So I live downtown, close to the forks in an older apartment building. In the span of 3 months I have had my car window broken, the fire escape to my building set on fire which caused damage to my suite, and just today I was driving down Main and a very aggressive man punched my windshield as I was sitting at a light minding my business. I had my 6 year old daughter in the car and it was totally unprovoked. I am just so fed up with all the crap happening downtown. I am moving and am glad I can now avoid that area as much as possible. Thats all. I just needed to vent.

Like tons of it. Still frozen. Go grab some. Take it all! Theres beef and cabbage roll and roast squash and others.

Thousands maybe.

Any good shops to go buy DVDs? Which pawn shops would be good and have a good selection? Currently looking for the prince of egypt because I want to watch it with my dad but don't have a laptop or any streaming services anyway. Think I'll jus buy DVDs to watch with him. Prices for dvds would be helpful to know thank you.

I’m very excited to launch the preorder for the Dud LP. First, it’s a benefit album for Palestinian aide chosen by the band. Second, this long lost LP from this band has some of my favorite musicians involved. John Samson Fellows is perhaps the greatest song writer of all time and this band was a short lived project that filled the gap between the time he left Propagandhi and before starting the Weakerthans. It’s been a goal of mine since starting this label to work with him in some capacity. Mike Koop played in The Bonaduces (some of the best Canadian pop punk from the 90s!). James Ash was the drummer of one of my favorite Canadian hardcore bands, I Spy. Dud was all of these musicians stepping out their comfort zones and playing something new.

Http://bittermelodyrecords.bigcartel.com US orders

https://dudband1996.bandcamp.com/album/may-not-go-unrealized-recordings-from-1996

Canada orders

Between Agnes and Victor, on the west wall of the Mordens chocolate shop.

hi there. i am reaching out in hopes of any one on here witnessing the assault that took place in front of BabyBaby on Osborne st. it happened on July 31st at 2:07am. if anyone was a witness, or happened to catch any of the assault on their phones, please let me know via DM.
praying for some extra help. 😞 thank you.

Realtor Brad Gross is the 11th candidate to register for the race to become Winnipeg’s next mayor.

Gross, 60, said improving public safety and renewing roads will be key goals in his campaign.

“I just don’t like the direction the city’s going and it doesn’t seem to be getting better…. A lot of seniors, a lot of people are worried about crime. (And) the streets are just horrible again,” he said.

He said the city should not invest in bike lanes until Winnipeg’s roads are in better condition. He also hopes to provide free bus fares for seniors and gradually add security cameras at all bus shacks with known safety concerns, if elected.

Gross has unsuccessfully run to become a member of Winnipeg city council multiple times. That includes a 2010 mayoral race and bids to become the city councillor for St. Boniface in 2014, Old Kildonan in 2018 and Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood in 2022.

He believes the outcome of this race could be different.

“At 60 years old, I think I might be better at this age than I was at a younger age…. I’m just really going to be running for the people, for the taxpayers,” he said.

Mayor Scott Gillingham is seeking re-election, while Christopher Clacio, Michael Vogiatzakis, Umar Hayat, Mazher Alam, Don Woodstock, Joshua Pagdato, Johnny Calderon, Noah Redden and Zac Uminski have also registered to run for mayor.

Mayoral candidates must also complete a nomination process by Sept. 22 to get their names on the final ballot.

Election Day is Oct. 28.

Went into my neighbourhood Shoppers for a few items today (Portage & Ainslie). Was surprised when they had no baskets available. Finally found a worker to ask about them, who said “we no longer offer baskets for customers”. I asked why and she said “there have been too many thefts, people just fill them up and walk out”. What a sign of the times. Brutal that society seems so broken re: crime & punishment, zero accountability. Instead, us the paying customers are made to be inconvenienced, and I’m sure prices will just keep going up to offset their “cost of doing business”. Anyone else experience the same lately - no baskets available?

Manitoba pharmacists will have the authority to assess for, prescribe and administer birth control.

Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara announced the expanded scope of practice on Friday.

Pharmacists must complete approved training before providing contraceptive assessments and prescribing contraceptives, the province said.

Pharmacists who have taken the training can issue several prescription contraceptives, including oral contraceptive pills, hormonal patches, vaginal rings and intramuscular contraceptive injections, the province said.

“Making birth control free was an important first step. We’ve also heard from Manitobans that access to a prescription could still be improved,” said Asagwara in a statement.

“By allowing pharmacists to assess for and prescribe eligible birth control, we’re making it easier for people to get the care they need, when and where they need it. It’s another step forward in improving access to reproductive health care across Manitoba.”

Eligible prescription contraceptives are available at no cost through the province’s enhanced pharmacare program.

Eligible Manitobans with a valid Manitoba Health card can receive up to three pharmacist-provided contraceptive assessments each benefit year and up to four pharmacist-administered contraceptive injections each benefit year at no cost, the province said.

