Public health officials with Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care are notifying the public of new measles exposure sites in Brandon and southern Manitoba. Anyone who attended Ag Days in Brandon, visited hotels, restaurants and shops should monitor for symptoms until Feb. 13. Possible exposures may have occurred in the city on the event days, on the days leading up to it and the days following it, beyond the locations listed. Anyone at these locations on the specified dates and times is asked to monitor for symptoms until the identified dates: Manitoba Ag Days, Keystone Centre, Brandon: Jan. 20 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monitor for symptoms until Feb. 11. Jan. 21 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monitor for symptoms until Feb. 12. Jan. 22 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monitor for symptoms until Feb. 13. Great Western Roadhouse, inside the Canad Inns Destination Centre, 1125 18th St., Brandon on Jan. 20 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monitor for symptoms until Feb. 11. Manitoba Ag Days, Agriculture in the Classroom event at the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba Dome Building, Unit 1-A, 1200 13th St., Brandon: Jan. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monitor for symptoms until Feb. 11. Jan. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monitor for symptoms until Feb. 12. Jan. 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monitor for symptoms until Feb. 13. Stacked Pancake and Breakfast House, 777 Norquay Dr., Winkler, on Feb. 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monitor for symptoms until Feb. 23. Boundary Trails Health Centre public health office, near Winkler, on Feb. 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monitor for symptoms until Feb. 24. Boundary Trails Health Centre emergency department, near Winkler, on Feb. 3 from 7 p.m. to Feb. 4 at 1:10 a.m. Monitor for symptoms until Feb. 26. Public health is also asking anyone who was at these locations during the specified times to check their immunization records and ensure they are up to date with measles vaccine (MMR or MMRV). For individuals who were exposed at these locations and were born in 1970 or later, and have never received a measles vaccine and have never had a measles infection: Measles vaccine is recommended. Reduce exposures with others, especially anyone who has a weakened immune system or is unimmunized, from the fifth day after exposure to the 21st day after the latest exposure. Watch for symptoms of measles until the date that corresponds with their situation as indicated above. Certain people should not get the measles vaccine including infants less than six months of age, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems. These individuals should contact their health-care provider or public health as they may be eligible for preventative treatment (within six days of exposure). Close contacts may be asked by public health to isolate and consider vaccination. Further information on measles, exposures and immunization is available at www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/diseases/measles.html or individuals can contact Health Links-Info Santé at 204-788-8200 in Winnipeg or 1-888-315-9257 toll-free in Manitoba. Symptoms of measles generally appear seven to 21 days after exposure. Initial symptoms may include fever, runny nose, drowsiness, irritability and red eyes. Small white spots may also develop on the inside of the mouth or throat. Several days after the initial symptoms, a red blotchy rash appears on the face and progresses down the body. Measles can lead to complications including ear infections, diarrhea, pneumonia (lung infection) and encephalitis (brain inflammation). If symptoms develop, individuals who may have been exposed are advised to isolate at home and contact their health-care provider and advise them of the potential exposure to measles. Anyone else in the household who is unimmunized should limit exposure to others until the symptomatic person has received advice from their health-care provider. It is best to call ahead so health-care staff can take steps to reduce the exposure of other people to the virus. Measles is a highly infectious communicable disease that is spread through droplets in the air formed when coughing or sneezing. An infected person can spread the virus from four days before the rash appears until four days after. The disease tends to be more severe in infants and young children and can be life-threatening. Immunization is the only means of protecting people from contracting measles. Contact an immunization provider such as a local public health office, physician or nurse practitioner to ensure everyone is up to date. In Manitoba, a two-dose measles vaccine program for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMR or MMRV) is routinely provided for children who are at least one year of age and again when aged four to six. In the case of a measles exposure, a second dose may be given earlier than four to six years of age. There is also an outbreak eligibility for some children aged six months to under 12 months. The complete eligibility criteria can be viewed at: www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/cdc/vaccineeligibility.html#MMR. Public health officials will continue to monitor the situation and will provide updated information as necessary. The number of measles cases in Manitoba will be updated weekly on the measles webpage each Friday.

For the first time ever, McDonald's Canada is teaming up with the legendary hot sauce brand, Frank's RedHot®, to deliver a menu that's big on flavour and will leave you wanting more. And yes, we really did put it on everything. This isn't your typical collab. The McDonald's x Frank's RedHot® limited-time menu launching across Canada starting tomorrow, February 3, takes your McDonald's favourites and gives them a bold twist that kicks every meal occasion up a notch - morning, noon, or night. From breakfast sandwiches to dips we're adding some heat to your day, one bite at a time.   What's On the Menu: Frank's RedHot® Original McCrispy®: Made with tender and juicy 100% Canadian-raised seasoned chicken and topped with shredded lettuce, mayo-style sauce and Frank's RedHot® Original Thick Sauce and served on a potato bun. Frank's RedHot® Original McVeggie™: A breaded veggie patty made with a blend of vegetables and seasoning, topped with shredded lettuce, mayo-style sauce and Frank's RedHot® Original Thick Sauce, served on a toasted sesame bun. Frank's RedHot® Hot Honey Dipping Sauce: A dipping sauce with the sweet taste of honey and the heat of Frank's RedHot® to treat your McNuggets® to a flavour they've never experienced before. Frank's RedHot® Creamy Garlic McMuffin® lineup: Our signature breakfast sandwiches, but with a creamy, spicy, garlic kick. Frank's RedHot® Creamy Garlic Bacon 'N Egg McMuffin® Frank's RedHot® Creamy Garlic Sausage 'N Egg McMuffin® Frank's RedHot® Creamy Garlic Egg McMuffin® Frank's RedHot® Creamy Garlic Chicken McMuffin® "Our fans love to turn up the flavour, and collaborating with Frank's RedHot® let us do that, McDonald's style" said Francesca Cardarelli, Chief Marketing Officer at McDonald's Canada. "We didn't just add heat; we are celebrating this collaboration across breakfast, dunk-worthy dips, and delicious sandwiches. They say it goes on everything -- but our iconic taste makes 'everything' something special." But hurry - this iconic collab won't last forever! The McDonald's x Frank's RedHot® menu is available for a limited time at participating restaurants across Canada, through the McDonald's app, or with McDelivery®.

