Winnipeg’s housing market broke records last summer, with the average price of a detached home passing $443,000.

But as houses across Manitoba became more expensive, the national story was different. In January, the average home price in Toronto and Vancouver hit five-year lows.

Today, we’re taking a look at why the local real estate market's been hot, how it compares to other Canadian cities, and whether it signals the end of an era for the concept of a starter home.

Cheaper milk, Crown Royal repartee with Doug Ford and strong words for U.S. President Donald Trump: There was no shortage of hot takes and social media moments from Premier Wab Kinew to kick off the new year.

Today, we catch up with the premier on some of the big issues and challenges impacting life in Manitoba:

Will interest from a potential investor in the Port of Churchill expansion project help take Kinew’s vision across the finish line?

With hundreds of Steinbach residents denied relief funds after flooding last fall, what’s the bar for accessing disaster financial assistance?

And could income tax offer a better way for cities to raise money?

Do you know how much your house is worth?

Over the last few weeks, the City of Winnipeg mailed out 200,000 proposed property assessment letters for the 2027 tax year.

Some residents say they’ve been caught off guard by big increases to the assessed value of their homes, saying they're concerned about potentially higher property taxes.

Today, we unpack the high valuations, how the calculation is made and the process for contesting a city assessment, and hear what Winnipeggers think.