CBC Manitoba: Health officials encouraging Manitoba parents to vaccinate children as province hits 20 confirmed cases

May 8, 2025 —  Most at risk are those who have not received the MMR vaccine — one of the “safest” and “most effective” vaccines we have, Hotez said — or are too young to be eligible.   Ruth Grimes, a pediatrician and assistant professor at the University …

CBC Manitoba: Talking Bugs: What’s Emerging This Season and How to Protect Them

May 8, 2025 —  Jason Gibbs, Associate Professor of Entomology at the University of Manitoba, speaks with host Marjorie Dowhos about the bugs making an appearance this time of year. They cover everything from pollinators to pests, with tips on how to …

The Free Press: Measles cases on the rise in Manitoba

May 8, 2025 —  A spike in measles cases in Manitoba, including several in the Interlake not connected to an infected person, “increases the level of concern,” Southern Health’s medical officer says. “Things are changing very quickly,” Dr. Davinder Singh …

CBC Manitoba: Israeli officials say they plan to seize Gaza. An international law expert weighs in on what could happen ...

May 8, 2025 —  Guest host Margaux Watt spoke with Nathan Derejko, Mauro Chair in Human Rights and Social Justice and an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Manitoba, about Israel’s stated plan to seize Gaza, and what obligations Canada has if …

Manitoba government tightens fire, travel rules as dry conditions continue

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is hoping to curb the risk of more wildfires by tightening restrictions in some areas. The new rules expand on restrictions already in effect in many parts of southeast Manitoba, part of the Interlake region and Spruce …

Premier Kinew lays out Manitoba’s ‘nation-buliding’ priorities in letter to Prime Minister Carney

On May 7, Manitoba premier Wab Kinew wrote a letter to prime minister Mark Carney addressing “nation-building” priorities and concerns. He later shared the letter on X. “Manitoba is the Costco of critical minerals. We have what the world needs, and by …

Seeding Progress in Manitoba: A Promising Start to the Season

Manitoba Agriculture reports significant progress in seeding activities across the province, with favorable weather conditions contributing to an accelerated pace. Sonya Wilson, Oilseed Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, provided an update on the …

Letters: Sask. should strike hydro deal with Manitoba, not extend coal

Moe, Smith play with separatism fire Initially promising to work with our new prime minister to “reset” the federal-provincial relationship, both Danielle Smith and Scott Moe are now already musing about the possibility of a separation vote. While this may …

Health officials encouraging Manitoba parents to vaccinate children as province hits 20 confirmed cases

Manitoba public health officials are encouraging parents to immunize their children against measles as the province's total climbed to 20 confirmed cases and four probable cases of the disease on Wednesday.  Health officials say low immunization rates …

Riley Laychuk's Manitoba forecast: A hot, dry and windy Thursday