Leons Headlines Nov 29: Plummeting Canadian dollar threatens to make Black Friday deals less rewarding. Experts say sputtering economy, interest rate cuts & looming Trump presidency driving down the value of the dollar.
-CBSA issues a reminder to travelers “it can be extra busy at the border” during upcoming American long weekend.
-BPS emergency response team, including armoured vehicle & battering ram, conducted an operation at a residence on 15th St, but provided no details on charges or the operation’s purpose, more details to come.
-Canada Post temporarily lays off striking employees, which the Canadian Union of Postal Workers calls a “scare tactic” as the strike by over 55k nears 2 weeks.
-Service Canada holding 85K passports as strike continues, travelers to pick up passports at Service Canada centres.
-Manitobans can now plan safer winter travel with “Track My Plow,” a new feature on Manitoba 511 that tracks snowplows in real-time, providing updates on road conditions and closures to help drivers make informed decisions.
-4 truck models top MPI’s list of most-stolen vehicles for 2nd straight year. Ford F-150, Dodge Ram, Chevrolet Silverado & GMC Sierra are also most-registered vehicles in MB.
-Two-month GST holiday bill passes the House, off to the Senate. $250 supports to be tackled separately later as NDP want seniors & disabled included.
-Brandon United Way’s ‘Tree Trimming and Auction’ fundraiser, raises $23K to support local programs like Coats for Kids and Tools for Schools.
-City of Brandon’s proposal to expand photo radar and red light cameras has passed and awaits provincial approval; 85% of revenue goes to the operating company, 15% for the city.
-Wheat Kings visit Medicine hat tonight, Red Deer tomorrow & Edmonton Sunday.
-Jets visit Vegas tonight to face the Knights.
Black Friday the ultimate shopping showdown, where carts are loaded, deals are scored, and caffeine is essential for survival! The thrill of snagging that one perfect item makes battling the crowds totally worth it. Whether you’re hunting for a new TV or the best deal on socks, it’s a retail marathon that ends with victory (and maybe a few extra bags).
HOW much SHOPPING south of the border can I do? Canadians can bring back up to $800 worth of goods duty-free after spending 48 hours or more in the U.S. If they exceed this limit, they must pay duties and taxes on the excess amount.
BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING ON THIS SIDE OF THE BORDER? Black Friday shopping in Canada has become increasingly popular, but it’s not as big of a tradition as it is in the U.S., where the event kicks off the holiday shopping season with massive sales and early openings. In Canada, deals are still significant, but stores may not offer the same deep discounts, and the frenzy of doorbusters and midnight openings are less common.
This is why our parade was delayed yesterday! Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, leading to several arrests by police.
Celebrity Thanksgiving. Bruce Willis, Martha Stewart, and other celebrities celebrated Thanksgiving 2024 with friends and family, despite challenges like Willis’ ongoing battle with aphasia.
https://www.tmz.com/2024/11/28/celebs-celebrate-thanksgiving-2024-bruce-willis-heidi-klum
CAUTION: EARWORM. And annoying. A Montreal mall faced criticism after using the Baby Shark song to deter homeless people, sparking controversy online.
RUDE Behavior, are you doing it? Etiquette experts have shared the 11 rudest things you can do in someone else’s house, offering guidance on how to avoid social faux pas.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/carolinebologna/rudest-things-someone-elses-house-sc
Facial recognition technology is here thanks to Air Canada. Vancouver International Airport will streamline boarding for domestic flights, making it the first Canadian airline to do so. The voluntary program allows passengers to upload a photo and passport scan via the Air Canada app, with the airline ensuring privacy by deleting personal data 36 hours after departure.
