Leons Headlines Nov 27: PM to host a Wednesday emergency meeting with premiers to address Trump threat of a 25% tariff on Canadian imports starting Jan. 20.
-“Tariffs would send MB into a recession”: Premier Wab Kinew. Loonie falls to lowest since 2020 after Trump threatens tariffs.
-Brandon developers will discuss proposed increases to development cost charges in Dec. 9 forum at the Vic Inn, noting higher costs will impact property buyers and renters.
-After opening in 1979, the Portage mall will close Dec. 31, though Tim Hortons and Rona will stay open.
-MB has Canada’s highest child poverty rate at 27.1%, with advocates urging support for Indigenous, racialized, and immigrant children.
-Canadians face record-high consumer debt of $2.5 trillion, with newcomers and first-time borrowers seeing the biggest spike in missed payments.
-The mayor of Brandon pushes the province to give all MB municipalities access to photo radar enforcement in a resolution at the AMM calling on the province to change the Highway Traffic Act.
-The CPKC Holiday Train returns to Brandon for a free show on Dec. 5, but the railway warns against scammers falsely selling tickets for the long-standing free event.
-Brandon Police ask for help to solve a robbery on Louise Av last Saturday night, where a woman was assaulted & robbed by 2 unknown men.
-The 39th annual Westman & Area Traditional Christmas Dinner, serving over 3K meals Christmas Day will be fully funded for turkey thanks to sponsorship by Brandon’s Credit Unions.
-Jets visit LA tonight to face the Kings.
Canada is like a store. We make and sell billions of goods to the world, and above are out “top customers” who esentially keep our economy going. Look at how much stuff the countries buy. We sell around the world but sell MOST to the USA. Below is the list:
US THANKSGIVING is Tomorrow. And this is a cool idea for any Thanksgiving or even Canada Day! Communities gather at ‘The Longest Table’: “GMA” highlights massive potluck events fostering neighborly connections.
Christmas Movie move over. Here’s some Thanksgiving flicks with the US four day weekend coming fast. Top 10 Thanksgiving Day Movies: Thanksgiving offers the perfect chance to enjoy timeless family films alongside turkey and pie.
https://www.boredpanda.com/top-10-thanksgiving-movie-will-make-you-favorite-kid-family
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Mercury Is In Retrograde: Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius, from November 25 to December 15, is set to disrupt communication, travel, and technology.
https://www.boredpanda.com/astrologists-reveal-who-will-most-affected-by-mercury-in-retrogade
The Eagles Extend Las Vegas Sphere Residency: The Eagles add another extension to their Las Vegas Sphere residency, now running through April 2025.
https://nypost.com/2024/11/26/entertainment/the-eagles-las-vegas-residency-extended-until-april-2025
Teachers Share Weirdest Gifts: Teachers reveal the most unusual gifts they’ve ever received from students, from quirky to downright bizarre.
https://mumslounge.com.au/lifestyle/teachers-share-the-weirdest-gifts-theyve-ever-been-given/
Most Popular Bucket List Experience: A U.S. city doubles as a global bucket-list destination for millions.
https://digg.com/data-viz/link/most-common-bucket-list-experience-world-countries
Taylor Swift Ranks No. 2: Billboard named Taylor Swift the second greatest pop star of the 21st century. Then who is #1???
