Leons Headlines Dec 2: Canada Post presents union with ‘framework’ to reach deal, end strike. Workers, Crown corporation at odds over extending deliveries to weekends. The U-S Postal Service has temporarily suspended accepting mail headed to Canada due to the postal strike.
-King George School was placed in a modified hold & secure Tuesday after a 13-year-old with a pellet gun prompted police intervention, leading to a weapon possession charge & email to parents.
-Brandon School Division board & parent advisory group oppose a People for Public Education letter urging a fundraising ban, arguing it overlooks community needs despite concerns about economic inequities.
-A new mobile training trailer to provide year-round advanced fire rescue training to over 5K MB firefighters, addressing long-standing challenges in accessing consistent local training.
-‘Priced out of life’: Wpg homeless shelter sees rise in seniors needing to use its services in ’emergency situation’.
-‘Moana 2’ sails to a record US$221 million opening as Hollywood celebrates a moviegoing feast.
-Wheat Kings drop Edmonton 5-1 after 2 weekend losses. Next game Friday when Red Deer visits.
Who said Hollywood is dead?!?! What a weekend! Sure there have been a handful of blockbusters since the pandemic, but it’s been a while since we’ve seen a weekend this BIG, like almost a DECADE! “Moana 2” dominated the Thanksgiving box office with a record-breaking $386.3 million globally, surpassing “Wicked,” which held strong at $359.3 million. Both films marked a major win for theaters post-pandemic, with “Wicked” set to continue its run next year and speculation already buzzing about a “Moana 3.”
It’s CYBER MONDAY!!! Time to do some shopping online. But what if you want to support local businesses??? Well you’re in luck. It’s 2024 and most businesses now not only have an online presence, but also offer a way to purchase from them online, for instore pickup, curbside pickup and some even offer delivery amid the postal strike! Our show can’t happen without sponsors and thankfully each of them have a website where YOU can BUY things ONLINE from them all while supporting local! WIN WIN!
Just because it’s online, does NOT mean it’s not local. 
Hedley’s Health Hut: https://healthhutbrandon.ca
Elkhorn Resort: https://www.elkhornresort.mb.ca
Leon’s Brandon: https://www.leons.ca
Coops of Westman: https://coopsofwestman.ca
Tim Hortons Westman & Area: https://timhortonswestman.ca
Murray GM Brandon: https://www.murraychevbrandon.com/
Sunrise Credit Union: https://www.sunrisecu.mb.ca/personal
Auto Fashion: https://autofashion.ca
Epp Law Office: https://www.epplawoffice.ca
Kuipers Family Bakery: https://www.facebook.com/KuipersBakery
Sky Dancer Casino: https://skydancercasino.com
President-elect Donald Trump said his surprise visit from Justin Trudeau at his Florida home was “very productive,” with the two tackling big issues like tariffs, border security, and defense. Trudeau flew down Friday night after Trump’s tariff threats, and they had a long dinner at Mar-a-Lago, chatting about trade, fentanyl, NATO, and more—described by a Canadian source as positive and even featuring Trump playing music from his iPad. No deals were made, but Trudeau promised new border measures like RCMP helicopters, and both leaders agreed to keep working on the challenges ahead.
Hottest book on earth is not Harry Potter or Twilight or 50 Shades of Grey. Apparently Bible sales in the U.S. rose 22% through October as concerns over the economy, conflicts abroad, and election uncertainty drove readers to the publication.
https://ground.news/article/bible-sales-jump-22-in-2024-driven-by-first-time-buyers
What smells does the human brain love? The 8 scents guaranteed to release a flood of dopamine. I know we have endless smells of nutmeg, peppermint, cinnamon, spruce and others this season, but there are many more! Scent, the most under-appreciated sense, has the power to make us happy, yet we’re not fully utilizing it. these smells make us happy.
https://digg.com/internet-culture/link/happy-smell-pleasant-scent-memory-reddit
