📈 Labour Market Strength
Canada’s labour market stayed firm in July, adding 75,000 jobs as the unemployment rate dipped to 6.4%, its lowest point in two years. Ontario led national gains, driven by growth in professional, scientific and technical services. Manitoba’s unemployment rate edged down to 5.4% in June, well below the national figure — reinforcing the province’s ongoing labour‑market resilience.
🦟 West Nile Mosquito Control
Boissevain‑Morton is one of two southern Manitoba communities slated for mosquito control after surveillance detected high numbers of West Nile‑carrying mosquitoes. The province says the region is in its highest‑risk period for human exposure, though no confirmed human cases have been reported this year. Delta Guard, the same pesticide used in Brandon’s fogging last week, will be administered — with the date still to be announced.
🌩️ Modernized Severe Weather Alerts
Environment and Climate Change Canada launches a new Convective Alert Modernization system next Tuesday. The upgrade will deliver more precise thunderstorm and tornado warnings, targeting smaller, high‑risk areas for faster, localized alerts during severe weather.
🏥 Glenboro Clinic Opening
Despite ongoing physician recruitment efforts with Prairie Mountain Health, the Spirit Sands Clinic in Glenboro is still on track for its early‑September grand opening. Board member Dale Fisher says plans include a parade route ending in the new parking lot.
🛒 Brandon Food Rescue Demand
As food insecurity grows, Brandon’s Food Rescue Grocery Store is becoming a lifeline for more residents. Manager Elizabeth Morrow says newcomers are often “overjoyed” to discover the store, located on the top floor of the Town Centre.
🇨🇦 Trade Talks in Washington
Canadian negotiators remain in Washington as the deadline for a new round of U.S. tariffs approaches. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and chief negotiator Janice Charette say discussions continue on several unresolved issues. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is criticizing the Liberals for not yet securing a deal. Please confirm political details with a trusted source.
✈️ Canada Joins Global Combat Air Program as Observer
Canada has become the first country granted observer status in the Global Combat Air Program — a next‑generation fighter jet initiative led by the U.K., Italy and Japan. National Defence says the observer role carries no direct cost, though expenses would arise if Canada later seeks full membership.
💊 Drug‑Related Deaths Rising
Manitoba’s chief medical examiner reports drug‑related deaths have climbed in recent months, calling the trend a “national tragedy.” Despite a peak in late 2023 and early 2024 and a plateau in 2025, cocaine and meth remain among the province’s most dangerous drugs.
🌾 Crop Development Accelerates
Warm weather is pushing crop development across Manitoba:
- Winter wheat and fall rye in the Southwest are reaching maturity.
- Most spring cereals sit in the soft to hard dough stage.
- Canola is nearing seed colour change. Recent rainfall has improved moisture in many regions, though some pockets remain drier than normal. Producers are preparing for desiccation of barley and oats in parts of the Southwest and East as harvest season nears.
🐎 Arabian Nationals at Keystone Centre
Canada’s National Arabian Championship continues at the Keystone Centre, showcasing up to 400 Arabian and Half‑Arabian horses in disciplines ranging from dressage and hunter classes to western events.
🥕 Brandon Farmers’ Market
Running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. inside the Town Centre, the market features local produce, baking, meats, crafts and more — with vendors offering everything from jams and jellies to handmade goods and beeswax products.
⛳ Jordan Old Memorial Golf Tournament
The fourth annual tournament tees off today at a new location, with organizers moving the popular fundraiser from Wheat City Golf Course to Shilo Country Club. Since launching in 2023, the event has raised more than $75,000 for STARS Air Ambulance and the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation, bringing the community together to honour Jordan’s memory through a day of golf, contests, prizes, food and refreshments.
🍌 Melita Banana Days
Melita Banana Days continues with a full slate of family‑friendly events. Today’s schedule includes a book sale, golf tournament, bowling, Texas hold ’em, glow volleyball, a movie and public swim.
