Local News

Dozens of Brandonites marched the sidewalks of 18th Street in support of the Black Lives Matter movement on Friday afternoon. The march started in the Healthy Living Centre parking lot and continued south on 18th Street before turning around and coming back once hitting Richmond Ave. Numerous cars honked their horns in support as marchers waived… June 5, 2020

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On Thursday morning, a witness reported a male and female walked away from a vehicle that they left in the traffic circle at 34th Street and Willowdale Drive. Both were arrested near the scene. Once located by police, the 37-year-old male was found in possession of a concealed weapon… June 5, 2020

Brandon University (BU) Food Services is teaming up with the Brandon Food Council, the John Howard Society and Assiniboine Community College to provide barrier-free nutritious meals for all. Everyone Eats is a curbside pickup program that will offer top-quality dinners, prepared by BU Food Services. The trial launch of the initiative will provide 200 meals… June 5, 2020

Firefighters from Whitehead Fire Department and Brandon Fire and Emergency Services battled an intense grass/brush fire on Wednesday afternoon, which threatened multiple structures. The fire occurred along the border of the RM of Whitehead and the RM of Cornwallis just west of Brandon which brought both fire departments. Firefighters from Whitehead battled fire on the west… June 3, 2020

Manitoba hospitals and health centres will be restoring visitor access for patients as part of Manitoba’s Phase Two reopening, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen announced today. The gradual easing of visitor restrictions will restore the ability for patients and their loved ones to visit while measures to prevent the introduction and spread… June 3, 2020