Leon’s Headlines Dec 11: Riverside Apartments in Souris suffered severe smoke damage when a fire broke out in a suite on Wednesday. One resident died in the blaze; the Red Cross is assisting residents who cannot return.
-Brandon and Westman Christmas Cheer Registry will give a Christmas hamper to everyone who asked for one, thanks to the overwhelming support of the community. With a limit of 1100 hampers, the need surpassed that number, and 333 additional hampers were prepared by community sponsors.
-Winter weather brings first Trans Canada closure of the season Friday night, as wind, ice and 15cm of snow hit parts of southern MB. Wasagaming & Dauphin got 10cm, Brandon saw 4cm and Wpg 6cm.
-Manitobans urged to use caution on ice, when using fishing equipment: natural resources minister. Ice thickness can vary from one location to the next.
-Federal dental insurance program to be phased in starting May 2024, applications reportedly to open as early as next week, starting with qualifying seniors.
-True North, Southern Chiefs’ to work together to redevelop Portage Place, The Bay.
-American chocolatier charged in the murders of Canadian Daniel Langlois and partner in Dominica.
HAPPY Put Something on a Bagel Day! Cream cheese, to PB and J, to ham and eggs, everyone shared what they love to put on their bagel to make it great!
CANADA POST DEADLINES are fast approaching. TODAY is the day you want to send that parcel overseas to countries like China or Australia, and keep December 15th in mind for the USA. Here’s a list of when you need to get stuff to the mail: https://www.canadapost-postescanada.ca/cpc/en/our-company/news-and-media/corporate-news/holiday-sending-guidelines.page#!navtabd381594e7
INTO THE RED ZONE. Get ready for the busiest shopping days of the year, although the busiest has past already, NOV 24th, Black Friday. But 3 of the top 5 are still to come and Super Saturday is one to watch for. Here’s a list of the top 10 busiest shopping days of 2023!
Friday, Nov. 24 – Black Friday
Saturday, Dec. 23 – Super Saturday
Saturday, Dec. 16 – Third Saturday in December
Friday, Dec. 22 – Friday before Christmas
Saturday, Nov. 25 – Saturday after Black Friday
Tuesday, Dec. 26 – Boxing Day
Saturday, Dec. 9 – Second Saturday in December
Saturday, Dec. 2 – First Saturday in December
Saturday, Dec. 30 – Saturday after Christmas
Sunday, Dec. 17 – Sunday before Christmas Eve
https://chainstoreage.com/busiest-store-holiday-shopping-day-2023-will-be
LANGUAGE WARNING: He’s not coming for a visit anytime soon. Joe Rogan blasts Canada, and Trudeau’s “communist government”. It’s not the first time the podcaster has taken issue with Justin, but this rant is getting alot of attention in light of the state of the country. Keep in mind Joe is one of the most listened to media personalities in the US right now.
https://torontosun.com/entertainment/celebrity/joe-rogan-blasts-trudeaus-shole-communist-government
Woman Ordered An Epic Fairy Cake. What She Got Instead Was A Hilarious Mess. – ‘It looks like play doh.’ Do you think she paid $200 for it?
The Best Movies of 2023: From ‘Barbie’ to ‘M3gan’ and Everything In-Between. Which one have you seen? Have you gone to more than a few? It was not an incredible year for movies if Barbie and Taylor are note in the mix.
https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/the-best-movies-of-2023-from-barbie-to-m3gan/
Egg Nog Heaven. 10 Ways To Add Flavor To Eggnog, Without Booze. Ho ho hold the alcohol when mixing up a batch of eggnog or enhancing the store-bought stuff – here are some tips for tasty booze-free eggnog variations.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1462601/add-flavor-eggnog-no-booze/
You’re doing what with your noodles? The Biggest Mistake You’re Making When Boiling Ramen Noodles. If you make your own ramen at home from time to time, there’s one big mistake that you might be making when it comes to boiling the ramen noodles.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1464351/biggest-mistake-cooking-ramen-noodles/
SAD Entertainment News: Anna ‘Chickadee’ Cardwell, Daughter of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo’s Mama June, Dead at 29. Reality TV star dies from cancer Saturday.
https://tvline.com/news/anna-chickadee-cardwell-dead-cause-of-death-obituary-1235097071/
