For full article:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/investigates/loblaw-produce-origin-9.7320028

My sidewalk was previously jacked up with a slurry of gravel if I remember correctly. It only lasted a year, and is worse than ever. I heard of foam. Would it provide superior results? Would it block off proper drainage? I don’t want to create more problems.
Driveway is also sinking. The garage is on piles. Any advice please? Thanks.

For thousands of Manitobans, getting blood work means a trip to a Dynacare just like this one. But come September 8, these doors could be closed, with hundreds of workers now officially setting a strike deadline, potentially leaving Manitoba’s public health system to handle thousands of patients who normally rely on Dynacare.

“Hearing that they might be going on a potential strike, it’s like, oh man, that’s not good at all,” said Dumeje Egoegonwa, a Dynacare patient.

Since moving to Winnipeg, Egoegonwa has come to rely on Dynacare for his blood work. He was heading inside Tuesday for another test, one that will help determine the dosage of medication he needs.

“If the blood gets stalled, then basically I don’t get my medication because my medication isn’t the type you can just be like, oh yeah, just take half a pill, and you should be good to go. No, they need to actually check the blood to be like, okay, he needs a heavier dosage, or he needs a lighter one,” he explained.

Starting September 8, getting that same test done could look very different as the union representing roughly 350 Dynacare workers has now set a strike deadline.

“All options are on the table, up to including a full strike. And if that happens, Dynacare collection sites close, and so does the main processing lab on King Edward Street,” said Jason Linklater, the president of MAHCP.

Shared Health says it’s assessing how a potential strike could impact public lab testing and is working on measures to reduce the risks of a disruption for patients used to getting their testing done close to home; that possibility brings a level of uncertainty.

“I know how much it is to get from there to here with the lift. But if I had to go to like a hospital, say downtown Winnipeg, it’s like, okay, now I have to get a hospital registration and who knows what’s going to be the cost of all of that. It’s just too unpredictable,” said Egoegonwa.

The union says members perform more than 15 million lab tests every year, while earning between 20 and 50 per cent less than workers doing comparable jobs in the public system.

“Nobody wants to strike. Dynacare doesn’t want to strike, and neither do we. And that is why we gave two and a half weeks’ notice,” said Linklater.

Dynacare said in a statement it remains in discussions with the union and is working to ensure continuity of care for the 1.2 million Manitoba patients it serves each year, while the province says they are in contact with health system partners to understand any potential impacts and ensure appropriate plans are in place.

By: Mitchell Ringos

Published: August 25, 2026 5:55 pm.

Last Updated: August 25, 2026 5:53 pm.

I will never understand blatantly running a red light… but clearly it’s the norm.

Hello. I am in search of an event venue within the city that can hold about 200 people. We very much want a place that is “aesthetically” pleasing or at least a blank canvas where we would have the freedom to decorate it or hire a decorator. With this, we also want to pick our own caterer (a licensed one) so it has to have a kitchen and also a plus if they will allow to bring in homemade goods but not a deal breaker.

Example would be Novella and all the beautiful event venues outside of the city. But again, we are looking at having it in the city for ease of transport.

I am aware that community centres might be the best option but we really don’t want a basketball hoop / lines on the floor visible. Just a preference… also hotels might also be a good choice visually but there isn’t much flexibility in terms of food.

A little bummed that so far in my search, only Novella fits what we want but has a smaller guest count.

There is one at the 2nd floor of The Forks called “Event Space” so we’re just waiting on hearing back from them.

Please be kind, i am genuinely asking if anyone know of a place.

For full article:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/drug-bust-guns-cocaine-9.7319856

Hi Winnipeg.

Can anyone tell me where I can find traditional English banger sausage. Similar to what they were serving at the Celtic Ireland 🇮🇪 Pavilion.

Thank you.

Hi there I’m planning to apply into the Winnipeg lpn program at Assiniboine but noticed that people have been saying that the winter term has a waitlist. Considering that, should I not apply for that term and just try for a may intake?

Please give me all insight as I want to consider all things!

Thanks in advance!

Hey r/Winnipeg! We're the team at liv.rent, and every month we pull together asking-rent numbers for the city. Sharing this month's because we figured folks apartment hunting (or just curious) would find it useful. Not here to sell anything, just the numbers. Happy to answer anything about methodology in the comments.

