Leons Headlines Feb 8: Snowfall Warning-amounts of 10 to 15 cm continues as a Colorado low brings heavy snow to areas of southwest MB, tapering off Thursday evening.
-BPS & City of Brandon mourns loss of officer. Const. Lucien Ethier passed away Monday when off duty. Police say he was driving his own vehicle when he experienced a medical issue and died.
-‘Not a viable business anymore’: Bell Media selling 45 radio stations amid layoffs, Brandon stations appear to be staying with the company for now. The affected stations are in British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada with 4800 jobs lost.
-Westman Multicultural Festival starts today, runs through Saturday with 6 pavilions. El Salvador is set up at the North End Community Centre, India at the Imperial Ballroom Victoria Inn, Mauritius at the WIS Multicultural Centre, Mexico at the Brandon Shrine Club, Philippines at Knox United Church and Ukraine at the Ukrainian National Hall. For more visit GoToThePavilions.com.
-City of Brandon adjusts parking-meter fees, doubling the rates motorists pay for roadside parking.
-Suspect sought in 2021 attempted murders, considered armed and dangerous. Yusuf Abdulqadir Ali, 28, is wanted for offences in Nov 2021.
-Man acquitted in ‘tragic and senseless’ stabbing that killed teen outside Winnipeg 7-Eleven in July 2021.
-‘Culture of silence’: New class action alleges sexual abuse at MB youth facility near Kildonan Park.
-NHL suspends Jets defenceman Brenden Dillon for 3 games after hit on Penguins forward. Jets are in Philly tonight. Wheat Kings hammer Oil Kings 7-2.
Airline will now weigh PASSENGERS with their carry-on luggage. It looks like Finnair is weighing passengers. But before we all diet our way to cheaper tickets, there’s more to this story than meets the eye, or the scale.
Las Vegas chapel offers to host Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding for free. Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift wedding?
Kelce seemed unsure that Swift would make it to Super Bowl LVIII during a press conference on Wednesday.
Trouble brewing at the Golden Arches? McDonald’s says its price hikes are putting off some customers. McDonald’s is getting criticism for an $18 combo meal, but what does affordability mean when it comes to fast food?
https://www.eater.com/24063923/mcdonalds-sales-price-increases-affordability
On the flip side, ONE fast food chain is picking up the slack. Apparently cost conscious consumers are flocking to Taco Bell over pricing issues. But the Mexican chain is just getting started.
Super Bowl 2024 Luxury Suite Menus. Most of us will never get the chance to dine in a Super Bowl luxury suite, so a video will have to do. Here’s what the VIPs at Super Bowl LVIII will be eating in those $2.5 Million Luxury Suites.
Tucker Carlson Could Face Sanctions Over Putin Interview. Current and former European Parliament lawmakers told Newsweek the conservative pundit may end up in EU crosshairs. Or are they? It feels like the battle for our minds began long ago.
Who doesn’t love FREE STUFF?!??!!?! ‘Free hotel rooms, food, show tickets and more.’ – Ex-Casino Employee Shares The Tips To Get Tons Of Freebies In Las Vegas.
