Brandon’s Tami - Rae Rourke is a local female entrepreneur that has never felt any project was too big or small. In 2019 she purchased Friends Fur Life Daycare & Grooming on 26th street. Within a few months she gutted the building and gave it a new look. The business increased and demand for a doggie day care and grooming increased. She approached the contractors at CW2 and with her financial partner Sunrise Credit Union on board she was able to come up with a new fresh concept. The plans are to be open in early 2023 but she wants all her customers to know while construction is on-going that the business will remain fully operational. This new 2000 square foot facility will house Friends Fur Life Daycare & Grooming on the first floor (1000sq feet inside daycare and 1000sq feet outside daycare) a boutique, a grooming facility and lots more. The 2nd floor will be "THE DUKE". The Duke will have two AIRBNB’s upstairs that will be pet friendly and also if you have dogs and you have to do business in Brandon and Westman you can leave the dogs downstairs in the doggie daycare. Congrats to Tami and all her staff their new venture.

From their news release issued yesterday. It is with sadness and regret that we are writing to let you know that Xplore Mobile will be shutting down service effective August 31, 2022. This was a difficult decision. We set out to provide Manitoba consumers with the option of obtaining mobile services in a simple, fair and transparent way. At Xplore Mobile, we are proud of being the first in Canada to offer innovative data rollover plans. Xplore Mobile was also the first to offer unlimited data plans on LTE at full speed to Canadians. At the CRTC, Xplore Mobile spearheaded the quest for seamless roaming to reduce dropped calls for customers. Why are we shutting down? While we faced challenges, including start up issues of our own making, vigorous competition, and the pandemic, we overcame those challenges. In the end, we could not overcome the cloud of uncertainty created by regulatory delays, such as those associated with the CRTC’s mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) process and the high roaming rates that significantly exceed retail prices. We tried to hold on but the regulatory delays were just too long. We sincerely appreciate your trust in Xplore Mobile and it was a privilege to serve you. Our team is here to help you manage a transition to a new mobile provider. If you need to speak with someone to help during this period or are looking for further details, you can contact us at 1-866-841-7004 or check out our FAQ’s here. Thank you and we wish all of you the very best. The Xplore Mobile Team

A Tea Love, serving a delicious selection of bubble teas, opened to the public today. They are located at 223 18th Street North. Refreshing flavors, vibrant colors and popping boba will have people flocking to Brandon's newest specialty shop. In addition to bubble tea, they also have fruit tea, smoothies, and snacks on their menu. A Tea Love is certain to become a great place to meet up with friends and enjoy a variety of different beverages

OPA! Of Greece is excited to celebrate the opening of their first Brandon location on July 21st, 2022. Opening day will invite the community to enjoy a $5 chicken souvlaki and Greek salad meal from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with chances to win gift cards, free meals, and other exciting prizes. Since the opening of its first location more than 20 years ago, OPA! has remained a proudly Canadian business with authentic Greek roots. OPA! now serves up fresh Mediterranean cuisine at more than 100 locations from coast to coast, alongside the friendly customer service it has become known for among its fans. Using simple, quality ingredients, OPA! exudes a contagious energy for food and family, inviting guests to slow down and enjoy a moment fueled by a delicious and nutritious meal. Address: 1229 Richmond Ave, Brandon, MB R7A 1M5

The Farmers Daughter restaurant, located inside The Barn in Kelwood, is one of those places that people come from km's around to visit. And they do. In conversation with bdnmb.ca earlier today, restaurant owner Connie said that during the course of a week visitors from Dauphin, Brandon, Neepawa, and even Winnipeg stop by to chow down on one of the restaurants amazing burgers, sandwiches, or freshly made cinnamon buns. Her burgers use locally sourced beef, in-house sour dough baked buns, and a tangy house sauce. No additional condiments required on these hamburgers. The cozy 5-table restaurant first opened in October of 2019. It is situated in the back half of the Kelwood Barn. A small town grocery/convenience store occupies the front half of the building, while the parking lot is home to a gas pump and an ice cream food truck. The concept for the Kelwood Barn comes from a number of investors who were looking to fill the void left when the local gas station closed their doors. The Kelwood Barn is located at the entrance to Kelwood and highly visible from the No.5 highway. Saturday's (June 4-September 10) the parking lot plays host to a farmer's market and live music. The Farmers Daughter Restaurant: 10-7 Tuesday-Saturday, closed Mondays + Holidays The Mountain General: 8-7 Monday-Saturday and 10-7 Sunday