Sears Canada Inc. ("Sears Canada", or the "Company") today announced that it and certain of its subsidiaries (the "Sears Canada Group") will be applying to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) (the "Court") for approval to liquidate all of its remaining stores and assets. It is expected the Court will hear the motion on October 13, 2017. Pending approval of the Court, it is expected that liquidation sales at retail locations would commence no earlier than October 19 and continue for 10 to 14 weeks. Further details regarding the liquidation will be communicated in due course. Sears Canada was granted an Initial Order and protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act ("CCAA") on June 22, 2017. It subsequently received the Court's approval of a sale and investment solicitation process (SISP) to seek out proposals for the acquisition of, or investment in, the Sears Canada Group's business, assets and/or leases, and to implement one or a combination of proposals. Sears Canada received and implemented going concern transactions for various lines of business, but following exhaustive efforts, no viable transaction for the Company to continue as a going concern was received. Accordingly, Sears Canada, with the recommendation of its advisors and approval of the Monitor, FTI Consulting Inc., is seeking an order to commence a liquidation that would result in a wind-down of its business following Court approval. The Company deeply regrets this pending outcome and the resulting loss of jobs and store closures.

Just 4 Kidz, located at 1608 Park Ave, is about a week away from opening and Darcy Willey can't wait to showoff the newly updated facility to the public. Darcy tells bdnmb.ca that they have been working feverishly to complete the upgrades and have made countless improvements and enhancements to the overall customer experience. The entire building was cleaned from head to toe, a new play structure has been installed, new laser tag equipment has arrived, and a new 9-hole glow in the dark mini golf course has been shipped and should arrive in time for their opening on Saturday, October the 14th. Inside the new laser tag area they have made many changes including additional barriers and infrared cameras which will allow people/players to watch games on a big screen and keep track. Just4Kidz is certain to become the perfect place to party with your team, family or friends in one of their three large party rooms. In addition to the previously mentioned mini golf and play structure, the 11,000 square foot space also incorporates 2,200 square feet for laser tag, giant inflatable bouncers and a seating area for those parents who need to take a break. Hungry, then try out a wide variety of options from the Kidz Kafe. Contact them at 717-KIDZ (5439). Check out their Facebook page here.

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.