Leon’s Headlines Jan 22: Spring weather returns this week; -2 by Wed and 0 Sunday. Normal for this time of year is -13.
-Another patient has died in the ER at St. Boniface. This time after waiting 5 hours Friday morning. Waits at some MB ERs exceeded 32 hours last week.
-Over 100 people stormed a downtown Wpg hotel Sunday in protest after a video surfaced showing an Indigenous woman being restrained by hotel staff with zip ties; police & hotel staff allege woman was armed with a knife.
-Mainly Manitoba, a gift store that recently closed its Shoppers Mall location will not operate at Clear Lake this summer.
-Brandon business owner and Downtown Biz proponent asks council for $150K to jumpstart Brandon Downtown Biz; announces he is moving his business out of the core.
-In a move that will impact both ACC and BU Ottawa is announcing a two-year cap on international student admissions, to help “curb a system” that they feel, may be taking advantage of high international student tuition while providing, in some cases, a poor education.
-7K more Ukrainian newcomers expected to land in MB before emergency visas expire March 31.
-Family Fun Day at the Keystone Centre planned for Feb 3 with inflatables, obstacle courses, bounce houses, games & more.
-Wheat Kings fall 7-3 to Tigers last night, tonight the Jets visit Boston tonight to take on the Bruins.
HAPPY HOT SAUCE DAY!!!!
Second Air Canada Passenger Tried to Open an Aircraft Door This Month. Passenger restrained after mid-flight door opening was attempted. Thankfully, he couldn’t get it opened at cruising altitude.
Why You Fart More On A Plane & What You Can Do To Prevent It. Flying can potentially affect our health and well being in a bunch of ways: The pressure changes in the cabin can wreak havoc on your ears, but then there’s pressure much worse.
FIGHT Fan? It was a mega big weekend in Canada. One of the largest sporting events of its kind took place in Toronto over the weekend and literally NO MENTION of it in any mainstream media outlet in Canada. $40 Million was pumped into the Toronto economy over the weekend thanks to a UFC Championship weekend, that brought some of the sports biggest names to Canada. However, I did find one local story done by CITI News that might explain why.
‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ & Soap Star David Gail Dead at 58. Actor David Gail dies at 58
David Gail — a soap opera star who acted in several episodes of “Beverly Hills, 90210” has died … according to his sister. The actor’s sister, Katie Colmenares, shared the tragic news on Instagram Saturday.
https://www.tmz.com/2024/01/21/david-gail-dead-dies-58-90210-beverly-hills/
Suggestive Pictures of Plants That Remind Us of Other Things. In the enchanting realm of nature, sometimes we can see things in plants that just aren’t there. This is nature in all it’s wonder!
https://defused.com/suggestive-pictures-of-plants/
Vacation Photos That Show What Life In Canada Is All About. Visitors to Canada help amplify the idealized image of the kind friendly nation and everyone knows how to build snowmen, and people will apologize after you spill coffee on them. Good times with maple syrup.
https://www.boredpanda.com/meanwhile-in-canada-pics/
Travis Kelce scored his first touchdown in eight games for the Kansas City Chiefs – and brother Jason celebrated by ripping his shirt off in the stands.
Folks on TikTok are discovering that their improperly-washed Stanley tumblers are growing mold. Over on StanleyTok, Stanley tumbler fever is still going strong. People are showing off their collections (some own dozens), sharing stories of kids being bullied for having off-brand dupes, and spreading news about folks who are buying Stanleys in bulk and reselling them for hundreds of dollars.
