News – Wednesday, June 17, 2026

🏛️ City Council Updates

Brandon City Council reviewed a broad agenda, including election planning, infrastructure upgrades, and long‑term utility rate projections.
Approved projects include a 1st Street water main replacement, airport maintenance, and a 34th Street roundabout connecting Brookwood and Bellafield.
A related bylaw would open land for the roundabout, future road links, and sidewalk extensions in the growing southwest.
A separate early‑stage rezoning proposal would convert nearby land for Bellafield residential development, supporting future connections to 34th Street.
The City is hosting an election information session next Tuesday, 6:30–8:30 PM at City Hall, for anyone interested in running for council.

Brandon Police are directing traffic at Highway 110 & Richmond Ave East, where a temporary four‑way stop is in place after last month’s fatal crash. Traffic lights are expected later this summer.
RCMP arrested a suspect after a 90‑minute foot chase near Ebb and Flow First Nation, with help from local firefighters and police dog Marook, who tracked over a kilometre through brush and swamp.
Three suspects were arrested near Shoal Lake after a rural break‑in investigation uncovered firearms, drugs, and contraband.
A 19‑year‑old driver was charged with impaired driving after speeding, running multiple traffic signals, and blowing 100 and 80 mg%. He received a 90‑day suspension and 30‑day vehicle impound.

Canada’s bail‑reform legislation, Bill C‑14, has received royal assent. It tightens bail rules for offences such as vehicle theft, extortion, and human trafficking.
Two additional crime‑related bills—including one restoring certain mandatory minimums—are still before the Senate.
Bill C‑225 (Bailey’s Law) continues advancing through Parliament, proposing tougher penalties and stricter bail rules for intimate partner violence, though it has not yet passed.

Recent severe storms brought softball‑sized hail in some areas. The Canadian Crop Hail Association reports nearly 400 claims so far, with adjusters assessing losses and flood impacts.
Manitoba’s latest crop report shows 93% of crops seeded, though development is uneven due to excess moisture in regions like the Interlake and northwest.
Spring wheat is emerging, and corn/soybeans are in early stages, but wet conditions are raising concerns about crop stress and potential reseeding.

Premier Wab Kinew says residents without flood insurance should still qualify for disaster assistance after last week’s record flooding.
He noted that outdated insurance rules don’t reflect today’s climate‑driven extreme weather.
Details on payment types and eligibility are still being finalized.

U.S. President Donald Trump is wrapping up G7 talks while promoting a tentative Iran nuclear‑related agreement, though details remain unclear.
He is also meeting India’s prime minister amid tensions following a U.S. strike near the Strait of Hormuz.