Leons Headlines Dec 17: More snow coming; keep the shovel handy as another 10-15cm of snow on the way, part of a system set to arrive Wednesday.
-Canada Post operations resume today after the Canada Industrial Relations Board ordered a return to work. Job one will be clearing the one-month backlog, expected to take weeks.
-A smoke incident at Shoppers Mall Monday morning led to a full evacuation and closure, with Brandon Fire and Emergency responding to locate the source of the smoke. Minor water damage due sprinklers was reported, no reports of injuries & mall is fully open today.
-MB announces $658K in funding for 12 organizations, including 7 snowmobile clubs, to support trail maintenance & winter activities, with $100K allocated to 400 km of trail in the Porcupine Mountains.
-Projected deficit in MB up half a billion dollars, finance minister says. Overspending in health will lead to deficit projection of $1.3B for 24-25. Other factors hitting finances include the $340M gas tax holiday, and public sector pay raises.
-The federal government’s fall economic statement reported a $61.9-billion deficit, exceeding its $40-billion pledge, amid Chrystia Freeland’s cabinet resignation and Donald Trump once again calling the PM “Governor of Canada” on social media when saying Freeland won’t be missed.
-A positive from the fall economic statement: Canadian icon Terry Fox will replace Sir Wilfrid Laurier as the new face of the $5 bill, nearly five years after the Bank of Canada began accepting nominations.
-Wpg 7-11 on Ness the first MB location where you can buy & drink beer, wine, cider & mixed drinks, following similar stores in AB & ON.
-Jets visit San Jose tonight. Wheat Kings host Moose Jaw.
Canada Post is back at work. But how long will the backlog take to clear?!?!
He was Buzz Lightyear, Santa and host of Tool Time, and now he’s back with a NEW SITCOM for 2025! Tim Allen clashes with Kat Dennings in the trailer for Shifting Gears, a sitcom about a father reconnecting with his estranged daughter.
Christmas concerts, a time for song and speeches? A confident 4-year-old girl named Stori stole the show with a hilarious and memorable speech during her school’s Christmas program.
Stars and lights in Hollywood for the holidays. Hollywood celebrities, including Jamie Foxx, have decked out their homes with festive Christmas lights and decorations.
https://www.tmz.com/2024/12/16/famous-celebrity-houses-decked-out-for-christmas
So much controversy over one simply Christmas card. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle included their children, Archie and Lilibet, in their holiday card for the first time in years, sparking mixed reactions online.
Canadian cows produce Chocolate Milk by default and that’s our story we’re sticking to. A Canadian TikToker hilariously explained why 2% milk costs more than chocolate milk in his country, pointing out the absurdity of rising food prices.
The magic of McD has turned into a simply box, no more chairs, and no more lobby. McDonald’s unveiled a first-of-its-kind restaurant prototype with major upgrades aimed at improving customer experience and streamlining operations.
