Local News

Brandon, MB At 4:40 p.m. on October 21, 2020, the City of Brandon became aware that a private, internal Brandon Police Service (BPS) database containing information related to security cameras throughout the city was accidentally made available on the internet, via a mapping interface service. Within 15 minutes of city staff becoming aware of the exposure,… October 27, 2020

Source: Brandon Police Service Media release At approx. 1:25 AM today, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of Victoria Ave East.  As the officer approached the vehicle, he observed a machete in the vehicle.  The occupants of the vehicle were identified, one of which is currently bond by a 12 PM –… October 26, 2020

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On October 21, 2020, police received a report of the theft of copper wire valued at $10,000 from a business in the 700 block of Middleton Ave.  Significant damage to equipment at the business was also reported.  Anyone with information regarding this theft and damage to property is encouraged… October 24, 2020

Brandon, MB – Parks & Recreation Services is seeking the public’s feedback on the future of Park Community Centre.  With major renovations needed to bring the aging facility up to code, administration is engaging with the public to better understand how residents use this facility and what is important to them, now and into the… October 22, 2020

Since it’s inception in June of 2020, Everyone Eats, a collaboration between the John Howard Society, Brandon University and the Food Matters Manitoba, has served over 6,000 meals to residents (over 1,100 were paid for by others in the community) of western Manitoba. “Everyone Eats is a pay what you can meal program,” says Ross… October 22, 2020