Leons Headlines Sept 27: Brandon’s new Minor Injury and Illness Clinic at 144 6th Street opens today from 2 pm to 10 pm, staffed with healthcare professionals to look at sprains, colds, and infections, with walk-in and online booking available 10a-10p.
-More than 171K workers in MB earn less than living wage report says. The minimum wage will rise to $15.80 next week, but some say it should be closer to $19.21
-Olivia Boyce has become the new general manager of the Brandon Chamber of Commerce, succeeding Connor Ketchen.
-MB RCMP are investigating a two-vehicle crash at Hwy 1 & 5 near Carberry between a SUV and pickup, with no life-threatening injuries reported.
-Truth and Reconciliation Week in Brandon kicks off today with a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall, followed by a community teepee raising at the Discovery Centre and Orange Shirt Walks Monday.
-MB Premier Wab Kinew says he’s a big supporter of health-care aides, but with 25K workers set to strike on Oct. 8 over pay & working conditions, many feel they’re not getting the respect they deserve, despite recent hiring efforts & the government extending the gas tax holiday.
-Federal government to support $650M Portage Place redevelopment in announcement slated for Friday.
-CTV says news staff who altered Poilievre video ‘no longer’ work for its news team.
-Blue Bombers can clinch playoff spot for eighth straight season with win over Elks tonight at 7pm in Wpg.
-Wheat Kings visit Prince Albert tonight to take on the Raiders.
Hurricane Helene. Downgraded to a tropical storm on Friday morning after making landfall on Florida as a Category 4 hurricane on Thursday night in the Big Bend region of Florida, leaving a path of destruction along Florida’s Gulf Coast late Thursday night. Multiple cities reported severe flooding due to the storm, and videos posted on social media showed houses floating away due to storm surge flooding. Surges were reported to rise as high as nine feet in some areas. Nearly one million people were reported to have lost power.
HURRICANE WEBCAMS LIVE UPDATE
A sorority rented an Airbnb in London, Ont., for a recruitment event. So what’s the problem? The owner, however, expressed regret, stating he wasn’t aware of the scale of the event, which caused neighborhood complaints. Airbnb is investigating after busloads of women attended the sorority event, despite its party ban. The sorority maintained they followed all protocols and were transparent about their event, while neighbors raised concerns about the rental’s frequent large gatherings.
SNL is BACK THIS WEEKEND! Season 50 kicks of Saturday with Jellyroll as the musical guest and a few new cast members. Love when this show comes back after the Summer break! Is a former cast member of Designing Women the first start to host this season?
https://deadline.com/feature/snl-season-50-news-updates-1236083672
Diddy and Costco. Costco denied selling Diddy 1,000 bottles of baby oil after his lawyer implied the bulk purchase. A spokesperson clarified Costco doesn’t stock the item, distancing themselves from the controversy.
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/costco-denies-selling-diddy-1000-bottles-of-baby-oil/
Rooster Call Contest. Country folk compete to see who has the best rooster call in a unique and playful challenge. It highlights quirky skills only appreciated in certain environments.
Beetlejuice Box Office. Beetlejuice 2 is nearing $104 million in international earnings, close to overtaking Furiosa, a significant box office flop. The success of Beetlejuice contrasts with the underperformance of other films this year.
https://collider.com/beetlejuice-2-international-box-office-104-million-furiosa
Hotel Secrets. Luxury hotels aren’t always as perfect as they appear, with strange behind-the-scenes happenings. Owners prefer these oddities remain unknown to guests.
Grubhub’s New Partner. Just Eat Takeaway is partnering with adult retailer Lovehoney to deliver sex toys, expanding into the sexual wellness industry. This marks an unexpected move for the food delivery company.
