Leons Headlines May 2: UPDATE: Phone lines are finally working at London Drugs after a cyber attack earlier this week. All Western Canada stores have been closed for 5 days, with customers allowed in for pharmacy and Canada Post services.
-Bust of alleged criminal drug network nets 14 arrests, millions in drugs, jewelry, guns and vehicles coming into MB from ON. Couriers, railways, bus lines and airlines used to move items, police allege.
-Investigation underway after woman accused of shoplifting on Sunday, allegedly punched by grocery store supervisor. Assembly of MB Chiefs cuts business ties with local grocery chain.
-Dauphin RCMP arrest 2 16-year-olds following a disturbance call to Dunfield Ave; one allegedly ran from officers carrying what appeared to be a firearm.
-AgWest, an agriculture equipment dealer, has unveiled plans to construct new buildings in Brandon and Russell.
-Youth in Philanthropy presented $12K worth of grants to Brandon charities at Vincent Massey High School Tuesday evening. The group is comprised of committed individuals at each of the city’s three high schools who help the community and people less fortunate.
-MB government to provide $300K in funding for a non-profit that helped the community of Carman heal after five Manitobans were murdered in February. A memorial will also be built in the community with help from the funds.
-A motion before Wpg public works will request St. James Costco intersection gets traffic signals at the north entrance.
-Lyle Bauer, offensive lineman with the Bombers and team president and CEO from 2000 to 2009 has died at age 65, his family announced Tuesday.
Manitoba born broadcaster Rod Black had to cut a trip to Cancun short so he could fly to the US to call his son’s MLB hit. Tyler Black of Stouffville, Ont., was called up from the triple-A Nashville team ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers game Tuesday against Tampa Bay. He came off the bench and delivered two hits in an 8-2 win, which his dad got to call with tears in his eyes. Awesome proud dad moment.
Here’s Rod from his younger years at CKY in Winnipeg, 1986.
Inside America’s Priciest Resort, Where Cheapest Homes Cost Millions. A night in the lodge (the cheapest place to stay) is $400 USD per couple, and the lodges are in the thousands per night.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/ar-AA1nXiPH
The real twist in Netflix hit ‘Baby Reindeer’: It’s turned curious viewers into stalkers. When the series ends, the story doesn’t. There remain more mysteries to be solved — and some fans are taking it to an ironic level.
The Best Fast-Food Chicken Nuggets, Ranked By Taste. I love Buffalo WIld Wings, but they’re considered WINGS with no bone, but I call them adult chicken nuggets.
https://www.eatthis.com/best-fast-food-chicken-nuggets-ranked
Top compliments we love to hear about their home. 43% of us say THIS one thing is the best compliment visitors can give when they come to visit.
https://swnsdigital.com/us/2024/05/top-compliments-americans-love-to-hear-about-their-home/
