BRANDON – Brandon University (BU) Sociology professor Dr. Christopher J. Schneider has received national recognition for his efforts in public education. Schneider is this year’s recipient of the Public Education Award, given by the Canadian Criminal Justice Association (CCJA), presented in recognition of his “longstanding commitment and contribution to criminal justice public education.” The award specifically recognizes “persons who significantly advance public understanding in Canada of the need for, and elements of, a humane, effective criminal justice system.” Founded in 1919, the CCJA is a national independent organization working for an improved justice system in Canada. Hirsch Greenberg, President of the Association, presented Schneider with the award recently at the CCJA biennial Congress in Toronto. “It is an honour to be selected to receive this prestigious award,” says Schneider. “To be recognized for my modest public outreach efforts by an organization that has made it its purpose to develop and promote humane responses to criminal justice is so meaningful.” Schneider’s public education endeavours are multifaceted and extensive in reach across diverse groups. Schneider has provided numerous public lectures, sat on public panels, and has given educational presentations for criminal justice professionals across Canada. He regularly engages with media and has given more than 450 interviews in the last eight years with media, including the New York Times, Globe and Mail, CBC’s The National, and SiriusXM Satellite Radio. More than three-dozen of these interviews were in the aftermath of the 2011 Vancouver riots, during which Schneider urged restraint and the importance of due process in response to calls for swift justice, as well as for caution in response to social media materials, which might appear to incriminate people. Schneider’s research also is regularly spotlighted in news media; including his published work on the 2011 Vancouver riots, and, more recently, discussions of his latest and well-received book Policing and Social Media: Social Control in an Era of New Media (2016, Lexington Books | Rowman & Littlefield). The book was recently featured in a one-hour CBC Documentary “Enforcing the Message: How Police Are Communicating with the Public.” The book has also been reviewed in Maclean’s, the Vancouver Sun, and profiled extensively on talk radio stations across the country, including in 22 nationally syndicated interviews on CBC Radio. “Through his research, Dr. Schneider has provided us with a new lens for viewing modern police work and the criminal justice system, in particular their use of technology and social media,” says Dr. Demetres Tryphonopoulos, Dean of Arts at BU. “His commitment to analyzing and interpreting the social outcomes of these new approaches is of great public value, and our students benefit tremendously from his critical thinking and shared insight. I congratulate Dr. Schneider on another significant accomplishment, and I look forward to seeing his work in this area continue.” Consistent with his outreach efforts, Schneider has directly engaged the public in the areas of  sociology and criminology. For instance, he pioneered a course that encouraged members of the public to attend class with students. The course design – published in a co-edited book on public sociology — has been replicated across Canada. Schneider also actively encourages and educates others on how to share their research, having published a few “how-to” guide papers for scholars, students, and practitioners who wish to promote their research in media.

Brandon, MB – The City of Brandon’s Streets and Roads Section would like to remind all Brandon residents and motorists that the provision for overnight parking restrictions on all signed seasonal snow clearing routes will soon come into effect. As per the City of Brandon Traffic By-law, overnight parking along such identified routes between the dates of November 15th and March 31st annually is prohibited if a snow plowing/removal notice has been issued for the specific route by the City of Brandon. These routes are as follows: Rosser Avenue, from 1st Street to 18th Street (Midnight to 7 a.m.) Rosser Avenue, from 18th Street to 34th Street (Midnight to 8 a.m.) Rosser Avenue East, from 1st Street to 13th Street East (Midnight to 8 a.m.) Princess Avenue, from 1st Street to 18th Street (Midnight to 7 a.m.) Princess Avenue, from 18th Street to Whillier Drive (Midnight to 8 a.m.) Princess Avenue East, from 1st Street to 13th Street East (Midnight to 8 a.m.) Ninth Street, extending from Pacific Avenue to Princess Avenue (Midnight to 7 a.m.) Tenth Street, extending from Princess Avenue to Pacific Avenue (Midnight to 7 a.m.) Louise Avenue, extending from 13th Street to 18th Street (Midnight to 8 a.m.) Snow plowing/removal notices are issued by the City of Brandon to its website and through its social media platforms, and notification is also provided to Brandon’s local media outlets. However, residents who wish to receive direct email notifications prior to the implementation of such parking bans can sign up for this service by visiting www.brandon.ca/snow-routes. Residents are also reminded that the best way to stay up-to-date on all regular snow plowing activity on City of Brandon streets is by regularly visiting snowmap.brandon.ca. The City of Brandon’s interactive snow clearing website map is updated after a snowfall to show when snow plowing or snow removal activity is scheduled along a snow route, along a priority route, within various residential zones, or in a back lane. All residents are encouraged to visit snowmap.brandon.ca and “Know Your Zone” ahead of a snow-plowing event. You can also access the map on your Apple device via our “My City” app, available for FREE download via the Apple App Store. For further information on City of Brandon Snow Routes or its snow-clearing procedure, contact the City of Brandon Streets and Roads Section at 204-729-2285.

