Leons Headlines March 27: Koch Fertilizer is warning residents that travel along Hwy 10 & 110 in Brandon may be delayed Thursday as it brings in a 175-foot vessel from Edmonton. East End traffic may be briefly disrupted.
-MB Government is reviewing a recruitment company contract after the agency fails to bring over any doctors after 8 months of searching.
-The governments of Canada & Manitoba have announced they’re providing $20K in financial support to the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair in Brandon, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, for a one-year sponsorship.
-Manitoba RCMP make arrests after video of infant being sexually abused posted on X. Police will not release the community where this happened to protect the ID of the victim.
-Drug-related deaths in Manitoba surge to 467 in 202. Experts say we could see almost 500 after final numbers are tabulated for 2023.
-A proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed by a Wpg woman against Uber Canada after she said she was sexually assaulted by a driver in Dec 2023.
-Summer job postings are out; few young people are applying. StatsCan says the unemployment rate for Manitobans 15-24 was 9% in February.
-Luxury parka maker Canada Goose says it is laying off 17% of its workforce. No word on if jobs losses will extend to the company’s factory in Winnipeg.
-All 6 workers missing after Baltimore bridge collapse are presumed dead. Officials say ship’s mayday call saved lives.
-Jets suffer 4th straight loss as Oilers win 4-3 in Bowness’s return.
Tuesday as FLOAT Day at Natural Elements. Unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before, you have to try it at least once, and since you’re in ONLY 10 inches of water it’s a sensation you’ve only felt once before! When you were waiting to enter the world! 100% floating and if you think its like floating in a hotel pool, it’s nothing like it. Here’s the link to Natural Elements so you can get more, and feel free to see them soon so YOU can try it at 2940 Vic Avenue. https://www.floataway.ca
Is Flair Airlines broke? Just six weeks ago there were rumors that Canadian ultra low cost carrier Flair would be acquiring Lynx who ceased operations a month ago. Could Flair be the next Canadian airline to declare bankruptcy?
What?!?!?! Apple Juice Has Always Been A Main Ingredient In Fruit Drinks? Apparently your favorite fruity drink probably contains apple juice, but experts say there is no apple juice conspiracy afoot. Hmmm.
https://www.mashed.com/1548511/apple-juice-beverage-aisle-takeover/
Following John Cena’s viral naked bit at the Oscars, people wrote complaints to the FCC. Here’s the actual complaints people made To The FCC (America’s CRTC) after John Cena’s Naked Bit.
https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/complaints-people-made-fcc-john-cenas-naked-oscars
Diddy’s Son Justin Named in Lawsuit Citing Sex Trafficking Before Home Raids. This after Diddy’s homes were raided in a sex trafficking probe.
More Poof Diddy News: Here he’s seen talking with Federal Agents at the airport, where an as associate is arrested. Diddy was face-to-face with federal agents Monday as they intercepted his plane … and TMZ now has a photo showing the interaction … this as his associate was taken into custody.
Happy quirky country song titles day and WHISKEY DAY!
