-They did it! Brandon’s Christmas Cheer board have reached this years fundraising goal of $90 thousand dollars. These funds will fill more than 1,700 Christmas Cheer Hampers of groceries and gifts to Brandon Families in need for Christmas.
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-Grocery prices are rising at the fastest rate in 2 years. That’s according to Stats Canada. Canada’s inflation rate remains at 2.2 per cent, and Manitoba’s rate is at 3.3 per cent. Food prices jumped almost 5 per cent because of the high cost of fruits, beef, and coffee.
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-Prime Minister Mark Carney says “Canada stands with the people of Australia and Jewish people everywhere…”. PM Carney and other world leaders commented following the mass shooting. Sunday in Australia that left 15 people dead and 40 injured.
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-A new provincial security rebate will help Brandon businesses deal with theft and vandalism. That’s welcomed news for Downtown restaurant owners. They see the program as a practical step toward improving safety. The Brandon sun says The Manitoba Government is introducing a $10 million dollar program, allowing businesses to claim $2,500 dollars for security upgrades or crime-related repairs, and its retroactive.
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-18th Street North and Braecrest Drive is getting a new roundabout due to increased traffic and safety concerns. This from the city of Brandon and the provincial government. Construction is planned for next summer and is to end before December 2026.
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-Canadian libraries say a budget proposal could end shipping to rural libraries. Bill C-15 would remove requirements for guaranteed reduced mailing rates. Canada Post could set its own prices. They said library book rates would be kept the same, but advocates say legislation is needed to ensure protection. Higher shipping costs could be too expensive for book sharing programs, and could force rural libraries to close.
