🗳️ Brandon Voters Head to the Polls as Municipal Election Campaign Heats Up
Brandon voters have their first opportunity to cast a ballot today as advance polling opens at City Hall until 8 p.m.
Eligible voters must present identification before voting, either one piece of government-issued photo ID or two documents that verify identity and residency or property ownership. Advance voting offers residents an early chance to make their choices ahead of election day.
🗳️ Candidates Take the Stage Tonight
Residents looking to learn more about local candidates can attend two public forums this evening at Lorne Watson Hall.
The first 90-minute session begins at 5 p.m. and features candidates from Wards 2 and 7. Candidates seeking election in Wards 3 and 8 will follow with a second forum starting at 7 p.m. Organizers say the events are open to all members of the public interested in hearing candidates’ views on key municipal issues.
Attention is also turning to Friday’s mayoral debate, where incumbent Jeff Fawcett and challenger Len Isleifson will meet at Lorne Watson Hall beginning at 6 p.m.
⛈️ Storm Claims Could Drive MPI Costs Higher
The financial impact of Manitoba’s storm-filled summer may not be over yet.
Manitoba Public Insurance says reinsurance costs linked to nearly 41,000 weather-related claims were not included in its proposed 2.38 per cent rate increase. The Crown corporation warns higher premiums could be required as those costs continue to be assessed.
🚔 Police Seek Witnesses Following Ottawa Avenue Collision
Brandon police are looking for witnesses following a two-vehicle collision in the 2200 block of Ottawa Avenue.
Investigators say a grey minivan struck a parked truck around 2 a.m. on October 10. Police are also hoping to identify a man who assisted the minivan driver after the crash and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
🕒 Time Zone Debate Expands Beyond Manitoba
Ontario may soon face pressure to revisit how time is observed in the province’s northwest.
Manitoba’s move toward permanent daylight time is creating concerns that communities such as Kenora could end up one hour behind both Winnipeg and much of Ontario during the winter months unless changes are made.
⚫ Young Brandon Man Killed in Rollover Near Neepawa
A 24-year-old Brandon man has died following a single-vehicle rollover east of Neepawa.
Spruce Plains RCMP say a pickup truck travelling north on Provincial Road 352 left the roadway Friday night, entered the ditch and a nearby field, then rolled. Police say the driver was ejected and died at the scene. No passengers were in the vehicle.
🍁 Carney Heads to Alberta Ahead of Referendum Vote
Prime Minister Mark Carney is travelling to Alberta this week as the campaign surrounding the province’s referendum intensifies.
Carney is scheduled to attend “Forever Canadian” rallies in Calgary on Thursday and Edmonton on Friday in an effort to push back against separatist sentiment ahead of Sunday’s vote.
⛪ Pope Leo Recovering After Cancer Surgery
Pope Leo is recovering in a Rome hospital after undergoing surgery for lung cancer.
Doctors say the 71-year-old pontiff has the most common form of lung cancer. The Vatican reports he spent a peaceful night following the procedure, while medical teams await additional test results before determining the next stage of treatment.
