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An update on the proposed crosswalk improvements at McDiarmid Ave. and Victoria Ave.
Last night at our regular meeting of council I asked administration for an update on my proposed sidewalk and crossing improvements at McDiarmid and Victoria Ave. In the 2018 election…
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It bites, but skeeter fogging is needed- Brandon Sun (editorial)
“The city needs to be pressured to spray for mosquitos regardless of the trap counts. They are absolutely horrible even during the day. There’s too much standing water around for…
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Mosquitoes, Keystone Centre up for discussion at city hall- Brandon Sun
Following complaints from constituents, Coun. Shaun Cameron said he will be bringing up the topic of mosquito abatement at Monday’s Brandon City Council meeting during the councillor inquiries portion. Brandonites…
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Big concerts, shows unlikely to resume until 2021- Brandon Sun
It will likely be next year before bigger concerts, touring acts and shows return to Brandon. Talent agencies in conversation with Keystone Centre general manager Jeff Schumacher have indicated that’s…
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$20K ‘small step’ toward accessibility- Brandon Sun
City council voted to put $20,000 toward accessibility improvements at the Brandon Sportsplex during municipal budget deliberations, a number an accessibility advocate called a good start toward making the facility…
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Giving thanks and thinking about tomorrow
From 2011-2016 I had the pleasure of writing a weekly column for the Brandon Sun. Often focusing on the political scene of the day, every so often my editors would…
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Some info on the April 6, 2020, special meeting of council- Shaun Cameron
At tonight’s special council meeting, we will be considering a couple of recommendations to help ease some of the burdens on residents of our city during the COVID-19 pandemic. 7:00…
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Regarding the closure of some city facilities
Hello friends, We’ve talked a lot in a virtual sense lately, but I wanted to keep you updated and informed on city happenings throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Today the decision…
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City of Brandon response to COVID19
Brandon, MB – In response to the Province of Manitoba announcing Manitoba’s first laboratory-confirmed presumptive positive case of COVID-19 (coronavirus), the City of Brandon’s Emergency Response Control Team will be…
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Some thoughts on crosswalk improvements- Shaun Cameron
I read with great interest recently an online discussion pertaining to crosswalk safety in our community. One such intersection that has come into question is the corner of McDiarmid Drive…
