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69,000 Manitobans have cast ballots at advance polls ahead of next week’s election
Elections Manitoba says about 69,000 voters have already cast ballots at advance polls this year, and that’s because it’s easier. You can vote at any of the 300 polling stations in the pro...
Sep 26, 2023
BPS arrested a man on assault charges, and are investigating a shed break-in over the weekend
On September 24, 2023, at approximately 6:00 pm, Brandon police responded to a report of a male breaking into a residence in the 000 block of Willowdale Crescent. They say he allegedly threatened to k...
Sep 25, 2023
Weekend MB election campaign promises – and Tories now using their opposition to a landfill search in campaign messaging
It’s the final week of election campaigning before next Tuesday’s vote. Over the weekend, the Liberals promised more money for arts and sports groups if elected. The New Democrats pledged ...
Sep 25, 2023
Truth and Reconciliation Week events begin Sept 26th at Brandon Riverbank Discovery Centre
Brandon Riverbank Discovery Centre is hosting Truth and Reconciliation Week events beginning Tuesday, September 26th. The Brandon Urban Aboriginal Peoples’ Council has released this week’s...
Sep 25, 2023
Keystone Centre GM Jeff Schumacher leaves position
After 6 years as CEO and General Manager of Brandon’s Keystone Centre, Jeff Schumacher is moving on – he’s reportedly accepted a new employment opportunity. Beginning October 1st, As...
Sep 22, 2023
Applications open for Brandon’s ‘Green Business Awards’
The City of Brandon in partnership with the Brandon Chamber of Commerce has launched the ‘Brandon Green Business Awards’ for the second year. The purpose of the Brandon Green Business Awar...
Sep 22, 2023
Brandon research project to bring back public space and active transportation ideas from Copenhagen workshop
A research team from Brandon is working with Brandon residents, global leaders in Copenhagen, and Canadian experts to improve public space like parks and pathways, including non-motorized ways, like w...
Sep 22, 2023
Workers with two Extendicare personal care homes in Manitoba vote for strike mandate
A media release from the Canadian Union of Public Employees on Thursday (Sept 22) said that “CUPE 1475 workers at Extendicare Oakview Place and CUPE 2719 workers at Extendicare Maples have both ...
Sep 22, 2023
Here’s the latest Manitoba election update
Manitoba’s three main political party leaders took part in a televised hour-long debate Thursday night and sparred over health-care, the cost of living and other issues. With his party ahead in ...
Sep 22, 2023
BPS arrested a man for allegedly stealing bikes, and a driver was charged after a car crashed into a house
On the afternoon of 2023-09-20, Brandon police were notified by BSD staff that a male had attempted to steal a student's bike from a school (Linden Lanes) on Silverbirch Drive. Police say the individu...
Sep 21, 2023
