Leon’s Headlines Nov 20: Brandon firefighters were at the scene of a large fire in the 100 block of 12th Street, just north of Princess Avenue this morning (Nov 20). The building was entirely engulfed, as emergency crews contained the fire to the one structure. There are no reports of any injuries, and an investigation as to the cause is underway.
(Photo from FB: Shelley Lynne Hardinge)
-Fajardo throws 3 touchdowns as Alouettes stun Blue Bombers to win 1st Grey Cup since 2010. Montreal receiver Philpot scores game-winning TD with 15 seconds left.
-Brands of fresh-cut fruit recalled by Health Canada due to a possible salmonella contamination. Brands from Central Foods, Fresh Start, GFS, Kitchen Essential & Ready-Set-Serve sold in AB, BC & MB.
-A report of a person with a machete brought huge police presence to downtown Brandon Sunday afternoon. It appears several arrests were made.
-MB government is installing CCTV cameras on all city-owned properties in Dauphin in an effort to curb crime.
-Climate Shocker: Report says top 1% wealthiest responsible for same amount of carbon emissions as bottom 66%. Wealthy cause the most damage; poor suffer the worst consequences; Oxfam.
-Kiwi runs across Canada for cancer care. Jon Nabbs has already raised $24K childhood cancer.
-Year-round golf has come to Brandon as a new indoor golf centre opens. EVO Golf provides lessons, fittings, club adjustments at 545 Pacific.
GREEN DAY did a GREAT job of playing MOST of their hits, although left out “Time of Your Life”. Regardless, the crowd was jumping and many said it was the best halftime show they had seen in years!
IN CASE you MISSED the SANTA PARADE….HERE ya go! Complete with Saint Nick!
You’re using plastic straws and reusable bags while it’s private jets causing the problems. A new report says the world’s richest 1% pollute more than poorest two-thirds; OXFAM.
Not sure why this is so controversial, I’d love to have one. It’s an Instagram Reel Of Old People Riding Suitcases. The only debate is whether to have a go cart or a piece of luggage with an electric motor like this. They cost $1100 USD on Amazon.
Superheroes are starting to get boring at the box office. The Marvels collapses with a record-breaking 2nd weekend drop that’s worse than Morbius. We know Hollywood is coming off a strike but this is ridiculous. We need some good movies for the holidays.
https://screenrant.com/the-marvels-box-office-drop-worst-morbius-comparison/
Everything is fine in Tay Tay Romance Land! Taylor Swift Changes Plans, is Skipping Monday’s Chiefs Game.
But Christmas is a different story. The romantic love story has taken another serious turn for Christmas as Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Full Steam Ahead With Holiday Plans, Talking Christmas.
https://www.tmz.com/2023/11/20/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-holiday-plans-christmas-relationship/
An accident and car fire turns into A NEW CAR thanks to a woman’s Stanley mug! The company bought her a new car after hers survives a car fire. Great feel good story for a Monday!
https://www.boredpanda.com/stanley-cup-survives-fire-with-ice-company-buys-new-car/
