Maddy Friesen believes too big a deal is being made of the measles outbreak in the Winkler area. WATCH | Many in Winkler-Morden area say measles not top of mind: Measles not top of mind for many in Canada's hot spot | Duration 2:28 Many residents of the Winkler and Morden area in southern Manitoba say they remain unconcerned about the illness. He had not heard anything about a measles outbreak. Michael DePauw, from Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, about 60 kilometres northwest of Winkler, had not heard about the measles outbreak, but said he was vaccinated. Michael DePauw, who was visiting a mall in Winkler, said he did not know there was a measles outbreak in the area.

Source: CBC News February 23, 2026 19:14 UTC