(Photo: https://www.debradigiovanni.com/bio) Canadian stand‑up sensation Debra DiGiovanni is set to light up Brandon’s stage this October with her much-anticipated comedy performance at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium. Debra DiGiovanni, originally from Ontario and now based in Los Angeles, has become a beloved figure on Canada’s comedy scene. Her stand‑up résumé includes appearances at Just for Laughs in Montréal, JFL Sydney, and Moontower. She’s made multiple television appearances—on CONAN, The Tonight Show, and Comedy Central’s Stand Up Featuring—and her Juno-winning albums Lady Jazz (2019 Juno nominee) and Honourable Intentions (winner of the 2025 Juno Award for Comedy Album of the Year) have solidified her reputation. The event is scheduled for Sunday, October 26, 2025, starting at 7:00 p.m., Don’t miss this chance to catch one of Canada’s funniest performers live in Brandon—get your tickets early before they sell out!      

Brandon’s 2025 Canada Day celebration at the Riverbank Discovery Centre is shaping up to be an all‑day celebration complete with cultural showcases, live music, children’s activities, food, markets, and a grand fireworks finale. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Canada’s birthday with family and friends right in the heart of Brandon. Throughout the day there are many activities/attractions planned including face painting, bouncy castles, scavenger hunt & more.  Full Flannel Jacket, Las Pregonerus, and Clubbing Fraggles are among the main stage entertainment. The featured entertainer this year is The Incredibly Hip. A number of food vendors will also be on-site for those looking for a bite to eat. Live performances on the main stage, including: HAMI Dance Group (11 AM) VMHS Jazz Band (12 PM) Opening ceremony (1 PM) Powwow demonstration (2 PM) Las Pregoneras (4 PM) Full Flannel Jacket (5 PM) Clubbing Fraggles (7 PM) Incredibly Hip (headline act at 9 PM) todocanada.ca+5brandon.ca+5facebook.com+5  

Gambler First Nation has officially begun construction on a hotel and conference centre in Brandon, Manitoba. They held a  sod-turning ceremony on Tuesday and provided some additional details on the project. The hotel, located behind the Western Nations Nation’s gas station on 18th Street North, will feature 130-rooms and will be called the Tipi Hotel & Conference Center. In addition to the 130-rooms, the facility will also feature three large teepees out front for each of the lobby, restaurant, and conference centre. The lobby teepee will be 80 feet tall, while the teepees for both the restaurant and conference centre will each stand 60-feet. tall. Completion of the project is not expected until the summer of 2027.  

Velvet Dip (820 Victoria Ave) recently celebrated their 60th anniversary.   A number of restaurants are for sale in Brandon including bar Burrito and Edo Japan. A retirement party was recently held for Trevor Peters & Debbie Nadon of T-Birds, The keys to the business were handed over to Todd Britton on June 14. Todd is also the owner of Uptown Alley in Winnipeg. The Bootlegger location inside the Shoppers Mall has officially transformed into a Warehouse One! Kim's Asian Restaurant at 42 McTavish Ave E is in the process of relocating to a new address at 650B 1st Street. No timetable as to when the new location will be open to serve the public.  

Mark Boguski and Brody Woodmass, of Brandon, will be competing at the 2025 Brick International Hockey tournament that takes in place in Edmonton each summer. The two forwards (2015 birth-year) have cracked the roster of the Manitoba Jr Ice and will face off against teams from Chicago, Toronto, Montreal, Connecticut & more during the week long event (June 30 - July 6). Pro-wrestling returns to Brandon. Canadian Wrestling's Elite recently made an announcement that they would returning to Brandon on Sunday, August 19. The event will feature the Canadian Wrestling's Elite debut of WWE, TNA, & ROH Cruiserweight Legend Brian Kendrick! Additional information to follow in the coming weeks. Over the weekend, Hunter Oakden (Team Manitoba (Wheat City Golf Course) required a one hole playoff to capture the 2025 Golf Manitoba u15 championship over Owen Conrad (Team Manitoba / St. Charles).   Deloraine's Ashton Bell will have a new city to call home for the 2025-26 Professional Women's Hockey League season. She was selected by Vancouver with the first overall pick in the league's expansion draft on Monday. DING DING DING ? We have selected defender Ashton Bell FIRST in the 2025 PWHL Expansion Draft! pic.twitter.com/6PxparCb0L — PWHL Vancouver (@PWHL__Vancouver) June 10, 2025   The Bobcats appointed Kailan Robinson as the full-time women's volleyball head coach following two-year interim gig. "During her tenure as interim head coach, Robinson has been instrumental in recruiting talented student-athletes and has consistently guided the team to be competitive within the highly challenging Canada West conference. Her focus on skill development and tactical play has been a hallmark of her coaching." The Sportsplex Arena Upgrade is right on schedule, and they’re set to pour the concrete for the arena floor on Thursday, June 12, 2025