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MB police watchdog investigating death of man in Brandon police custody August 20th
The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) is investigating circumstances surrounding a death in custody following the arrest of a male that occurred on Aug. 20. A media release states that ...
Aug 22, 2023
BPS investigating garage break-in, made several arrests on outstanding warrants and recovered a stolen vehicle
On August 21, 2023, shortly after 6:00 am, Brandon police received a report of a stolen vehicle from the 500 block of 23rd Street. Sometime overnight a silver 2023 Chevrolet 2500 with MB license plate...
Aug 22, 2023
Brandon’s Assiniboine Community College projects enrolment increase this fall
Assiniboine Community College says in a media release that it’s “preparing to welcome more than 4,100 students this academic year, with many commencing or resuming their studies on campus ...
Aug 22, 2023
Construction of Brandon’s Sports Field Complex is on time and under budget
The new outdoor sports field complex in Brandon on 1st Street and Veterans Way is coming along. Since construction began in the spring, underground infrastructure has been installed, also a storm-wate...
Aug 22, 2023
New provincial building, plumbing, energy, and fire codes coming into effect January 2024
In a media release, the City of Brandon’s Development Services section “is advising all developers, property owners, and residents of Brandon that the Province of Manitoba will be adopting...
Aug 22, 2023
Brandon Regional Health Centre main parking lot line painting this Wednesday, Aug 23
Please be advised that starting Wednesday, August 23 at 8 pm, one side of the main Brandon Regional Health Centre parking lot will be blocked off to paint lines. It will reopen the following morning o...
Aug 21, 2023
Manitoba New Democrats pledge to axe the gas tax if elected this October 3rd.
The Manitoba NDP have promised to cut the gas tax if the party forms government on October 3rd. In a media release, NDP Leader Wab Kinew said "Heather Stefanson is out of touch with regular families a...
Aug 21, 2023
Brandon City Council meets tonight
Brandon councillors will discuss changing the speed limit on Victoria Avenue West at their meeting tonight (Aug 21). Because of an uptick in pedestrians and cyclists in the area due to increased resid...
Aug 21, 2023
Brandon fire crews called to fires late Sunday and early Monday – BPS
On Sunday, August 20, at 10:24 pm, members of BPS and BFES responded to a report of a fire involving a camper and business in the 800 block of Assiniboine Avenue. The structure was found to be an auto...
Aug 21, 2023
Province steps up to support Brandon’s bid for Olympic Curling Trials in 2025
The Manitoba government is investing up to $450,000 to support Brandon's Local Curling Host Committee to host the 2025 Roar of the Rings Olympic Curling Trials. Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Ob...
Aug 21, 2023
