Brandon University

• Call to remove LGBTQ2, sex education books from Brandon schools met with approval, outrage

  Lorraine Hackenschmidt wants a committee to examine books she calls "harmful" for children. Her stance is staunchly opposed by experts in education, libraries and LGBTQ2 supports.

  Education

  May 11, 2023
  
• Some Manitoba post-secondary schools to close on Monday to honour the Queen

  Brandon University will be closed, with no classes held and no offices open. The University of Manitoba cancelled classes and said Monday will be a one-time statutory holiday.

  Canada

  Sep 14, 2022
  
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• Manitoban’s expertise plays role in new Disney, Pixar movie

  The new Disney and Pixar 'Turning Red' movie boasts plenty of Canadian representation, including a Manitoba professor with expertise in Chinese Canadian history.

  Canada

  Mar 18, 2022
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• Manitoba’s Bergen a logical choice for Conservatives, but not controversy-free: political scientist

  Kelly Saunders told Global News it's no surprise the veteran MP was given the appointment to hold down the fort after Erin O'Toole was ousted from leadership Wednesday.

  Politics

  Feb 4, 2022
• Brandon condo blaze deemed accidental, officials say

  A devastating fire that destroyed a four-storey condo building in Brandon Tuesday night has been deemed accidental.

  Canada

  Sep 23, 2021
• Brandon University says Theo Fleury’s recent vaccine comments a ‘stain on his legacy’

  The school issued the statement after former NHLer Theo Fleury tweeted that vaccine passports would be used by pedophiles to track children.

  Health

  Sep 8, 2021
• Brandon University faculty join calls for mandatory vaccinations as fall term approaches

  An association representing hundreds of Brandon University staff is calling on the school to mandate vaccines for faculty, students, and all others attending or working on campus.

  Education

  Aug 16, 2021
• Manitoba researchers using federal funding to look for mosquito-, tick-borne viruses

  A pair of Brandon University scientists are using a quarter-million dollars in research funding to look at what other pathogens could be carried by the annoying insects.

  Science

  Aug 12, 2021
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• ‘Tone-deaf’ Manitoba premier at risk of losing more support: politics prof

  Brian Pallister's comments on reconciliation could spell an ongoing lack of support for his party and a further drop in personal popularity, according to a politics prof.

  Politics

  Jul 12, 2021
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• Manitoba first nation works to identify 104 potential graves at former Brandon residential school

  Three Canadian universities along with a Brandon-area First Nation are working to uncover the identities of 104 potential graves at the former Brandon residential school.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2021