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The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba has been in uncharted water over the past week. As a direct result of the global COVID-19 pandemic, we have had to cancel our flagship event, the 113th Royal Manitoba Winter Fair. This was to be a celebration of the 50th year since Queen Elizabeth bestowed the Royal Designation. In… March 19, 2020

Brandon Police Service patrol members and Tactical Response Unit members were operating in the 600 block of 16th St on Wednesday afternoon. Officers were seen in tactical gear, as well as utilizing the city's Armoured Rescue Vehicle (ARV). It is unknown what the cause of the incident was, but officers cleared the area at around… March 18, 2020

Earlier today the province shared information that a dedicated testing site for COVID-19 will open Wednesday in Brandon. The clinic will be open 7 days a week (8 a.m. to 4 p.m) in the Nurses Residence Gymnasium at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. This will mark the province's 8th testing site joining Winnipeg (4-locations), Thompson, Flin Flon… March 17, 2020

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On March 13, 2020, police received a report, which occurred on a Correctional Officer at Brandon Correctional Centre. A 24-year-old male threw a metal tray at an officer’s head. The officer was able to block the tray with their arm, and sustained minor injuries. The suspect remains in custody… March 17, 2020

All presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 have been lab confirmed for a total of seven lab-confirmed cases. Public health officials are strongly advising all Manitobans, including health-care providers, to cancel or postpone any non-essential international travel.  In addition, public health officials are recommending all international travellers self-isolate and self-monitor for symptoms for 14 days after… March 16, 2020