News
Liberal huddle for 1st big policy convention without Trudeau
7+ hour, 48+ min ago (804+ words) Brandon -9" C, Cloudy OTTAWA " Liberal party members are gathering in Montreal and, for the first time in more than a decade, Justin Trudeau and his personal brand of politics won't tower over the party's proceedings. Party faithful will gather as…...
In the news today: Liberal policy convention, MP crosses the floor, High travel costs
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (623+ words) Brandon -7" C, Cloudy Liberal huddle for 1st big policy convention without Trudeau Liberal party members are gathering in Montreal and, for the first time in more than a decade, Justin Trudeau and his personal brand of politics won't tower over the…...
Tour highlights hardship, hope in fight against hunger
8+ hour, 48+ min ago (412+ words) Brandon -4" C, Cloudy with wind A Manitoba representative with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank says global food insecurity continues to mirror economic pressures felt at home, but recent work in Kenya is offering signs of long-term hope. Dale Friesen, the organization's…...
Hands-on workshop teaches locals about tanning hides
8+ hour, 48+ min ago (749+ words) Brandon -4" C, Cloudy with wind RM OF CORNWALLIS " A Brandon resident said she was thrilled to participate in late March in a one-week hide camp hosted outside of Brandon because it gave her a chance to reconnect with her roots....
Local mother takes up role as homeschool helpdesk
4+ hour, 6+ min ago (941+ words) Brandon -3" C, Cloudy with wind A Minnedosa mother has become a helpdesk for Westman parents who are looking to homeschool their children. Larissa Mac Donald supports local parents for up to 16 hours per month in her spare time, forwarding information…...
Opinion: Liberals on the threshold of a majority government
10+ hour, 38+ min ago (309+ words) Brandon Sun April 9, 2026 # This browser doesn't support push notifications at the moment. Check browsers features, update your browser or try to use one from the list of recommended to manage your notifications settings: - Safari ( Mac OS 13+ with browser 16. 1+ and i…...
Man accused in arson and jailhouse beating seeks bail
13+ hour, 15+ min ago (916+ words) Brandon -3" C, Cloudy with wind A man accused of setting a fire inside a Brandon house and being involved in a serious jailhouse assault applied for bail in Brandon provincial court on Tuesday. Melvin Mousseau, 27, is charged with aggravated assault…...
We're struggling:' Remains of missing First Nations woman found in Winnipeg
1+ day, 21+ min ago (469+ words) Brandon 0" C, Cloudy with wind WINNIPEG " Winnipeg police say DNA tests have confirmed the death of a First Nations woman who disappeared more than two years ago. Police said Wednesday the tests determined that partial remains found near a back…...
North Dakota back at Frozen Four, with top NHL draft prospect Keaton Verhoeff in tow
18+ hour, 34+ min ago (846+ words) Brandon 0" C, Cloudy with wind Keaton Verhoeff has experienced some big changes over the last 10 months." The hulking defenceman switched from the Western Hockey League to the NCAA, went from living with a billet family to figuring out dorm life…...
Cocaine; harassment; break-in
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (326+ words) Brandon 0" C, Blowing snow TEENS IN COCAINE BUST A pair of 16-year-old boys were arrested after police found cocaine during a traffic stop early Tuesday morning. Police stopped a vehicle in the 100 block of Park Avenue at around 3: 10 a. m. The two…...