Judy Peters

As cases of measles are increasing in parts of Canada and around the world, Manitobans are reminded that staying up to date on their vaccinations is one of the most important ways to prevent and reduce the risk of measles and other serious illnesses. 

Measles is very contagious, says Dr. Mahmoud Khodaveisi, Medical Officer of Health for Southern Health-Santé Sud. 

The RCMP is reporting an increase in the number of cases in Manitoba involving the "grandparent scam" and one person has now been arrested after he had already bilked a senior out of $16,000 and was coming back for more.

On February 28, at about 3:35 p.m., Stonewall RCMP received a fraud report where a 79-year-old female attended the detachment, saying she believed she was a victim of the grandparent scam. 

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre has released its February Flood Outlook Report, which indicates a low to moderate risk of significant spring flooding across Manitoba basins. 

Normal to below-normal soil moisture at freeze-up and normal to well-below-normal winter precipitation for most Manitoba basins have contributed to the low-to-moderate risk of spring flooding across the province. 

Visitors to provincial parks seem to be in the habit of feeding wildlife which can bring negative consequences to animals as well as people. 

Janine Wilmott is a human wildlife co-existence biologist. 

She notes people are often tempted to bring bird seed to hiking trails but says it’s not a good idea. 

Around 300 singers from across the province are working hard this weekend to prepare for a special concert Sunday afternoon with MB Sings. 

“It’s very unique because it brings together singers from all over the province,” says Jenny Steinke-Magnus. “Actually, about half of the singers come from outside Winnipeg. It does take place in Winnipeg, but we're very excited that it is truly a Manitoba event. It's quite unique.” 

This annual choral event attracts singers of all ages with junior, senior, and adult choirs. 

Visitors to provincial parks seem to be in the habit of feeding wildlife which can bring negative consequences to animals as well as people. 

Janine Wilmott is a human wildlife co-existence biologist. 

She notes people are often tempted to bring bird seed to hiking trails but says it’s not a good idea. 

Having a tidy home will be a bit easier by adopting the following 10 micro habits, shared by Steph Marmus at Luxe Cleaning Co. 

1. Make your bed every day. “This is a hard one, but something I’ve been learning is that if you just do it right when you get out of bed, then it’s done,” says Marmus. 

It appears the cold snap is over for southern Manitoba as daytime temperatures are warming up.

"The transition started Sunday, and we're seeing a lot of the upper atmosphere starting to shift to allow more of a westerly flow aloft, bringing in all that mild Pacific air in from Vancouver Island,” explains Eric Dykes, meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada.

It appears the cold snap is over for southern Manitoba as daytime temperatures are warming up. 

“Today is actually the transition day in which we're seeing a lot of the upper atmosphere starting to shift and allow more of a westerly flow aloft, bringing in all that mild Pacific air in from Vancouver Island,” explains Eric Dykes, meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada.  

Whether you find yourself in a full house after the holidays or are getting ready to sell your home, here are some tips on making it easier to organize your surroundings. 

Candace Wiebe from Candace Wiebe Household Assistance has been in your shoes and has found a few rules she likes to follow that make it easier to organize the house, even with young children at home. 

Her first tip is to “Guard the door to your home.”