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The Pension Commission of Manitobahas reviewed the province’s pension laws in an initiative to update and strengthen the existing pension system, Finance Minister Cameron Friesen announced today. “We know how important it is for Manitobans to have secure income and certainty in their retirement,” said Friesen.  “We look forward to receiving feedback on the proposed… January 10, 2018

The government of Manitoba is making a contribution valued at up to $20 million to provide increased broadband connection to First Nations, rural and northern Manitoba communities, Premier Brian Pallister announced today.  This is Manitoba’s contribution to a $63-million project to bring high-speed Internet to 72 rural and remote communities in the province. “There is… January 9, 2018

The City of Brandon’s Community Services Department wishes to advise the public that it will begin a controlled burn of Dutch Elm tree debris in the back area of the Brandon Recreation Centre (3500 McDonald Avenue) on Monday, January 8th, 2018 . The City of Brandon undertakes the removal of diseased, dead, or dying Dutch… January 6, 2018

The 2017 BRHC Foundation Gala Committee recently announced that $73,634 had been raised at their sold out "Old Holiday Gala" event held on September 30. The diner and dance was their 27th annual in support of the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation, an organization who "helps fund a variety of purchases and projects within the… January 5, 2018

BRANDON, Man. (January 4, 2018)—This year marks the 30th anniversary of Assiniboine Community College’s Grey Owl restaurant, an accomplishment perhaps most appreciated by the eyes and stomachs of past and future diners. The Grey Owl restaurant was born from humble beginnings when it was first held at the college’s Victoria Avenue East campus in 1987.… January 4, 2018