Category Archives: News
Survey of Manitoba Corrections Staff Reveals Severe Burnout and Overcrowding Concerns
A new survey of more than 1,700 Manitoba Government and General Employees' Union (MGEU) members working in Corrections is painting a stark picture of conditions inside the province's jails. The union ...
May 28, 2026
Southwest Manitoba Crops Respond to Heat as Seeding Approaches Final Phase
Southwest Manitoba producers continued to make solid progress last week as spring seeding advanced across the region, according to the latest Manitoba Crop Report released May 26. While the province a...
May 28, 2026
Brandon University Celebrates 530 Graduates at 2026 Spring Convocation
Brandon University is honouring the Class of 2026 this week, celebrating 530 graduates across four ceremonies at the Healthy Living Centre. The twoday event begins Thursday morning, marking the culmin...
May 27, 2026 University Grads. Photo credit: Flickr
Crime report - Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Breach of the Peace / Protective Detention & Care of Intoxicated Persons Act In the past 24 hours, one individual was arrested for Breach of the Peace, while two additional individuals who were hi...
May 27, 2026 Image - Brandon Police Service
News - Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Brandon Launches New Capital Project Dashboard The City of Brandon has rolled out a new online dashboard giving residents uptodate information on 2026 construction projects. Major work this season inc...
May 27, 2026 Pattison Media
BU Celebrates Métis Elder Verna DeMontigny
Brandon University will recognize Mtis Knowledge Keeper Verna DeMontigny with an honorary degree at this week's Spring Convocation, celebrating her decadeslong commitment to preserving and revitalizin...
May 27, 2026 Verna DeMontigny. Photo credit: BU Communications
Brandon Unveils Dashboard for 2026 Infrastructure Work
The City of Brandon has launched a new Capital Project Dashboard, giving residents a clearer, more accessible way to follow infrastructure work taking place throughout the 2026 construction season. Th...
May 27, 2026 Image - City of Brandon
Crime Report - Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Arrest Warrants Over the past 24 hours, three individuals were arrested on outstanding Warrants for Arrest. Two individuals were held in custody at Brandon Police Service (BPS) for court on the mornin...
May 26, 2026 Image - Brandon Police Service
News - Tuesday, May 26, 2026
BoilWater Advisory in Chater A boilwater advisory remains in effect for Chater after a power outage last Friday caused a loss of pressure in the distribution system. The advisory will stay in place un...
May 26, 2026 Pattison Media
Governments Launch $3.5M Program to Boost Manitoba Workforce
The federal and Manitoba governments have unveiled a new $3.5million initiative aimed at helping small and mediumsized businesses strengthen their workforce and adapt to a rapidly changing labour mark...
May 26, 2026 Skilled workers. Photo credit: Flickr
