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Two Westman philanthropists are emphasizing the importance of giving back to communities less than a week after they donated $1 million to help fund Brandon’s critical care centre, which is expected to open early next year. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Local philanthropists eager to make a difference
Two Westman philanthropists are emphasizing the importance of giving back to communities less than a week after they donated $1 million to help fund Brandon’s critical care centre, which is expected…
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November 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Two Westman philanthropists are emphasizing the importance of giving back to communities less than a week after they donated $1 million to help fund Brandon’s critical care centre, which is expected to open early next year. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Pianist Linda Ruan, winner of the 2025 Eckhardt-Gramatté (E-Gré) National Music Competition, will return to Brandon University’s Lorne Watson Recital Hall this evening for the final performance of her cross-country winner’s tour. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
E-Gré winner returns to BU
Pianist Linda Ruan, winner of the 2025 Eckhardt-Gramatté (E-Gré) National Music Competition, will return to Brandon University’s Lorne Watson Recital Hall this evening for the final performance of…
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November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Pianist Linda Ruan, winner of the 2025 Eckhardt-Gramatté (E-Gré) National Music Competition, will return to Brandon University’s Lorne Watson Recital Hall this evening for the final performance of her cross-country winner’s tour. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Hair Today Mall Barbers — a locally owned fixture in Shoppers Mall for 44 years — has been sold to new owner Lindsay Dietrich, who officially took over the barbershop on Nov. 3 for an undisclosed amount. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Mall barbershop under new ownership
Hair Today Mall Barbers — a locally owned fixture in Shoppers Mall for 44 years — has been sold to new owner Lindsay Dietrich, who officially took over the barbershop on Nov. 3 for an undisclosed…
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November 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Hair Today Mall Barbers — a locally owned fixture in Shoppers Mall for 44 years — has been sold to new owner Lindsay Dietrich, who officially took over the barbershop on Nov. 3 for an undisclosed amount. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s worst wildfire season in 30 years isn’t finished despite the onset of freezing temperatures and snow, and there’s a fear some blazes could smoulder underground and resurface next spring. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Officials warn of winter zombie fires
WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s worst wildfire season in 30 years isn’t finished despite the onset of freezing temperatures and snow, and there’s a fear some blazes could smoulder underground and resurface…
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November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s worst wildfire season in 30 years isn’t finished despite the onset of freezing temperatures and snow, and there’s a fear some blazes could smoulder underground and resurface next spring. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
A local organization is encouraging women to run for city council in next year’s municipal election. The organizing committee of Her Seat at the Table (HSATT) is providing women with information on how council works and what they should expect.... www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Group calling for more women candidates
A local organization is encouraging women to run for city council in next year’s municipal election. The organizing committee of Her Seat at the Table (HSATT) is providing women with information on…
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November 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A local organization is encouraging women to run for city council in next year’s municipal election. The organizing committee of Her Seat at the Table (HSATT) is providing women with information on how council works and what they should expect.... www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
A woman involved in a months-long crime spree was spared jail time and instead sentenced to pay $2,000 after the defence described how she “completely turned her life around.” www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Woman fined $2K for role in crime spree
A woman involved in a months-long crime spree was spared jail time and instead sentenced to pay $2,000 after the defence described how she “completely turned her life around.” Jenna Mallette pleaded…
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November 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
A woman involved in a months-long crime spree was spared jail time and instead sentenced to pay $2,000 after the defence described how she “completely turned her life around.” www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Hannah McGregor and the Vincent Massey Vikings are headed back to the final four. The Vikings earned a bye to the quarterfinals as the No. 2 seed. They got to scout the Clippers on Thursday as they upset the Vincent Massey Trojans in a hard-fought five-setter.
Massey girls return to final four
Hannah McGregor and the Vincent Massey Vikings are headed back to the final four. The star outside hitter racked up 19 kills to lead the Vikings past the Kelvin Clippers 3-0 (25-17, 25-22, 25-17) in…
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November 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Hannah McGregor and the Vincent Massey Vikings are headed back to the final four. The Vikings earned a bye to the quarterfinals as the No. 2 seed. They got to scout the Clippers on Thursday as they upset the Vincent Massey Trojans in a hard-fought five-setter.
