Leons Headlines Sept 25: Gas Tax Holiday will go to the end of the year in MB. Premier Wab Kinew announced the extension Wednesday morning, with a decision on further extensions expected at year-end.
-Strike by 25K MB health-care support workers could begin Oct. 8 as unions serve notice. Over 4,700 in Westman could strike as unions & Shared Health try to avoid a walkout while preparing for the possibility.
-MB grain producers bracing for impacts after workers at Vancouver port terminals go on strike.
-Parks Canada is figuring out how to tackle the zebra mussel problem at Clear Lake after some were found last week, and the watercraft ban is still in place to help protect the area.
-The northern lights design was the clear winner in a MB health card social media poll, but Manitobans still have a few days to vote for their favourite on EngageMB.
-The City is finalizing a recommendation for reconstructing 26th Street, planning to tender the project this winter and start construction in Spring 2025, based on community feedback supporting bike lanes & enhanced safety around JR Reid School.
-A provincially appointed oversight panel walked out of Mountain View SD’s board meeting Monday, as tensions rise ahead of the Oct. 30 byelection. The board is criticizing the panel & Education Minister for not collaborating.
-An all-women farm team hit the fields Tuesday to raise thousands with nearly a dozen women running combines, trucks, and grain carts for the fourth annual Acres for Hamiota fundraiser.
Purple Apple Mystery. Those eye-catching purple apples going viral and said to be from Saskatchewan? Yeah, they’re not real! Horticulturist Rachelle Hofmeister confirmed that while Saskatchewan has some tasty apples, none sport that vibrant purple hue—those fruity beauties are just AI creations!
New way to charge your phone at the Airport. Great news for travelers at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport: you can now charge your phone for free! With charging stations sprinkled throughout the airport, you can easily power up before your flight or while waiting for arrivals.
Here’s how you use it!
Body Cams at Retail. Businesses are ramping up efforts to tackle crime, with retailers like Loblaw leading the charge by testing body cameras in select stores to boost safety and deter theft. As shoplifting rates rise, experts are questioning privacy implications and wondering if these measures will genuinely reduce crime, while shoppers are curious if the initiative will actually make a difference.
Coffee Saves LIVES! A new study reveals that three cups of coffee a day might not just wake you up—it could also shield you from heart disease. So, pour yourself another cup and toast to better health!
https://studyfinds.org/3-cups-of-coffee-diseases
Cheap Costco Steaks. Or are they? Costco is making waves with a TikTok video showing how to snag ribeye steaks for under $9 each! Thanks to some clever cutting, you can enjoy big, juicy steaks without breaking the bank.
Coke FAILS with new flavour. Spiced is Out. Coca-Cola’s new Spiced flavor is getting the boot after just six months on the shelves! Despite being pitched as a permanent fixture, it seems this spicy experiment just didn’t resonate with fans.
Name Game. A child was denied a passport simply because he shares a name with a movie character! But don’t worry—this story has a Hollywood ending that proves even the most unusual names can have a happy twist!
