🦟 Mosquito Fogging Begins Tonight
City‑wide mosquito fogging is scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m. tonight, weather permitting. Residents have until 11 a.m. today to register a buffer zone, which blocks fogging within 90 metres of their property. Crews plan to fog every street except those covered by buffer‑zone exemptions.
♻️ City Advances Funds for New Collection Carts
The City of Brandon is advancing $75,000 to purchase 500 new collection carts after unmanned waste and recycling depots were shut down in fall 2025. Organic demand has “spiked” since the closures, draining inventory faster than expected.
🌫️ Council Approves Repairs to Landfill Gas System
Council has approved nearly $200,000 in repairs to the landfill’s gas collection system. The upgrade is considered essential for reducing greenhouse gases, controlling odours and preventing uncontrolled gas migration.
🌾 Flooding Wipes Out Research Fields
Flooding along the Assiniboine River destroyed 390 acres of test fields at Brandon’s federal research centre, wiping out barley and soybean plots. The damage is delaying data collection, harvest schedules and long‑term crop development.
💧 $2.28M Authorized for Flood Recovery
City Council received an update on 2026 flood recovery efforts and authorized up to $2.28 million for completed and upcoming mitigation projects. Funding will come from reserves, pending DFA or insurance recoveries.
🚔 Most‑Wanted Fugitive Arrested in Brandon
Manitoba First Nations Police arrested 28‑year‑old Evan Dolan Bear at a Brandon hotel following surveillance. He faces trafficking‑related charges, assault causing bodily harm and multiple breaches.
🚗 Shoplifting Call Leads to Stolen SUV Search
A 5 a.m. shoplifting report turned into a stolen‑vehicle investigation after the suspect fled in a black 2011 Mercedes SUV. Police are searching for a man in a red Crooks & Castles hoodie, black sandals and yellow work gloves.
🔪 Woman Charged After Park Threat
A 38‑year‑old woman faces charges after allegedly threatening and rushing toward another woman in a Brandon park. Police later found her carrying a knife and 3D‑printed brass knuckles.
✈️ WestJet Cabin Crew Strike Looms
WestJet cabin crews are inching closer to a strike, with job action possible as early as August 2. The union voted 99.4% in favour of strike action; WestJet says contingency plans are ready.
🛂 Online Passport Renewal Expanded
All eligible Canadians can now renew passports online. The federal government has lifted the previous cap of 2,000 applications per day. Processing takes 20 business days plus mailing time.
🚦 CAA Warns Drivers Ahead of Long Weekend
A new CAA Manitoba survey shows 98% of drivers have witnessed dangerous behaviour, while nearly 6 in 10 admit to risky habits themselves. CAA urges drivers to slow down, stay focused and make safety a priority.
⚠️ New Safety Measures Coming to Whiteshell
The province will add fencing near Sturgeon Falls in Whiteshell Provincial Park after two boys drowned in a strong current. The trail will remain closed until safety upgrades are complete.
👥 CFS Model to Undergo External Review
Manitoba’s Child and Family Services model will receive its first external review since 2019. A third‑party firm will examine financial and governance structures over the next year.
🌠 Perseid Meteor Shower Building Toward Peak
The Perseids are ramping up toward an August 12 peak, expected to be the best display in nearly 20 years. Clear skies after midnight could reveal dozens of shooting stars.
🥇 Canada Adds to Commonwealth Games Medal Count
Canada enters Day 6 in Glasgow with 35 medals — 13 gold, 10 silver, and 12 bronze. Canada sits second in gold medals behind Australia.
