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Lesa Carey with her husband, Myles Harper. Carey said she was

‘It’s heartbreaking for the Westman area’: Cancer patients lament loss of oncologist

Rylee Gerrard 5 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 11:56 PM EST

Cancer patients across Brandon say they are heartbroken by the impending departure of medical oncologist Dr. Brady Anderson from the Western Manitoba Cancer Centre.

When Lesa Carey learned Anderson would be leaving his role as the sole medical oncologist outside of Winnipeg due to burnout and a lack of additional compensation, she said she was “sick to my stomach.”

“I can honestly say that the three scariest words someone I think could ever hear is, ‘You have cancer,’” said Carey, a Brandon resident who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024.

“My husband and I walked into the appointment at cancer care overwhelmed, terrified and scared for my life,” she said. “After meeting with Dr. Anderson, we left informed, listened to and felt extremely cared about.”

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Trustees Kim Fallis, Shawna Mozdzen, Bill Hogan, Lorraine McConnell and Linda Ross take the oath of office during the new board of trustees' inaugural meeting in the J.L. Milne Boardroom on Monday evening. (Abiola Odutola/The Brandon Sun)

Linda Ross returned as BSD chair, Carr elected vice-chair on second ballot

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Linda Ross returned as BSD chair, Carr elected vice-chair on second ballot

Abiola Odutola 5 minute read Yesterday at 11:52 PM EST

The newly elected Brandon School Division board of trustees has officially taken office, with trustees completing their oaths before choosing the board’s leadership for the coming year.

Past chair Linda Ross was the only trustee nominated for chair and was elected for the coming year by acclamation.

The election for vice-chair was more competitive, with trustees Kirk Carr, Lorraine McConnell and Duncan Ross putting their names forward.

After two votes by written ballot, Carr was declared vice-chair. The ballots were then ordered destroyed, and Linda Ross assumed the chair for the remainder of the meeting.

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Coun. Shaun Cameron (Ward 4) shares a laugh with Coun. Greg Hildebreand (Ward 5) shortly before the swearing-in ceremony for Brandon city council on Monday evening in the city hall foyer. (Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun)

Brandon’s new council sworn in

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Brandon’s new council sworn in

Alex Lambert 4 minute read Yesterday at 11:48 PM EST

Dozens of people watched on Monday evening as new and returning Brandon council members took an oath of office to officially mark the start of their terms.

The evening started with a piper and first responders walking the 11 members in and circling around 50 attendees.

City manager Dave Wardrop congratulated councillors and said he is “looking forward” to working with them during the next four-year term.

Members, some choosing to swear on a Bible and some not, said they will “truly, faithfully and impartially, and to the best of my knowledge and ability execute the duties and responsibilities of that office.”

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The Brandon Police Service station at 10th Street and Victoria Avenue. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)

Cane used as weapon; homes spray painted

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Cane used as weapon; homes spray painted

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Cane used as weapon

A 67-year-old man, who was allegedly hitting people with his cane inside a Brandon business on Friday, has been charged with assault with a weapon.

Staff from the business in the 1500 block of 18th Street reported the assault to police around 6:30 p.m., police said on Saturday.

Police determined the man had struck another patron in the head and arm with the cane.

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Dr. Nader Shenouda, seen at his family practice in Oakbank on Monday, said some of his colleagues have received discriminatory comments from both patients and colleagues. (Mikaela MacKenzie/Winnipeg Free Press)

International doctors face ongoing harassment, discrimination: report

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International doctors face ongoing harassment, discrimination: report

Nicole Buffie 5 minute read Yesterday at 11:45 PM EST

WINNIPEG — Discrimination and harassment are a serious concern for international doctors in Manitoba, a new report by the College of Physicians and Surgeons says.

The report titled “Strengthening Integration into Practice,” shows 64 per cent of international doctors reported some form of discrimination or harassment in the workplace, both from patients and their families, and from other physicians.

In response to feedback from international doctors and surveys, the College formed a working group to look into the issue further and develop policies and training to guide new and practicing physicians.

The College conducted a survey on the issue last fall. Most of the respondents who reported discrimination or harassment cited those attitudes were based on race, ethnicity, place or origin and religion.

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Seine River MLA Billie Cross said she hadn’t properly expressed herself when she made the remark “they want to steal, let them steal.” (Ruth Bonneville/Winnipeg Free Press files)

MLA apologizes after ‘let them steal’ comment causes uproar

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MLA apologizes after ‘let them steal’ comment causes uproar

Malak Abas 3 minute read Yesterday at 11:44 PM EST

WINNIPEG — An NDP MLA has apologized for “confusion” caused by comments she made suggesting retail workers are told to let thieves steal, after those comments went viral on social media.

While debating Bill 210, which would amend the laws that determine civil claims for damages made by anyone 12 or older who trespasses for the purpose of committing a crime, Seine River MLA Billie Cross said the amendments introduced by the Opposition could “give people carte blanche to make justice decisions in a split second when they’re in fear.”

