Fabriculous, a full service quilting, sewing and furniture finessing shop, recently opened their doors at Unit “I” 435 Rosser Ave in Brandon. Owner Wendy Van Der Walt has been operating the business for a total of fourteen years, with locations previously in Gimli and most recently Swan River. The business relocated to Brandon as her husband, a teacher, had moved to the city for work.   Fabriculous offers modern quilting fabric, complete quilting kits, APQS Longarm sales, Bernina and Janome Sewing Machine sales and repair, in addition to  professional Long Arm Quilting services.  Recently they expanded their selection of embroidery, cross stitch and needlework patterns and supplies. They also carry various gift ware including teas, Manitoba made soaps and bath bombs, handmade fudge, art and home decor and much more. Van Der Walt told bdnmb.ca that she views her store as a place for the creative minded and hobby enthusiasts, not just as a fabric store. Fusion Mineral Paint, DIY Paint, and Iron Orchid Design are among the products you will find filling the shelves. For additional information, or hours of operation, please visit their Facebook page here.

If you like fresh Mexican food, we’ve got good news for you–popular chain BarBurrito is planning to open a location in Brandon based on signs displayed in the commercial storefront at 751 18th St. Renovations appear well underway in the unit, which is located in the same building that also houses Mary Brown's Chicken & Taters. The first BarBurrito opened in Toronto in 2005 and there is currently three locations in Winnipeg. The "fresh Mexican grill" menu includes tacos, burritos, quesadillas, bowls and sides. There is a number of proteins, toppings, tortillas and sauces to select from to customize your order.

Melynda Ostrowski has spent several years planning and preparing to finally open a place of her own. Tantopia is now open at 138 - 10th Street (former location of Euphoria Hair and Nails). Melynda saw the location was available and thought the space was a perfect fit for her ideas. She said the search for a location was long and that she was always being sent in a different direction. Melynda told bdnmb.ca that she she has lived and worked downtown for years and felt a high end tanning salon was needed. At one time Brandon had 5 tanning locations and now including Tantopia the city features 3 locations. Various packages starting at $29.00 per month are available. Services available include a Mystic Kyss spray tan booth, UV tanning, and a a high-quality infrared sauna. https://www.facebook.com/tanningsafe

You wake up one morning and you look out and your vehicle was bombarded with hail, what do you do? Your first call should be to Bill and Nicole Wiklund owners of Westman Dent and Glass since 2017. Westman Dent and Glass, located at 1800 – 14th Street East Unit B, specialize in PDR (Paintless Dent Restoration) for the repair of hail damage, door dings, and minor dents. Bill and Nicole take great pride in their work and customer satisfaction and they are fully accredited through MPI for paint-less dent repair and windshield repair and replacement Fixing your dings and dents is just the start of what Westman Dent and Glass can do for you. Minor Dents Autobody Repairs and Paint Windshield Repair and Replacement Headlights Lens Restoration Window Tinting Classic Car Restoration Also, when you submit your hail claim with them you will receive a FREE Yeti Rambler. A free courtesy vehicle can be provided for most MPI claims, should you require one Phone them for a quote today 204 717 7007 or 204 573 3920 9 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/paintlessdent21/ Website https://www.westmandent.com/

OPA! of Greece continues their rapid expansion within Canada as the quick-service Greek restaurant is set to open a location in Brandon. The restaurant will be located at 1229-E Richmond Ave and is targeting opening in February of 2022. General Manager Cooper Hsu told bdnmb.ca the 1200 sq foot, locally owned establishment, will employ approximately ten people. OPA! of Greece opened its first location in Calgary in 1998 and they are best known for serving fresh and healthy Greek food, consisting of prepared salads, pita wraps, souvlaki plates, Opa Fries, and crispy fried calamari. A link to their menu can be found here.