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Proposed amendments to The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act would enhance cannabis possession rules to protect health and safety, preserve the integrity of the legal retail cannabis system and stop the illicit cannabis market, Justice Minister Cliff Cullen announced today. “Throughout the process of federal cannabis legalization, our government has continued to make health… March 12, 2019

Legislative amendments that would expand the sale of cider and spirit-based coolers to hotel beer vendors was introduced in the Manitoba legislature today, Crown Services Minister Colleen Mayer announced. “Our government is focused on reducing red tape that holds our province back and limits consumer choice,” Mayer said.  “We are proud to provide greater choice… March 11, 2019

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On March 9th, 2019 at 22:07 Brandon police observed a suspicious vehicle being operated with inactive licence plates.  A traffic stop was initiated and while the female driver was producing her licence, officers observed a small vial that appeared to contain cocaine. The male passenger was then checked and… March 10, 2019

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release A 26 year old Brandon woman was arrested on Friday for Theft Under $5000.  Items were stolen from a business in the 1400 block of Princess Ave on two different dates, December 14th 2018 and January 21st 2019.  The total value of the thefts is $439.  The accused was identified from… March 9, 2019

BRANDON:  Resilience is a remarkable construct – an overarching metaphor that touches on the arenas of stress, neural plasticity, emotional health, recovery, healing, mental illness, adaptation, defensiveness, and therapy. It is relevant to everyone in most every role and regardless of age. Fresh understandings are coming to the fore as we glean more working knowledge… March 9, 2019