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CBC
3 days ago
- Health
- CBC
New measles exposure sites confirmed in southern Manitoba
Manitoba health officials announced Tuesday that four new measles exposure sites have been identified in southern Manitoba. The Manitou Motor Inn in Manitou, the Triangle Oasis Restaurant in Winkler, VB's Entertainment Center in Winkler and the Steinbach Church of God in Steinbach have all been confirmed as measles exposure sites, a news release said Tuesday. Anyone who was at the Manitou Motor Inn bar on June 9 between 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. or VB's Entertainment Center on June 9 between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. should monitor symptoms until July 1. Anyone who was at the Triangle Oasis Restaurant on June 11 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. should monitor symptoms until July 3, while anyone who was at the Steinbach Church of God on June 1 between 9:45 a.m. and 2 p.m. should monitor symptoms until June 23. Public Health also asks those who were in these locations during these times to check their immunization records and ensure they are up to date with the measles vaccine (MMR or MMRV). The province also recommends that people who were exposed in these locations and born in 1970 or later, and have never received a measles vaccine or had a measles infection, get the measles vaccine. Measles is highly infectious and spreads 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 that. Symptoms generally appear seven to 21 days after exposure, and may include a fever, runny nose, drowsiness and red eyes. Small white spots can also appear on the inside of the mouth or throat, the province said. If symptoms develop, people who may have been exposed are advised to isolate at home and contact their health-care provider. The province also stressed that immunization is the "only means of protecting people from contracting measles." The most recent data from the province, which was updated on June 7, says there have been 98 confirmed cases of measles in Manitoba this year, as well as eight probable cases. The province is expected to release another measles update on Wednesday.
CTV News
3 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Restaurant, church listed in new Manitoba measles exposure sites
Manitoba health officials are warning the public about potential new measles exposure sites, including a bar and church. The province said the potential exposures happened at Manitou Motor Inn's bar on June 9 from 3 until 6:30 p.m., Triangle Oasis Restaurant in Winkler on June 11 from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Steinbach Church of God on June 1 from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., and VB's Entertainment Center in Winkler on June 9 from 5 to 10 p.m. Anyone at the church during the outlined times should monitor for symptoms until June 23. Those at the bar and entertainment centre should monitor until July 1, while anyone at the restaurant at the outlined time should monitor until July 3. Public health also asks anyone at those places during these times to check their immunization records and ensure they are up to date with their measles vaccine, be it MMR or MMRV. Officials recommend anyone who was exposed at these places who was born in 1970 or later and has never had a measles infection to get vaccinated and watch for symptoms. However, they note certain people should not be vaccinated, including infants less than six months old, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems. These people should contact their health-care providers or public health, as they may be eligible for preventative treatments within six days of exposure. Officials note close contacts may be asked to isolate and consider vaccination. Measles symptoms typically appear in seven to 21 days from exposure. Symptoms can include a fever, runny nose, drowsiness, irritability and red eyes. White spots can also develop inside the mouth. Symptoms can also develop into a red rash that starts on someone's face and goes down their body. According to the most recent provincial data, there have been 98 confirmed measles cases this year as of June 7.
CTV News
4 days ago
- CTV News
Multiple incidents at Steinbach summer festival keep RCMP busy
An RCMP collar tab pin is seen in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson Steinbach RCMP were kept busy over the weekend, responding to multiple calls at a popular summer festival. RCMP said 35 people were charged with multiple offences, ranging from dangerous driving, speeding, and possession of a weapon during the Summer in the City festival weekend. On Monday, Mounties highlighted several events through the weekend that prompted a response. One incident took place Friday night at the fairgrounds, where a group of men were seen fighting, and witnesses said one man pulled a knife during the fight. A 20-year-old man from Steinbach was arrested and charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. On Saturday, RCMP arrested a 19-year-old man on a charge of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle following an incident where a car hit a barricade and a pedestrian at a Main Street business. The injured pedestrian, a 21-year-old man, was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and later released from the hospital. On Sunday, officers went to the hospital, where they learned a 54-year-old man was injured in an assault. RCMP said the man was walking on Main Street and was assaulted with a baton and shot at with a BB gun. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. RCMP also arrested three people following break-ins at two businesses on Keating Road and Reimer Avenue.
