Leons Headlines Sept 9: September heat wave continues. Unseasonable warm weather will continue across the province this week with temps 10-13 degrees above normal. Yesterday at 5pm, Brandon airport measured +32.
-MB harvest is 25% complete according to the latest provincial crop report. Harvest of winter wheat & fall rye is 97% complete with field pea harvest at 81%. Barley is at 49%, oats 47%, spring wheat at 41% and canola 13%.
-Indigenous leaders mourn loss of ‘warrior’ Grand Chief Cathy Merrick. So much more than a grand chief’: Leaders pay tribute to late AMC Grand Chief, who will lie in state at Manitoba Legislature before funeral.
-Canada’s unemployment rate approaching ‘worrying levels’. A senior economist says that Canada’s unemployment rate is approaching “worrying levels” as employment growth continues to lag behind the number of new participants in the labour force.
-Air Canada may suspend most operations starting Sunday due to stalled talks with the pilot union over wage demands. This could disrupt 110,000 passengers daily across nearly 670 flights.
-Recall: 1.5M Ram 1500 trucks over brake issue; 159K vehicles in Canada affected. Stellantis says software problem in anti-lock brake system could increase crash risks.
-Winnipeg Blue Bombers down Saskatchewan Roughriders 26-21.
Beetlejuice Box Office Boom: Beetlejuice is back and better than ever, scaring up a massive $110 million! The mischievous demon’s return marked the second-biggest September debut in history.
Nikocado’s Big Reveal: YouTuber Nikocado Avocado shocked everyone with a 250-lb weight loss! He even managed to keep it under wraps from his fans for months, calling them “ants” in a wild rant.
https://nypost.com/2024/09/08/us-news/youtuber-nikocado-avocado-reveals-shock-250-lb-weight-loss
App-Switching Social Life: Forget Tinder—people are now meeting up on hobby apps like Strava! Millions are ditching drama-filled social media for fun, activity-focused communities.
Dining Adventures: Ready for something different? Check out these 19 restaurants that offer a dining experience unlike any other. From quirky to downright bizarre, these spots are truly one-of-a-kind!
Tourist Troubles: Not all tourists are created equal! Some countries are infamous for their badly behaved travelers—find out where the worst ones are from and what makes them so notorious.
Hawaii’s Romance Revolution: Move over, Paris—Hawaii is now the go-to spot for lovebirds! With a little more pineapple and a lot of passion, it’s the new most romantic destination in the world.
https://studyfinds.org/new-city-of-love-in-hawaii
Ping-Pong Prodigy: A dude just broke the world record for spitting ping-pong balls against a wall! His parents must be bursting with pride over this unusual achievement.
Snake Surprise: Waking up with a snake in your shorts? Yep, it happened to this guy! While some are blessed with monsters in their pants, he was cursed with one.
Barefoot Debate: Is it ever okay to go barefoot on an airplane? From using toes to select inflight entertainment to walking into the lavatory shoeless, the debate continues to rage online.
