Leons Headlines Feb 6: Historic tax increases leave many in shock and critics warn this is just the beginning. With 2024 the first year that Brandon implemented a four-year budgeting process, the next few years are predicted to be difficult with the Wheat City projected to need an 11.7% increase in 2025, 10.1% in 2026 and 10% in 2027. The City is struggling with a long-term funding crunch amid aging infrastructure & history of low tax rates.
-Brandon lawyer who harassed women in legal field suspended indefinitely due to breach of conditions. Ryan Fawcett faced citations from Law Society of MB related to incidents involving 5 women.
-Wpg parents charged with manslaughter after toddler dies from fentanyl intoxication. One-year-old Hanna Boulette died in March 2023.
-PM Trudeau invited veteran of Nazi unit to attend Zelenskyy rally in Toronto. PMO says Yaroslav Hunka was invited on recommendation of Ukrainian Canadian Congress.
-King Charles diagnosed with cancer. Buckingham Palace says it’s not related to his recent treatment for a benign prostate condition.
-Jets back in action tonight when they visit Pittsburgh. Wheat Kings host Edmonton tomorrow.
WILD Weather. Have you seen the snow HAMMERING the east cost of Canada, and the RAIN hammering California?
STATE OF EMERGENCY in CALIFORNIA!
Another legend gone too soon. Toby Keith has passed at age 62 from Cancer.
What happened to Killer Mike at the Grammys? He says it was confusion & an overzealous guard.
https://www.tmz.com/2024/02/05/killer-mike-addresses-grammys-arrest-confusion-door-security-guard/
Everyone dinks beer while watching football right? Not so fast. Which Alcohol Gets The Biggest Boost On Football Sundays? You’ll be surprised.
https://www.mashed.com/1506911/alcohol-sells-most-football-sundays/
I have so many ideas for the ultimate hamburger! Burger King offers $1 million for the next Whopper idea! You know there has to be bacon!
A Pizza chain is selling break-up pizzas for Valentine’s Day. They’ll deliver a free pizza and do the dirty work for you!
https://www.mashed.com/1510308/pizza-hut-break-up-pizzas/
Divorce Material: The 25 Worst Husbands in TV History
https://wealthofgeeks.com/divorce-material-the-25-worst-husbands-in-tv-history/
More companies fighting over money. Universal Music Group plans to pull song catalog from TikTok.
https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/30/universal-music-group-plans-to-pull-song-catalog-from-tiktok/
This is a sweet story. Adele halts Las Vegas concert to sing happy birthday to 12-year-old fan.
Forrest Gump REMAKE for 2024? A TikToker Reimagines ‘Forrest Gump’ Set In The Modern Day.
