BU astronomers host eclipse viewing
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Dr. Austin Gulliver and Dr. Tyler Foster of BU’s Department of Physics and Astronomy will host a viewing of Monday’s solar eclipse. They will set up two solar-filtered telescopes, from about 12:50 p.m., to about 3 p.m., outside the south entrance of the John R. Brodie Science Centre, along Louise Ave. They will also have…
Brandon City Council Accelerates Transportation Improvements With Additional Bus Purchase This Year
In an exciting development for public transportation, Brandon City Council has taken a proactive step to enhance the city’s public transportation network by bringing forward the purchase of a new bus, initially slated for 2026. This forward-thinking decision leverages an unallocated surplus just over $1 million, enabling the City to bolster transit services well ahead…
Possession for the purpose of trafficking Methamphetamine
On April 4th at 02:02 am police conducted a traffic stop in the 800 block of Brandon Avenue. A 28-year-old female and a 35-year-old male were arrested as drug paraphernalia was visible. Further search of the vehicle located a can of pepper spray, 50 grams of meth and over $400 in cash. The pair were later…
Crime Stoppers Wanted and Crime of the Week for April 4, 2024
The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE”: Nicholas WANBDISKA FOR Assault. On August 11 2023, Nicholas WANBDISKA assaulted a female at a residence in the City of Brandon. WANBDISKA assaulted the female by grabbing her and throwing her against a wall. WANBDISKA’s whereabouts are…
School board meeting results in assault charges
On April 2nd, 2024, police arrested a 24-year-old female for assault. On May 23,2023 there was a school division meeting held at an institution on McDiarmid Drive. There were two opposing sides at the meeting. A 40-year-old male reported he was assaulted by the female. No serious injuries were reported. The investigative file was sent…
