A Brandon police officer faces charges after a police cruiser struck a suspect in 2023. An arson suspect, who was running from officers, was hit by the police car and suffered a broken arm. Constable Myran Hamm has been charged with assault and dangerous driving causing bodily harm after an investigation by the Independent Investigation Unit (IIU).
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The IIU is also looking into an arrest made by Brandon police last month. A man forcibly taken into custody under the Mental Health Act, later complained about injured ribs saying they were broken. He was taken to hospital
for X-rays.
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Some grades will see larger classrooms in Brandon School Division next year. The Brandon Sun reports classes are expected to increase from 19 students to 23 on average in Grades 4 to 12. The division will see an influx of 200 new students next term, and has added 11 full-time teachers.
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It’s still looking like next Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump will slap 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada – with a lower 10-percent tax on Canadian energy products like oil and electricity. The tariffs will amount to a total tax increase on Americans of between $120 to $225 billion annually – and additional tariffs on China could cost U-S consumers up to $25 billion.
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Doctors Manitoba is calling on the province to “Trump-proof” the health-care system by buying locally sourced supplies and equipment wherever possible. Items currently supplied by the U.S. that could face disruptions include everything from vaccines, drugs and IV fluids – to medicine pumps, computers, bedsheets and gowns.
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Manitoba has become the first province to sign a Pharmacare agreement with the federal government. The province will be getting $219 million over four years for universal coverage for diabetes medication, contraceptives and other medical supplies. Coverage is set to start in June.
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The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association is urging all federal parties to keep funding the national dental care program – they say it’s good for the economy. The association says access to oral health care increases worker productivity and keeps people from taking sick days. The program was to be expanded this year to include all age groups.
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The flood risk in Manitoba is currently considered low to moderate according to the latest flood outlook. The Red, Assiniboine and Pembina rivers are at a moderate risk of flooding – while most of the other rivers in the province are low. Only the Shellmouth Reservoir is operating right now to reduce flood risk on the Assiniboine – the Red River Floodway and Portage Diversion will only be used if we get severe weather.
