Leons Headlines Feb 7: Significant Snow on the way from Colorado. Drizzle turns to snow tonight, 5-10cm with another 2-4cm Thurs morning.
-Crews scramble to patch ‘horrible’ roads. Some so bad they risk damaging vehicles even at reduced speed.
-City of Wpg making ‘tough decisions’ to hold the line on 3.5% property tax increase.
-Valleyview Co-op opening new gas bar and c-store on Highway 1 in Virden.
-Local MB company Blush Silks Pillowcases featured again in the Oscars “swag bag” March 10th in Hollywood. The top 25 nominees & host, Jimmy Kimmel will get the company’s silk pillowcase in custom box & note from owner Christine Steele.
-MB considering a proposal for an Indigenous-led supervised consumption site in downtown Wpg.
-MPI selects Satvir Jatana as new CEO after external review found problems in corporation.
-Human smuggling charges laid after 7 men found in vehicle, at the intersection of PR 201 and PR 200 near Dominion City; Calgary man charged.
-MB Librarian who won thousands on Jeopardy returning to iconic game show. Emma Hill Kepron of Wpg will compete Friday.
-Winnipeg Jets land with a thud in Pittsburgh, falling 3-0 to Penguins. Wheat Kings host Oil Kings tonight at 7pm.
HERE COMES THE SNOW! Could see 10-15 CM of snow by the time this Colorado Low dumps on us.
Cutest Valentine’s Ever!!! Anthony Small, 5, got over 50 million views on TikTok when he surprised his classmate with flowers, chocolate, and a stuffed animal on Valentines Day. And Anthony said it was all his idea.
It’s officially Shamrock season at McDonald’s. Shamrock Shake And Oreo Shamrock McFlurry Return To McDonald’s.
BUDGETS. We’re hearing alot about budget lately and what should be our TOP priority with everyone watching their spending. Apparently 84% of Consumers Choose Travel As Their Top Budget Priority!
https://www.htrends.com/trends-detail-sid-130090.html
The Kelce Family’s Favorite Super Bowl Snacks. Mashed asked their mom what they all like to eat during the Super Bowl.
https://www.mashed.com/1511412/kelce-family-favorite-super-bowl-snacks-interview/
Coca-Cola Announces A TikTok-Exclusive Flavor As Its Spiced Lineup Hits Shelves. Here’s a company that can read the room. Following up on Elmo’s “How’s everyone doing” this appears to be the PERFECT drink to cheer everyone up!
https://www.tastingtable.com/1511124/coca-cola-tiktok-exclusive-flavor-spiced-launch/
What’s a self-cleaning bathroom worth to you? Survey finds surprising answers.
https://studyfinds.org/self-cleaning-bathrooms/
Drunk people on airplanes. Its a weekly occurance. And now people are losing clothes. Like getting naked and strolling through airports. On Monday a naked man strolled through the Fort Lauderdale airport and proceeded up to TSA security screening.
Tucker Carlson Explains Why He Is Interviewing Putin: “Most Americans Are Not Informed… We’re Here Because We Love The US”
Taylor Swift Doesn’t Want Anyone Tracking Her Private Jet. It’s been settled that Taylor Swift can make it to Las Vegas from Tokyo in time for Sunday’s Super Bowl . But her favorite mode of transportation is being tracked by a teenager and posted. SHE does NOT like that.
https://www.thecut.com/article/taylor-swift-private-jet-jack-sweeney.html?
Uh, is this appropriate? Mashable blindfolded employees and asked for their honest reactions to Dune: Part 2 sandworm popcorn bucket. This promo item should not be for sale. The jokes write themselves.
https://mashable.com/video/dune-2-sandworm-popcorn-bucket-test
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Jade Jolie Hosting Swiftie Look-Alike Contest in Las Vegas. Taylor Swift tribute artist and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” contestant Jade Jolie is calling all Swifties!
SUPERBOWL Champs get the trophy, then they get the BONUS prize. A Nevada Brothel Promises Super Bowl-Winning Team Free ‘Sextravaganza’. Only in Vegas.
https://www.tmz.com/2024/02/07/sex-workers-chiefs-49ers-super-bowl-las-vegas-brothel-offer-nfl/
