Leons Headlines Feb 20: One man taken to hospital after a 3 vehicle crash 6am Tuesday morning, east of Brandon at Highway 110 and Richmond, that involved a semi-trailer and 2 vehicles. The intersection was blocked off, and be closed UFN as police investigate.
-Faculty at Brandon University have voted in favour of a strike mandate. Saturday, the Brandon University Faculty Association (BUFA) issued a press release announcing the results of their strike vote; the current 4yr contract expired on March 31, 2023.
-Inflation gets closer to target and food price inflation finally shows signs of cooling. Numbers released this morning show the overall invlation rate at 2.9% and food inflation at 3.4, down almost a full percentage point from December, lower prices for gas.
-Proposed 20-year master plan for Brandon Airport would see almost $27 million in capital improvements made to the site from 2024 to 2043 and will be presented at tonight’s Brandon City Council meeting.
-RCMP make a drug bust on Hwy 16 in RM of Harrison Park Feb 16th, after search of the vehicle led to the seizure of 1KG of a drug suspected of being cocaine & 500 grams of what is believed to be a cutting agent, along with weapons and drug paraphernalia.
-Brandon police are investigating after 5 vehicles near the 600 block of 13th Street had their windows shot out by a BB gun early hours of Saturday morning.
-Keystone Centre has unveiled its plans for new arena seating that will be part of summer renovations. The 5,101 fixed seats will be replaced by seats that will be bigger, padded, and fitted with cup holders, changing the look and improving fan experience.
-Curling for a Cure Bonspiel in Minnedosa over the weekend raises over $30K for Cancer Care Manitoba. In less than 1/2 a decade of existence the event has raised almost $100K in the fight against the disease.
-Canadians can begin filing their income tax returns as of Monday and must file their tax return by April 30, which is also the deadline to make a payment for those who owe money to the government. Canadians who are self-employed, along with their spouses or common-law partners, have until June 15.
-Calgary Flames snap 3-game winning streak for Winnipeg Jets in Monday’s win 6-3. Blades dropped the Wheat Kings 5-2.
WestJet Flight Diverts to Winnipeg After Passenger Tries to Open a Door. Why does this keep happening? WestJet flight WS710 was scheduled to fly between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Toronto when one guy got up and tried to leave the plane at 30K feet. He ended up in RCMP custody.
Passengers Who Got Into a Fistfight on Southwest Flight Now Face Fines of Up to $37,000. Last week we told you about a mid-air brawl on Kauai-bound flight and now it looks like those involved are going to have to pay for more than they bargained for.
Good news for Canadian air travelers. After both airlines struggled with running low cost routes, canadian low-cost carriers Lynx Air and Flair Airlines are looking to merge.
A new take on cupcakes. TikTok’s Viral Ice Cream Cone Cake Trend Is Swoon-Worthy. But there’s no ice cream in these treats.
It’s national love your pet day and today there’s a vigorous discussion around Pets and time off. Should Employees Have Time Off To Mourn Beloved Animals? Typically, employees aren’t give space for pet bereavement. More workplaces are changing that policy.
https://studyfinds.org/pet-bereavement-employees-time-off-to-mourn-animals/
Move over William Shakespeare. Taylor Swift might be taking over an English class near you. One Literature professor says it’s a good idea.
https://studyfinds.org/taylor-swift-shakespeare/
How many breaks should we take a day? A survey of 2,000 adults looked at their wellness habits and found that finding time for breaks can be difficult.
https://swnsdigital.com/us/2024/02/how-many-breaks-should-we-take-a-day/
Do you OVERUSE Emojis? A new study finds men and women interpret emojis differently. Women were able to more accurately interpret happy, fearful, sad, and angry emoji labels compared to men.
https://www.boredpanda.com/research-shows-men-and-women-understand-emojis-differently/
It’s no wonder we’re having a hard time filling positions in 2024. Gen Z treating employers like bad dates…93% ghost interviews; 87% haven’t shown up for first day of work.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gen-z-treating-employers-bad-121633798.html
I’m still not used to Beyonce doing Country Music. Lainey Wilson Shares Her Thoughts on Beyonce Going Country. Lainey Wilson is welcoming Beyoncé to the country music world with open arms. “I love it. The more the merrier.”
https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/lainey-wilson-welcomes-beyonce-to-country-music/
The cups everyone was fighting over! The Stanley Quencher H2.0 Cup You Are, Based On Your Zodiac Sign.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1518121/stanley-quencher-h2-0-cup-based-on-zodiac/
