One more week left for our Name/Gender Change Grants! We cover the costs of a legal name/gender change in southwestern Manitoba. Applications open til October 13th.

To apply, see: westmanempowermentfund.org/programs/nam...

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OTTAWA – Espionage is a deadly serious and generally misunderstood business, and it’s critical for Canadian politicians thinking about starting a foreign spy service to decide “with their eyes wide open,” a new study says. www.brandonsun.com/local/2026/1... #bdnmb

OTTAWA – The Supreme Court of Canada is set to mark the opening of the judicial year with a ceremony in its temporary new building today. www.brandonsun.com/lifestyles/2... #bdnmb

EDMONTON – Angel Houle says she’s never voted in an Alberta provincial election, but this month’s referendum is different. www.brandonsun.com/local/2026/1... #bdnmb

VANCOUVER – Ralph Mistlberger’s light is adjustable, allowing him to have the full spectrum of options depending on what his internal clock needs. www.brandonsun.com/lifestyles/2... #bdnmb

MONTREAL – Voters in Quebec’s 127 ridings are heading to the polls today to choose a new provincial government. www.brandonsun.com/local/2026/1... #bdnmb

TORONTO – Experts from around the world, including Canada, say the scale of digital technology use by children and youth is a public health issue that needs immediate action to prevent further harm. www.brandonsun.com/business/202... #bdnmb

A Brandon-based hospitality company has expanded its portfolio into Calgary with the acquisition of two Marriott-branded hotels near Calgary International Airport. www.brandonsun.com/local/2026/1... #bdnmb

The CIBC Run for the Cure in Brandon has raised more than $28,000, with organizers hoping for continued fundraising through the end of December. www.brandonsun.com/local/2026/1... #bdnmb

Brandon School Division trustee Shawna Mozdzen is seeking re-election to use the experience gained during her first year on the board. www.brandonsun.com/local/2026/1... #bdnmb

Today's editorial page cartoon. #bdnmb

The Wheat Kings (3-0-0) swept the visiting Kenora Thistles (0-3-1) in the Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League over the weekend as they opened their home schedule at J&G Homes Arena. www.brandonsun.com/sports/2026/... #bdnmb

Jorja Hoad netted a hat trick as the Brandon University Bobcats women’s soccer team beat the Canadian Mennonite University Blazers 7-2 in Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference action at the Healthy Living Centre field on Saturday. www.brandonsun.com/sports/2026/... #bdnmb

Colin Grubb scored twice and added an assist as the visiting Brandon Wheat Kings beat the Victoria Royals 6-2 in Western Hockey League action at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre on Sunday. www.brandonsun.com/sports/2026/... #bdnmb

Registration for Manitoba Public Insurance’s winter Driver Z program opens this month, with Westman students set to have more course options. www.brandonsun.com/local/2026/1... #bdnmb

A garter snake sticks its tongue out while travelling across a grid road near Edrans, Manitoba on a warm Friday. Garter snakes are on the move as the prepare for winter brumation. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun) #bdnmb

Good morning! Here is your #FrontPage #bdnmb

NUTIMIK LAKE – A trail in a Manitoba park has reopened with safety upgrades after two boys who were swept into fast-moving rapids and drowned. www.brandonsun.com/lifestyles/2... #bdnmb

OTTAWA – Canada and its fellow industrialized countries in the G7 agreed Friday to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products in the coming weeks. www.brandonsun.com/business/202... #bdnmb

OTTAWA – Michael J. Fox says the state of the Canada-U.S. relationship is “sad” and “pointless” but he believes ties between Americans and Canadians on the “human level” remain strong. www.brandonsun.com/business/202... #bdnmb