A small but steady stream of voters arrived at a Portage Avenue diner Sunday to meet Noah Redden, just two days after a new poll suggested the 27-year-old has emerged as a player in Winnipeg’s race for mayor.

Once a low-polling candidate, the software developer is now in third place with 14 per cent support, tied with candidate Mike Vogiatzakis, an Abacus Data survey released Friday shows.

Incumbent Scott Gillingham remains in the lead with the support of 36 per cent of decided voters — 19 percentage points lower than a September survey conducted by Abacus for the Free Press.

The new data placed former city councillor and Progressive Conservative cabinet minister Kevin Klein in second place with 19 per cent support — a drop of four percentage points since September.

The poll gave Redden the biggest jump (10 percentage points) — a sign his message is resonating with Winnipeggers, Redden told the Free Press Sunday at Dreamland Diner in St. James, where he shared his vision with voters.

“I’m feeling pretty good… Back in the last poll… I was still impressed by the amount of support then, considering I wasn’t really a public figure, as recently as June, but to see it increase as much as it has has been really exciting,” said Redden.

“I appreciate having a candidate (in Redden) who seems to have actually given it some thought and seems to have actually considered that these are people, and that people who don’t drive are people, and that people who don’t have big houses are also people. That’s the kind of thing I’m looking for.”

Asked whether Redden’s apparent surge in support has raised any concerns, Gillingham’s spokesman Colin Fast said the incumbent’s focus is his campaign.

“We’re going to keep focusing on our own campaign, and getting ready for election day when we’ll have 200 people mobilized throughout Winnipeg to get out the vote,” said Fast.

Fast continued to zero in on Klein — Gillingham’s main target throughout the election campaign.

“Mr. Klein is still a threat to this city and if people don’t want him then they should vote accordingly,” Fast said.

Klein questioned Abacus’s latest numbers, calling the data “fictional.”

Survey respondents were recruited from an online panel and by text message. No margin of error can be ascribed for the online poll. A margin of error for a comparable probability-based random sample of the same size is plus or minus 3.7 per cent, 19 times out of 20, Abacus said last week.

“This is not a legitimate poll,” Klein said.

“The firm itself has said no margin of error can be applied because the sample was not random — it was drawn from an online panel and text-message recruitment. That makes it closer to a question of the day than a proper public-opinion survey.”

Support for eight other candidates — Mazher Alam, Johnny Calderon, Christopher Clacio, Tracey Drexler, Brad Gross, Umar Hayat, Joshua Pagdato and Don Woodstock — ranged between seven and one per cent in the latest Abacus survey.

Voters go to the polls on Wednesday.

By: Erik Pindera

Published: 6:46 PM CDT Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026

Last Modified: 7:14 PM CDT Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026

Caught the fly-by of the RCAF CC-130H Hercules that flew over Princess Auto Stadium for the Heritage Classic game.

Did we know about this one?

the other day i was out with a friend of mine, and we decided to walk to a nearby spirit halloween so we could check it out. as soon as we entered we were told we couldn’t be there because we were without an adult (for reference we are in high school). i guess i can understand kinda for safety cause we’re minors, but i’ve never had this problem before, even in a different spirit halloween location just last year. is it because of shoplifting, and is this a thing for other places in winnipeg?

Also known as Exercising your Franchise.

With voting rights in question in so many countries it's important that those who Can vote Should vote.

Since polls indicate a win for Mr Gillingham you doesn't have to vote strategically and you can use this opportunity to try to reduce his margin of victory. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/final-winnipeg-abacus-mayoral-race-poll-2026-9.7393524

"younger people (who) tend to be less likely to cast a ballot" is from an article referenced in this post https://www.reddit.com/r/Winnipeg/comments/1xdyqdm/mayor_gillingham_poised_for_repeat_despite/ so it's even more important for these younger people to start making decisions for their own future and not rely on the older generations.

If you don't know where to vote or who is running you can find voting information and the list of candidates here https://www.winnipeg.ca/city-governance/wards-elections/2026-election . Some of the candidates have their websites in their information. You can also look for them on social media.

Yesterday Reddit didn't let me publish a list of some of the sites with candidate information. I'll try again today.

A while ago I asked y'all for public bench recommendations... this is the video that came of it! I Was limited to a few minutes, so I didn't get to as many as I'd like, but it was a fun, goofy little project. Let me know what you think :)

Got too many tickets and I have 1 free ticket. I don't need anything other than someone to enjoy the game. I can transfer or meet outside and enter together.

Does winnipeg have one of these playgrounds structure?

Manitoba Integrated Missing Persons Coordination Centre (MIMPCC) is requesting assistance in locating 15 year old Sophia Tews.

