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Strike by Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries workers drags on – all Brandon stores to close this weekend
The strike by 1,400 Manitoba liquor mart workers continues as the union fights for higher wages. Three of Brandon’s four outlets will be closed today (Aug 11). The store on Victoria Avenue and 1...
Aug 11, 2023
New survey of Assiniboine Community College grads says 94% remain in Manitoba
The overwhelming majority of recent Assiniboine Community College graduates are living and working in Manitoba, according to the college's annual graduate follow-up surveys. One of the college's annua...
Aug 11, 2023 Image - Assiniboine Community College - Submitted
BPS looking for a suspect who reportedly broke into a Hawthrone Cres. home Thursday morning
On August 10, 2023, at approximately 5:30 am, Brandon police responded to a report of a break and enter to a residence on Hawthorn Crescent. A resident awoke to seeing an individual wearing a ski mask...
Aug 10, 2023
Alternative Choice Garden Centre in Brandon picks up national award
Brandon’s ‘Alternative Choice Garden Centre’ has won the 2023 ‘Canadian Garden Centre of Distinction Award’ from the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association – a firs...
Aug 10, 2023
Have your say about the future of Brandon’s Community Sportsplex
The City of Brandon is inviting all members of the public to participate in a conversation on the future of Brandon's Community Sportsplex. The City of Brandon has commissioned a needs assessment to d...
Aug 10, 2023
MB Agriculture crop report focuses on harvest in the southwest
The latest crop report from Manitoba Agriculture was released this week. For the southwest Manitoba region they say “no significant moisture and warm temperatures over the past week has seen the...
Aug 10, 2023
Brandon police made arrests in connection with separate disturbances on July 20
On July 20, 2023, Brandon Police located and arrested a 30-year-old male, who was wanted on outstanding charge of Fail to Attend Court. He was lodged at BPS to appear in court on July 21, 2023. —...
Jul 21, 2023
Manitoba rents can increase by 3% next year
Manitoba Consumer Protection and Government Services advises the 2024 rent guideline has been set at three per cent, effective Jan. 1, 2024. The guideline is determined annually based on the Manitoba ...
Jul 21, 2023
More child-care spaces coming to ACC's North Hill campus
The governments of Canada and Manitoba announced today a significant expansion to child care spaces at post-secondary institutions, including 216 spaces at Assiniboine Community College. In a media re...
Jul 21, 2023
Province and Doctors Manitoba reach tentative 4-year funding agreement
The Manitoba government has reached a comprehensive tentative agreement with Doctors Manitoba for a new Physician Services Agreement, which features record overall funding increases of $268 million fo...
Jul 21, 2023