The City of Brandon wishes to advise that Brandon City Hall (410-9th Street), the City of Brandon Civic Services Complex (900 Richmond Avenue East), and the A.R. McDiarmid Civic Complex (638 Princess Avenue), will all be closed on Monday, November 13th in observance of Remembrance Day, and will re-open for regular business hours on Tuesday, November 14th. The Eastview Landfill will be CLOSED on Saturday, November 11th in observance of Remembrance Day, and also CLOSED on Sunday, November, 12th as per its winter hours of operation. The landfill will be open regular weekday winter hours (8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.) on Monday, November 13th.  The Eastview Landfill’s winter hours of operation can be found at http://www.brandon.ca/sanitation/landfill/landfill-overview. All Brandon Transit services will run on statutory holiday hours (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) on Saturday, November 11th, while the Brandon Transit Info Centre will be closed that day. Brandon Transit routes can be found at http://www.brandontransit.ca/routes-schedules/regular-routes-schedules. Hours of operation at Brandon’s Community Sportsplex will not be impacted. However, attendees at the Sportsplex on Saturday, November 11th will be asked to pause for a moment of respectful silence. A full facility schedule can be found at https://mycommunity.brandon.ca/.

Brandon Police Service Media Release At 8:30 p.m., Police attended a residence in the 1400 Block of Rosser Avenue after receiving a report of a Domestic disturbance. A female victim was located and found to have swelling to her face and bruising on her body. Investigation revealed that the female and her boyfriend engaged in an argument, which escalated, and the boyfriend began assaulting the victim by punching and kicking her. The male suspect also struck the victim with a broom handle and choked her to the point of losing consciousness. The 26-year-old male suspect was located nearby and arrested for Assault Cause Bodily Harm, Assault with a Weapon, Choke to Overcome Resistance and Breach of a Court Order. The female victim was transported to hospital and received treatment for injuries that are not considered to be life threatening. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

In order to meet the July 2018 timeline mandated by the federal government to permit the recreational use of cannabis, the Manitoba government unveiled a hybrid retail and distribution model that allows both the public and private sectors to do what they each do best, Premier Brian Pallister announced today. This model will see the Liquor and Gaming Authority (LGA) given an expanded mandate to regulate the purchase, storage, distribution and retail of cannabis.  The Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation (MBLL) will secure and track supply of cannabis sold in Manitoba, while the private sector will operate all retail locations. “Legalization of cannabis is a major shift in public policy and safety remains our top priority,” said Pallister.  “MBLL oversight of supply and distribution will ensure safety, and retail by the private sector will ensure competitiveness and accessibility which will help achieve our goal of getting gangs out of the cannabis business.” Private-sector retail supports the decision not to co-locate cannabis retail with the sale of alcohol, eliminates the need for immediate public investment in new storefronts and provides consumer choice through different retail experiences, the premier added. “This approach is designed to meet our objectives of eliminating the black market, keeping cannabis out of the hands of youth and creating new opportunities in the marketplace,” said Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Blaine Pedersen.  “The private sector’s role in encouraging competitive pricing supports these goals.  At the same time, provincial oversight will help maintain supply chain integrity and prevent the diversion of product.” Provincial regulation of wholesaling, distribution and retail will be through LGA, the minister noted, and a regulatory framework and licensing regime is in development. MBLL will be responsible for central administration, supply chain management and order processing.  The Crown corporation will oversee the wholesale and distribution of product including leveraging economies of scale through bulk purchasing to undercut black-market pricing and support a diverse retail sector. All cannabis sold in retail stores must be purchased from MBLL, which will source product from federally licensed producers.  Safe storage and shipment of product will be managed through either MBLL-owned and operated facilities and/or contracted third parties licensed through the LGA. “This is a step-by-step process,” said Pallister. The first step was introducing The Cannabis Harm Prevention Act to target drug-impaired driving and send a clear message that driving under the influence of cannabis is dangerous and unacceptable, he noted. On July 27, the Manitoba government issued an expression of interest to determine market place interest and capability to provide services for the production, distribution and retail of cannabis.  The 60 responses received indicated significant private-sector interest in participating in the emerging cannabis industry, the premier added. On Sept. 14, Manitoba Public Insurance launched a broad public awareness and education campaign to raise awareness about the dangers and consequences of drug-impaired driving. “Today’s announcement is the fourth step,” said Pallister.  “The health and safety of all Manitobans continues to be paramount and there is still plenty of work to do.” The premier confirmed the province will be issuing a request for proposals from qualified applicants seeking the opportunity to operate one or more retail locations.  The deadline for submissions is Dec. 22, with initial locations to open July 2, 2018. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});