CTV News
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Red River Ex, Manitoba Marathon, and street fairs: What's on this weekend in Manitoba
Here are the events taking place in Winnipeg and Manitoba between June 13 and 15, 2025. Here are the event's taking place in Winnipeg and Manitoba over the weekend of June 13 to 15. Red River Exhibition Park June 13-22 From thrilling rides and games to fair foods and live entertainment, there's something for everyone at The Ex. Tickets required. Steinbach June 13-15 Celebrate Summer in the City with four blocks of food and fun in Steinbach. Lundar Fairgrounds June 13-14 A midway, parade, livestock shows, concerts and more highlight the Lundar Fair, which was first help in 1927. Ninette Fairgrounds June 13-14 Ninette celebrates its 70th annual fair with a light horse competition, youth cattle show, hayrides, farmers market and more. Academy Rd. Lockwood to Oak Sts. June 14 Explore Academy Road's shops and take part in family activities, musical performances and more. 180 Poplar Ave. June 14 Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal hosts its 23rd Annual Happy Days on Henderson, a family-friendly community festival, featuring free activities, entertainment and community celebrations. Erickson Rec Centre June 13-14 Live entertainment highlights this event that helps cover medical expenses for sick kids in the community. Tickets required. Rideau Park, Brandon June 14 Celebrate Pride in the Park with local artists and fund activities for everyone. Gimli June 13-15 A rooftop dance party, Rocky Horror Picture Show screening and walk are among the activities brining the LGBTQ2S+ community and its allies together. Walk with Pride Vermillion Park, Dauphin June 13, 4 p.m. Hosted by the Northwest Metis Council, Dauphin's 3rd annual Walk with Pride Event features outdoor kids activities, colourblast, resource tables and more. Shoal Lake June 13-15 The fun filled weekend features barbeques, a cornhole tournament, volleyball challenge and more. University of Manitoba June 15 Cheer on the runners as they hit the streets of Winnipeg in support of inclusion for all Manitobans. Virden Ag Grounds June 13-15 Manitoba's top junior and high school buckaroos compete in cutting, reigning, trap shooting and light rifle shooting. Winners are eligible to compete in the Canadian Finals. West St. Paul Recreation – Access Centre June 14-15 The annual expo brings together reptile lovers, breeders and experts. Tickets required. Coronation Park June 15 Manitoba musician Don Amero helps celebrate midwifery in Manitoba with live music. Pembina Hills Art Gallery, Morden June 15 Create your own puppet, catch a show or grab a snack. Tickets required. Dalnavert Museum June 14, 12 p.m. Step back in history at Dalnavert Museum on the second Saturday of the month. Dalnavert Museum June 15, 12 p.m. You don't have to be sporting a moustache to enjoy this kids' tea party, which includes crafts, a scavenger hunt and light refreshments. Recommended for those 6-12. Tickets required. Bachata Night Patio 340 June 14, 7:30 p.m. Learn to move with style from the Dance World Compagnie. Ticket required. Outlet Collection Winnipeg June 14-15 Explore local vendors at this summer market. Outdoor market Gimli June 14 3pm Shop the night market Night Market along the streets of Gimli. A Streetcar Named Desire Gas Station Arts Centre June 11-15 Tennessee Williams' play comes to life at the Gas Station Theatre. Tickets required. Shakespeare in the Ruins: Macbeth Trappist Monastery Provincial Heritage Park June 5-July 5 SIR's new season takes a break from comedies and romances to feature one of the Bard's finest tragedy. Tickets required. Shakespeare in the Ruins: Waiting for Godot Trappist Monastery Provincial Heritage Park June 13-July 6 SIR brings us Samuel Beckett's masterpiece about two men waiting for someone or something. Tickets required. Locked Zoo - LIVING LARGE Assiniboine Park Zoo June 13-14, 5 p.m. Unlock the secrets of the Zoo with an adults-only competition. Tickets required. Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada June 15 Celebrate Father's Day with fast cars, fast planes and some vintage rides. Admission required. Main St., Roblin June 14, 4 p.m. The 10th Annual Rumble in Roblin returns with muscle cars, hot rods, motorcycles, classic and antique vehicles. Jim's Vintage Garage, Headingley June 15 Classic and special interest cruisers are invited to show off their rides at the 13th annual car show. Donations accepted. All profits go to the Children's Rehab Foundation, Toy Mountain and Christmas Cheer Board. Fort la Reine Museum, Portage la Prairie June 14 Celebrate dad while raising money for United Way Portage la Prairie and Fort la Reine Museum. Activities include a BBQ, bucket gold, hot shaves and a local market. Oak Hammock Marsh June 15 Dip your net into the marsh and capture different aquatic invertebrates for a chance to win prizes. Admission required. East side, Riding Mountain National Park June 15, 8 a.m. Explore the lesser-known trails on the east side of Riding Mountain National Park. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear and bring water and snacks. Registration required. Stanley Park, Brandon June 14 Celebrate nature with a plant giveaway, live music, bounce castles, and more. St. Andrews Rectory & Heritage Centre June 14, 10 a.m. Learn how to create your own pysanky. Registration required. 127th Philippine Independence Day Celebration Suncatch Park, Morden June 14 Celebate the 127th anniversary of the Philippines' independence from Spanish rule with food vendors, cultural performances and traditional games. Filipino Heritage Month Ukrainian Band Stand, Island Park, Portage la Prairie June 15, 3 p.m. Showcasing cultural songs, dances and food. Filipino Heritage Day Yellowhead Community Recreation Centre, Neepawa, MB June 14 Celebrations start with a parade and then moving into the recreation centre. Patio 340, Centre Culturel Franco Manitobain June 13 Enjoy some laughs before singing your heart out at Les Vendreyay. Dare to Dream Jr WMCA, Brandon June 13-14 The 60-minute musical follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. Songs include melodies from The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II. Tickets required. Three Days Grace and Volbeat Canada Life Centre June 13, 7 p.m. Rockers Three Days Grace and Volbeat bring their signature sounds to Canada Life Centre. Tickets required. Dionela World Tour Centennial Concert Hall June 15, 6 p.m. This Filipino R&B singer-songwriter's music draws inspiration from artists like Ginuwine, Destiny's Child, Bruno Mars and The Weeknd. Tickets required. Rockin' Gimli Harbour Concert Series Gimli Harbour June 14, 7:30 p.m. Band: Shandra Levreault & the Happy Endings Enjoy live music overlooking the Gimli Harbour. Sunee Dhaliwal Rumor's Restaurant and Comedy Club June 10-14 Sunee Dhaliwal's personality and unique sense of humour make him a crowd favourite. Tickets required. P.W. Enns Centennial Concert Hall, Winkler June 13, 8 p.m. His blending of storytelling and observations make Myles Morrison a fan favourite. One of Canada's top young talents, Emmanuel Lomuro, will open the show. Tickets required. Winnipeg Sea Bears vs Saskatchewan Rattlers Canada Life Centre June 15 Cheer on the Sea Bears as they tip off against the Saskatchewan Rattlers. Tickets required. Provincial Park Events Critter Dipping Kingfisher Lake, Birds Hill Provincial Park West Beach June 15, 10:30 a.m. Discover the small critters that make Kingfisher Lake home and how they fit into the web of life. Dip nets and buckets will be provided. Sandals or water shoes recommended. Birds by the Beach Guided Hike Spirit Rock Walking Trail, Grand Beach June 14, 10 a.m. Learn about the species of bird and their different habitats as you take a 2.5 km guided walk through Birds Hill Park. Critter Dipping East Beach, Grand Beach June 15, 11 a.m. Discover the small critters that make the lagoon home and how they fit into the web of life. Make Your Own Track Guide Spruce Woods Provincial Park Visitor Centre, Carberry June 14 & 15, 1 p.m. Learn about animal tracks and make some of your own. All supplies provided. Amphitheatre: Choose Your Own Adventure - Bear Edition Spruce Woods Provincial Park Visitor Centre, Carberry June 14, 7 p.m. Determine your fate in this interactive story about bears. Fishy Friends Campfire Talk Interpretive Program Area, William Lake Provincial Park, Ninga June 14, 7 p.m. Celebrate family fishing weekend by discovering the species of fish that reside in our lakes. Bring a mug for hot chocolate. Guided Paddle Adam Lake Beach, Turtle Mountain Provincial Park June 15, 9 a.m. Join a Park Interpreter for a paddle and discover the life in and around Adam Lake. Kayak, canoe or SUP board, lifejacket, and safety equipment required.
