🌅 Morning News Roundup — Tuesday, June 16, 2026

🏗️ New Commercial Space Rising in Southwest Brandon

New commercial space is taking shape near 18th Street and Lyndale Drive, adding fresh momentum to Brandon’s southwest business corridor as the build nears completion. The Lyndale Plaza project — built and managed by Brandon‑based Vionell Holdings — will bring new retail and service options to a neighbourhood that continues to grow.

🏒 Martinook’s Dad Says Stanley Cup Win Was “Unreal”

As Jordan Martinook celebrated a Game 6 Stanley Cup win with his teammates, the moment hit even harder for his dad Mark — who says the win was “unreal” and moved him to tears. Jordan was born in Brandon and played junior hockey in the AJHL with Drayton Valley. Read the full story here.

🩺 Measles Exposure Alert Expanded to Neepawa

The Neepawa Health Centre has been added to Manitoba’s measles exposure list. Anyone who was in the ER waiting room or diagnostic imaging on June 3 should monitor for symptoms until June 25. Manitoba has logged 600 confirmed cases this year — nearly double last year — with more than 80% involving unvaccinated individuals.

🌊 Flooding Continues to Disrupt Travel

The recent flooding in Manitoba is still causing major travel disruptions. A key Highway 83 bridge near Inglis is closed after the Shell River surged to more than three times its previous record flow, forcing long detours and impacting emergency response times.

🌍 U.S.–Iran Ceasefire Extension Nearing Signature

The U.S. and Iran are edging toward a formal signing to extend their fragile ceasefire after electronically agreeing to a memorandum of understanding on Sunday. Major questions remain — including Iran’s nuclear program and Israel’s offensive in Lebanon — threatening a truce meant to ease a months‑long war that has killed thousands and driven up global fuel and food prices.

🚓 “Case of the Mondays” Leads to Arrest

A 22‑year‑old woman was arrested after allegedly assaulting an employee and acting erratically inside a North Hill business Monday morning. She was taken into custody and later released for a future court date.

🎗️ Brain Tumour Walk Set for Saturday

The East End Community Centre is the starting point for Brandon’s Brain Tumour Walk this Saturday at 10 a.m. The event includes musical performances, guest speakers, and a barbecue. Organizers say the walk “brings together people at every stage of the journey.”

🔥 Fire Destroys Blades Pizzeria in Shoal Lake

Residents in Shoal Lake were awakened early this morning as a blaze ripped through Blades Pizzeria. Neighbour Gloria McLean says she’s thankful for the local fire department. [CLIP] No injuries were reported. This is the second fire in Shoal Lake in the past month. Read the full article here.

🐶 Humane Society Asking for More Dog Adopters

With more litters of puppies on the way, the Brandon Humane Society is asking for more potential dog parents to step forward. Executive director Tracy Munn says they’ve had “a crazy couple of weeks,” and the trend of declining adoptions is being seen nationwide. Read the full article here.

💊 Opioid Deaths Down — But Trend Called “Fragile”

Opioid toxicity deaths in Canada dropped 23% in 2025, with wider access to naloxone cited as a factor. Federal officials warn the improvement is “fragile” and requires continued support and monitoring.

🏍️ Manitoba Records First Motorcycle Fatalities of the Season

A crash near St. Andrews killed both a rider and a passenger this past weekend — the province’s first motorcycle fatalities of the year. With most deadly collisions happening between July and September, motorists are urged to check blind spots, watch for turning bikes, and give riders room.

🏗️ Roofer Killed in Fall at Worksite

A 25‑year‑old roofer from Portage la Prairie died after falling 12 to 15 feet from the roof of an apartment building on 14th Street Northwest Monday morning. He was not wearing a safety harness. RCMP and Workplace Safety and Health are investigating.

📉 Bell Canada Cutting Nearly 700 Jobs

Bell Canada is cutting nearly 700 jobs nationwide as part of its latest restructuring push. The company says the reductions are tied to network modernization and long‑term cost‑saving efforts.

📺 Hockey Night in Canada Leaving CBC

Hockey Night in Canada will not return to CBC this fall after the network’s sublicensing deal with Rogers expired. The iconic broadcast will now air exclusively on Sportsnet as Rogers begins its new NHL rights cycle. Get more details here.