-A Brandon man who uploaded pornography of his ex-fiancée to a website without her consent; was sentenced to 9-months jail time, Thursday. The Brandon Sun says the 36-year-old was found guilty in court last year; but his sentence this week, came with the jail time, and an order to register himself on Canada’s National Sex Offender Registry for 20 years; and 2-years of probation. A court-imposed publication ban protects the identity of the victim; therefore the Brandon man’s name will not be released.
-Provincial funding may not cover teachers’ salaries and anticipated staffing costs in the Brandon and Beautiful Plan School Divisions; that could translate into a property tax hike for residents. The Brandon Sun says that funding allocation for the 2025-26 budget; will see a 4.0 per cent increase from last year–an additional $3 million. But the Brandon School Division says there are 2- key financial pressures: wage increases for teachers and support staff under newly negotiated collective agreements, and the need to hire additional staff due to continued enrolment growth in Brandon.
-President Donald Trump’s tariff threats against Canada, could reduce visits to the border peace garden in Boissevain. The flower garden sits right on the border. A small creek that runs through the middle of the park, along with a cairn in one area, are the only real signs of any boundary. Roughly 35,000 people visit yearly from Canada and the U-S.
-Brandon Residents are encouraged to join the national celebration of the National Flag of Canada Day this Saturday. It marks the 60th anniversary of the National Flag of Canada Day. The Maple Leaf is a symbol that unites us all, representing the values, diversity, and unity of Canada. Mayor Jeff Fawcett says Brandon is not only strong, but also a community filled with goodness. Situated in the heart of Canada, we are proud to stand with our fellow Canadians to celebrate our great nation.
Christie brand Original Mini Ritz Crackers are being recalled across Canada due to an undeclared allergen. The recall, issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on Tuesday, warned that the product may contain milk, which is not listed on the label, posing a potential risk to those with allergies. The full story with the UPC code and best before dates can be found on our website
