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Brandon Police Service Media Release, November 3
Protective Detention & Care of Intoxicated Persons Act Over the past 24 hours, one individual was arrested for PDCIPA. Police received several calls regarding a male causing a disturbance on Pacific Avenue. On November 3rd at 4:50 a.m., officers located the 28-year-old male and transported him to BPS detention cell...
12h ago
News - Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Westman Morning News Roundup Health care concerns, local crime, civic leadership and federal policy dominate the headlines across Western Manitoba 🏥 Cancer Care Recruitment Questions Continue in Brandon Questions remain about physician recruitment in Westman following the province's announcement that a new oncologis...
12h ago
News - Monday November 2, 2026
🏥 Cancer Care Debate Intensifies in Westman Physician Retention Concerns Raised The doctor at the centre of a growing discussion on cancer care in Westman says Manitoba could lose more specialists if changes aren't made to support physician well-being and retention. Province Plans Transition Support Health officials...
Nov 2, 2026
Bus Cancellations - Monday , November 2, 2026
For Monday, November 2: Roblin bus R-4 is cancelled.
Nov 2, 2026
Legion Shares Reminder on Proper Poppy Etiquette Ahead of Remembrance Day
With Remembrance Day approaching, the Royal Canadian Legion is encouraging Canadians to wear their poppies respectfully and reflect on the meaning behind the symbol. The Legion recommends wearing the poppy over the heart on the left side of clothing and keeping it visible and unobstructed. Some Legion branches offer re...
Nov 2, 2026
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Cancer Care Transition Plan in Place for Westman
CancerCare Manitoba says Westman cancer care will continue without interruption CancerCare Manitoba and Prairie Mountain Health say patients in Westman will continue to have access to medical oncology services following the departure of Dr. Brady Anderson from the Western Manitoba Cancer Centre later this month. In a j...
Nov 2, 2026