Newsweek
07-06-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Parents Welcome Baby Girl, 4 Months Later They Realize Something Is Wrong
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The mother of a 6-year-old girl has shared the story of learning her daughter was born blind, and how far they have come together as a family. Skin specialist Hayley Steinbach, 30, lives in Essex in the U.K. with her builder husband, Zak, 31, and their three children, including daughter Elsie. She was diagnosed with optic nerve hypoplasia as a baby—but getting that initial diagnosis was far from easy. "The moment I realized Elsie, at 4 months old, wasn't tracking anything properly, I was so confused and concerned," Steinbach told Newsweek. "Our doctor had told me eight times that Elsie's eyes were OK, and it was just a blocked tear duct." Elsie is the couple's first child, and so the new parents were "unaware of how delayed her vision was—we thought it was normal eye behavior for a newborn." But when Steinbach realized her daughter wasn't able to give her any eye contact at all, she returned to the doctor and pleaded for help. This time, the doctor shared her concern, and asked her to step out of the room as he made an immediate hospital appointment for the baby girl. "As soon as I walked out, into the waiting room, I broke down and rang for my husband to come immediately as my legs went to jelly—I was so scared for Elsie," Steinbach said. "Five days later she was diagnosed with optic nerve hypoplasia. We had no idea what this condition was, and what this meant for our baby girl." Optic nerve hypoplasia is a congenital disorder where the optic nerves in the eye are underdeveloped. While the cause of ONH is not yet understood, it can lead to abnormal eye movements, and can lead to a person having no light perception at all, according to the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). Left, Hayley Steinbach, Zak embrace Elsie on the day she was born; and, right, the baby aged 6 weeks. Left, Hayley Steinbach, Zak embrace Elsie on the day she was born; and, right, the baby aged 6 weeks. TikTok @elsieseyearmy Recalling those terrifying early days, Steinbach said: "My world went black and went quiet like when someone dies—I felt heartbroken and gut sick. I was terrified for Elsie, and I had no idea what was best for her. We were new to becoming parents, and now we were new to how to help someone who's blind. "I'd never even met a blind person before, never knew what Braille was. We were completely clueless, which made it so scary—and no one else around us could help us, no one around us knew what was best for Elsie or how any of us could help Elsie the best." The couple were "so worried and scared for her future"—but, together, the family got through it. Steinbach and Zak learned alongside Elsie as she navigated the world, including learning Braille, as they knew it would "now be a part of our life, and we would need to know it to be able to teach Elsie." As time went on, they learned that Elsie has "no vision in her right eye, and [in] her left eye, she has minimal vision, but she uses that vision to her fullest." "Elsie's eyesight has gone against what the consultants said and still say now; they are amazed at what she can do with the small amount of vision she does have," proud mom Steinbach said. She added that Elsie's optic nerves are the "same size in both eyes," so it is a "miracle" she has any sight in her left eye. Elsie now wears glasses to help her left eye with long-sightedness, and uses both Braille and size-72 text to read and work at school. And, close to seven years after that first terrifying diagnosis, her mom says Elsie has "made all my thoughts and worries go away." "There is nothing she's not able to do like a child her age, but she just does it in her own little way and is teaching us along the way. "Elsie is full of confidence and no fear; she does everything! I never imagined her life to be so 'normal'. Elsie is incredible and amazes us every single day; she is the happiest little girl you could meet." The little girl, described as "extremely confident," is now an older sister to Dolsie, 3, and 2-year-old Elvis, and has big plans for her life, as her mother said her daughter "wants to be a performer—acting, singing, dancing." Left, the family smile on a trip to Disney not long after Elsie's diagnosis, and right, the girl now, aged 6. Left, the family smile on a trip to Disney not long after Elsie's diagnosis, and right, the girl now, aged 6. TikTok @elsieseyearmy Steinbach shared Elsie's story to her TikTok account, @elsieseyearmy, where she wrote in a caption that she hopes it can "help families in [those] dark few months see that being blind won't stop your baby from doing anything." It had a major online reaction, racking up close to 3 million views and more than 92,000 likes, as commenters flocked to the video asking questions about Elsie and her journey, and some sharing their own experiences with ONH. A fellow parent wrote: "My little boy was thought to be completely blind for life but is now just completely blind in his left eye and has 6/38 vision in his right and gets on with life almost as a normal sighted child, I don't understand how but he's amazing." Another urged Elsie's parents to continue to "love her and encourage everything, be her biggest cheerleader," as a third posted: "What absolutely beautiful parents you are. She is utterly perfect in every way." And as one comment read: "Sweet Elsie! I wish you a life full of joy and happiness in the best form available! God Bless you!" Steinbach said: "I think mine and my husband's worries for Elsie will always be there; through every stage of Elsie's life, we will worry she will struggle and come up with more challenges. But, with Elsie's personality and determination, we know Elsie will not let anything affect her—it will affect us more as parents watching her." In a message to everyone learning about Elsie's story, Steinbach added: "Elsie is blind, despite the small bit of vision she does have. "Being blind does not mean seeing nothing; it means being severely sight-impaired, like Elsie is. Being blind does not stop Elsie from doing anything; she just does it in her own way."
