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BPS arrested a man on assault charges, and are investigating a shed break-in over the weekend
On September 24, 2023, at approximately 6:00 pm, Brandon police responded to a report of a male breaking into a residence in the 000 block of Willowdale Crescent. They say he allegedly threatened to k...
Sep 25, 2023 Image - Brandon Police Service
Weekend MB election campaign promises - and Tories now using their opposition to a landfill search in campaign messaging
It's the final week of election campaigning before next Tuesday's vote. Over the weekend, the Liberals promised more money for arts and sports groups if elected. The New Democrats pledged they'd impro...
Sep 25, 2023 Image - Elections Manitoba
Truth and Reconciliation Week events begin Sept 26th at Brandon Riverbank Discovery Centre
Brandon Riverbank Discovery Centre is hosting Truth and Reconciliation Week events beginning Tuesday, September 26th. The Brandon Urban Aboriginal Peoples' Council has released this week's schedule: T...
Sep 25, 2023 Image -Startupcan.ca
Keystone Centre GM Jeff Schumacher leaves position
After 6 years as CEO and General Manager of Brandon's Keystone Centre, Jeff Schumacher is moving on - he's reportedly accepted a new employment opportunity. Beginning October 1st, Assistant General Ma...
Sep 22, 2023 Image - Jeff Schumacher - Courtesy of Tim Smith - The Brandon Sun
Applications open for Brandon's 'Green Business Awards'
The City of Brandon in partnership with the Brandon Chamber of Commerce has launched the 'Brandon Green Business Awards' for the second year. The purpose of the Brandon Green Business Awards is to rec...
Sep 22, 2023 Image - City of Brandon
Brandon research project to bring back public space and active transportation ideas from Copenhagen workshop
A research team from Brandon is working with Brandon residents, global leaders in Copenhagen, and Canadian experts to improve public space like parks and pathways, including non-motorized ways, like w...
Sep 22, 2023 Image - Submitted
Workers with two Extendicare personal care homes in Manitoba vote for strike mandate
A media release from the Canadian Union of Public Employees on Thursday (Sept 22) said that "CUPE 1475 workers at Extendicare Oakview Place and CUPE 2719 workers at Extendicare Maples have both voted ...
Sep 22, 2023 Image - Extendicare
Here's the latest Manitoba election update
Manitoba's three main political party leaders took part in a televised hour-long debate Thursday night and sparred over health-care, the cost of living and other issues. With his party ahead in the po...
Sep 22, 2023 Image - Elections Manitoba
BPS arrested a man for allegedly stealing bikes, and a driver was charged after a car crashed into a house
On the afternoon of 2023-09-20, Brandon police were notified by BSD staff that a male had attempted to steal a student's bike from a school (Linden Lanes) on Silverbirch Drive. Police say the individu...
Sep 21, 2023 Image - Brandon Police Service
Manitoba election round-up - a TV debate, a new poll, and more promises
Manitoba's three main party leaders are set to face each other in an hour-long television debate tonight as we close in on the October 3rd election. A new Angus Reid opinion poll gives the Wab Kinew N...
Sep 21, 2023 Image - Elections Manitoba