The upcoming holiday gatherings with relatives may feel ripe for conflicts over politics, relationships, and social issues, but an online survey suggests a majority of Canadians still feel it’s important to spend time with loved ones. www.brandonsun.com/lifestyles/2... #bdnmb
'After all, they're family': Poll finds holiday gatherings still important for most
EDMONTON – The upcoming holiday gatherings with relatives may feel ripe for conflicts over politics, relationships, and social issues, but an online survey suggests a majority of Canadians still...
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November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The upcoming holiday gatherings with relatives may feel ripe for conflicts over politics, relationships, and social issues, but an online survey suggests a majority of Canadians still feel it’s important to spend time with loved ones. www.brandonsun.com/lifestyles/2... #bdnmb
OTTAWA – Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is jetting off to Asia for a five-day trip to meet with major companies and discuss Ottawa’s hunger for attracting large investments into Canada’s defence-related sectors. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Industry Minister Joly heads to South Korea to meet with Hanwha
OTTAWA – Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is jetting off to Asia for a five-day trip to meet with major companies and discuss Ottawa’s hunger for attracting large investments into CanadaR...
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November 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM
OTTAWA – Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is jetting off to Asia for a five-day trip to meet with major companies and discuss Ottawa’s hunger for attracting large investments into Canada’s defence-related sectors. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Career Connections Inc. has unveiled a new four-year strategic plan designed to strengthen its programs, elevate community awareness and diversify revenues. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
CCI launches new four-year plan
Career Connections Inc. has unveiled a new four-year strategic plan designed to strengthen its programs, elevate community awareness and diversify revenues. The plan emerged from months of…
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November 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Career Connections Inc. has unveiled a new four-year strategic plan designed to strengthen its programs, elevate community awareness and diversify revenues. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Nine students from Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School are back home after a powerful, all-expenses-paid 10-day journey across Europe. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Crocus Plains team reflects on ‘historic’ Europe tour
Nine students from Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School are back home after a powerful, all-expenses-paid 10-day journey across Europe. The trip — which was a first-of-its-kind provincial…
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November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Nine students from Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School are back home after a powerful, all-expenses-paid 10-day journey across Europe. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
CUPE Manitoba launched a new children’s activity book on Saturday afternoon to help young Manitobans learn about the public workers who keep communities running. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
CUPE Manitoba launches children’s activity book
CUPE Manitoba launched a new children’s activity book on Saturday afternoon to help young Manitobans learn about the public workers who keep communities running. The book — filled with…
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November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
CUPE Manitoba launched a new children’s activity book on Saturday afternoon to help young Manitobans learn about the public workers who keep communities running. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
A pair of First Nations are suing the provincial and federal governments, claiming land and mineral rights to a swath of land in southwestern Manitoba that generates more than $1.3 billion annually from oil and gas production. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
First Nations sue over oil-rich land
WINNIPEG — A pair of First Nations are suing the provincial and federal governments, claiming land and mineral rights to a swath of land in southwestern Manitoba that generates more than $1.3…
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November 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
A pair of First Nations are suing the provincial and federal governments, claiming land and mineral rights to a swath of land in southwestern Manitoba that generates more than $1.3 billion annually from oil and gas production. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
WINNIPEG — The Kinew government is applying for a special designation to put its growing francophone community on the map and tap into new markets in French-speaking countries across the world. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Manitoba eyes bilingual designation ‘to be at the table’
WINNIPEG — The Kinew government is applying for a special designation to put its growing francophone community on the map and tap into new markets in French-speaking countries across the world.…
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November 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
WINNIPEG — The Kinew government is applying for a special designation to put its growing francophone community on the map and tap into new markets in French-speaking countries across the world. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
JOHANNESBURG – Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are reviving attempts at a comprehensive trade deal, which both countries started negotiating in 2010. www.brandonsun.com/business/202... #bdnmb
Canada, India revive negotiations for comprehensive trade deal, after 15-year attempt
JOHANNESBURG – Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are reviving attempts at a comprehensive trade deal, which both countries started negotiating in 2010. “Th...
