Local Business News

The first Tweed-branded pot shop is set to open in Brandon.  A grand opening event has been scheduled for Thursday, November 8.  The Canadian cannabis company is located at 2705 Victoria Ave.  They have been producing high-quality cannabis products since 2014 and they were the first licensed cannabis producer to offer their recreational products from coast to… November 3, 2018

Apprenticeship Manitoba and the Apprenticeship and Certification Board hosted the 12th annual Apprenticeship Awards of Distinction last night at the RBC Convention Centre, where Education and Training Minister Kelvin Goertzen helped announce exceptional employers, journeypersons and instructors. “We want to celebrate some of the exceptional tradespeople and the contributions they make to develop Manitoba’s skilled… November 2, 2018

Noel Harding was about to enter a boxing ring in Mexico to be in one of the biggest fights in his life. Meanwhile back at home everything he has fought for over the two decades was burning to the ground. "As I was walking into the ring I found out the fire was happening and… October 27, 2018

There is a lot to celebrate in downtown Brandon this fall as there are a number of businesses that have taken over the Bass Building on 10th Street. As tenants have been moving into the completely refurbished historic building for the past few months, they are now excited to show off their new location!  … October 26, 2018

Tokyo Smoke, one of the four groups picked by the Province to run pot shops in Manitoba, appears to have settled on a location in Brandon at 628 – 18th Street. Signage in the windows went up earlier today.  More than 100 groups initially applied for the four private retail licences up for grabs.  Manitoba… October 15, 2018