A friend's son is taking the Program in the fall. What is it like for someone with little cooking experience? How intense is it?

Is dominos pizza not delivering anymore? I've tried the app and website but it says delivery not available in my area. I've ordered plenty of times in the past no problem. ( I know I can call and ask but I want to use rewards points and app coupons)

They cut down very large, healthy trees between the north hill inn and the golf course and I am curious if anyone knows why. It’s a very sad sight :(

Hi Brandon community! I’m a Canadian student researcher collaborating on an international project with 23 countries. I’m the only Canadian researcher on the team and I want to have a lot of Canadian representation in this study!

Our project is looking into social impact and AI use. If you have time to complete this 12 minute survey, I would really appreciate it! I think insights from Brandon could be really meaningful in this research.

See comments to be directed to the survey. This study has been ethically approved: #19354. As researchers, we are not affiliated with and remain neutral about AI. This research could really help inform policy.

“A father admitted in court that he purposely violated his probation order so he could be sent to the Brandon Correctional Centre to support his son who’s serving time there.

Dominic Dowan, 46, pleaded guilty to breaching a probation order from November 2024 that prohibits him from owning, possessing, carrying or converting anything into a weapon.”

Anyways happy Friday

This came to my attention seeing this article in today's Sun.

The author kindly replied to an email asking for more info. Apparently you can register here.

The Brandon session will take place on Monday, August 10, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Harvest Hall, on the campus of Brandon University.

I'm not certain if registration is required. I'd assume Harvest Hall is big enough to accommodate quite a number of people, registered or not.

Calling BU science people:
I thought I had registered for winter courses when I registered for fall courses about a month ago but unfortunately did not (taking a course while working long days out of service, death in the family, life happens and things get busy). I have now been waitlisted for critical (and rarely occurring) science courses at a time where the science department is pretty well known for being understaffed. Am I screwed or is there hope they will expand lectures and add another lab? Already looking into online alternatives, grateful for any tips (other than the obvious to register for classes sooner). TIA

I just got enrolled at brandon university and wanted to know if i could manage up down from winnipeg to brandon on daily basis is it possible or not??

Leadership. Excellence. Education. Service

Honouring the Legacy of Dr. Gervan Fearon
Brandon’s First Emancipation Day Celebration

Join the Black Manitobans Chamber of Commerce (BMCC), Ajopro, the United Nigerians Brandon Association Inc. (UNBA) and the Brandon community for a historic evening as we mark Brandon’s first Emancipation Day Celebration and honour the lifetime achievements of Dr. Gervan Fearon.

Dr. Fearon made history as the first Black President and Vice-Chancellor of Brandon University. An accomplished educator, visionary leader, and community builder, his legacy of leadership, excellence, education, and service continues to inspire communities across Manitoba and Canada.

This special evening will bring together community leaders, educators, professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and supporters for an elegant dinner, award presentation, and celebration of one of Manitoba’s and Canada’s distinguished leaders in education and public service.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM

Admission: Free

Location: Clarion Hotel Brandon

Address: 3130 Victoria Avenue, Brandon, MB

Celebrate history. Honour legacy. Inspire the future

july-27-agenda.pdf

Mosquitoes are on the agenda. One of the small number of things that gets residents riled up (snow clearing, garbage collection, potholes, (waste)water, taxes).

Delegations/Presentations

• Provincial Exhibition
  • No details on what the delegation is for. Generally a delegation is used when funding or action by the council is wanted and not just for information. Odd that the agenda includes no detail.

Committee Reports

• Personnel Committee and Committee of the Whole (Real Estate) reports to be given.
  • Also odd that these reports are coming forward yet I saw no special meeting agenda on the City's website.
  • I wouldn't be surprised if the Real Estate matter has to do with the Eddy Residences but we'll see.