The City of Brandon is pleased to announce that work is underway for the return of a fully operational canteen at Brandon’s Community Sportsplex, marking the end of a seven-year hiatus and another milestone in the continued revitalization of one of the city’s most important recreation hubs. Following a competitive procurement process, the City has entered into a five-year partnership with Los Brothers Restaurant. Los Brothers will oversee all day-to-day operations, including staffing, menu creation, and daily service. Their involvement aims to ensure a welcoming and dependable canteen experience for both families and athletes. The canteen is expected to be fully open later this spring. “It’s great to have food service back at the Sportsplex,” said Mayor Jeff Fawcett. “Families spend so much time here, and having a reliable spot to grab something to eat between games or practices just makes the whole experience easier. We’re really happy to welcome Los Brothers into the Sportsplex and grateful to see our community making this kind of investment in a space that brings so many people together.” Construction and preparations have been underway since last fall, with the canteen gearing up to once again serve athletes, families, spectators, and visitors. The newly renovated canteen will offer a mix of traditional sports complex offerings, as well as some of Los Brother’s authentic Mexican and Salvadorian cuisine. “Partnering with Los Brothers allows us to enhance the Sportsplex experience in a meaningful way,” said Heather Reimer, Manager of Recreation for the City of Brandon. “We appreciate their investment in our community and their enthusiasm for creating a welcoming space for everyone.” “Los Brothers is thrilled to partner with the City of Brandon to bring fresh, authentic flavors to the Sportsplex,” said Rick Yanes, owner of Los Brothers. “We look forward to fueling athletes and families with high-quality meals and becoming a welcoming part of the newly renovated facility.”

Assiniboine College is marking its 65th anniversary with 65 $1,000 tuition credits available at select events this year, with opportunities for all ages. Engage with us at our Assiniboine All Access event; at the college’s booth at the Brandon Career Symposium; at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair in the Farmyard; at Assiniboine’s Easter Egg Hunts in Brandon and Dauphin; and at the Parkland Business Expo for your chance to receive one of 65 $1,000 tuition credits. “With our 65th anniversary this year, we’re infusing a little something special into many of our events throughout 2026. These 65 tuition credits are a way to celebrate our past while investing in the future of folks of all ages in our communities,” said Mark Frison, President of Assiniboine College. “Education changes lives, and we hope these tuition credits spark excitement about the possibilities ahead for learners at every stage of life.” The tuition credits will be available across a wide range of age groups, with opportunities for age categories from 0-6 to 21+. “Supporting future students seemed like a fitting way to recognize this milestone anniversary,” said Frison. “For kids whose first day of school is yet to come, for those navigating junior high, for high school students exploring their options, or for adults seeking a new or refreshed career direction, this is our way of letting you know that we’re here for you when the time comes.” To find out more about these tuition credits, visit assiniboine.net/65tuitioncredit.

As winter settles in across southern Manitoba, comedy fans have something to look forward to that promises to melt the chill with laughter. The Snowed In Comedy Tour 2026, one of Canada’s biggest touring stand-up comedy shows, is scheduled to bring its national lineup to Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium in Brandon on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.. Now in its seventeenth year, the Snowed In Comedy Tour has grown from a cozy winter idea into a coast-to-coast Canadian phenomenon, with performances in more than 70 cities this season alone. The Brandon stop is part of that expansive national run, bringing world-class comedy talent right to local audiences. Headlining the show is Dan Quinn, the tour’s founder and a winner at the prestigious Just for Laughs comedy festival. He’ll be joined by a quartet of seasoned comics, including Paul Myrehaug, champion of the Great Canadian Laugh Off, Pete Zedlacher, a six-time nominee for Canadian Comedian of the Year, and Erica Sigurdson, beloved for her many appearances on CBC Radio’s The Debaters. Together, these performers offer a diverse range of comedic styles sure to appeal to a wide range of tastes — from sharp observational humour to high-energy storytelling. Critics have praised the Snowed In Comedy Tour as “better than the Just for Laughs Tour” and “a flurry of laughs you can’t miss.” Tickets are available now at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium box office and online, with prices starting at approximately $59.50 for adults and $49.50 for seniors. For more information on tickets and upcoming dates on the tour, visit the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium website or the Snowed In Comedy Tour’s official listings.