⚡ Thousands Affected by Brandon Power Outages
Thousands of Brandon residents were left in the dark Wednesday evening after multiple power outages hit the city’s west and south ends.
Manitoba Hydro reported roughly 4,600 customers were affected, with crews working to restore service by late evening.
🔪 Police Arrest Suspect After Girl Chased with Knife
A Brandon youth made it home safely Wednesday after police say a man chased her with a knife while she was walking home from school.
The suspect was arrested minutes later after the girl spotted him near Louise Avenue. Police say the man was heavily intoxicated by drugs and was taken to hospital before being lodged in custody.
🚔 Traffic Stop Leads to Cocaine Bust
A routine traffic stop in Brandon turned into a drug seizure Tuesday night.
Police say officers found 15 packaged bags of cocaine and nearly $5,000 in cash. A 40-year-old woman faces trafficking, proceeds of crime and release-order breach charges.
🚨 Man Escapes Alleged Kidnapping
RCMP say a man abducted from Ebb and Flow First Nation escaped from a moving vehicle after allegedly being assaulted and held against his will.
The victim suffered multiple cuts. A 44-year-old Sandy Bay man has been arrested, and police say weapons believed to have been used in the attack were seized.
⚖️ NDP Seeks Dismissal of Wasyliw Lawsuit
The Manitoba NDP has filed a statement of defence in Independent MLA Mark Wasyliw’s defamation lawsuit, denying wrongdoing and asking the court to dismiss the claim.
The case stems from comments made after Wasyliw’s removal from the NDP caucus in 2024 following his representation of convicted sex offender Peter Nygard. Wasyliw alleges the remarks harmed his reputation.
🐄 New RCMP Officer to Target Livestock Theft
Manitoba is creating a dedicated RCMP position focused on livestock theft investigations.
The province says 57 livestock theft cases have been reported since 2021, and the new officer will help investigate rural crime while supporting future livestock inspection efforts.
🏥 Ottawa Shelves MAID Expansion for Mental Illness
The federal government is backing away from plans to expand medical assistance in dying to Canadians whose only underlying condition is mental illness.
Instead, Ottawa says it will focus on legislation allowing advance MAID requests for people facing the loss of decision-making capacity, including some dementia patients.
🛢️ Oil Profits Surge While Investment Lags
Canadian oil producers saw operating profits jump 68 per cent between the first and second quarters of the year, according to a Deloitte report.
Despite the windfall, capital spending rose just seven per cent, suggesting companies remain cautious about the long-term outlook for oil prices.
📊 Manitoba Oil Production Continues to Climb
Manitoba oil production rose roughly three per cent last year to 2.38 million cubic metres, while the value of oil sold topped $1.18 billion.
The province issued 206 drilling licences and drilled 173 new wells in 2025, with more than 4,000 wells remaining in production.
🔫 New Details Emerge in Tumbler Ridge School Shooting
New U.S. court documents are shedding light on the planning behind the deadly Tumbler Ridge school shooting.
The filings reference several firearms, including an SKS rifle, as federal officials continue reviewing potential restrictions on the weapon. Eight people were killed before the gunwoman died by suicide.
👴 Canada Growing Older
Canada’s population continues to age, with seniors now accounting for one in five residents nationwide.
Statistics Canada says the country’s median age reached 40.9 years as of July 1, highlighting the growing demographic shift across the country.