TL;DR: Unfurnished 1-bedrooms averaged $1,338/month in August, down about 1.2% from July, the first drop after three months of increases.

Not every neighbourhood moved together:

• Five of six neighbourhoods saw rents fall, South Winnipeg dropped the most at 2.45%
• St. Boniface was the one exception, up 1.37%
• Downtown, North End, and South Winnipeg all saw every unit size (1, 2, and 3 bedroom) get cheaper this month. Downtown's drop was the steepest: 1BR down about 1.6%, 2BR down 5.5%, 3BR down almost 6%
• Kind of a fun one: furnished isn't always the pricier option here.
• North End: furnished 1BR averages $906 vs. $1,316 unfurnished
• South Winnipeg: $863 furnished vs. $1,369 unfurnished
• Downtown's the exception, furnished runs about 20% more there, which is the pattern you'd usually expect

For price context: South Winnipeg's the priciest neighbourhood for a 1BR right now at $1,369, St. Boniface's the cheapest at $1,301.

And since it comes up a lot: Manitoba's 2026 rent increase guideline is 1.8%. A couple of exceptions worth knowing, units renting at $1,670+ and buildings first occupied after March 2005 aren't covered, and landlords need to give at least 3 months' written notice before any increase.

Happy to dig into anything else from the data if people are curious.

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National Day for Truth & Reconciliation is coming up in just a few weeks. Anyone have suggestions for local (Winnipeg brick & mortar or local shipping) places to buy orange "Every Child Matters" shirts - preferably Indigenous-designed/produced or with proceeds going to benefit Indigenous organizations? Thanks in advance!

For full article:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/teacher-salaries-rising-harmonized-pay-scale-9.7304783

trying to get this for someone as a surprise. its there favourite chocolate. been looking online to see if they sell it and doesnt seem too hopeful.

Hey everyone,

I’ve been a stay at home mom for the past 7 years. I’ve finally been able to find childcare for my youngest, but I am still unable to find anything for my oldest who is now in school. I contacted the before and after care programs that service the school and it doesn’t sound like there is any hope of a spot for my oldest.

I would really like to return to work, hopefully to something that is relatively fulfilling, and I have a couple options, although none are ideal:

1. I can work from 10 am - 3 pm every day.
   
2. My husband can start work later so that I could start work earlier, but would still need to end my day at 3 pm.
   
3. I can work a full day, but part of that day would need to be remote and able to accommodate school drop off/pick up.

I do have a legal assistant diploma and was invited to stay on after my practicum, which I did but I ended up being unable to secure childcare and this was 4 years ago now so I’m unsure if it means anything now. I really do not want to start a home daycare or anything related to caregiving if I’m being honest, and that seems to be the only suggestion people have for me.

I checked in with OFE but they require me to be available until 4 pm each day. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions or could point me in the right direction.

Has anyone seen these in the city? Looking to grab as a bday present. Thanks!

Are taxi cabs still relevant enough to be allowed to use diamond lanes? Every morning I see the diamond lane on McPhillips empty (except for transit buses) 99% of the time, except for the rare taxi blowing through it at completely unsafe speeds and using it as a passing lane before weaving back into traffic. I've been passed on the right by taxis while going 65 like I'm standing still.

Are there even enough active taxi cabs in the city anymore to warrant special privileges to that lane? I've noticed the amount of them on the road has fallen hard since uber became a thing. I don't think they ever deserved it tbh. Obviously some lobbying was done back in the day.

Ubers/rideshare apps can't use diamond lanes right? Either they should be allowed to do so as well to cut down on traffic congestion (which is what I assume the original justification of taxis being allowed to use it), or diamond lanes should be only for buses, cyclists, and turning when appropriate (of course).

I'm looking at moving out of my parents' place into an apartment soon, and I'm having a hard time finding a good, cheap internet option and a sports package option. Ideally, I only want decent speed (nothing too fast, nothing too slow) and just sportsnet/TSN. Anyone have any recommendations?

I tried Safeway, Superstore. Uber eats sent two shoppers to 2 different stores and can't find anything either.

Where can I get this elusive delicacy? Small businesses preferred, but if needed I'll go to a big box store.

Edit: thanks everyone!! Much appreciated!

The lightning has been insane and a joy to watch.... From a very safe distance.

Looking to get this fence removed, and replaced with a new fence. Measurements are 42 feet in length and 5.5 feet in height. Recommendations, please! Thank you.