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November 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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In a busy year for Brooke Facey, the Hamiota product suddenly has one less thing to worry about. The 17-year-old forward has committed to the Dakota College at Bottineau and will be joining the Jacks women’s hockey team next season. www.brandonsun.com/sports/2025/... #bdnmb
Hard-working Facey sets next chapter
In a busy year for Brooke Facey, the Hamiota product suddenly has one less thing to worry about. The 17-year-old forward has committed to the Dakota College at Bottineau and will be joining the…
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November 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
In a busy year for Brooke Facey, the Hamiota product suddenly has one less thing to worry about. The 17-year-old forward has committed to the Dakota College at Bottineau and will be joining the Jacks women’s hockey team next season. www.brandonsun.com/sports/2025/... #bdnmb
Jackson Burgess and the Neelin Spartans had their roles figured out and they were rolling. Until everything changed at the turn of an ankle. And another. And a knee to boot. #bdnmb www.brandonsun.com/sports/2025/...
Spartans vie for rare third straight title
Jackson Burgess and the Neelin Spartans had their roles figured out and they were rolling. Until everything changed at the turn of an ankle. And another. And a knee to boot. The Spartans varsity…
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November 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Jackson Burgess and the Neelin Spartans had their roles figured out and they were rolling. Until everything changed at the turn of an ankle. And another. And a knee to boot. #bdnmb www.brandonsun.com/sports/2025/...
They go by names like TRUMP_ARMY— or MAGANationX, and their verified accounts proudly display portraits of President Donald Trump, voter rallies and American flags. And they’re constantly posting about U.S. politics to their followers... #bdnmb www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1...
X’s new feature raises spectre of foreign influence
They go by names like TRUMP_ARMY— or MAGANationX, and their verified accounts proudly display portraits of President Donald Trump, voter rallies and American flags. And they’re constantly posting…
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November 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
They go by names like TRUMP_ARMY— or MAGANationX, and their verified accounts proudly display portraits of President Donald Trump, voter rallies and American flags. And they’re constantly posting about U.S. politics to their followers... #bdnmb www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1...
A Rivers man born with spinal muscular atrophy said the Manitoba government’s sudden change of heart to fully fund his coverage for an expensive medication is “surreal.” www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Province commits to one-year medicine coverage for Rivers man
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November 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
A Rivers man born with spinal muscular atrophy said the Manitoba government’s sudden change of heart to fully fund his coverage for an expensive medication is “surreal.” www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
OTTAWA — Canadian beekeepers are sounding the alarm about a pest that’s spreading in parts of Asia, and a Conservative MP is calling on the federal government to change a long-standing policy on importing bees from the U.S. in response. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Beekeepers call for offshore import ban as deadly mite spreads
OTTAWA — Canadian beekeepers are sounding the alarm about a pest that’s spreading in parts of Asia, and a Conservative MP is calling on the federal government to change a long-standing policy on…
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November 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
OTTAWA — Canadian beekeepers are sounding the alarm about a pest that’s spreading in parts of Asia, and a Conservative MP is calling on the federal government to change a long-standing policy on importing bees from the U.S. in response. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
As parents hunt for gifts that will wow their kids this holiday season, Canadian child development and psychology experts say they should be wary of AI-powered toys because of possible harms... www.brandonsun.com/business/202... #bdnmb
Concerns raised about AI-powered toys and creativity, development as holiday shopping peaks
TORONTO – As parents hunt for gifts that will wow their kids this holiday season, Canadian child development and psychology experts say they should be wary of AI-powered toys because of possible...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
As parents hunt for gifts that will wow their kids this holiday season, Canadian child development and psychology experts say they should be wary of AI-powered toys because of possible harms... www.brandonsun.com/business/202... #bdnmb
VANCOUVER – Maya Cassady was just two months away from graduating high school with honours when she obtained her mental health records through a freedom of information request. www.brandonsun.com/lifestyles/2... #bdnmb
Maya, 17, got mental health records by FOI, then killed herself. Her mom wants reform
VANCOUVER – Maya Cassady was just two months away from graduating high school with honours when she obtained her mental health records through a freedom of information request. Just hours after...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
VANCOUVER – Maya Cassady was just two months away from graduating high school with honours when she obtained her mental health records through a freedom of information request. www.brandonsun.com/lifestyles/2... #bdnmb
WINNIPEG — The University of Winnipeg has terminated its president. The board of regents, the governing body in charge of operations at U of W, removed Todd Mondor following a meeting Monday night. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
U of W terminates president
WINNIPEG — The University of Winnipeg has terminated its president. The board of regents, the governing body in charge of operations at U of W, removed Todd Mondor following a meeting Monday night.…
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November 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
WINNIPEG — The University of Winnipeg has terminated its president. The board of regents, the governing body in charge of operations at U of W, removed Todd Mondor following a meeting Monday night. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
