Leons Headlines Sept 5: City Council approves $6.4M for Sportsplex ice plant, with the rink reopening in September 2025. The ice rink has been closed since March 2023 due to safety concerns over ammonia leaks.
-MB post-secondary schools say they are losing students and money due to the international student cap. Schools say Ottawa’s limit on international students is already costing millions.
-Online applications for Brandon’s new affordable housing incentive program are now open. Funded by the federal Housing Accelerator Fund, it supports developers creating or converting affordable residential units.
-A WestJet flight from Calgary to Brandon Monday aborted its landing, but safety was never at risk. The incident occurred just minutes before touching down at Brandon Municipal Airport.
-Brandon’s ‘Ask Auntie Blue Door’ on 9th Street is closed this week for cleanup after minor smoke damage from a nearby fire but will reopen on Monday.
-The MB government plans to add GPS trackers, cameras to garbage trucks, and enhance landfill surveillance in response to the murders of four Indigenous women by a serial killer.
-Insurance claims skyrocketed 406% this summer, with 228K claims from 4 major disasters: Toronto & Quebec floods, a Calgary hailstorm, and the Jasper wildfire.
-The federal NDP is ending its governance agreement with the governing Liberals. The deal was crucial for the survival of the Liberal minority government and may lead to an election in the coming months.
-Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 4.25%, says economic growth needs to pick up.
Just an accident or well planned? A guy mistook the ladies’ restroom for his own, sparking a hilarious online debate. Some think it’s innocent; others aren’t so sure.
https://digg.com/digg-vids/link/man-accidentally-walks-into-ladys-room-female-restroom-video
Star-Studded Showdown? I don’t know any of these stars. Dancing with the Stars Season 33 is out with thier celebs. Can you recognize any of these stars?
Leaked Drama. Rumor has it, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s “breakup” was all planned. Now, legal action might be on the horizon!
America’s curiosity with Canadian brands. These 12 Canadian brands sound totally made up when talking to Americans, but up here some of them are simply beloved.
Podcast Alert. Haliey Welch, the “Hawk Tuah” girl, is launching her own podcast—perfectly named Talk Tuah!
https://mashable.com/article/hawk-tuah-girl-haliey-welch-podcast
Travel Nightmare. A woman was booted off her Air Canada flight and lost $900. Now, she’s sharing her story, hoping to get justice.
Breakdancer Blasts Back. Olympic breakdancer Raygun says her critics just don’t get it. She’s firing back at the “uneducated” haters.
Big Bets. With the NFL season kicking off, legal sports bets are expected to hit a record $35 billion this year!
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/03/nfl-season-expected-sports-betting-projections.html
Tough Mindset. A new study says mental toughness might outlast even the best diet when it comes to longevity. Stay strong!