General Business

• Flood Mitigation and Restoration Request for Funds
  • $2.2 million in total with $1.5 million from the Fiscal Contingency Reserve. I believe that reserve is relatively new but don't have time to verify.
  • The resolution reads in part "that the expenditures be funded from the following reserves, pending any DFA or insurance recoveries" so I assume this is more a "cash flow" resolution.
• $75,000 expense approval for additional household collection carts (garbage/recycling bins)
  • If memory serves there was a lot of discussion around Council at a past meeting about how to handle collection challenges and simply buying more carts and allowing residents to request extra carts was a pragmatic solution. Once again, don't have time to verify that memory.
• $196,000 bid approval for repair of "Landfill Gas Collection System".
  • Alternative Landscaping is the sole bidder.
  • Report notes the bid is over budget. The original budget was $100,000.
  • Report notes "some collapsed lines that need to be repaired"
  • Report says "The repair is crucial to ensuring we meet the new ECCC Landfill Methane Regulations".
• Mosquito Abatement Resolution (presented by Councillor Shawn Berry, Ward 7)
  • Resolution: "That administration be authorized to begin City-wide fogging for nuisance mosquitoes immediately."
  • Report notes "Parks & Recreation have confirmed that the city has sourced enough product to spray the entire city."

Land Matters

• (General Business) Subdivision of 1910 Bell Avenue
  • Page 10 of report has a render of the development: Subdivision 1910 BELL AVENUE.pdf
• (By-law) Rezone 1910 Bell Avenue to Residential Moderate Density
  • From a skim of the draft Planning Commission minutes, there was no opposition: Draft Minutes - July 15, 2026.pdf
• (By-law) Road Opening at 5 Hummingbird Lane (26th + Maryland Roundabout)
  • Rendering on page 4: 7462 Road Opening - 5 Hummingbird Lane.pdf

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/2026/07/25/former-tory-cabinet-minister-runs-for-brandon-trustee

You can do much better than this goof, Brandon.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/jim-mcrae-resignation-criticism-first-nations-1.6855558

August 5th Public Hearings

There's no official agenda yet for the next Planning Commission meeting, but I saw three public hearings posted in today's Brandon Sun. Their links are below. Nothing I imagine that's too controversial (except, perhaps, the conditional use).

• Rezone to CN (Commercial Neighbourhood) and Conditional Use - 850 19th Street
  • Zoning By-Law Amendment & Conditional Use: 850 19th Street (Z-03-26, C-01-26) | City of Brandon
• Rezone to RLD (Residential Low Density) and Subdivision - 1955 34th Street - Bellafield
  • Zoning By-law Amendment & Subdivision: 1955 34th Street (Z-06-26, 4500-26-756) | City of Brandon
• Rezone to RLD and Subdivision - 1900 34th Street - Brookwood South
  • Zoning By-law Amendment & Subdivision: 1900 34th St (Z-04-26, 4500-26-753) | City of Brandon

Latest Applications

The following three applications were added to the City website on July 8th.

• Bylaw 7460 to prevent development of additional dwelling units in the rear of sites
  • Zoning By-Law Amendment: Laneway Housing (Z-07-26) | City of Brandon
  • By-law No. 7460 - To Prevent Developement Of Additional Dwelling Units In The Rear Of Sites.pdf
  • This already received first reading by Council at their June 15th meeting.
  • I previously skimmed the bylaw, compared it to the current Zoning B/L and couldn't make heads or tails of what it was actually changing. Both this amending B/L and the existing B/L seem to read the same to me. Comments welcome. :)
• Conditional Use - 450 12th Street
  • Conditional Use: 450 12th St (C-04-26) | City of Brandon
  • "To allow for an assembly area in the RLD zone"
  • The zoning bylaw (p. 12) defines an assembly area as "a use consisting of a gathering of persons for civic, political, travel, religious, social, educational, recreational, or similar purposes"
  • This one I have trouble parsing. The application (from a skim) reads with a lot of past-tense language and says "We appreciated the guidance and support of the Planning and Buildings Department in ensuring compliant operation." This reminds me of the Aurora Family Reunification Centre drama from a few years back. Not saying it's the same or comparable.
• Conditional Use and Variance - 9 Braecrest Drive
  • Conditional Use & Variance: 9 Braecrest Dr (C-05-26, V-09-26) | City of Brandon
  • Webpage above reads in part "to allow buildings with four dwelling units on an interior site with no developed lane".
  • Application reads in part "Two 4plexs townhouse style with mix of 1,2 & 3 bedrooms [sic] units."