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November 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
JOHANNESBURG – Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are reviving attempts at a comprehensive trade deal, which both countries started negotiating in 2010. www.brandonsun.com/business/202... #bdnmb
Ella Averill showed how big she can be for the Brandon University Bobcats on Saturday. But on a night when no other Bobcats had their best stuff, it didn’t matter. #bdnmb www.brandonsun.com/sports/2025/...
Cougars too much for Averill, Bobcats
Ella Averill showed how big she can be for the Brandon University Bobcats on Saturday. But on a night when no other Bobcats had their best stuff, it didn’t matter. The Regina Cougars (8-0) delivered…
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November 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Ella Averill showed how big she can be for the Brandon University Bobcats on Saturday. But on a night when no other Bobcats had their best stuff, it didn’t matter. #bdnmb www.brandonsun.com/sports/2025/...
Many of Yoplait’s yogurts have been pulled from Canadian shelves after the company shared fears over pieces of plastic in some products. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Fears over plastic contamination prompts nationwide recall of many Yoplait yogurts
Many of Yoplait’s yogurts have been pulled from Canadian shelves after the company shared fears over pieces of plastic in some products. Yoplait Canada said in a statement that it proactively is...
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November 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Many of Yoplait’s yogurts have been pulled from Canadian shelves after the company shared fears over pieces of plastic in some products. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Free to read: Brandon’s downtown streets turned into a glowing corridor of holiday excitement Saturday evening as thousands of residents gathered for the 2025 Brandon Santa Parade and to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Thousands line streets for ‘magical’ Santa Parade
Brandon’s downtown streets turned into a glowing corridor of holiday excitement Saturday evening as thousands of residents gathered for the 2025 Brandon Santa Parade and to welcome Mr. and Mrs.…
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November 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Free to read: Brandon’s downtown streets turned into a glowing corridor of holiday excitement Saturday evening as thousands of residents gathered for the 2025 Brandon Santa Parade and to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Good morning! Here is your #FrontPage #bdnmb
November 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Good morning! Here is your #FrontPage #bdnmb
It’s never too early to take part in the season of giving, and what better way to do that than through sport. www.brandonsun.com/sports/2025/... #bdnmb
Crocus hosts charity match for Christmas Cheer
It’s never too early to take part in the season of giving, and what better way to do that than through sport. Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School hosted its second annual volleyball buyout event…
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November 22, 2025 at 11:30 PM
It’s never too early to take part in the season of giving, and what better way to do that than through sport. www.brandonsun.com/sports/2025/... #bdnmb
If there was ever a Renaissance man, it has to be Israel Idonije. www.brandonsun.com/sports/2025/... #bdnmb
Idonije finds success in many places
If there was ever a Renaissance man, it has to be Israel Idonije. The 45-year-old former Brandonite, who played in the National Football League for more than a decade and now lives and works in…
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November 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
If there was ever a Renaissance man, it has to be Israel Idonije. www.brandonsun.com/sports/2025/... #bdnmb
A total of 303 schoolchildren and 12 teachers were abducted by gunmen during an attack on a Catholic institution in north-central Nigeria’s Niger state, the Christian Association of Nigeria said Saturday, updating an earlier tally of 215 schoolchildren. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Number of children abducted in Nigerian school attack raised to more than 300
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A total of 303 schoolchildren and 12 teachers were abducted by gunmen during an attack on St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution in north-central Nigeria’s Niger state, the…
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November 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM
A total of 303 schoolchildren and 12 teachers were abducted by gunmen during an attack on a Catholic institution in north-central Nigeria’s Niger state, the Christian Association of Nigeria said Saturday, updating an earlier tally of 215 schoolchildren. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Mark Carney told a business crowd in Montreal recently that the federal government got a bit of outside help on a major piece of innovation policy in the recently passed federal budget. www.brandonsun.com/business/202... #bdnmb
Ottawa is 'rebooting' its relationship with the tech industry, advocates say
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Mark Carney told a business crowd in Montreal recently that the federal government got a bit of outside help on a major piece of innovation policy in the recently passed...
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November 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Mark Carney told a business crowd in Montreal recently that the federal government got a bit of outside help on a major piece of innovation policy in the recently passed federal budget. www.brandonsun.com/business/202... #bdnmb