Leons Headlines Aug 19: Brandon residents will have their final chance to speak to the new 30-year city plan in a public hearing tonight at City Hall at 7pm. The city is obligated under the provincial Planning Act to introduce the plan.
-People in McCreary grapple with triple homicide. Community members shocked & saddened after 4 people were found dead Friday morning.
-Brandon police are investigating the death of a 22yr old man after being called to a hotel on the 3500 block of Vic Ave Saturday morning. It is not currently considered suspicious.
-Investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire on 1st street near the intersection with Lorne Ave Sunday afternoon. Elsewhere a 24-year-old woman was charged with arson with disregard for human life, assault, mischief to property, possession of dangerous weapons and uttering threats after allegedly setting a fire in a room at the Colonial Inn on Queens Saturday afternoon, forcing the inn and its occupants to be evacuated.
-Hollywood actor Bob Odenkirk, from Breaking Bad & Better Call Saul, threw the first pitch at the Goldeyes game Saturday. Odenkirk is filming Nobody 2 in Wpg, a sequel to the 2019 hit.
-Bombers drop the Lions in CFL action 20-11.
Nelly took to the stage at Skydancer Casino in Belcourt Saturday Night after our LIVESTREAM show from the ticket pickup parade in the lobby. Was great meeting so many great people from across Manitoba, North Dakota, Montana and Minnesota! Great weather, great music and great drinks. What a fun weekend! Next is Hunter Hayes November 2nd!
Ever wonder why flight attendants greet you when you board a plane? A TikTok video by Rania spills the tea, revealing that those friendly hellos aren’t just about being nice—they’re also checking to see if anyone’s had a little too much to drink. Who knew there was more to those smiles?
The internet was made for moments like this: Pearl Jam singing names from LinkedIn! It’s actually their famously hard-to-understand song “Yellow Ledbetter,” but paired with random LinkedIn profiles, it’s pure comedic gold. Seriously, you have to see how perfectly it fits.
Shoppers are buzzing because Walmart just dropped grocery prices even lower. Yes, you read that right—more savings at Walmart! It’s no wonder people are excited about filling up their carts without emptying their wallets.
https://www.thekitchn.com/walmart-price-cut-7200-items-23675341
TikTok’s latest trend is taking cocktails to the next level with gourmet ice. These fancy ice cubes aren’t just for keeping your drink cold—they come in cool shapes and even have special ingredients that turn your drink into a work of art.
Costco’s return policy is the stuff of legends, and now it’s even cooler: you can return food you’ve already tasted if it’s gone bad. So, if that snack you bought didn’t hit the spot, Costco’s got your back—just be mindful of a few small rules.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1639992/costco-rule-refund-food
Subway is cooking up a new deal to boost sales after a bit of a slump. Even though the sandwich giant has seen some wins, franchisees are hoping this new strategy will bring more customers through the (digital) doors.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1645437/subways-possible-deal-digital-customers
Looking for the happiest places on earth? Turns out, countries in Latin America and Southeast Asia are where it’s at. These regions top the charts for positive vibes, with people reporting more daily joy than anywhere else.
https://digg.com/data-viz/link/countries-experience-positive-emotions-experiences-map
