Happy Friday, Winnipeg!
Winnipeg has picked its mayor and council, and we’ve got the results.
In today's edition:
Winnipeg’s Election Results Are In…
Halloween Safety Tips for Winnipeg Families
A New Path Into Mining Careers in Northern Manitoba
Winnipeg Police Handed Out 639 Speeding Tickets
Events This Weekend & Live Music!
-- Jas Singh
News
Winnipeg’s Election Results Are In…
After weeks of lawn signs and debates, Winnipeg finally has its answer.
On Wednesday, voters re-elected Scott Gillingham as mayor, and the race for second place came down to less than a point.
Here's how the top three finished, based on the city's unofficial results:
Scott Gillingham won with 39.8 per cent of the vote.
Kevin Klein came second with 20.7 per cent.
Noah Redden finished a close third with 19.8 per cent.
For his second term, Gillingham says his first priority is a new plan to send community service workers, instead of police or paramedics, to some 911 calls, which could leave first responders more time for emergencies.
He also plans to:
Push for more detox and mental health beds.
Keep working to reduce homelessness.
Bring back some bus stops near seniors' homes.
He won't be doing it alone, though. Nine of our 15 councillors are new to the job, and your councillor is who you call about potholes, snow clearing and what's happening on your street.
From a record early vote to a council full of new faces, this was a big election for Winnipeg, and the city showed up for it.
Together with Canlan Sports!
The Winter Break Plan For Kids Who Can’t Sit Still
By day two of winter break, the kids have done every puzzle, built every fort and bounced off every wall in the house.
And it’s too cold to send them outside for long. So where does all that energy go?
Canlan Sports’ Winter Break Hockey Development Camp gives kids ages 6 to 12 a full day of hockey, friends, and somewhere fun to burn it all off.
Every camp day includes:
Three hours on the ice, with power skating, shooting, stickhandling and battle drills
Two hours on the indoor field for multi-sport games and running around
A hot lunch, so there’s nothing to pack in the morning
Coaches who keep it fun, so they’re excited to go back the next day
All skill levels are welcome, whether they already play on a team or are just learning to skate.
There are two camps over the break: December 22 and 23, and December 28, 29 and 30. Book one or both, and you’ll have up to five days covered while school’s out.
They’ll come home with tired legs, new skills, and stories they can’t wait to tell you. And you’ll get a few quiet afternoons back.
So pick your week and save their spot before the break starts.
📍 1871 Ellice Avenue
P.S. Know a parent whose living room is about to become a bounce house? Send this their way.
Homes of the Week:
Source: Realtor.ca
Home 1: Under $450k
Price: $380,000
Address: 249 Portland Avenue / St. Vital
Details: 957 sqft / 3 Bed / 2 Bath
Built in: 1961
Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!
Home 2: $450k - $650K
Price: $599,900
Address: 70 Amersham Crescent / River Park South
Details: 1385 sqft / 3+1 Bed / 3 Bath
Built in: 1990
Parking Type: Attached Garage, Other
Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!
Home 3: Over $650k
Price: $1,699,800
Address: 105 Hopwood Drive / Tuxedo
Details: 2562 sqft / 4 Bed / 4 Bath
Built in: 1987
Parking Type: Attached Garage, Other, Tandem
Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!
Community Digest
The Band Behind “Sweater Weather” Is Coming to Winnipeg
Remember when “Sweater Weather” was everywhere? Well, get ready to hear it live because The Neighbourhood is bringing their WORLD TOUR II to Winnipeg.
After a five-year break between albums, the California band is back with new music and a whole tour to go with it.
Here's what you need to know:
The show is at Canada Life Centre on Tuesday, May 11, 2027, at 7 PM.
Tickets go on sale today, Oct. 30, at 10 AM.
The band is also behind fan favourites like “Daddy Issues,” “Softcore” and “Reflections.” And with their new album, ultraSOUND, out now, there's even more to look forward to.
If you've been waiting to sing along to your favourite songs with thousands of other fans, this is your chance.
Click here: To grab your tickets as soon as sales open!
Halloween Safety Tips for Winnipeg Families
Source: City of Winnipeg
The costumes are ready, the candy bowls are full, and the kids are already counting down the hours.
With Halloween tomorrow, the City of Winnipeg has shared a few reminders to keep our little trick-or-treaters safe:
Costumes: Add reflective tape or a glow stick so drivers can spot kids, and make sure masks don't block their view.
Trick-or-treating: Younger kids should go out with an adult, and older kids should stick to a planned route.
Crossing the street: Stick to intersections, keep an eye out for cars and carry a flashlight.
Decorations: Use a battery candle in your pumpkin, and keep your walkway clear for visitors.
Candy: Check treats before anyone digs in, especially for kids with allergies.
After that, the only thing left to worry about is how much candy gets eaten before bedtime.
The City’s full list also covers pumpkin carving, fireworks, and what to do with your jack-o’-lantern afterward, so it’s worth a quick look before tomorrow.
Click here: To read the City's full Halloween safety guide!
P.S. Share this with another Winnipeg parent before tomorrow night's candy hunt!
City Updates
A New Path Into Mining Careers in Northern Manitoba
The best way to learn a job is usually just to do it, and that's the idea behind a new mining program in Northern Manitoba.
