Leons Headlines July 9: Manitobans are worried about the cost of living & crime; are less confident in the justice system & public services, says a poll commissioned by the province. The top concern was the rising cost of housing, food & gas with 81% saying they were worried, health care was second at 71% and crime was third at 66%.
-Heat Week continues as temps top 30 degrees Wednesday for the first time in 2024 and the first time in Westman since September 3, 2023. The heat is expected to last until early next week.
-Intersection of 18th & Park to close again tonight after closing overnight Monday. No traffic 7 pm to 7 am for repairs to underground utilities.
-Provincial gas tax holiday set to expire Sept 30, could be extended. The government has the power to keep the cut in place until the end of the calendar year.
-MB RCMP arrest 7, lay 65 charges in child exploitation, human trafficking investigation, and will announce dozens of charges at a news conference Tuesday morning.
-Ticketmaster says customers’ credit card information affected by data breach that may have leaked personal information.
-Rail strike could be coming as CIRB deliberates on which services or deliveries must continue if a strike occurs.
-Sunrise Credit Union has selected 4 organizations to receive $50K in grant funding; Leda Lake Park in Erikson, SLFN Pow Wow, Prairie Skills Deloraine & Oak Lake Care Centre.
HAPPY COW Appreciation Day! We love cheese, but cows are responsible for SO MUCH GOOD FOOD!
I’ve seen some crazy vehicles but I can’t believe these are allowed to hit the road. You’ve seen the people of Walmart, but what about the strangest vehicles ever seen in Walmart parking lots?
Indian Billionaire’s Son Hires Justin Bieber, Rihanna And These Other A-Listers For Wedding Events. Justin Bieber performs at billionaire wedding. Justin Bieber joined the likes of Katy Perry and Rihanna, who had previously performed at pre-wedding events for the soon-to-be Ambanis.
Olympics Under Threat: Paris Airport Strikes To Cause Travel Havoc As Workers Demand Bonuses To Show Up. Paris airport worker unions have announced a strike to begin days before the Summer Olympics July 26.
United Airlines Boeing 757 Loses Wheel During Takeoff From Los Angeles. These planes keep losing parts! A wheel fell off a nearly thirty year old Boeing 757 airplane early on Monday morning as it was taking from Los Angeles International Airport.
What’s Actually In The World’s Most Expensive Milkshake? The world’s most expensive milkshake comes from New York City’s Serendipity3 and features a number of high-quality ingredients but it’s cheaper than you think.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1613718/worlds-most-expensive-milkshake
North America’s Favorite Summer Pastime Is Dying. Lifeguards are becoming an endangered species which is not good for those of use who want to keep cool!
