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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

ACC Culinary Arts alumni Arin Hiebert is currently competing on Food Network's Spring Baking Championship, Season 6. Hiebert is squaring off against 11 other competitors for an opportunity to win the $25,000 prize and the title of Spring Baking Champion. He graduated from ACC's Culinary Arts program in 2012 and continued his education at The French Pastry School… March 15, 2020

Source:Brandon Police Service Media Release n March 14th at approximately 0330, police were notified of a motor vehicle accident along Highway #1, in the eastbound lanes between 1st St and 18th St. A pickup truck had driven into a moving semi truck and trailer from behind, while the semi was still moving. The driver of the pickup truck… March 14, 2020