May 2026 - Page 2 of 3 - Winnipeg Guardian

Homegrown Business: Julia Plett of Milieu Market

May 11, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Julia Plett is the owner of Milieu Market, a Winnipeg-based eco-friendly refillery and sustainable living shop. Founded out of Plett’s passion for environmental protection and low-waste living, Milieu Market offers customers an accessible alternative to […]

Recipe for Buttery Shrimp Ricotta Pasta from Dairy Farmers of Ontario

May 10, 2026 Demian Vernieri

Dairy Farmers of Ontario brings a fresh, comforting twist to pasta night with this Buttery Shrimp Ricotta Pasta. Juicy shrimp, tender asparagus, and a silky lemon-ricotta sauce come together for a dish that feels both […]

Cheela the cat needs a new home in the Winnipeg area

May 9, 2026 Demian Vernieri

Meet Cheela, a lovely tabby-and-white girl with a story as unique as she is. This resilient kitty was found tucked away inside a couch, making her quite the expert in cozy hiding spots. It’s no […]

Five Minutes With: Folk Rock Musician Ben Stopfel

May 8, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Ben Stopfel is a Winnipeg-based musician whose work is rooted in emotional honesty, melodic restraint, and a deep respect for songcraft. Known for his quietly compelling presence, Stopfel writes songs that sit comfortably between folk, […]

Tragedy Plus Time: Comedian Cheyenna Sapp

May 7, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Cheyenna Sapp — who performs under the name Shy Sapp — is a comedian whose style she describes as raw, unfiltered, and “either very self-aware or very delusional.” Raised on the Indigenous comedy of Don […]

“A Day in the Life” with: Visual Artist Darrell Baschak

May 6, 2026 Maia Belmore

Although he is currently a professional visual artist, it wasn’t always so. As a teenager, Darrell Baschak had a keen interest in Fine Art, and although he completed the entrance requirements to enrol in the […]

Hubba Bubba the dog needs a new home in the Winnipeg area

May 5, 2026 Demian Vernieri

At just 12 weeks old, Hubba Bubba is already the big softie of the bunch! This handsome husky boy came in with his sisters, Thrills and Chiclet, and he proudly holds the title of “big […]

Homegrown Business: Alyssa Winzinowich of Prairie Wolf Bakery

May 4, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Alyssa Winzinowich is a Winnipeg-based baker and entrepreneur—and one of the co-founders behind Prairie Wolf Bakery, a micro-bakery rooted in Manitoba soil. Co-owned with her sister Natasha, the business specializes in handcrafted sourdough breads and […]

Recipe for Tex Mex Cheese Crisp Mini Tacos from Armstrong Cheese

May 3, 2026 Demian Vernieri

Armstrong Cheese brings a fun, crispy twist to taco night with these Tex Mex Cheese Crisp Mini Tacos. Golden cheese shells are shaped into bite-sized cups and filled with seasoned beef and fresh toppings. Packed with flavour and […]

Saffron the cat needs a new home in the Winnipeg area

May 2, 2026 Demian Vernieri

Saffron is a 10-year-old Siamese cross with a big personality and an even bigger appetite. She’s a proud, independent lady who loves her food and is currently on her own weight-loss journey (she’s doing her […]