Leon’s Headlines Dec 13: ACC receives $10M donation, largest in its history, from Gord and Diane Peters. Gord co-founded Cando Rail & Terminals in 1978 in Brandon, a business that now spans North America & employs over 1000.
-More gambling & more booze. MB ends pause on new gambling operations, focuses on public alcohol sales.
-It’s official; True North Real Estate Development & the Southern Chiefs’ have entered a memo of understanding; will collaborate on redeveloping Portage Place & former Bay locations.
-‘Living wage should be the minimum wage’: Report says Manitobans need more to make ends meet, roughly $16-$19 per hour.
-Keystone Centre unveils a new logo as part of its 50th anniversary; the letter K dressed in the outline of a star.
-Late power play goal lifts Sharks past Jets 2-1. Tonight, the Wheat Kings host Kelowna.
HAPPY ICE CREAM DAY! Marco Polo later brought a recipe that resembled sherbet back to Italy, which developed into ice cream there sometime during the sixteenth century. In England and France, royalty were the first to eat foods similar to ice cream. “Cream Ice” was eaten by Charles I of England in the seventeenth century, and Catherine de Medici of Italy introduced a similar frozen treat to France in the mid-sixteenth century, after she married French King Henry II. The general public began eating ice cream around 1660.
In North America ice cream first appeared in 1744 and the first advertisement for ice cream in the country dates to 1777. George Washington enjoyed ice cream, and a record from a merchant shows he spent $200 on ice cream during the summer of 1790. Ice cream continued to be a treat of the elite until around 1800 when changes in technology helped expand ice cream popularity and production. And now we all enjoy it, however December is an odd time to celebrate it.
PORCH PIRATES continue to be a problem. Following up on yesterday’s show, the story of one woman who was “trolling” for parcels on people’s front steps. To the tune of $4000 in thefts JUST from this ONE WOMAN! Be careful Sunseekers. If it’s on the step too long, it just might be GONE!
And HERE is one a little CLOSER to home!!!
MORE Tips on how to STOP THEM!!!!
Stuck in NEWFOUNDLAND. A Delta Air Lines flight carrying 270 people was diverted to Newfoundland for nearly 24 hours due to a mechanical issue with the plane, according to the airline because of an issue was with the plane’s de-icing equipment. Delta flight 135 from Amsterdam to Detroit diverted to Goose Bay on Sunday. The airport is located in the remote town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, which has a population of around 8,000 people. Delta said it worked with officials on the ground to provide food and accommodations for customers but in the end, they had to stay in military barracks overnight.
This is NACHO BOOZE. Not YOU BOOZE? No nacho booze. Doritos is turning its nacho cheese chips into booze.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/12/food/doritos-nacho-cheese-spirit/index.html
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS of the stars! Celebrities Light Up Mansions With Extravagant Merry Makeovers.
https://www.tmz.com/2023/12/12/celebrities-light-up-there-mansions/
Hello. It’s me. The greatest musician and singer of this generation. But you already knew that. Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Becomes HIGHEST Grossing Tour EVER!
WEIRD FOOD CHOICES, but some are just plain GENIUS. 10 Strange Food Combinations That Actually Taste Pretty Good.
https://listverse.com/2023/12/13/10-strange-food-combinations-that-actually-taste-pretty-good/
PHOTO BOMBING. Not in a good way. Disney Adult Gets Humbled After Complaining About “Karens” Ruining Her Photos.
https://www.boredpanda.com/disney-adult-gets-humbled-after-saying-karens-ruin-photos/
Andre Braugher, beloved actor, dies. Brooklyn Nine-Nine And Homicide: Life On The Street Star Andre Braugher Is Dead At 61.
AI-generated news anchors show off superhuman abilities. There’s a new global news network launching in 2024 which completely ditches humans for AI-generated newsreaders – and they’re showing off some superhuman capabilities that make it very clear: the days of the human news presenter are numbered.
https://newatlas.com/home-entertainment/ai-generated-news-anchors/
Uh-OH. Young people better temper those expectations just a bit. Poll: Average American should be able to afford a dream home by age 33 — and retire by 44!
https://studyfinds.org/average-person-financial-goals-retire/
ANOTHER End of Year Countdown. This time it’s about food! Grubhub reveals 2023 most popular take out and delivery orders. The platform’s annual report tracks more than sales. It provides a snapshot of the eating and drinking trends driving diners’ decisions.
HEALTHY Food. Often expensive. But what food packs the most punch for the dollar with both protiens, vitamins and nutrients? According to the experts the one healthy food you should ALWAYS buy is…..
https://studyfinds.org/one-healthy-food-always-buy/