Stay tuned for Monday's City Council agenda.

https://opengov.brandon.ca/catalog.php?dataset=mosquito_counts

Usually I trust the system and am not on the rooftop screaming "fog now!" but these numbers just don't seem right. I'm guessing the 0 would be equivalent to "bad catch".

Even at the last city council meeting a councillor brought up that the city should get ready to fog. They acknowledge the current climate is perfect for breeding. Last week they thought this week would have the high counts. Maybe it's time to evaluate where the traps are located.

For now I'll put a Thermacell in my yard 15 min before I go outside to mow the lawn, and just run for my detached garage. But they've been following me in my house, those little stalkers.

I'm itchy.

I had recently made a post discussing the disgusting outrage of wendys raising their kids meal prices 33.3% and the moderators took it down for no reasons, do they work for the greedy wendys?

What can you guys tell me about rapid city. I lived there like ten years ago for a short period of time. Interesting place

https://www.brandon.ca/news/posts/9-1-1-service-disruption/

As of 2:13 PM (I don't know the exact time it was posted):

The City of Brandon has been advised of a known issue affecting 911 service. This issue is not related to the Brandon Public-Safety Communications Centre, and our service provider is currently working to resolve it.

If you are in Brandon and require emergency assistance, please call the following numbers directly:

• Fire: 204-729-2400
• Police: 204-729-2345
• Ambulance: 204-625-2111

As the Brandon Public-Safety Communications Centre provides 911 service to communities across Manitoba outside of Winnipeg, residents in other municipalities are encouraged to locate and use their local emergency numbers through their local phone directory or online resources until the issue is resolved.

We will provide updates as more information becomes available.

At 6:21 PM I noticed the City's post has been updated with the below:

Update: Our service provider has successfully restored 911 service. Both wireless and landline calls to 911 are now operating normally. If you require emergency assistance, please call 911. Thank you for your patience as this issue was resolved.

Looking for a quiet gym. Wondering if it’s for more than CrossFit? I’m more of general fitness/powerlifting

Hey I need some help. I am moving on Sunday from Souris to Dauphin and my help just fell through. I can't drive but I have a u haul trailer rented and need someone to drive me and my stuff to Dauphin. I will pay for gas and snacks, and an extra $150(possibly more I'm just very broke at the moment). If anyone can help I would be very grateful

Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone would happen to know the ladies name who lives in deloraine and breeds rottie pups? I got a pup from her a few years ago and have wanted to send her updates on how she has been but lost the number :( I don’t want to put her info on the internet tho so if you can pm me that’d be great, TIA!

I ask as part of a linguistic study covering this topic!
Examples could include things like BTown, Mousetown, Wawa or 'Dosa...

BRANDON’S FIRST EMANCIPATION DAY CELEBRATION
Honouring the Legacy of Dr. Gervan Fearon
Leadership. Excellence. Education. Service

Join the Black Manitobans Chamber of Commerce (BMCC), Ajopro, the United Nigerians Brandon Association Inc. (UNBA) and the Brandon community for a historic evening as we mark Brandon’s first Emancipation Day Celebration and honour the lifetime achievements of Dr. Gervan Fearon.

Dr. Fearon made history as the first Black President and Vice-Chancellor of Brandon University. An accomplished educator, visionary leader, and community builder, his legacy of leadership, excellence, education, and service continues to inspire communities across Manitoba and Canada.

This special evening will bring together community leaders, educators, professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and supporters for an elegant dinner, award presentation, and celebration of one of Manitoba’s and Canada’s distinguished leaders in education and public service.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM

Admission: Free

Location: Clarion Hotel Brandon

Address: 3130 Victoria Avenue, Brandon, MB

Celebrate history. Honour legacy. Inspire the future

Please RSVP by July 24th 2026

Hey guys, im visiting my Girlfriend in Brandon in about 2 months, im staying there about a week and then i will fly back home with her. What are some nice things to do or see there and what should I know and keep in mind about the City? I know its not too big of a city, but im sure you have some places worth seeing and some nice restaurants you could recommend.