Operation Red Nose – an initiative that provides a safe way to get home during the holidays – is not in effect in Brandon this year.

According to Operation Red Nose, Brandon organizers have been struggling with a shortage of volunteers since the pandemic, so they decided not to hold the program this year. However, the hope is to restore service in 2025.

On average, Brandon’s group organized 300 rides per season with the help of 150 volunteers.

Operation Red Nose, which launches in mid-November, says all other Manitoba host sites will offer rides this year.

An update on operations in Winnipeg is expected soon.