As arrival and dismissal times grow busier across Brandon, the Brandon School Division is urging families and caregivers to take extra caution in school zones. With more students walking, biking, or being driven to school, traffic volume has increased steadily in recent years-bringing heightened risks and more reports ...

Canada's Federal Minimum Wage Set to Increase April 1st Federally regulated workers will see another boost to their paycheques this spring as the Government of Canada raises the federal minimum wage to $18.15 per hour on April 1st, 2026. The increase-up from the current $17.75-is part of an annual cost‑of‑living ad...

Manitoba's 2026 budget focuses on lowering everyday costs, strengthening health care, and supporting long‑term economic growth. The province says the plan reflects priorities raised by Manitobans and aims to build "a healthier, more affordable Manitoba for families." Health Care Investments Health care rema...

Cody Johnson is coming to Canada! He kicked off his "Live '26" tour on February 6 and has just added new dates in Vancouver, Edmonton, and Winnipeg! If you've never seen him live, this is your sign to add it to your bucket list. He's not just a performer-he's a storyteller who makes you reflect on life, appre...

As predictable as the return of the Robins potholes start popping up everywhere once the weather starts warming up and the melting begins. Once again the City of Brandon has their 24 hour Pothole Hotline up and running. To report potholes call 204-729-2200. The messages are monitored regularly but they do not do cal...

Brandon Police Media Releases Sexual Assault A sexual assault occurred in the early morning hours of March 21st, 2026, in the area of 20th Street (500-700 block) north of Victoria Avenue in Brandon. An unidentified male suspect, described as tall and wearing all black clothing along with a black ski mask, approached a ...

Manitoba's annual budget is set to be delivered later today. It's expected to focus on affordability, health care, and child care dollars and spaces, and possibly police funding. The NDP government has already promised to try to keep grocery prices down and has said it might introduce more limits on the price of milk. ...

In Sports: The Brandon Wheat Kings first playoff game is Friday in Calgary against the Hitmen. In The NHL Monday night: The Ottawa Senators squeezed by the New York Rangers 2-1. And our The Wpg Jets play Tuesday, taking on the Vegas Golden Knights In the PWHL: The Boston Fleet takes on the Vancouver Goldeneyes ton...