Category Archives: News
ER Wait Times Climb Across Manitoba
Emergency room wait times are rising again across Manitoba as hospitals deal with a lateseason surge in respiratory illnesses and ongoing staffing pressures. Recent data shows the median ER wait time ...
May 08, 2026
Manitoba Moves to Cut PST from All Groceries
The Manitoba government has introduced new legislation that would remove the provincial sales tax from all groceries starting July 1, a move officials say is aimed at easing rising food costs for hous...
May 08, 2026 natakot / Depositphotos.com
"Amazing and overwhelming": James Ehnes Way unveiled in Brandon with Ehnes in attendance
Superstar violinist James Ehnes has left quite the legacy around the world with all the listeners he's moved with his music. A new piece of that legacy now resides in Brandon just behind the school wh...
May 07, 2026 James Ehnes hugs his family under the sign that now bears his name. (Image by Rob Mahon)
McHappy Day raises over $44,000 in WestMan
McDonalds in Brandon, Portage la Prairie, and Neepawa were more packed than usual on Wednesday, May 6, as the communities turned out en masse to support local charities for McHappy Day. The 32nd annua...
May 07, 2026 Image courtesy McDonalds
Brandon Police Service Media Release May 7
Obtain Sexual Services for Consideration On 2026-05-06, it was reported to police that, between the dates of January 2025 and April 2026, a 76-year-old man was buying items for a female in exchange fo...
May 07, 2026
Sports Shorts May 7
The Brandon Wheat Kings traded back in the first round of the WHL Prospects Draft and still got the player they'd originally wanted, forward Rylan Edwards from the Northern Alberta X-Treme prep team. ...
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Manitoba health officials declare state of emergency over spread of HIV
Cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Manitoba more than tripled over the past six years, and Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care are declaring a public health emergency to combat the...
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Brandon Celebrates James Ehnes With Sold‑Out Concert
The Brandon University School of Music is celebrating the homecoming of internationally acclaimed violinist James Ehnes, who was born and raised in Brandon and began his musical training at BU's Eckha...
May 07, 2026 James Ehnes. Photo credit: Flickr
News - Thursday, May 7, 2026
Manitoba has released its first provincial fire bulletin of 2026, outlining the steps the province hopes will prevent a repeat of last year's devastating wildfire season - the worst in three decades. ...
May 07, 2026 Pattison Media
Nominations Open for Manitoba's 2026 Mosaic Awards
The Manitoba government has opened nominations for the 2026 Mosaic Awards, an annual celebration recognizing newcomers, immigrants, refugees, and community leaders who help build a more inclusive and ...
May 07, 2026 Human hands as symbol of ethnical diversity. Photo credit: SergeyNivens / Depositphotos.com
