Leons Headlines Nov 1: Holiday season begins as MB businesses face low confidence heading into the holiday season, with the CFIB reporting only 49.3% long-term confidence, as inflation and changing consumer habits drive shoppers towards online and big-box retailers.
-Doctors Manitoba reports Manitoba’s surgical backlog is the second highest in Canada at 40,160 cases, representing about five months of surgical volume, with reductions in surgeries for children, rural residents, and low-income patients still lagging pre-pandemic levels.
-Embattled school board has four newly elected trustees. The new trustees at Mountain View SD aim to bring unity & change to a board in turmoil following controversial comments on residential schools, with hopes of better representation and collaboration for students.
-Dauphin RCMP arrested five individuals for various offenses, including cocaine trafficking, following a traffic stop on Main Street Monday evening.
-Daylight Saving Time ends in Manitoba at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, when clocks should be set back one hour, with residents encouraged to check smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
-Massey Football Brandon wins 4th Vidruk Bowl Championship 21-10 over Crocus.
-Jets are in Columbus tonight to face the Blue Jackets.
-Wheat Kings host Medicine Hat Saturday.
CONGRATULATIONS Jerrick Haywood WINNER of the “I Want Crazy Contest”. Jerrick & a guest will see Hunter Hayes LIVE Saturday at Sky Dancer Casino & Resort. We LIVESTREAM 4-6p for the ticket pickup party. Going to be a FUN (and Crazy) Saturday Night. Way to go Jerrick! 🥳🥳🎶
Celebs Doing Halloween With The Fam. We were bombarded with wonderful pics and video of Westman celebrating Halloween and we also had a look at some of Hollywood’s biggest stars and how they got into the Halloween spirit with family-themed costumes that turn trick-or-treating into a group event. From Mario Brothers getups to spooky ensembles, these celebs show that Halloween is better together!
https://www.tmz.com/2024/11/01/celebs-doing-halloween-with-the-fam-see-all-the-household-costumes
This Canadian City’s Unorthodox Pepperoni Pizza Is Going Viral. A quirky twist on pepperoni pizza from a small Canadian town is dividing the internet, and opinions are fiery. Whether it’s your new favorite or a dealbreaker, this pizza is definitely causing a stir!
Wendy’s is Closing 140 Underperforming Restaurants. Wendy’s announced plans to shutter 140 lower-performing locations in weaker markets by the end of the year. However, franchisees are set to boost growth with new locations, focusing on higher-traffic areas in the future.
https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/wendys-closing-140-underperforming-restaurants
