Abiola Odutola

Brandon, Nigeria

Managing Editor at Nairametrics

a husband, father and a Financial/Business/Investigative Journalist, The Brandon Sun

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Weather swings, big crowds mark 2025 summer fair

2 weeks ago | brandonsun.com | Abiola Odutola

Despite rain and wind, the 2025 edition of the Manitoba Summer Fair wrapped up on Sunday with strong attendance, an event organizer says. The fair received positive feedback from visitors regarding how the week-long event unfolded, fair co-chair Tim Rowan told the Sun on Sunday. “We had rain, we had wind, we had sun, and most importantly, we had fun,” Rowan said.
BU prof receives national award

2 weeks ago | brandonsun.com | Abiola Odutola

Brandon University professor Rhonda Hinther has received a teaching award from the Canadian Historical Association. The national honour, which recognizes her innovative and impactful approach to engaging students with primary sources in historical studies, is presented annually to post-secondary instructors across Canada who demonstrate excellence in helping students critically and effectively explore historical documents and materials.
Disability support agency plans to expand reach

2 weeks ago | brandonsun.com | Abiola Odutola

Career Connect Inc. (CCI), a long-standing employment support agency for people with disabilities in Westman, has unveiled plans to expand its reach. The strategic moves are to amplify the organization’s visibility and expand its client base, especially among individuals living with disabilities and facing employment barriers, new executive director Rushana Davy, who assumed office on March 17, told the Sun.
Crocus students to visit World War battlefields

2 weeks ago | brandonsun.com | Abiola Odutola

A group of students from Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School will visit the historic battlefields of the First and Second World Wars in November. The initiative is part of a new Manitoba government effort to connect youth with the historic battlefields.
Brandon on parade

2 weeks ago | brandonsun.com | Abiola Odutola

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100 evacuees moved amid hotel-room shortage

3 weeks ago | brandonsun.com | Abiola Odutola

More than 60 evacuees staying at the Victoria Inn and Clarion Hotel in Brandon were temporarily moved to Sioux Valley on Friday afternoon, Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Chief Vince Tacan told the Sun. One reason for the move, he said, is to accommodate pre-booked room reservations made by visitors attending the Wheat City Classic baseball tournament this weekend. “We were at a CFS meeting when we were asked to help,” he said.
Assiniboine students win gold on national stage

3 weeks ago | brandonsun.com | Abiola Odutola

Two students from Assiniboine College won gold at the 2025 Skills Canada National Competition in Regina last weekend — and now they move on to compete at the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, next year. The gold-medal winners are digital art and design student Brooke Heaman and network administration student Tyler Dickie. It was exciting and surreal at the same time, Heaman said.
Brandon evacuees move to Sioux Valley owing to baseball tourney

3 weeks ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Abiola Odutola

By: Abiola Odutola Posted: 8:27 PM CDT Friday, Jun. 6, 2025 BRANDON — As many as 100 wildfire evacuees staying at two hotels in Brandon had to temporarily relocate to Sioux Valley Friday.
BU appoints Christine Cnossen as new president

3 weeks ago | brandonsun.com | Abiola Odutola

Brandon University has a new president and vice-chancellor. Christine Cnossen is expected to begin her term in September. Board of governors chair Kevan Sumner announced the appointment on Thursday. “Brandon University is fortunate to be welcoming a leader of Dr. Cnossen’s calibre and vision,” Sumner said in a news release. “Her track record of compassionate, strategic and community-centred leadership makes her exceptionally well suited to guide BU into the future.
Ludwig brings ambitious agenda to new chamber role

3 weeks ago | brandonsun.com | Abiola Odutola

The Brandon Chamber of Commerce saw a change in leadership Thursday afternoon as outgoing president Lois Ruston formally handed over the reins to Jennifer Ludwig during the chamber’s June luncheon at the Clarion Hotel. Ruston, who stepped into the role six months ahead of schedule and served for an extended 18 months, was praised for her steady leadership during a time of flux for the business community.