Leons Headlines Nov 18: Winter Storm Watch: Blowing snow to hit eastern Saskatchewan and western Manitoba this week. Precipitation Monday will start out as rain or freezing rain, then transition to snow & wind gusts to 80 km/h resulting in very poor visibility in snow and blowing snow with 15-30 cm likely with this system.
-Backup QB Arbuckle, Argos defense combine to give Toronto convincing 41-24 Grey Cup win over Winnipeg. Hard-luck Blue Bombers lose title game for 3rd year in a row.
-MB small business owners are feeling the impact of the Canada Post strike, as 55,000 workers demand better conditions and a 23% wage hike, raising concerns ahead of the holiday season.
-The federal government invests $38M to deliver high-speed internet to over 3K households in 14 rural MB communities.
-BU & Assiniboine College are supporting international students as new regulations cap off-campus work, tighten transfer rules, and impose stricter accountability on schools.
-Red One, starring Dwayne Johnson as Santa’s bodyguard, topped the weekend box office with $34 million, followed by Venon: The Last Dance, MB-made The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Heretic, and The Wild Robot.
-Panthers roll past NHL-leading Jets 5-0.
-The Wheat Kings snap a 3-game losing skid 4-3 in OT over the Pats. Next up; Tri City Americans on Friday.
GREY CUP HIGHLIGHTS: What a Game, but a 3rd straight Grey Cup loss for the Bombers. Heartbreak on the coast as the Argos win the 111th Grey Cup.
The Jonas Brothers Halftime Show: While many felt a Canadian act should have done the CFL halftime show, others felt this one certainly one of the best half time shows the CFL has presented in some time. Some going so far to say it was better than many Superbowl half time shows.
What TSN Refused to show. The streaker. Into the Winnipeg endzone and into the arms of waiting police.
Netflix fighting extravaganza. The on again off again fight of the century finally made it to Netflix Friday. With some buffering, some delays and finally a fight. It was less than thrilling and left many disappointed. Unless you were Netflix or the two boxing. Everyone made out with millions.
CHRISTMAS SHOW ALERT! Networks like ABC, NBC, and CBS have released their holiday specials schedule for 2024, and we have the comprehensive list!
https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/every-tv-holiday-special-airing-in-2024-by-network/
A cruise that lets you leave while Trump in in office. A cruise company offers a four-year escape from U.S. politics, marketing itself as a retreat from the Trump presidency.
Costco’s $1.50 hot dog and soda. The combo can now be delivered for free via DoorDash, delighting fans of budget-friendly snacks.
American Airline is Bankrupt. Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after failed merger talks with Frontier Airlines.
This is just GENIUS. FLIGHT BOOKING GENIUS. A man discovered a clever trick to avoid getting a middle seat on flights, sparking widespread interest online.
I wish North America would get these. A new “all you can fly” pass is coming to Europe, allowing unlimited travel for a fixed price.
Should old people be re-tested for their driver’s license? Australian researchers are calling for refresher driving lessons for older drivers to reduce crash rates.
