Postal workers across Canada are bracing for a potential strike as union negotiations hit a standstill. In this episode, CBC’s Chloe Friesen hits the streets to hear what a postal strike could mean for Manitobans.

We also hear from two Canada Post letter carriers with different takes on the looming job action. Mike Branconnier, with nearly two decades on the job, shares why he's disheartened by the strike notice and feels workers weren’t properly consulted. Meanwhile, Matthew Aitken supports the union's move, calling for fair wages and stronger labour rights despite the challenges a strike brings.

Glennda Gould talks about leaving her Lac du Bonnet home due to wildfires, and why she believes the province needs improved alerting systems, including clearer and more accessible government notifications. Also, host Marcy Markusa talks with RM of Lac du Bonnet Reeve Loren Schinkel, who said he was meeting with provincial officials Thursday night to do "an honest evaluation" of how the municipality is managing the evacuation orders with the province.

Winkler residents Henry Wiebe and Adina Hamm speak with CBC’s Rosanna Hemple about their concerns following a measles exposure warning at the Manitoba city's Superstore. Winkler Mayor Henry Siemens shares his thoughts on the importance of clear communication during the outbreak.

Also on the podcast today: Dr. Peter Hotez, a leading American pediatrician, virologist and globally recognized vaccine expert, is in Winnipeg for a series of talks at the University of Manitoba. Named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in global health in 2024 and co-nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, Hotez played a pivotal role in developing a low-cost, patent-free COVID-19 vaccine. CBC host Marcy Markusa sits down with him to discuss his work, the challenges of public health communication and the viral moment when he declined an invitation from podcaster Joe Rogan to debate vaccine science.