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Brandon salon hopes tattoo removals, job training will offer hand up to people in recovery
Studio Serenity– a body services shop in Brandon— has created a program to train and certify people facing employment barriers due to recovery or incarceration. They’ll help with tattoo removals based on the grant money available to pay for the service.
Doctor to open clinic in western Manitoba First Nation, finish his training via provincial program
Gambler First Nation chief David LeDoux says they’ve been on the hunt for a doctor for about six years. The First Nation signed a five year contract with Igor Schinkarew, who will complete his physician training on-reserve.
New program at Brandon Women's Resource Centre empowers, builds community with cultural teaching
Terri Malcolm says she never misses an Empowered Traditions workshop because the classes connect her to her roots, helping her get a better sense of who she is and where she comes from.
Brandon University students, instructors take a stand against DEI pushback in U.S.
President Donald Trump signed a series of sweeping executive orders that effectively dismantle federal diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the United States, leading some students and instructors at Brandon University to fear anti-DEI policies could spread in Canada.
Palestinian pavilion joins Westman Cultural Festival in Brandon for 1st time
Aida Harrison is opening the doors of her Brandon, Man., business to host a Palestinian cultural pavilion at this year's Westman Multicultural Festival — a first for the festival — as a call for peace in her home country.
Southwestern Manitoba church refuses to tone down 2SLGBTQ+ advocacy despite threats, harassment
A United Church in Brandon is increasing security in response to harassment over its 2SLGBTQ+ advocacy, amid what the church minister says is a growing threat to the community.
Manitoba Harvest's Meals2Go expansion is now feeding hundreds of students in Brandon
Harvest Manitoba made its first delivery of about 600 Meals2Go to students at Brandon’s Betty Gibson and King George schools on Thursday. The weekend breakfast program that started in Winnipeg hopes to expand across the province.
Brandon passes 6.9% tax increase, dodging anticipated double digit hike
Brandon property owners will pay 6.9 per cent more in taxes this year after the city council passed a budget focused on preventing an 11.7 per cent tax hike for residents. Included in the budget is $18.5 million for equipment upgrades.
Brandon homelessness count sees sharp increase in number
Brandon's point-in-time homelessness count identified 229 people experiencing homelessness in 2024. That's up by 100 people over the count in 2021, says Rushana Newman, Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation executive director.
Ukrainian fleeing war brings taste of home to Brandon with new food franchise location
Fleeing the war in Ukraine, Oksana Golovka came to Brandon, Man., two years ago. She's teamed up with a business partner to open Manitoba's first location in the Multi Cook franchise, which offers take-home Ukrainian food.