M&M Food Market in Brandon re-opened today following an 11-day renovation. Franchise partner Eric Dickson tells bdnmb.ca that this was the store's first remodel since they moved to the 99-18th Street location in 2012. M&M Food Market has been in operation in Brandon for 24 years. The new shopping experience includes opening up the counters to create a more interactive shopping experience, new product packaging, and a new lineup of kitchen tools.  

Tokyo Smoke, Canada's award-winning and design-focused cannabis retailer, is opening its second location in Brandon and you do not want to miss this! The new store is conveniently located in Brandon's Corral Centre. The Tokyo Smoke store team looks forward to meeting the neighbours and creating a hub for adult recreational cannabis education and culture. As we look back on the successes we have shared over the last year of cannabis legalization, we are excited that the 18th Street North store represents Canopy Growth's 27th brick and mortar location within Canada. Grand Opening details:Saturday, October 19 at 10:00 a.m.Unit #3 915 18th Street NorthBrandon, ManitobaR7A 7S1 What's the party plan?- Morning coffee provided by Brandon's own Fraser Sneath Coffee- Delicious baked goods from Chez Angela to enjoy with your java- Afternoon performance by local artist Mitchell Mozdzen from 4-5 pm- The opportunity to ask store staff all of your burning questions Guests will be required to show ID as proof they are legal age of consumption in the province of Manitoba (19+).  About Tokyo SmokeTokyo Smoke is an award-winning, design-focused, legal cannabis retailer who believes that cannabis is good and that consumers' shopping experience should be nothing short of great. Tokyo Smoke has seven retail stores across Canada and three coffee shops. For more information please visit www.tokyosmoke.com

Wheat City Elite Taxi has been serving Brandon for over two years now. The company uses a fleet of late model luxury vehicles to get you to your destination safely and comfortably. Recently they have expanded their service offering with the purchase of a 23-passenger minibus. The latest addition is perfect for event shuttles, private tours, weddings, trips to a sporting event, concerts, and more. Management tells bdnmb.ca that the charter bus has already been rented numerous times, for a wide variety of different uses, including transporting a team to a baseball tournament, a golf outing to Oak Island, and a trip to Farmey in Neepwa for a brewery tour. The 23-seater minibus is the right choice for any occasion. For additional information, or for rental rates, please contact Wheat City Elite Taxi at 717-7070.

The Boston Pizza on Richmond Ave closed for two weeks, starting Monday September 23rd, in order to undergo a series of renovations. The restaurant/lounge re-opened today with a fresh new look including all new tables & chairs and additional TV's in the lounge.

As of October 1, Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt Brandon has new owners (Ash and Jenn). The announcement was made on the company's Facebook page several days ago. To help celebrate the purchase, they are offering a BOGO 50% special. To receive this special promotion, simply mention the names of the new owners (Ash and Jenn) at the tine of purchase. Offer valid until Oct 12. Tutti Frutti first opened their doors in Brandon (839 -18th Street) on February 20, 2012.