City news in brief — week of Jan. 21, 2026

Winnipeg

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Game-itoba tabletop game convention runs Jan. 23 to 25

Game-itoba, Winnipeg’s annual tabletop game convention, returns to Bronx Park Community Centre (720 Henderson Hwy.) on Jan. 23 and runs through the weekend.

Founded in 2018, Game-itoba features a variety of tabletop games, including board, card, role-playing and miniatures games. The annual family-friendly event features more than 350 scheduled games over the course of the weekend, as well as a pick-up and play library with more than 500 games that attendees can sign out and play.

Game-itoba kicks off on Friday, Jan. 23 from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., continues Saturday, Jan. 24 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., and wraps up Sunday, Jan. 25 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

For more information, visit game-itoba.ca

Shelters seeking warm following Manwin fire

Following the devastating fire at Manwin Hotel on Jan. 14, the shelter operated by Main Street Project — located next door — and members of the vulnerable population that use the resource were displaced. Because of cold weather and a newfound lack of shelter, MSP and nearby non-profits specializing in support for unhoused people are seeking warm winter clothing — such as warm coats, tuques, scarves, boots, socks, blankets, and more — for those affected.

To drop off donated items, visit either Siloam Mission, located at 300 Princess St. and open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday, or N’Dinawemak – Our Relatives’ Place, located at 190 Disraeli Fwy. and open 24/7.

— Staff