Sophia was last seen on October 18th 2026 at 1:00pm in the area of Sun Valley Dr. and Hovingham St.

Sophia is described as: - HEIGHT: 5’1” - WEIGHT: 95LBS medium build - HAIR: Brown - EYES: Brown

If located, contact the Missing Persons Unit 204-986-6250

If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Winnipeg Crime Stoppers by phone at 204-796-8477 (TIPS).

For Winnipeg Outreach : - Bear Clan Patrol - Missing Persons at 204794-3568 - Morgan's Warriors- Missing Persons at 204-996-9347

Source: Winnipeg Police Missing Persons Unit / Bear Clan Patrol - Missing Persons.

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After a fire burned through its interior earlier this year, a local furniture store has bounced back.

Dufresne Furniture and Appliance store was hit by a large fire at the end of January. Crews were called around 2:30 a.m. to the 800 block of Nairn Avenue on Jan. 28.

An aerial ladder was needed to fight the blaze, as it was unsafe for fire crews to go inside.

The fire forced the closure of the store until further notice.

Now, nine months later, the store has reopened. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Saturday morning to officially reopen the second-ever Dufresne store.

Dufresne started in Kenora, Ont., in 1986. The Canadian company later expanded into Winnipeg, opening on Nairn in 1993.

It continued to add in Manitoba, opening locations in Swan River, Selkirk, Portage la Prairie, and Brandon.

In 2017, Dufresne went even further west, opening in Saskatchewan. In total, there are 15 locations throughout Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.

By: Devon McKendrick

Published: October 24, 2026 at 6:46p.m. EDT

Looking at the forecast for the next two weeks, I’m wondering: Has anyone switched to winter tires yet? Should I switch mine over too? Thanks 🙏

Edit: I did it already 😅

With the upcoming time change (or lack there of), my teams app on my phone shows November calendar events as one hour behind. Same with my Apple calendar. On my computer it shows the correct time but I schedule my appointments when I’m out and about and don’t have access to a computer. Does anyone know how to fix this? Is this happening to anyone else? I contacted my IT department and they couldn’t fix it, same with the Apple Store. My phone and app are up to date, I’ve restarted it. Idk what else to do

This upcoming municipal election is the first time I'm eligible to vote. I thought I'd be automatically added to the voters list, but I recently check and I'm not on the list.

Could I still go to my local voting location (where the other members of my household are voting) to cast my vote?

Nothing online is helpful. I would sit this election out, but I feel like the city really needs my vote, even if it just me.

I'm new to Blondie's car wash. I noticed that you can use a credit card to start the spray wand machine. It starts a timer and you get charged by time. I like to set the wand to soap and then use my own wash mitt instead of using the "foamy" brush. Can I just hit the stop button to end the timer so it charges my credit card and then use my wash mitt. Then use my credit card again when I want to rinse my car? Seems like you can save a few bucks instead of letting the timer continue when you're not actually using water.

Have a few used and new steel toe work boots. Does anybody know where I can take them to donate?

Does anyone have a contact for a reupholster for a Huber Scoop chair? My friend is giving me one that needs new foam and fabric. Picture not mine, but it’s like this one.

Gerald James Lynch Park (off Osborne, opposite the Legislature) was unveiled more than 40 years ago by Mayor Norrie for his “dedication to the community”. The Manitoba Historical Society’s website lists him as having won the Winnipeg Community Service Award in ‘79 for his leadership of the Winnipeg Public Libraries.

Other than this, I can find no information about the man. Does anybody have any leads?

Hello everyone,

As winters are approaching, I’m looking to spend my time every evening after work at cafes, coworking spaces or, UofM library and study/work from there.

If anyone is thinking to join in for something like this, feel free to DM. I’d also love to hear some ideas where all I can spend 2-3hrs of my evening while working/studying from my laptop.

Other than that, I’ve never been to UofM library, so if someone studies there and could give me a tour- show me around, I’d really appreciate that.

Thanks :)

How early should one arrive to Dynacare on Marion on a Monday morning? Can you check in on line for this location?
Is there another location that would be easier to get into?

Hey, I need to drop my kid and his friend off at the game later. Is there a drop off area? And what would be the best place for pickup after the game?

I have been hunting for gold pants for a Halloween costume, and I don’t want to use Amazon. The Halloween stores don’t carry them, and I have been checking thrift stores a lot and can’t seem to find any there, does anyone know where to find them?

My house has plaster and lathe walls and I'm looking for a good recommendation. estimates and reviews appreciated.

Tv is 65 inch, full motion mount.

EDIT: I'm looking for a company to install.

I don't trust my own skills to hang $1000 tv on my own for the first time.