Leons Headlines June 6: Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to 4.75%. Rate cut hailed as positive for housing market.
-It’s not Uber of Lyft, but rather a Canadian version, as a ride-hailing company started in Thunder Bay hopes to set up in Brandon. After 2 attempts by other companies, and if bylaws allow, Uride would be the first ride-hailing company to establish in the city.
-One man is dead, a woman is in custody & RCMP in SK have arrested a third suspect following an officer-involved shooting Wednesday at Niverville. Suspect arrested in manhunt has long history of theft & running from police.
-CBSA work-to-rule could create ‘chaos,’ quick government response. Canadian border workers are in a legal strike position Friday at 4pm local time.
-MB Education Minister says a review of the Mountain View School Division is underway after a tumultuous Spring involving the board and departure of the superintendent. The next MVSD board meeting will take place Monday at 7 pm and attendance is expected to be full.
-A missing 24yr old man last seen in Creighton, SK was found dead in a Flin Flon home June 2. RCMP are investigating his death as a homicide.
-More than half of Manitobans think the roads are not safe – CAA survey. 63% cent think the roads are unsafe for all users.
-Wpg property and development committee discussing the possibility of renaming the Disraeli Bridge as Bachman Turner Overdrive Bridge for 5 years. The city has gotten the go-ahead from Bachman himself.
-CFL brings back a balanced schedule in 2024, meaning the Bombers will face every team in the league at least twice and all opponents will visit MB. The season starts tonight as the Bombers host Montreal at 7:30.
HAPPY DRIVE IN MOVIE DAY! It’s the anniversary of the opening of the first patented drive-in movie theater on June 6, 1933, by Richard Hollingshead, who opened a drive-in theater in Camden, New Jersey. The year before he had experimented in his driveway by putting a 1928 Kodak projector on his car hood, pinning a sheet to trees, and placing a radio behind the screen.
CFL Regular season starts tonight and there’s NO better time for a HOT DOG! But BBQ’d of course. Here’s 22 Vintage Hot Dog Recipes That Are Simply Bizarre.
Costco Plans to Stop Selling Books Year-Round. The decision, which will be implemented in January 2025, could significantly impact publishers. JUST DON’T TOUCH THE HOT DOGS!
How often do you change your sheets? It might not be often enough. A Disturbing New Report Will Make You Think Twice About How Often You Wash Your Sheets.
https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/wash-your-sheets-study-37403383?
YAY! WHO Doesn’t love FREE FOOD AND DRINK?!?!?! After West Jet announced its bare bones basic fares, Air Canada responds with complimentary snacks, beer and wine on ALL FLIGHTS. Earlier this year the airline announced a significant upgrade to its in-flight menu offerings across all cabins, introducing over 100 items and now THIS! (although a Sunseeker told us Porter Airlines out of Toronto started doing this LAST Year!)
The Reason Kit Kats And Ketchup Work Unexpectedly Well Together. Kit Kats and ketchup might not seem like a match made in food heaven. Yet, there’s a pretty sound reason that they make sweet music together.
https://www.mashed.com/1594041/kit-kat-ketchup-food-mashup
