Warm weather will wake Manitoba’s mosquitos and raise disease risk

Once temperatures and moisture levels line up, the province's most infamous summer pest will return in full force.

Dr. Bryan Cassone, a biology professor at Brandon University, says it’s remarkable how resilient mosquitoes are in surviving Manitoba winters.

"They're hardy," says Cassone. "They over-winter as either eggs or really early larvae stages depending on the species, and they're able to survive until conditions become favourable."

Southern Manitoba expecting dry heat as temperatures climb toward 30

Southern Manitoba is in for an extended stretch of warm and sunny weather, with temperatures on the rise and little chance of rain in the forecast. 

Chris Stammers, meteorologist with Environment Canada, says the region has been enjoying comfortable conditions in the low to mid 20s, but that will change as we move further into the week. 

Southern Manitoba expecting dry heat as temperatures climb toward 30

Southern Manitoba is in for an extended stretch of warm and sunny weather, with temperatures on the rise and little chance of rain in the forecast. 

Chris Stammers, meteorologist with Environment Canada, says the region has been enjoying comfortable conditions in the low to mid 20s, but that will change as we move further into the week. 

Dry weather fuels wildfire danger; residents warned to be ready to evacuate

While wildfires in eastern Manitoba remain out of control, officials say progress on suppression efforts has allowed limited access to resume in parts of Whiteshell Provincial Park.

As of 9 a.m. Sunday, permanent residents, cottagers, commercial operators and daytime visitors are permitted to return to the Pointe du Bois area, including Provincial Road (PR) 313. However, Manitoba Parks warns the wildfire risk remains high and conditions could change quickly.

Southern Manitoba braces for dry heat as temperatures climb toward 30

Southern Manitoba is in for an extended stretch of warm and sunny weather, with temperatures on the rise and little chance of rain in the forecast. 

Chris Stammers, meteorologist with Environment Canada, says the region has been enjoying comfortable conditions in the low to mid 20s, but that will change as we move further into the week. 

‘Overwhelmed by support’: Steinbach fundraiser brings hope to Tasha Wiese

A fundraiser held at MJ’s Kafe in Steinbach raised $20,000 to support Tasha Wiese, a local daycare worker who lost both hands and her legs above the knees due to severe health complications.

Wiese was hospitalized on March 10 with severe pneumonia, invasive Group A Streptococcus, and septic shock, which led to the amputations. 

CHVN listener fighting for life after cold turned into septic shock and amputations

A Steinbach woman and CHVN listener is facing an unimaginable battle as she recovers from severe health complications that began with a common cold. 

GoFundMe campaign has been launched to assist Tasha Wiese and her family during this difficult time. Her journey has taken a heartbreaking turn, and her loved ones are reaching out to the community for support.