Leons Headlines Aug 27: Rail workers frustrated by ruling ending strike as experts warn of precedent after 9K rail workers were ordered to return to work by Monday ending a lockout that put rail shipments at a standstill. Order has implications for all negotiations in federally regulated industries, including airlines, Canada Post & others.
-New report says Manitoba ER wait times among longest in Canada. Patient average wait is 13-19 hours compare to the national average of 4.4 to 6.6 hours.
-Arena damaged by storm in Foxwarren, may not be repaired in time to reopen this winter.
-Princess Avenue construction has the street closed between 18th Street and 26th Street. Signs in the area indicate the closure is due to water main flushing.
-Park’N Fly reveals data breach affecting 1 million customer files as company says it has taken steps to improve security after July breach.
-Glenboro fundraising for a new clinic to be built on a vacant lot behind the hospital for 2 doctors and nurse practitioner.
-Bank of Canada seen cutting rates deeper. Economists see the Bank of Canada cutting interest rates for a third consecutive meeting next week.
-‘Buyers are firmly in the driver’s seat’: It’s a good time to buy a cottage in Canada, experts say.
-Province offers free provincial park entry this long weekend, Au 30 to Sept 2. Nightly camping fees still apply-National parks are not part of this initiative, so they’ll still require an entry fee.
Mariah Carey suffered a huge loss this past weekend. Her mom Patricia and sister Alison died on the same day.
Delivery Mishap. An Amazon customer explained why his package ended up on the roof. After seeing the delivery driver’s reaction, it’s hard to stay mad at the guy.
Plate Dilemmas. Restaurants are increasingly serving food on anything but plates. From shovels to dog bowls, the trend raises eyebrows in the name of creativity.
https://pleated-jeans.com/2024/08/26/we-want-plates-pictures
Summer Hits. The top 10 hottest songs of summer 2024 include tracks from Kendrick Lamar and Sabrina Carpenter. These tunes have dominated playlists and set the season’s vibe.
#3 SONG is…………
#2 SONG OF SUMMER!
#1 SONG OF SUMMER!
Emotional Goodbye. Brooke Shields was brought to tears after dropping off her daughter Grier at college. The moment marked a poignant milestone for the actress and her family.
Smoking Scare. A Delta passenger faced a nightmare when someone smoked three times during a flight. The repeated incidents on the six-hour journey over the ocean caused significant distress.
Commercial Shock. A dad freaked out after realizing his kid had never seen a commercial. It highlighted the vast difference in media consumption between generations.
https://www.tiktok.com/@thatgirl_shannon_/video/7406862217527774507
Subway Deal. Subway has launched a new promotion offering Footlong subs for $6.99. The deal is available from August 26 through September 8, 2024, using the promo code “699FL.” (REPORTEDLY THE DEAL IS $8.99 in Canada)**
Oasis Reunion. Oasis has confirmed a reunion tour for the UK and Ireland in 2025. Sixteen years after their split, Liam and Noel Gallagher are set to perform together again, though no new music is planned.
Meta Pressure. Mark Zuckerberg revealed that the White House pressured Meta over COVID-19 content. He admitted the Biden administration was wrong and vowed to push back in the future.
https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/27/business/mark-zuckerberg-meta-biden-censor-covid-2021/index.html
The Arkells found their man! After illegal drone footage was captured by a concert goer, and the lead singer said “he loved interacting with it and hoped cops would take it easy on the guy” the search has been on. UPDATE-GUY FOUND.
https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/arkells-find-drone-flyer-from-winnipeg-concert-get-footage-1.7013749
The right to disconnect. A “right to disconnect” rule has come into effect in Australia, offering relief to people who feel forced to take calls or read messages from employers after they finish their day’s work. The new law allows employees to ignore communications after hours if they choose to, without fear of being punished by their bosses. A survey published last year estimated that Australians worked on average 281 hours of unpaid overtime each year.
