🚨 Brandon Police Seek Help Identifying “Nudez” Tagger
Graffiti tag appearing across multiple buildings
Brandon Police are asking for the public’s help identifying whoever is responsible for graffiti marked with the name “Nudez.” The tag has appeared on several buildings in recent weeks, and investigators are encouraging anyone with information or video footage to come forward.
❤️ Harm‑Reduction Groups Host Summer Resource Fair
Free STI testing, naloxone, immunizations offered today
Local harm‑reduction organizations — including the Southern Chiefs Organization — are hosting a summer resource fair today at Princess Park. The event runs noon to 3 PM, offering STI testing and treatment, naloxone, immunizations, and other harm‑reduction supplies.
🚔 DoorDash Delivery Turns Into Drug Bust
Man found asleep on porch with 14 baggies of meth
A DoorDash delivery went sideways after Brandon Police found a man asleep on a porch on Lorne Avenue. Officers say he had 14 small baggies of meth, leading to charges including possession of property obtained by crime and possession for the purpose of trafficking.
🏥 Dauphin Hospital Repairs Continue After Flooding
Infrastructure experts assessing widespread damage
Prairie Mountain Health says extensive flooding damage at Dauphin Regional Health Centre has left major systems — including laundry, kitchen, pharmacy and other infrastructure — in need of assessment. There is no timeline yet for reopening as engineering teams continue their review this week.
🚭 Health Canada Adds Graphic Warnings to Cigarettes
New labels aim to cut smoking rates below 5% by 2035
Health Canada is rolling out new graphic warning labels on cigarette packages and even individual cigarettes. The images depict illnesses such as colon cancer, heart disease and smoking‑related cancers as part of a national push to reduce tobacco use.
🚓 RCMP: Driver Hit 100 km/h in a 40 Zone
22‑year‑old arrested after near head‑on collision
A 22‑year‑old man from Ebb and Flow First Nation faces multiple charges after RCMP say he fled from police, hitting 100 km/h in a 40 zone and nearly colliding head‑on with a cruiser. He was stopped with a spike belt and arrested for impaired driving and other offences.
🍺 Premiers Open Door to Cross‑Border Booze Sales
Canadian-made alcohol can now be sold directly across provinces
Nine Canadian premiers — including Manitoba’s Wab Kinew — have agreed to allow wineries, breweries and distilleries to sell directly to consumers across provincial borders. The move aims to reduce internal trade barriers as U.S. tariff threats continue to target Canadian exports.
✈️ WestJet Adds Winnipeg–Belize Flights
New winter escape route launches December 14
WestJet is launching weekly nonstop flights from Winnipeg to Belize City starting December 14. It marks the first direct connection between Manitoba and the Central American destination.
🏖️ Vacation Costs Climbing for Families
Canadian trips: $2,400–$7,200; international travel double that
Industry surveys show a family of four may spend $2,400 to $7,200 on a week‑long Canadian vacation this summer. International travel can double those costs as families prioritize budgeting for getaways.
🔒 Canadians Still Worried About Auto Theft
80% say their vehicle is vulnerable
Despite a drop in auto thefts, an Angus Reid survey found nearly 80% of Canadians believe their vehicle is still at risk. Many are turning to steering‑wheel locks, trackers and other anti‑theft tools.
🚧 Brandon’s Water Treatment Expansion Progresses
$139M project on track for 2029 completion
Construction is well underway at 26th and MacDonald Avenue on Brandon’s $139‑million water treatment plant expansion. The upgraded facility is expected to meet water‑quality goals by October 2029.
🌍 Congo Ebola Outbreak Nears 1,000 Deaths
Fastest-growing outbreak in history
Health officials report 999 deaths among more than 2,400 confirmed and probable cases in eastern Congo. The crisis is being driven by a strain with no approved vaccine or treatment.
🇨🇦 Premiers Push Ottawa on U.S. Trade Talks
Team Canada approach urged as tariff threats grow
Canada’s premiers are urging Ottawa to intensify trade negotiations with the United States as tariff threats loom over Canadian exports. Leaders say a unified national strategy is needed to avoid escalation.
🌾 Manitoba Crop Report: Rainfall All Over the Map
0.2 mm at Rorketon; 105 mm near Birtle
Manitoba Agriculture’s July 21 report shows highly variable rainfall across the province. Winter wheat and fall rye are moving into colour‑change, while most spring cereals are in early milk stage. Corn development has accelerated, with many fields reaching V10 to V12 and beginning to tassel.
📊 FCC Launches New Digital Crop Planning Tool
Producers can model revenue scenarios using their own data
Farm Credit Canada has introduced CropPlan+, a digital planning feature within AgExpert Field Premium. Producers can compare crop plans and model revenue scenarios using historical data, commodity prices, yields and input costs — aimed at helping farmers navigate market volatility and rising expenses.
