Leons Headlines July 10: Maple Leaf Foods unveils a plan to split into 2 companies next year, with a goal of increasing production in Brandon by up to 20%. One will continue as Maple Leaf Foods, and the other a new pork company in Brandon, to be named in the coming months.
-MB RCMP arrest seven people and laid 65 charges in connection to a child exploitation & human trafficking investigation in Portage. Investigators believe more victims may come forward as the investigation continues.
-Tight real estate market in Brandon as the City has yet to see more than 100 active monthly listings for homes this year. However the average sale price for a home in Brandon is up, and for 2024 currently sits at $330K.
-Brandon City Council ready to approve $3.5M in borrowing to pay for upgrades and repairs to the Sportsplex.
-The Hudson’s Bay store at CF Polo Park mall among several Bay stores across Canada that have temporarily closed due to what the retailer says is a “heatwave-induced strain on ventilation & AC systems.
-53yr old man charged with multiple offences after Wpg police seize more than $500K in stolen goods after pawned watch raises red flag.
-McCain Foods hosts drive thru Free Fry Day in Brandon, Portage, Carman, Glenboro, and Carberry today for donations to RMHC. Keystone Centre 11-5 pm, Glenboro Fire Hall 1-3 pm & Carberry Fairgrounds 4-6 pm.
Mom Shares Clip Of Her Snatching A Cookie From Daughter And It’s Met with Rage. There’s a saying about never putting your hands in the cookie jar, and this mom learned the hard way! Mom @Justagirl1551 shared a clip of herself snatching a cookie from her child and to say it was met with rage is an understatement. And when she came out and said it was all just a joke, well, it didn’t seem like anyone was laughing.
Target Will Stop Accepting Personal Checks from Customers. Target tells its customers to expect more while paying less — but soon, its shoppers won’t be able to purchase anything at all with a once-popular form of payment.
Tipping is a contentious topic, but this is going to DOUBLE the cost of your next meal. Would you like to leave a 100% tip? No? How about 50%?
Cameron Diaz Returning to ‘Shrek’ Franchise After 12 Years for 5th Film. She’s the last to join, but the gang’s back together for a Shrek 5 film set for 2026. Dreamworks announced on Tuesday, July 9, that Mike Meyers, Eddie Murphy and Diaz will reprise their roles in the fifth installment of the beloved franchise, whose first film premiered in 2001.
9 Ways to Save Money on Household Essentials, According to Finance Experts. The items you buy most regularly can have the greatest impact on your finances. If week after week you spring for pricey household essentials, for example, those costs can start adding up and taking a toll on your budget. Though spending less on groceries , toiletries, and cleaning supplies may seem trivial, this strategy can help you allocate more of your income towards savings for future goals.
https://bestlifeonline.com/how-to-save-money-on-household-essentials
How hot is it? You can BAKE BREAD on the dashboard of your car! THAT’S HOT!
https://www.sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article289693744.html
