Colleen Bready presents a roundup of events happening in Winnipeg and across Manitoba from May 29 to 31, 2026. This weekend offers a variety of activities for residents and visitors alike.
Top Stories This Weekend
A second teen has been arrested in connection with the GTA synagogue shootings. Meanwhile, an online conspiracy theory claiming planes are dropping ticks over Ontario has been debunked; experts explain the real reasons for the increased tick population this year.
A man who fled Canada to avoid jail for a child exploitation conviction has been extradited from the United States. In other news, Metro Vancouver warns of possible Stage 3 water restrictions beginning in June, and a dramatic video shows a B.C. man jumping off a waterfall in a jet boat.
Weather and Environment
Calgary is expected to experience rainy and cool weather with up to 50mm of precipitation or more. In the Maritimes, gas prices have dropped overnight, while Cape Breton saw a late spring snowfall covering the ground.
An evacuation order has been issued around Duck Lake as a wildfire grows. The U.S. blockage on the Strait of Hormuz will now be lifted, according to President Trump.
Local News
Ottawa police have charged two men for alleged use of AI deepfakes to share sexual content without consent. An Ottawa councillor criticizes DND's plan to create parking at Carling Campus, stating that turning green space into parking is not the answer.
Montrealers see some relief at the pump ahead of the weekend. The Habs enter Game 5 of the Eastern Conference final down 3-1 to the dominant Hurricanes.
An Edmonton elementary school reflects on 100 years. A bill to cut tax on some food in Manitoba has passed after long nights of debate.
A Regina music teacher's sexual interference trial has been adjourned till late 2026. The Brantford Bulldogs head coach will lead the Hamilton Hammers.
A police investigation prompted a hold and secure at schools in Paris, Ont. A vehicle stolen in Saskatoon was found in West Africa. The Saskatoon Fire Department tackled a late-night house fire.
More kids were stalked by a North Bay man charged with attempted child abduction. A London, Ont. physician who met a patient at a coffee shop to discuss MAID has been reprimanded.
A suspect has been arrested in an indecent act investigation. One person is hospitalized after a serious assault downtown.
Those planning a cottage campfire this weekend should note that Muskoka is under a high fire danger rating. Vandalism at Mary E. Bibb Park has sparked concern. Downtown Windsor's office vacancy rate is the highest in Canada, but suburban rates are improving.
A landslide has closed Highway 1 from Revelstoke to Golden in the B.C. Interior. With school violence on the rise, N.S. teachers say cuts will further strain classrooms.
A B.C. Mountie testified about finding a blood-stained Audi. A bus hit cars in Virginia, killing 5 people and injuring 34. A car crashed into a passenger terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport; the driver was arrested.
Politics
Canadian and Ukrainian drone firms have forged a pact to supply Ukraine's military. Advocates call on Anand to raise transnational repression concerns with China's top diplomat during his Canadian visit. China's foreign minister Wang Yi is set to meet Carney and Anand today.
Business
Gas prices fall on Middle East optimism, but no one is sure if relief will last. International Flavors and Fragrances will sell its food ingredients unit in a US$4.3 billion deal. Tin re-balances but investors are still betting on scarcity.
Health
The WHO chief lands in Congo, saying the Ebola outbreak can be stopped. From K-pop to K-glow, lasers and facial firming drive South Korea's new tourism wave. Family doctors are dealing with more paperwork than a decade ago.
Entertainment
CMAT calls out body shamers following a BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend set. Shrey Parikh bounces back, battles nerves, and dominates a spell-off to win the National Spelling Bee. Kanye West will perform in the Netherlands despite bans elsewhere.
Sports
The Habs enter Game 5 of the Eastern Conference final down 3-1 to the Hurricanes. Canada head coach Jesse Marsch will unveil a 26-player World Cup roster. NBA player Terry Rozier faces new bribery charges in a sports gambling sting.
Lifestyle
When Sue Tilley met Lucian Freud, it changed her life; a painting of her could fetch US$47 million. Milan restores a bull mosaic's testicles to former glory. Learn what to know about Manhattanhenge, NYC's sunset spectacle.
Climate & Environment
Australia launches a record $1.4B lawsuit against 3M over forever chemicals at defence bases. In the lowest place on Earth, a sea is rapidly dying, and no one can agree how to save it. Safety warnings are issued as nine die in water during a U.K. heatwave.
Sci-Tech
Three astronauts from China return to Earth after nearly 7 months in space, a record for a Chinese crew. Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test. Pigeons may be navigating with their liver, a study suggests.
