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BEIJING – Canada is entering a “new era of relations” with China, Prime Minister Mark Carney declared Thursday, adding the stage is set for talks about areas where the two countries can be “strategic partners."

Carney: Canada entering ‘new era’ of relations with Beijing BEIJING – Canada is entering a “new era of relations” with China, Prime Minister Mark Carney declared Thursday, adding the stage is set for talks about areas where the two countries can be “stra...

A letter carrier passes by a fence mural of dogs clad in Santa Claus hats while delivering mail along 12th Street in Brandon on a cold Wednesday. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)

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The second-degree murder trial of Jeremy Blacksmith took an unexpected turn Tuesday when Blacksmith admitted in a Brandon courtroom that he fatally shot Blaze Tacan in 2023 — but later re-entered his not-guilty plea.

Blacksmith admits to killing, then re-enters not-guilty plea The second-degree murder trial of Jeremy Blacksmith took an unexpected turn Tuesday when Blacksmith admitted in a Brandon courtroom that he fatally shot Blaze Tacan in 2023 — but later re-entered…

The Brandon Police Service is requesting the city approve an additional $1.3 million in funding in this year’s budget.

BPS requests 7% increase in police budget The Brandon Police Service is requesting the city approve an additional $1.3 million in funding in this year’s budget. Most of the seven per cent increase is based on rising salaries, fleet…

Brandon School Division saw unusual student movement patterns this fall while overall enrolment grew at a slower pace than in recent years, according to senior administration reports.

School division sees unusual fall student mobility Brandon School Division saw unusual student movement patterns this fall while overall enrolment grew at a slower pace than in recent years, according to senior administration reports. In September,…

Four teens suffered serious injuries when a school bus carrying 14 students rolled while trying to pass another bus on an icy highway north of Swan River Tuesday morning, RCMP say.

Students injured in school bus rollover Four teens suffered serious injuries when a school bus carrying 14 students rolled while trying to pass another bus on an icy highway north of Swan River Tuesday morning, RCMP say. Some students…

WINNIPEG — The provincial government has launched an online application that allows Manitobans to access a digital version of their health card on their cellphones.

Province launches new digital health card WINNIPEG — The provincial government has launched an online application that allows Manitobans to access a digital version of their health card on their cellphones. The move is intended to modernize…

A proposed new development in south Brandon could create new retail and commercial space as well as about 544 homes. https://buff.ly/zhVaT8B

Developer files plan for South Village Neighbourhood A proposed new development in south Brandon could create new retail and commercial space as well as about 544 homes. The South Village Neighbourhood, located west of 18th Street and south of…

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Iran’s Foreign Minister said security forces have “full control” of the country after two weeks of violent unrest, as the government held counter-demonstrations against those demanding an end to the Islamic Republic.

Iran claims it’s quelled protests even as unrest continues Iran’s Foreign Minister said security forces have “full control” of the country after two weeks of violent unrest, as the government held counter-demonstrations against those demanding an end to the…

City of Brandon mayoral candidate Len Isleifson hosted about 16 residents for a “coffee and conversation” session at the Canad Inns Destination Centre on Saturday afternoon.

Isleifson talks about Brandon’s future City of Brandon mayoral candidate Len Isleifson hosted about 16 residents for a “coffee and conversation” session at the Canad Inns Destination Centre on Saturday afternoon. The informal meeting…