Leons Headlines Oct 8: CUPE and MGEU have reached a tentative agreement for 25K MB health care support workers, which postpones a planned strike pending member ratification votes. CUPE expressed satisfaction with the agreement, emphasizing its importance in addressing the cost of living & the health care staffing crisis.
-A disgraced former Wpg high school football coach convicted of sexual assault & luring will spend 20 years behind bars.
-The Mountain View SD board has limited flags at schools to federal, provincial, or school logos, aiming to promote inclusivity.
-7-Eleven stores seen with permanently closed signs in Wpg. Locations on Ellice, McPhillips & Pembina Hwy appear to be closing, with theft cited as the reason for some closures.
-Brandon city councilors approved a $75K request from BU to prepare for the 2025 Men’s Volleyball Nationals and to paint a Bobcat logo on the street.
-WestJet is expanding flights from Winnipeg this winter to 22 destinations, adding new international routes to Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale, and Los Cabos.
-It’s Fire Prevention Week highlighting the importance of having working smoke alarms, and regularly testing & replacing them, especially for those with sensory or physical needs.
-Wheat Kings host Everett tonight at 7pm.
-Hurricane Milton strengthens into a Category 5 storm. Florida orders evacuations.
LIVE CAMERAS OF FLORIDA AND THE LATEST RADAR as the storm approaches, expecting a Thursday 1pm landfall.
HAPPY PEROGY DAY! National Perogy Day celebrates filled dumplings originating from Central and Eastern Europe, particularly popular in Poland and Ukraine. To observe, enjoy pierogies by visiting a restaurant or making them at home, experimenting with different fillings. The most popular are potato and cabbage, but others include dates and even prunes.
EGG NOG is HERE. While you can find it most of the year, the BIG shipment to celebrate the unofficial start to the holidays has landed at stores. Costco has the regular Kirkland Egg Nog, but also sells a version with booze in it! (might have to travel to SK for that one.)
https://www.tastingtable.com/1678334/costco-kirkland-signature-eggnog-alcohol-abv
Implosion of the Tropicana Las Vegas: The Tropicana Las Vegas, a historic hotel built in 1957, closed permanently this past April, just two days shy of its 67th birthday. Plans for the future of the property are currently in the works, following its closure.
Dirty Sodas in Utah: “Dirty” sodas have become a popular trend in Utah, fueled by cultural influences and social media platforms like TikTok. These unique soda shops are gaining widespread attention and fans throughout the region.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/laraparker/swig-soda-shop-utah-menu-drinks-prices
NO MORE Checkout Lines: Sam’s Club is experimenting with a checkout-free shopping experience at its newest location to enhance convenience and efficiency. This strategy reflects the retailer’s commitment to digital innovation to compete with Costco.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/07/sams-club-scan-and-go-technology.html
Photography Bans: There are 17 countries where photography is banned or heavily restricted. Historically, before the era of smartphones, photography required a camera, film, and proper lighting, which posed challenges for many aspiring photographers.