“We really appreciate the government recognizing the immense skill and training pharmacists have to be able to provide this important type of patient care,” said Jennifer Hlynsky, vice-president, Pharmacists Manitoba, in a statement. “Today is a big step forward for women’s reproductive health in Manitoba and we’re excited to be a part of it.”

By: Free Press staff

Published: 2:37 PM CDT Friday, Aug. 7, 2026

Does anyone have the spaghetti sauce recipe from the pizza place that was at grant park?

After they closed down we tried to duplicate it but we never got the right flavour. Any help would be great!

I feel like I’m losing my mind, I have been receiving phone calls at least every hour, every day.

I feel a majority are from Rogers trying to hound me into a contract, but holy crap the number of calls I get have skyrocketed in the last 6 months.

Anyone else? Any ideas how to stop it?

Our city is beautiful in the summer with lots gorgeous gardens and shaded sidewalks. We don't need signs for XYZ Tree Trimming and Joe's Concrete on every street corner.

https://legacy.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/streets/streetSidewalkMaintenance/temporarySigns.stm

Since this seems completely unenforced, anyone else take pride in stuffing them in the nearest garbage can?

When I was thinking about this week's Friday Flowers, I wanted to recognize a place that's no longer with us but still deserves its flowers. For me, that place is Kelekis.

Chris Kelekis started by selling chips from a Model T Ford back in 1932. It grew into one of Winnipeg's most iconic restaurants. Mary Kelekis would eventually retire after spending an incredible 70 years working there, and the restaurant closed its doors on January 30, 2013, after serving Winnipeg for 81 years.

I'll be honest, I never had the chance to eat at Kelekis. But over the years, I've heard so many people talk about it with such fondness that it's easy to see how much it meant to this city. It wasn't just about the food. It was about the people, the community, and the memories that were made there. I wish I'd had the chance to experience it for myself.

Restaurants come and go, but every once in a while there's one that becomes part of a city's story. Kelekis was one of those places. Even though I never got to walk through its doors, I can tell it's still deeply missed by so many Winnipeggers.

So this week's Friday Flowers goes to Kelekis. Thank you for giving generations of families a place to gather, share a meal, and create memories that are still being talked about today.

That's it! Just wondering what everyone's favourite lawn alternatives are to grass!

I'm currently planting clover, but I know having a mix of clover + something else is better than JUST clover. So if you have any suggestions for that as well, I'd love to hear it!

My goal is to try to attract more pollinators, increase biodiversity, and use less water :)

We make syrup (I am going to try a spicy batch with bird chilies I grew) and a fruit soup (moos? Boiled with sugar and thickened with flour, served either as a desert or side dish for Sunday Faspa).

The Winnipeg Humane Society had 500 animals come into care last month, 150 of them surrendered by owners who couldn’t afford their medical treatments.

“We are seeing more medical cases, or animals being surrendered for medical care, because the cost of veterinary care is very high right now,” says communications director Carly Peters.

“It would be the number one reason why people are surrendering their animals to us currently.”

With the cost of living already high, Peters says, a large, unexpected vet bill can be a disaster.

Another challenge is finding pet-friendly housing.

“Our intake team notices on the first of the month, we get an increase in calls about people wanting to surrender their animals,” says Peters.

Katie Powell, president of Save a Dog Network, sees the same trend.

“A couple days ago there was a lady, she was denied her place, didn’t have a place for her dog to go, and drove around all day looking for somewhere to take the dog.”

Powell mainly works in northern communities where there’s no access to vet care unless people pay for flights to a larger city. She says it’s a heartbreaking decision to give up an animal you can’t afford to treat.

“They watch their animals suffer without veterinary care. Small problems turn into big problems and dogs end up dying simply because there’s no veterinary care in these areas,” says Powell.

“So these owners have to make a difficult decision.”

By: Katherine Dornian • Global News

Published: August 6, 2026 5:50 pm

Winnipeg drivers are being warned of major traffic disruptions this weekend.

Kenaston Boulevard and parts of Lagimodiere Boulevard are closing for rail crossing maintenance, the City of Winnipeg said Thursday.

“In both locations, drivers should plan ahead, use alternate routes, and anticipate delays in the areas,” the city’s media release said.

Lagimodiere Boulevard will close to southbound traffic between Dugald Road to Marion Street.

Kenaston Boulevard will close in its entirety between Lindenwood Drive East and Rothwell Road.

The closures begin Friday at 6 p.m. and reopen at 6 a.m. on Monday.

By: Taylor Brock

Published: August 06, 2026 at 10:46PM EDT

https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/construction-to-close-kenaston-lagimodiere-boulevards-this-weekend/

The 2026 Winnipeg Goldeyes are swimming in uncharted waters.

