Aidan McCluskey | Oct 28, 30, 31 ($)
Location: Rumor’s Restaurant and Comedy Club
Description: Catch rising stand-up comedian Aidan McCluskey for a night of sharp humour and hilarious stories, fresh off performances alongside Dan Soder and Nick Mullen.
The Killer Keys | 8PM, Oct 29 (Tickets)
Location: Basement Comedy Lounge
Description: Sing along and dance the night away as Winnipeg’s own Killer Keys bring their high-energy dueling piano show packed with lively tunes and crowd favourites!
Tick, Tick...Boom! | Oct 29 - Nov 1 (Tickets)
Location: Gas Station Arts Centre
Description: Experience Tick, Tick... Boom!, a heartfelt rock musical from the creator of RENT, following an aspiring composer chasing his Broadway dreams while navigating love, friendship, and life’s pressures.
Halloween 🎃
Boo at the Zoo | Oct 28 - 31 (Tickets)
Location: Assiniboine Park Zoo
Description: Celebrate Halloween at the Zoo with themed entertainment, interactive activities, fair rides, festive photo ops, and spooky family fun.
Six Pines Haunted Attractions | Oct 28 - 31 (Tickets)
Location: Six Pines Haunted Attractions
Description: For nearly three decades, Six Pines has been terrifying Manitoba - and this year the darkness returns with brand-new scenes.
Pumpkins After Dark | Oct 28 - 31 (Tickets)
Location: Assiniboia Downs
Description: Wander through glowing pumpkin displays with live entertainment, carving demos, seasonal treats, and plenty of Halloween photo ops.
The Haunted Forest | Oct 29 - 31 (Tickets)
Location: A Maze In Corn
Description: Brave an interactive outdoor adventure where creepy forest creatures come alive with haunting humour and spooky surprises.
Special Events🥂
Witchy Wonderland | Oct 29 - 31 (Tickets)
Location: Red River Exhibition Park
Description: Dress up for Witchy Wonderland’s Halloween playground, featuring giant inflatable bouncers, glowing dance parties, spooky themed areas, costumed characters, and friendly farm animals.
Music 🎵
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