DECEMBER 23, 2024; CALGARY, AB / TORONTO, ON – MNP and BDO, two of Canada’s leading professional services firms, announced today that MNP will acquire a select number of BDO’s Canadian offices, partners and team members, effective December 31, 2024. In total, 21 BDO Canada offices, with more than 40 partners and 420 team members will join MNP. The transaction will include selected locations in B.C., Alberta, Ontario and P.E.I.; provinces where both firms have offices. A list of the selected offices can be found below. MNP’s business model is designed to support its clients, team members and communities with a locally focused approach. The firm operates under an integrated national and local model where team members across Canada are able to access national resources to deliver whatever professional services clients may need. MNP’s Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Jason Tuffs, CPA, CA, shared that the transaction reflects the firm’s commitment to being ‘national in scope and local in focus.’ “MNP is a homegrown Canadian firm that was established in 1958. With the addition of the new offices we will have nearly 150 offices coast-to-coast, including in the largest urban centres, mid-sized cities, and the smaller rural cities and towns that we find across all provinces. “Our business model has always been designed to support clients in the communities where we live and work, regardless of their size. This addition reflects our commitment and focus to helping clients in the private, not-for-profit and public sectors across Canada. Our specialized services, expertise and experience will be enhanced by the BDO partners and team members who are joining us. We are thrilled to welcome these professionals to our firm.” BDO’s Chief Executive Officer, Bruno Suppa, CPA, CA emphasized that the transaction was carefully considered and is an important step into the future. “It has been a pleasure to work with our Partners and team members to serve our clients in these markets. As we prepare for 2025 and beyond, our priority is modernizing our firm to elevate the delivery of integrated solutions across our expansive network of 80+ offices nationally. "We are proud of BDO's strong history in these communities and saying goodbye to trusted colleagues is never easy.  In working with the team at MNP we have developed a supportive transition plan for our team and clients.” Both firms are aligned in their commitment to maintaining exemplary client service and business continuity throughout the transition. All impacted clients and team members have been notified. The offices included in this transaction are Collingwood, Cranbrook, Dryden, Fort Frances, Grande Prairie, Hanover, Kenora, Kincardine, Lethbridge, Lindsay, Mitchell, Mount Forest, Orangeville, Owen Sound, Peterborough, Port Elgin, Prince George, Summerside, Thunder Bay, Walkerton, and Wiarton. BDO’s Personal Debt Solutions (PDS) services and offices in these locations are not part of this transaction. Financial details of the transaction will not be disclosed. About MNP National in scope and local in focus, MNP is one of Canada’s leading professional services firms — proudly serving individuals, businesses, and organizations since 1958. Through the development of strong relationships, we provide client-focused accounting, consulting, tax, and digital services. Our clients benefit from personalized strategies with a local perspective to fuel success wherever business takes them. About BDO BDO Canada LLP is a leading provider of professional services to clients across a variety of sectors and segments. For over 100 years, our team has served communities across Canada through an integrated service offering including accounting, assurance, tax, and consulting services. This is complemented by deep industry knowledge and positions BDO to advise clients with both domestic and global needs. BDO Canada LLP, a Canadian limited liability partnership, is a member of BDO International Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, and forms part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. BDO is the brand name for the BDO network and for each of the BDO member Firms.

Intoxicated Persons Detention Act  On October 29th, 2024, at 6:10 PM, police responded to a report of a 28-year-old female who appeared to be intoxicated and was checking vehicles in the 600 block of 14th Street. Upon arrival, police located her passed out inside a vehicle and in a highly intoxicated state. She was arrested and taken to BPS detention cells to prevent any further issues until she sobered up. Intoxicated Persons Detention Act  On October 29th, 2024, at 6:10 PM, police responded to a report of a 34-year-old male who was fighting with a tree in the area of Southern Ave East and Dennis Street. Upon arrival, police found him in a highly intoxicated state with injured hands. He was arrested, medically cleared, and then held in BPS detention cells to prevent further issues until he sobered up. Intoxicated Persons Detention Act On October 29th, 2024, at 10:15 PM, police responded to a report of a disturbance caused by a female near a residence in the 300 block of 11th Street. Police located a 43-year-old female who was found to be in a highly intoxicated state. She was arrested and taken to BPS detention cells to prevent any further issues until she sobered up. Intoxicated Persons Detention Act On October 29th, 2024, at 11:10 PM, police responded to a report of a highly intoxicated male at BRHC. Police located a 28-year-old male who was in a severely intoxicated state and had no place to go. He was medically cleared and then held in BPS detention cells to prevent any further issues until he sobered up.

A somewhat new term in the restaurant business over the past 4 - 5 years is Ghost Kitchen.   Basically a restaurant attempts to do a totally different menu and type of food but prepared and cooked from a current restaurant are you confused ..... so am I. Mosey's Southern BBQ has come to Brandon and located in Boston Pizza.   You can only through food apps such as Skip and others. https://www.skipthedishes.com/moseys-southern-bbq-2040-marshall-line The menu will feature pulled pork, chicken, mac and cheese, and smokey beef etc.  

  Failure to Comply On July 31st ongoing communication between a party of three, went against several release order conditions resulted in the arrest of a 28-year-old male, a 59-year-old male and a 56-year-old woman. The 28-year-old male has a court date set for July 31st, 2024, while the other two have a court date set for October 24th, 2024.  Intoxicated Person On July 31st at 9:09PM police were called to Shoppers Mall where an intoxicated female was causing a disturbance. Members attended and a 32-year-old female was arrested to prevent further issues and lodged overnight. She will be released once sober. Impaired Driving On July 31st at 9:45PM police conducted a vehicle stop in the 600 block of 12th Street. Driver presented signs consistent with impairment by alcohol and failed ASD device. The 37-year-old male argued the reading and was arrested and transported to BRHC to provide blood sample. Samples taken and charges pending. Vehicle towed.  Impaired Driving On August 1st at 5:25AM police conducted a vehicle stop in the 300 block of 5th Street. The driver fled from the vehicle and a foot pursuit ensued. The driver was apprehended in the 300 block of 4th Street. The 23-year-old male exhibited signs of impairment and was arrested. He was later released with a court date of August 8th, 2024. Breach of Release Order (Curfew) On July 31st at 11:00PM police attended a residence in the 300 block of Dennis Street. A 13-year-old female had breached a Release Order and missed curfew for the second time in two days. Arrested and lodged for court in the morning on August 1st, 2024. Intoxicated Person / Minor Consumption On August 1st at 3:52AM patrol unit found highly intoxicated youth walking on 1st Street and McTavish Avenue. A 15-year-old male was lodged and later released to a caregiver.

On the afternoon of 2024-05-30, police received a report from a property manager to a building in the 100 block of 18th Street.  Investigation revealed that on the evening of 2024-05-29, a male suspect was captured on video breaking into a vestibule and then prying open over a dozen mailboxes within the building.  On the evening of 2024-05-30, police conducted a pedestrian stop in the 0 hundred block of 9th Street with a 39-year-old male matching the description of video from the Break and Enter.   The accused has been lodged at BPS and will appear in court 2024-05-31 for the charge of Break, Enter and Commit Mischief.