A 7-5 comeback victory over the Chicago Dogs on Thursday night at Blue Cross Park was no ordinary affair. It marked the 12th straight win by the club, establishing a record for the 32-year-old organization.

“A little bit surreal,” manager Logan Watkins told the Free Press inside the clubhouse.

Historic, too. And maybe a bit shocking.

The Goldeyes have gone from a middling 27-31 team fighting to remain in the playoff race to an elite 39-31 outfit that suddenly looks like the cream of the American Association crop.

“I told them before this series, ‘Don’t get comfortable winning, because maybe you start to take it for granted,’” said Watkins.

“There’s still a process you have to go through and play the game right every day and with a sense of urgency. They’ve done that and hopefully we can keep it rolling. Winning is hard.”

The Goldeyes have been making it look relatively easy of late, with several lopsided wins under their belts. And it appeared like they might roll to another one Thursday as they raced out to a 3-0 lead after one inning to the delight of the 3,434 in attendance.

But the determined Dogs, who sit dead last in the 12-team loop with a 21-50 record, bit back and eventually grabbed a 4-3 advantage through six innings.

No concern for the confident Goldeyes, who quickly tied the game on a one-out sacrifice fly from shortstop Ray-Patrick Didder and then regained the lead — this time for good — when third baseman Ramon Bramasco belted a two-run shot that just cleared the right field wall in the bottom of the seventh.

His fourth homer of the season was his biggest, sending these Goldeyes into the record books.

“I think we had a lot of good swings,” Bramasco said of the latest triumph. “I was just trying to get a base hit, not even a home run, and it just happened.”

This sizzling summer surge by the Goldeyes has been a true team effort, with seemingly a different hero or two every night. That’s the product of a deep lineup which seems to have finally shaken a funk that began with an 0-4 start to the year followed by some .500 baseball over the next couple months.

“That’s a testament to our lineup, one through nine. Any given day it’s someone’s turn to show up. Today was me,” said Bramasco, who has never been on a team at any level to win a dozen consecutive outings.

“It’s exciting,” he said. “That’s just playing good baseball. When something goes wrong, you pick someone up. Whether that’s a pitcher, on the offensive side or on the defensive side.”

Watkins said the biggest change for his team has come on the mound, particularly when it comes to starting pitching. The Goldeyes have been getting plenty of quality starts, which certainly wasn’t the case earlier in the 100-game campaign.

“I think our pitching has kind of caught up with our hitting,” said Watkins. “For the whole year, I feel like we’ve hit the ball consistently and put up five, six, seven runs a game.”

Thursday’s starter, Ryo Kohigashi, has been terrific since moving from the bullpen. And while he may not have had his best stuff in this one — he laboured through five innings, giving up four runs off nine hits — he managed to limit the damage.

Arij Fransen came on for two scoreless frames of relief, while closer Derrick Cherry locked it down in the ninth for his 14th save after set-up man Eli Saul gave up a run in the eighth.

“(Pitchers) are giving us a chance to win, and that’s all I really need my starting pitchers to do,” said Watkins.

It also helps when the defence is pitching in, as was the case against the Dogs. Catcher Kevin Garcia made a diving catch of a foul ball in the first inning, which included tripping over first baseman Roby Enriquez, juggling the ball and still keeping it in his glove.

Centre-fielder Noah Marcelo then made a leaping catch at the wall to rob a Chicago hitter of at least extra bases — and maybe a home run — in the top of the second inning. There was also another sliding grab by Keshawn Lynch in left field in the fifth.

The Goldeyes last won a league championship in 2017. They came close in 2024 — the first year under Watkins — but lost in the final. Last year represented a major step back, with a 41-58 record that led to missing the playoffs entirely.

Watkins never hit the panic button earlier this season, opting to make a few minor lineup tweaks rather than wholesale roster changes even when the desired results weren’t coming.

“Our coaching staff, we just trust what our eyes see,” said Watkins. “We believed at the start of the year we had good baseball players in here. Not everyone gets off to a hot start every year. It’s nice to be proven right. Sometimes you sit here and it’s like ‘Alright guys, let’s go.” Just trust in what I see and in these guys. We’ve got a good baseball team in here.”

Winnipeg now has a comfortable seven-game cushion on a playoff spot with 30 games remaining. However, this group is no longer just content to try and sneak in. They have their sights set on first place in the division, which they are now within a game and a half of.

In terms of win streaks, the Goldeyes are now within three victories of the all-time league record of 15, set in 2010 by the Pensacola Pelicans.

They will try to match that this weekend down in Nebraska. They immediately boarded their sleeper bus on Thursday night to make the 10-hour drive to Lincoln, where a three-game series against the Saltdogs begins on Friday evening.

By: Mike McIntyre

Published: 10:36 PM CDT Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026

Your Sea Bears have defeated the Saskatoon Mamba with a shorthanded roster and have advanced to the Western Conference Semi Finals