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The Manitoba government is moving forward on its plan for an open and competitive cannabis retail market, Crown Services Minister Jeff Wharton announced today. “We are pleased to open the market further by allowing more retailers to apply for retail licences,” said Wharton. “This move will enable local entrepreneurs to create jobs and support Manitoba’s… May 25, 2020

Brandon's annual cancer fundraiser Relay for Life was to be held May 23rd, but given COVID-19 health crisis and remaining committed to physical distancing to protect the health of all Canadians, they are doing Relay at Home virtual this year. On June 13 (7-9 p.m. EST) participants can take part in Relay At Home –… May 24, 2020

Len Isleifson, MLA for Brandon East is welcoming the PC government’s announcement of increased grant support to community organizations and their community development projects as part of re-starting the provincial economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Once again, business leaders in Brandon have stepped up to the plate during a time of need and uncertainty,” said Isleifson.… May 22, 2020

Brandon Area Community Foundation (BACF) today announced it will be provided $109,120 to support local charities responding to COVID-19 as part of a new partnership with Community Foundations of Canada, United Way Centraide Canada and the Canadian Red Cross, funded through the Government of Canada’s $350M Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF). This vast national effort… May 20, 2020

A taxi and car collided in the intersection of 16th St. and McTavish Ave Tuesday afternoon in Brandon. Brandon Fire and Emergency Services and Brandon Police responded to the crash, which sent the car up onto a curb, eventually striking a tree. Nobody was transported by ambulance to hospital. [caption id="attachment_82535" align="aligncenter" width="1793"] Photo by Liam… May 20, 2020