🛑 School Safety
- Threatening message prompts police presence at Earl Oxford — BSD investigates after graffiti referencing Monday triggers precautionary response.
🏥 Health System Modernization
- Manitoba to launch shared electronic patient records — Province replaces paper charts to speed up care and cut medical errors.
🚑 ER Pressures
- PMH warns of longer ER waits across Westman — Summer staffing gaps push Brandon and rural emergency rooms to the limit.
🎓 Experiential Learning
- BU Co‑op hosts community celebration Tuesday — Students, employers and alumni highlight program growth and career outcomes.
🏳️🌈 Pride in Brandon
- Brandon Pride march draws 500 downtown — Supporters from Winkler join local leaders for rally and march through the core.
🌍 International Affairs
- U.S.–Iran reach initial ceasefire extension deal — Strait of Hormuz to reopen, but Israel’s stance and nuclear issues cloud the path ahead.
💱 Economy
- Loonie under pressure despite small rebound — Analysts warn global forces could push the dollar lower; now at 72 cents U.S.
🚦 Road Safety
- New four‑way stops installed at Richmond East & Hwy 110 — Province adds flashing reds, rumble strips and signs ahead of full lights this summer.
🔥 Wildfire Update
- Manitoba wildfire activity drops to 15 active fires — All fires monitored or under control as suppression resources remain available.
📊 Census Follow‑Up
- StatsCan continues door‑to‑door census verification — Enumerators still visiting households as the 2026 count enters final checks.
