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Source:  Brandon University News Release Brandon University continues to be ranked as a national leader in providing undergraduate students with faculty facetime and educational supports. This year’s Maclean’s magazine rankings of Canadian universities again placed BU near the top in faculty per student, class sizes and budget for student services, as well as for library… October 18, 2018

BRANDON—Two more Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinics have opened in Brandon and Thompson, offering front-line help for Manitobans in different regions of the province suffering from addictions, Justice Minister Cliff Cullen announced here today. “RAAM clinics provide assessment, counselling, the prescribing of appropriate medication, and connections for patients to community treatment programs and… October 18, 2018

Changes under The Highway Traffic Act and the Drivers and Vehicles Act that come into force Nov. 1 will allow for short-term roadside licence suspensions for using a cellphone or other hand-operated electronic devices while driving, Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler announced today. “Our government is focused on keeping Manitobans safe, and we are determined to… October 16, 2018

Budget 2019’s pre-budget consultations will soon be underway and Manitobans are encouraged to take the opportunity to share their ideas and views for the upcoming provincial budget, Finance Minister Scott Fielding announced today. “From health care to public safety and infrastructure investments, we understand that fiscal sustainability is essential to protecting our ability to invest… October 15, 2018

Source:  Brandon Police Service Media Release On Sunday evening at approximately 9:37pm, a panic alarm was received from a business in the 000 block of Willowdale Crescent. Staff indicated there was a robbery in progress. A second call was received of a robbery in progress. The suspect entered the business, grabbed items from a victim… October 15, 2018