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Manitoba’s minimum wage will increase by 30 cents on Oct. 1, Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Blaine Pedersen announced today. “We are providing predictable and sustainable increases to Manitoba’s minimum wage, which achieves the right balance benefitting both employees and employers,” said Pedersen.  “Based on Manitoba’s Consumer Price Index for 2018, the minimum wage increase… March 28, 2019

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On March 27th, 2019 at 1:38 pm police responded to a complaint of a stolen vehicle parked in the Corral Centre area. Upon arrival on scene two woman were observed entering the vehicle and attempting to drive away. Both woman, a 32 year old from Brandon and a 26… March 28, 2019

The Brandon University Board of Governors has established an advisory group that will help it consider three detailed proposals for a possible BU development in downtown Brandon. After receiving a pre-development report on the 70,000 square foot parcel last year, the Board of Governors began exploring options with private developers, and invited submissions this winter.… March 27, 2019

Brandon, MB – The City of Brandon’s Streets & Roads Section would like to remind the motoring public that they play an important role in helping crews stay on top of patching potholes popping up on City roadways during the spring freeze-thaw cycle. Presently, one Streets and Roads crew is focusing on patching early-season potholes… March 26, 2019

As part of the Manitoba government’s commitment to public safety, mandatory entry-level training for commercial truck drivers will be implemented Sept. 1, Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler announced today.  Requirements will include 121.5 hours of training, which is consistent with other provinces including Alberta and Saskatchewan. “Our government is focused on public safety on our roads… March 26, 2019