“I don’t think anyone’s property is more valuable than a human life. That’s why we have insurance, that’s why we buy insurance for our property, that’s why it’s so important that we not put ourselves in the line of fire when something’s being stolen,” she said Oct. 29 in the Manitoba legislature.

“You know, we tell people who work in retail, ‘Someone comes in, they want to steal, let them steal.’ It’s not worth your life, we’ve seen what happens when people don’t do that.”

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Woman gets conditional sentence for grandson assault

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Woman gets conditional sentence for grandson assault

Tessa Adamski 4 minute read Yesterday at 11:43 PM EST

A grandmother convicted of assaulting her grandson after she touched his buttocks without his consent on multiple occasions will serve a four-month conditional sentence in a rural southwestern Manitoba community.

Court of King’s Bench Justice Sandra Zinchuk delivered her decision during a sentencing hearing in Brandon on Monday following a two-day trial in spring for the 51-year-old offender.

Despite being charged with two counts of sexual assault, the grandmother was found guilty on a lesser charge of assault and was acquitted on the other count in relation to allegations she sexually abused her granddaughter.

A publication ban protecting the children’s identities prohibits the Sun from naming the woman, who pleaded not guilty to both charges.

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Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, right, and Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., attend a service at Perfecting Church, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Political betrayal, Canada trade war: Why Michigan is a Senate race to watch

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Political betrayal, Canada trade war: Why Michigan is a Senate race to watch

Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 8:31 AM EST

DETROIT - Michelle Taylor gasped and shook her head in disbelief.

Outside a church where she was waiting to hear Democrat Abdul El-Sayed speak on Sunday, the longtime Detroit resident watched an unimaginable party fracture in a race that could ultimately decide who controls power on Capitol Hill.

El-Sayed's former opponent in the U.S. Senate primary, Haley Stevens, endorsed Republican Mike Rogers with just less than 48 hours to go before election day.

"It's all about being bigger than your ego," Taylor said shaking her head, looking at Stevens' social media endorsement minutes after it was posted. "And for her to do that is really a slap in the face to the Democrats."

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Commonwealth meeting offers Carney a chance to boost diplomatic ties, experts say

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Commonwealth meeting offers Carney a chance to boost diplomatic ties, experts say

Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press 6 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 7:31 PM EST

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Antigua and Barbuda on Monday, where he will have a chance to engage with heads of government from other Commonwealth countries — and with King Charles.

Much of the meetings taking place this week will focus on trade and investment. But the gathering also offers a chance for Carney to meet with representatives from a wide variety of countries he might not otherwise visit, said retired Canadian diplomat Patricia Fortier.

“Fifty-six countries, Caribbean, Europe, Africa, North America, Indo-Pacific — this is like a diplomatic feast,” she said.

Commonwealth members include large countries like the United Kingdom, Australia, India and Nigeria, and many of the world’s smallest countries — such as Tuvalu, a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean with a population of about 10,000.

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CancerCare says new medical oncologist on the way

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CancerCare says new medical oncologist on the way

Abiola Odutola 3 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 8:41 AM EST

CancerCare Manitoba says there are measures in place to ensure there will be no interruption or delays in cancer care in the Westman region with the impending departure of the region’s only medical oncologist.

Following the departure of Dr. Brady Anderson on Nov. 13, patients receiving treatment at the Western Manitoba Cancer Centre in Brandon will continue to have access to medical oncology services, stated a press release issued by the organization and Prairie Mountain Health on Sunday afternoon and shared on social media.

“CancerCare Manitoba had already recruited an additional medical oncologist specifically for the Western Manitoba Cancer Centre earlier in 2026,” the release stated. “This new medical oncologist is in Manitoba and will join the Brandon team in early December. Additional medical oncologist resources are being added in November to bridge care following Dr. Anderson’s departure and before the new oncologist begins.”

A plan is in place to ensure all patients receiving care at the Western Manitoba Cancer Centre will continue to be seen by a medical oncologist, the release stated. “Their care will not be interrupted or delayed because of this transition.”

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Scare Away Hungers sees surge in visitors and donations

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Scare Away Hungers sees surge in visitors and donations

Abiola Odutola 4 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 8:50 AM EST

The Scare Away Hunger, Cedar Hollow Halloween tradition, has surpassed last year’s totals in all three categories.

The event, which is the fifth in Brandon, attracted 1,833 people this year, up from 1,608 in 2025, while food donations increased to 3,703 items from 3,013.

It also raised $748.25 in cash donations, compared with $603 last year. The donations will go to Samaritan House to support people in need in the community.

The event also benefited from increased community involvement, including a larger volunteer force and donations of equipment and decorations that allowed the haunted house to expand, co-organizer Mike Mitchell said.

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Updated: Yesterday at 8:50 AM EST