10/02/2026
✨ FIVE FRIDAY FUN FACTS ✨
📰 THE HEADLINES
🇨🇦 NATIONAL:
A man in Nova Scotia was reunited with a wallet he lost 51 years ago after it was discovered underneath the floor of a house being renovated. It still contained his ID, a 1975 theatre ticket and a dollar bill.
🦬 LOCAL:
Manitoba’s minimum wage increased to $16.40 on October 1.
The 2026 Winnipeg living wage has increased to $20.31/hour, up 54 cents from last year.
🏡 WINNIPEG REAL ESTATE MARKET
Winnipeg’s real estate market continues to show some interesting numbers.
Year-to-date, the average price of a detached home is up 3% from this time last year, while condos are also up 3%. But sales are down 6% — another good reminder that there’s more to the market than just one number.
As always, neighbourhood and pricing matter. 🏡📊
🏘️The Fall Parade of Homes is still on for one more week. Explore beautiful new homes, check out the latest design trends, and see what different builders have to offer.
📍 WINNIPEG THIS WEEKEND
🏒The Winnipeg Jets open their season tonight at home against the Boston Bruins at 7pm. Then head to Detroit Sunday for a 12pm game against the Red Wings.
🏈The Blue Bombers are in Montreal Saturday night to take on the Alouettes at 7pm.
🌤️ THE WEATHER
Fall is definitely here 🍂
Highs around 13–16°C this weekend, with a chance of showers Saturday.
❤️ ALIX’S WEEK
Back from my solo adventure to Tofino, visiting with family in Vancouver, and right back into work life!
This is my favourite time of year in Winnipeg. The cooler mornings, beautiful fall days and, of course, watching the leaves start to change... especially those red ones! 🍁
These pictures are ones I’ve taken throughout the week — little snapshots of my corner of the world.
Hope you had some highlights in your week too! Enjoy your weekend everyone!