Leons Headlines April 2: NEW: The MB government is extending the fuel tax holiday currently set to end June 30th. Now, the province has extended the tax break for another three months. The province says the decision was made as Manitobans continue to deal with inflation and the high cost of living.
-Dozens of vehicles from cars to tractors lined the westbound lanes of the #1 Hwy at the MB-SK border Monday to protest the federal carbon tax. Protesters honked horns & either held signs & flags or had them on their vehicles for most of the day.
-MB Budget Day; on the menu-deficit-elimination, changes to education tax rebate and new rebates for electric car purchases.
-Brandon youth employment services in downtown Brandon will close at the end of May without federal funding, an organization that has offered employment assistance to youth for more than 35yrs.
-Federal government commits to a a national school food program, committing $1B over 5yrs.
-MB Anglers’ Guide 2024 is now available online, with licenses available for purchase April 1 & become valid May 1.
-Wpg Jets fly over LA 4-3, break 6-game losing streak.
As the country continues to suffer from record inflation and a cost of living crisis, and on the heels of a Carbon Tax increase, the Government timed the announcement of a national food program almost perfectly. Yesterday announcing kids in schools will get food at school thanks to a new federal initiative.
Yesterday was April Fool’s Day. It’s getting harder and harder to prank people thanks to Google and the internet. Everyone is on guard, although that doesn’t stop some from trying. Here are some of the worst April Fools’ Jokes that happened to real people.
https://mumslounge.com.au/lifestyle/people-share-the-worst-april-fools-jokes-theyve-witnessed/
Economists used to watch the price of a Big Mac to provide clues to where the economy is going. Apparently they’ve been looking at the wrong burger. McDonald’s Cheeseburger Prices Have Jumped 55% Since 2021, New Report Finds.
https://www.eatthis.com/mcdonalds-cheeseburger-price-increases/
Apparently this is an ongoing problem, airline staff not leaving Canada once they land with passengers. Canada Border Guards Arrest International Flight Attendant After They Discover She Has Multiple Passports For Different People.
Today is PB&J Appreciation day. Elvis appreciated it more than most. He made sure BACON was on his PB Sandwich and it was FRIED! Oh my.
To add to the bacon, banana and PB sandwich, here’s 12 Of Elvis Presley’s Favorite Foods And Drinks. Proving he wasn’t just the King of Rock and Roll, but the King of the Kitchen too!
https://www.tastingtable.com/1552335/elvis-presley-favorite-foods-drinks/
This works out to almost $55 000 a year Canadian! California fast-food workers are now making $20 an hour. California fast food workers’ wage increase and other businesses may have raise their own wages to keep up.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/01/california-fast-food-minimum-wage-other-business-may-raise-pay.html
What’s Your Car’s Name? 51% Say Their Vehicle Is A Family Member. They also hold a special place in our hearts — and driveways! Fifty-one percent of us consider our car to be “part of the family”.
