Some rural politicians weren't expecting much, are disappointed in Manitoba budget
Steinbach Coun. Michael Zwaagstra says he is disappointed with the provincial budget, while Brandon Mayor Jeff Fawcett says there were no surprises and that he wasn't expecting any major announcements.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/provincial-budget-rural-reaction-9.7142287?cmp=rss

Brandon police officer acquitted of assault charge stemming from 2023 arrest
A Brandon police officer has been acquitted of a charge of assault causing bodily harm stemming from a 2023 arrest. Judge David Ireland delivered his decision in Brandon's provincial court Tuesday. A three-day trial for Const. Brett Long, 41, was held in January.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/brandon-police-officer-aquitted-9.7140906?cmp=rss

Brandon air museum puts out mayday call for roof, concrete repairs
A former wartime airplane hangar in Brandon that's more than 80 years old is in need of repairs. The roof of the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum is failing. There are also cracks in the concrete that pose a tripping hazard, said the museum's director general, Zoe McQuinn.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/commonwealth-air-museum-brandon-9.7139167?cmp=rss

Manitoba woman dead after Trans-Canada crash near Brandon: RCMP
A southwestern Manitoba woman is dead after a semi-trailer truck and an SUV collided on the Trans-Canada Highway near Brandon on Monday morning.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/brandon-fatal-crash-trans-canada-9.7139098?cmp=rss

Brandon firefighter-paramedic union sounds alarm on ambulance transfers
Brandon's firefighter-paramedic union says a new provincial directive requires Brandon's three primary ambulances to perform long-distance patient transfers. The union warns this risks leaving the city without emergency coverage, while Shared Health says an ambulance will always be available.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/brandon-firefighter-paramedic-union-ambulance-9.7137098?cmp=rss

Survivor encourages girls to speak up at rally against intimate partner violence in Brandon
An 18-year-old says no one should suffer in silence after a large crowd rallied to support her and other survivors of intimate partner violence in Brandon, Man.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/brandon-intimate-partner-domestic-violence-rally-survivor-9.7137402?cmp=rss

Brandon mayor defends upcoming Royal Manitoba Winter Fair after event at same site led to measles outbreak
An outbreak of measles traced to an agricultural fair in Brandon in January has that city's mayor defending the upcoming Royal Manitoba Winter Fair. The annual event starts March 30 and is expected to attract more than 40,000 people over six days.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/royal-manitoba-winter-fair-measles-mayor-vaccination-9.7135134?cmp=rss

Shuttered Toronto chocolate shop getting a bigger and better second chance
It's been six years since prolific Toronto chef Brandon Olsen closed his chocolate business, befittingly named Chocolates X Brandon Olsen, CXBO for short.An alumnus of celebrated Toronto establishments such as La Banane, Bar Isabel and The Black Hoof, Olsen's chocolate venture was a shoo-in to become a local favourite. Upon opening the doo...
https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2026/03/cxbo-chocolate-toronto-second-chance/

Brandon city council hoping to borrow $6M for new outdoor aquatic facility
Brandon city council is testing the waters on a $6-million loan for a new outdoor aquatic centre. The only outdoor pool in the Wheat City, the Kinsmen Centennial pool in the east end, is more than 50 years old.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/brandon-6m-outdoor-pool-9.7132657?cmp=rss

Mass tire slashing leaves over 70 vehicles damaged in Brandon vandalism spree
More than 70 vehicles in Brandon's south end had their tires slashed on Tuesday night. Brandon police are investigating the crimes, which included break-ins, and seeking camera footage.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/mass-tire-slashing-brandon-9.7128281?cmp=rss