Several new signs have popped up in city storefronts indicating that these retail spaces will soon be occupied by new tenants. The revitalization of downtown continues as the area is about to be the home to a new restaurant, Shawarma Queen Kebab House. A sign in the window at 908 Rosser Ave hints that the business will be opening soon. Shawarma refers to either beef, lamb, turkey, chicken, or a mixed combination are placed on a spit and often grilled for as long as a day. Usually served as a kebob, sandwich or wrap. Over in the west end, it appears as though a Flamingo Vape Shop is set to move into the location at 2637 Victoria Avenue.  According to their web site they carry a wide selection of eliquid, ejuice, authentic mods, and vaping accessories. Currently they have two locations in Winnipeg.

The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Ukrainian born Tatiana Kalashnyk who moved to Brandon in 2008 to work at Maple Leaf Foods.  Now, she has followed her dreams and has recently opened Chocolate Dreams at 711 Rosser Ave. Chocolate Dreams features amazing chocolate and candies from Russia, Belgium, and Ukraine.  They will carry unique brands of chocolate that won't be found in Brandon like Lima, Kalev, Rochen and other brands.  Plus, they will also be stocking fresh coffee from South America. Take a moment to stop into Chocolate Dreams.  Business hours are as follows: Monday to Saturday 8:30 am to 7:30 pm and Sundays closed Facebook page

Tastee's Ice Cream and Grill, located at 1405-1st Street, is officially for sale. Current owner, Cathie Crossin posted on the popular 50's style diner Facebook page that after 11 years she is ready to move on and tackle other projects. Open in Brandon since 1967 they have become your neighborhood ice cream shop and favorite local burger joint. Anyone interested in purchasing the business is asked to contact Glen Kirkland at Remax (720-1235). We here at bdnmb.ca wish Cathie all the best moving forward.

The City of Brandon have received a Site Design Analysis from Burns Maendel Consulting Engineers Ltd to construct a 6-storey hotel with 116 guest rooms on the property located at 1148-18th Street in Brandon. The address is the former location of the Western Motel and the Site Design Analysis was submitted on behalf of P.R. Hotels (Brandon) Ltd. A quick Google search of the address listed for P.R. Hotels Ltd. takes you to the Holiday Inn Saskatoon Downtown location. According to the document submitted to the city, the proposed hotel would have meeting rooms however there are no plans for a restaurant or lounge. Access to the site will be off of 19th Street.

According to the sign at the front of their property, the Shell gas station located at 1108-18th Street will be closing their doors on Monday, October the 9th. No word on what will become of the property going forward. Kickin' Axe Throwing will be Brandon's first axe throwing club playing host to birthday parties, stag/stagettes, corporate events and fundraisers.  They will be located at 3B-389 Park Ave East in Brandon.  No official word on an opening date yet, but check out their Facebook page for updated information.