AgWest is gearing up for a major expansion in Westman as construction of its new Brandon facility enters its final stretch, with the farm equipment supplier expecting to open its doors on Jan. 1. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
New AgWest facility nears completion
AgWest is gearing up for a major expansion in Westman as construction of its new Brandon facility enters its final stretch, with the farm equipment supplier expecting to open its doors on Jan. 1.…
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November 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
AgWest is gearing up for a major expansion in Westman as construction of its new Brandon facility enters its final stretch, with the farm equipment supplier expecting to open its doors on Jan. 1. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
The Brandon Sun encourages area residents to support local businesses this holiday season in the lead up to Christmas. Check out our brand new Shop at Home special feature in this week's Westman This Week publication, or click the link! #bdnmb
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November 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The Brandon Sun encourages area residents to support local businesses this holiday season in the lead up to Christmas. Check out our brand new Shop at Home special feature in this week's Westman This Week publication, or click the link! #bdnmb
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First-year Netminder Micky Gross would be the first to admit opportunities like the one he’s been presented this season with the Virden Oil Capitals don’t come around too often. www.brandonsun.com/sports/2025/... #bdnmb
Gross taking it all in with Oil Capitals
Micky Gross is doing whatever he can to soak up the moment like a sponge. The first-year netminder for the Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s Virden Oil Capitals would be the first to admit…
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November 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
First-year Netminder Micky Gross would be the first to admit opportunities like the one he’s been presented this season with the Virden Oil Capitals don’t come around too often. www.brandonsun.com/sports/2025/... #bdnmb
OTTAWA — Ottawa and the provinces raked in more than $5.4 billion in cannabis tax revenue since the drug was legalized for recreational use in October 2018. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Cannabis tax adds $5.4B to federal, provincial coffers
OTTAWA — Ottawa and the provinces raked in more than $5.4 billion in cannabis tax revenue since the drug was legalized for recreational use in October 2018. The federal government has collected $1.2…
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November 26, 2025 at 5:26 PM
OTTAWA — Ottawa and the provinces raked in more than $5.4 billion in cannabis tax revenue since the drug was legalized for recreational use in October 2018. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Blasts of frigid Arctic air could send temperatures tumbling in December and herald the arrival of a more “traditional Canadian winter,” a meteorologist for the Weather Network predicts as it releases its seasonal outlook. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
'December to remember': Winter will get off to an abrupt start, Weather Network says
Blasts of frigid Arctic air could send temperatures tumbling in December and herald the arrival of a more “traditional Canadian winter,” a meteorologist for the Weather Network predicts as...
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November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Blasts of frigid Arctic air could send temperatures tumbling in December and herald the arrival of a more “traditional Canadian winter,” a meteorologist for the Weather Network predicts as it releases its seasonal outlook. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
The majority of Brandon School Division buildings are past middle age, according to an updated facility report. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Report highlights aging BSD infrastructure
The majority of Brandon School Division buildings are past middle age, according to an updated facility report. BSD currently has 24 original school buildings (including the heating plant and core…
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November 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The majority of Brandon School Division buildings are past middle age, according to an updated facility report. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Police used surveillance and cameras, and intercepted phone calls and text messages as they worked to bring down a Brandon-based drug trafficking network, court was told during the trial of a man accused of being part of the operation. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Investigator on stand at drug trafficking trial
Police used surveillance and cameras, and intercepted phone calls and text messages as they worked to bring down a Brandon-based drug trafficking network, court was told during the trial of a man…
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November 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Police used surveillance and cameras, and intercepted phone calls and text messages as they worked to bring down a Brandon-based drug trafficking network, court was told during the trial of a man accused of being part of the operation. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
The provincial and federal governments are spending $28.5 million to help fund water and wastewater projects in Brandon and Boissevain, Premier Wab Kinew announced Tuesday. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
$28.5M for Westman water projects
The provincial and federal governments are spending $28.5 million to help fund water and wastewater projects in Brandon and Boissevain, Premier Wab Kinew announced Tuesday. Kinew told a crowd of…
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November 26, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The provincial and federal governments are spending $28.5 million to help fund water and wastewater projects in Brandon and Boissevain, Premier Wab Kinew announced Tuesday. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
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November 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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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
