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BRANDON – Funding announced today by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) will help a Brandon University (BU) researcher’s work to create a better understanding of cancer, heart disease and stroke. Dr. Vincent Chen, an Assistant Professor in BU’s Department of Chemistry, is a recipient of an NSERC Discovery Grant, with… October 10, 2018

Amendments to The Non-Smokers Health Protection and Vapour Product Act will allow medical cannabis users to medicate in some public places, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minster Cameron Friesen announced today. “Our government continues to be committed to prioritizing public health and safety as we ready our province for the federal legalization of cannabis sales… October 9, 2018

A two-vehicle collision sent one vehicle into the side of a house on the corner of 22nd St and Ottawa Ave late Tuesday morning. Brandon Fire and Emergency Services and Brandon Police Services responded to the collision, as well as Accel Towing and Transport. The vehicle that struck the house had to be towed away, while the… October 9, 2018

MORDEN—The seasonal flu vaccine is once again available free of charge to all Manitobans aged six months and older, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen announced today at the official launch of the annual influenza immunization campaign. “Getting the flu vaccine is important for the health of all Manitobans, but especially for those… October 9, 2018

Source:  Brandon Police Service media Release On Monday morning at approximately 05:29am, Police received a report from a male who had been held at a residence in the 2300 block of Princess Avenue. He escaped but his girlfriend was still being held at the residence. Police attended the residence on Princess Avenue and took a… October 9, 2018