Local — Brandon & Westman: A newly revamped obstetrics and gynecology department opens next month at the Brandon Clinic. The unit moves to the main floor of the Dennis Street location on June 1. The Brandon Sun reports the clinic will grow to 45 physicians by late summer, making it the largest privately owned clinic in Manitoba.
The main entrance to the Keystone Centre at 18th Street and Queens Avenue remains closed until later this week due to underground pipe repairs. Access is available via 13th Street.
Manitoba Hydro crews have repaired hundreds of storm‑damaged lines across southern Manitoba after last week’s extreme winds knocked out power to more than 6,000 customers. At the peak, roughly 260 outages were active.
Several parts of Westman saw May long weekend snowfall, including Brandon. Clear Lake picked up 2–4 cm of heavy snow. Brandon still holds the record for the snowiest May long weekend.
A new Primary Care Paramedic program is coming to Assiniboine’s Parkland campus in Dauphin, with the first intake beginning January 2027. Applications open soon.
Manitoba’s NDP government and the Progressive Conservatives remain at odds over a planned food tax cut, and the procedural fight could push the measure past its intended Canada Day start.
Manitoba drivers are being warned about scam texts posing as unpaid MPI tickets or compliance notices. MPI says it never asks for personal or payment information by text or email.
After recent dry conditions were intensified by near hurricane strength winds last week, Westman finally saw a much‑needed soaking Sunday — most areas picked up 4–10 mm, with Sinclair and McAuley topping 10. The cool, damp weather kept wildfire activity quiet, with no new fires reported.
Improved conditions and a quiet long weekend for wildfire activity are prompting a review of local fire restrictions. Officials say any changes will be announced later today.
International: Officials say military assets will remain in place as a deterrent in the Middle East, urging all sides to avoid actions that could widen the conflict. The U.S.–Iran standoff also remains tense, with Washington warning Tehran against further attacks on shipping or regional partners.
Health: The Ebola outbreak in Central Africa continues to grow, with the WHO reporting more than 500 suspected cases and up to 130 suspected deaths. Only eight cases are lab‑confirmed, and officials warn the true number is likely higher.
Economy: Stats Canada says inflation rose to 2.8% in April, driven largely by a sharp jump in gas prices tied to the conflict in Iran. Food inflation eased to 3.5%, with slower price increases for staples like chicken, coffee, and tea.
