Leons Headlines Oct 18: A 52-year-old man from Portage la Prairie has been arrested & charged with theft & mischief after allegedly organizing a fake bison hunt through a social media ad, leading to the shooting & removal of 6 bison from a farm that wasn’t his.
-For $91K, the City of Brandon won the auction for the old Esso gas station site on Rosser, with plans to develop it or convert it into green space.
-Manitoba will become the second province to join the federal billion-dollar school food program, receiving $17 million over three years for food and kitchen upgrades.
-Operation Red Nose Winnipeg may be canceled unless it raises $100K by mid-November. The program was once a popular way to get people & their vehicle home to prevent drunk driving in both Brandon & Wpg.
-Assistant Commissioner Scott McMurchy officially took command of the MB RCMP in May, but a formal Change of Command ceremony was held Thursday at Lower Fort Garry, honoring RCMP traditions.
-Autopsy confirms former singer Liam Payne died from balcony fall. Argentine officials said he appeared to be alone, going through an ‘episode’ due to ‘substance abuse’.
-Keystone Centre re-signs Molson Coors as beer supplier, adds Farmery for craft beer. Tonight, the Wheat Kings host Seattle.
-Jets host San Jose for Hellebuyck Night, celebrating Connor Hellebuyck’s success last season winning the Vezina & Jennings trophies.
HALLMARK CHRISTMAS MOVIE SEASON IS HERE!
And MOST of these are made in Canada and Manitoba is the Hallmark HUB! Winnipeg has become a popular backdrop for Hallmark holiday movies, with six films shot in the province this year and a seventh currently in production. Manitoba’s draw includes its picturesque locations, low cost of living, and appealing film tax credit.
Here’s the holiday Hallmark schedule for movies shot in Manitoba:
‘A Carol for Two’ – Friday, Nov, 1 at 7 p.m. CT
‘Five Gold Rings’ – Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. CT
‘Hanukkah on the Rocks’ – Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. CT
‘Following Yonder Star’ – Sunday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. CT
https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg-hallmark-a-holiday-movie-happily-ever-after-1.7077569
Europe is CHEAP IN 2025. With Canadians facing financial challenges, travel may seem out of reach, but there are affordable destinations to consider for a vacation. Skyscanner’s Travel Trends 2025 Report highlights the 10 cheapest places to fly.
https://dailyhive.com/canada/cheapest-travel-destinations-canadians-2025
HALLOWEEN COSTUMES. This year’s trending Halloween costumes in Canada include pop culture icons and classic characters, with searches for Taylor Swift and Rapunzel leading the way. Google Canada highlights that nostalgia and DIY creativity are driving the popularity of timeless looks alongside characters from recent films.
TRICK OR TREAT, the HOTTEST TREATS. What’s the most popular Halloween candy in 2024? As Halloween approaches, many are curious about which treats will reign supreme this year.
https://www.mashed.com/1688888/most-popular-halloween-candy-2024