The federal government is investing $250,000 in a new Surveyor Assistant Program, which trains people to help measure and map land for mining projects.
Here’s how it works:
Students start with classes at the Northern Manitoba Mining Academy in Flin Flon.
From there, they head out on hands-on placements, including at active mine sites.
Placements are already lined up with Vale, Hudbay Minerals, Alamos Gold and Manitoba’s Highways Department.
Manitoba is home to 30 of the 34 minerals Canada considers critical, and this program is built to help northern residents go from training to a job in that industry, close to home.
Know someone who'd be a great fit? Send this their way.
Winnipeg Police Handed Out 639 Speeding Tickets
Every school day, kids across Winnipeg are walking, biking and hopping out of cars on their way to class.
To help keep them safe, Winnipeg police and MPI spent 20 days checking school zones during busy drop-off and pickup times. They handed out 639 tickets, including 523 for speeding.
The campaign may be over, but school zone speed limits still apply.
So here's a quick refresher:
30 km/h in posted reduced-speed school zones
7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday
September through June, throughout the school year
A few extra seconds on your drive can help keep those little ones safe.
And with Halloween tomorrow, it's worth slowing down and keeping an extra eye out for kids in costumes too.
Exciting Events: Oct 30th - Nov 1st
Events marked with ($) require a ticket in advance. Please search them up before going.
Sports🏀
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.
Community Fun🎆
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!
Witchy Wonderland | Oct 30 - 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.
Performances🎭
Gate Night with The Pattycakes | 8:30PM, Oct 30 ($)
Location: Basement Comedy Lounge
Description: Kick off Halloween early with Winnipeg party band The Pattycakes as they bring live music, dancing, and plenty of mischief to The Basement’s Gate Night party!
Goblin: Macbeth | Oct 30 - Nov 8 ($)
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.
Peg and the Yeti | Oct 30 - Nov 8 (Tickets)
Location: Manitoba Theatre for Young People
Description: Join a brave young girl on an interactive adventure to the Himalayas, where audiences help bring imaginary worlds to life as she befriends a mysterious Yeti.
Cyrano De Bergerac | Oct 30 - Nov 1 ($)
Location: John Hirsch Mainstage
Description: Showcasing swashbuckling duels, witty repartee and a love triangle for the ages, this contemporary adaptation will have us rooting once again for the noble Cyrano.
Tick, Tick...Boom! | Oct 30 - Nov 1 (Tickets)
Location: Gas Station Arts Centre
Description: Experience Tick, Tick... Boom!, a heartfelt rock musical from the creator of RENT, following an aspiring composer chasing his Broadway dreams while navigating love, friendship, and life’s pressures.
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra - The Addams Family in Concert | 7:30PM, Oct 30 & 31 (Tickets)
Location: Centennial Concert Hall
Description: Enjoy a spooky movie night with The Addams Family on the big screen, accompanied by a live orchestra performing the film’s playful, eerie soundtrack.
Halloween Jazz Night with The River City Synchopators | 8PM, Oct 31 (Tickets)
Location: Basement Comedy Lounge
Description: Dance the night away with Winnipeg’s 10-piece jazz band, the River City Synchopators, as they bring funky rhythms, spooky tunes, and Halloween fun to The Basement!
Unchained & Last Kiss - Tribute to Van Halen & Kiss | 7PM, Oct 31 ($)
Location: Club Regent Event Centre
Description: Special Halloween show at Club Regent Event Centre with UNCHAINED - Tribute to Van Halen & LAST KISS - Tribute to KISS
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 har
Halloween 🎃
Boo at the Zoo | Oct 30 & 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 30 & 31 ($)
Location: Six Pines Haunted Attractions
Description: For nearly three decades, Six Pines has been terrifying Manitoba - and this year the darkness returns with brand-new scenes.
Pumpkins After Dark | Oct 30 & 31 (Tickets)
Location: Assiniboia Downs
Description: Wander through glowing pumpkin displays with live entertainment, carving demos, seasonal treats, and plenty of Halloween photo ops.
The Haunted Forest | Oct 30 & 31 ($)
Location: A Maze In Corn
Description: Brave an interactive outdoor adventure where creepy forest creatures come alive with haunting humour and spooky surprises.
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
Comedy❗
Aidan McCluskey | Oct 30 & 31 ($)
Location: Rumor’s Restaurant and Comedy Club
Description: Catch rising stand-up comedian Aidan McCluskey for a night of sharp humour and hilarious stories, fresh off performances alongside Dan Soder and Nick Mullen.
Special Events🥂
Country Jam Halloween Bash Winnipeg | 8PM - 2AM, Oct 30 (Tickets)
Location: Red River Exhibition Park
Description: Pull on your boots and Halloween costumes for a country music party at Exhibition Place, featuring live bands, dancing, a spooky jig performance, and fun until 2 a.m.!
Manito Ahbee Festival | Oct 30 - Nov 1 (Tickets)
Location: Canada Life Centre
Description: Celebrate Indigenous culture at the 19th annual Manito Ahbee Festival, featuring a vibrant powwow, live music, Indigenous marketplace, ball hockey, fashion showcases, and more!
A Nightmare on Donald St | Oct 31 ($)
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.
Music 🎵
Events marked with ($) require prior ticket purchase. Other events may require the purchase of food.
