Leons Headlines Oct 11: BRHC traffic loop & main entrance is reopening today as that part of the expansion project is complete.
-Milling on 18th, from the rail line to Rosser is done. Paving will soon start in the northbound left lanes with remainder of work to resume south of the rail line to Aberdeen in Spring 2025.
-Doctors MB reports a record net increase of 133 doctors, but despite the boost, MB still has the second-lowest number of physicians per capita in Canada, with more improvement needed.
-The MB government is providing $500K to help small- and medium-sized businesses expand into new markets.
-CP Holiday Train stops in Westman Dec 5 in Portage, Carberry & Brandon; Dec 6 in Virden, with performances by Tyler Shaw & Shawnee Kish. | Blue Bombers to clinch berth in West final with win over Argos tonight.
-Chicago visits the Jets & Wheat Kings visit Medicine Hat.
-HAPPY THANKSGIVING! No show on Monday but we’re back Tuesday morning at 7am. ENJOY your friends, family and FOOD!
Thanksgiving in Canada. Did you know people in Quebec seldom celebrate and that once we actually held Thanksgiving at the same time as the USA? More facts here:
https://www.narcity.com/canadian-thanksgiving-fun-facts
Food prices have stabilized this Thanksgiving. But it’s still going to be pricy. When you compare to pre-covid, everything is up 20%. So we can only imagine how expensive the world’s most expensive Thanksgiving meal is TODAY!
Thanksgiving Drama. It’s now beyond Will Ferrell’s character in SNL when he screams about driving his Hyundai to is ungrateful kids. We’ve now come to expect it as part of getting together with family to eat.
Thanksgiving CAROLS?!?! Maybe. Why should Halloween have Monster Mash and Thriller, and Christmas Bing Crosby and Mariah Carey. Now Thanksgiving has the Holderness Family. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Cake Scandal: Over 9 million people are upset after a NYC restaurant allegedly ate half of a customer’s homemade birthday cake, leaving none. The customer expected the remaining cake but was told it was gone.
Diddy Trial: Sean “Diddy” Combs will appear before a judge for his sex trafficking trial, his first court appearance for the charges. The case is drawing public attention as the trial approaches.
https://apnews.com/article/diddy-sean-combs-indictment-court-149b784f3f6b37a84afa6081f2a904e6
Kitchen Envy: Nine in 10 Americans believe their kitchen should look better than any other room, with half admitting “kitchen envy” when they see a nicer one. The poll shows the growing importance of kitchen aesthetics.
https://swnsdigital.com/us/2024/10/half-of-americans-sick-with-kitchen-envy/
Cleaning Tips: Professional cleaners revealed 43 commonly overlooked areas in homes that need more attention in a viral Reddit post. Many people aren’t aware of the right ways to clean these spots for a tidy home.
https://www.boredpanda.com/home-design/organizing/home-places-people-forget-clean
MORE THANKSGIVING FUN! HAVE A GREAT LONG WEEKEND!
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