Leons Headlines Oct 7: Strong winds reaching up to 100 km/h knocked out power for hundreds in southern MB over the weekend. MB Hydro made significant progress restoring power, but some customers may face extended outages as crews work to clear fallen trees & repair damage.
-Up to 25K MB health-care workers could strike as early as Tuesday, potentially causing major disruptions in hospitals & care homes across the province.
-Brandon Wheat City Lions Club sold out 25K pounds of potatoes in hours during their annual fundraiser, raising money for local charities.
-City Council will review three options for restructuring Brandon Transit, focusing on performance, safety, and efficiency, in a special meeting Monday.
-A memorial fundraiser in Killarney raised $70K for STARS Air Ambulance and the local hospital, honoring Al Babiuk, who initiated the cause before his tragic death in a car crash.
-Over 200 people came out Sunday to show their support for the battle against breast cancer in CIBC’s annual ‘Run for the Cure’ raising $68K.
-Saturday 100 took part in a walk to remember 15-year-old Antoine Sutherland. One year go the boy was struck by a car at the intersection of Victoria Avenue and McDiarmid Drive.
-Pro-Palestinian protesters rally at the Legislative Building nearly one year after Oct. 7 attacks. To commemorate one year since the latest conflict began, community will gather at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights Monday evening for a candlelight vigil.
HAPPY TUB DAY! Although bathtubs have a history dating back to around 3300 BCE, the earliest known bathtub was discovered in Crete and dates to approximately 1700 BCE. To celebrate Bathtub Day, take a relaxing bath with bubbles, essential oils, or Epsom salts, and set the mood with candles and music for a special soak.
THIS is MY KIND of TUB!
Here’s the Top 5 movies from the Box office this past weekend: At #1 is Joker: Folie à Deux – $40 million (debut)
2-The Wild Robot – $18.7 million (2nd weekend)
3-Beetlejuice Beetlejuice – $10.3 million (5th weekend)
4-Transformers One – $5.35 million (3rd weekend)
5-Speak No Evil – $2.8 million (4th weekend) But the big news is how poor the top movie performed. Reviews are in for the new Joker flick and they are not good.
https://www.cbr.com/joker-2-box-office-weekend
Testicle Feast. Welcome to the World Testicle Cooking Competition! No one knows why this event exists, but it’s as weird as it sounds.
Madonna’s Loss. Christopher Ciccone, Madonna’s brother, passed away at 63 from cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones, including his husband, Ray.
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/madonnas-brother-christopher-ciccone-dead-at-63/
Pumpkin Profit. A Texas mom is going viral for her elaborate Halloween pumpkins, with some selling for $1,000! Heather Torres’ “Porch Pumpkins” has become an internet sensation.
https://www.boredpanda.com/texas-woman-charges-1k-porch-pumpkin-displays
Bubbly Swole? Protein Diet Coke is the latest viral fitness trend. It promises bubbles with your protein but tastes… questionable.
Teacher Troubles. Teachers are sharing shocking truths about students today. Some are so frustrated they cry themselves to sleep at night.
Fiery Landing. A Frontier Airlines jet made an emergency landing in Las Vegas, and it was quite the sight! It’s a reminder that, despite the drama, our planes are built tough.
Big Mac Secret. A former McDonald’s chef reveals a game-changing hack that makes you think twice about ordering a Big Mac. Trust us, you’ll want to hear this tip before your next visit!
