Leons Headlines Jan 10: A cybersecurity breach at PowerSchool, impacting about 80% of MB school divisions & linked to a continent-wide incident, has prompted the province to commit to stronger data protection & enhanced cybersecurity.
-Most city councilors support Brandon’s need to hike property taxes 11.7% in this year’s budget. This comes after a 9.4% increase last year.
-MB First Nations Police Service appoints Insp. Jason Colon as interim chief following the tragic death of Chief Doug Palson, believed to have perished in a house fire, with formal tributes to honor his 35yr policing career planned for coming days.
-Trust in health-care system takes another hit after man’s death following long wait in MB ER. High-level change needed, says board member at Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians.
-Brandon’s Keystone Centre reports a net operating loss of $727K in 2024, an improvement over $1.2M in losses the previous year.
-LA Kings visit Wpg tonight to face the Jets.
-The Wheat Kings host Portland.
Nice to see Brandon mentioned in Winnipeg News Thursday night: although not for reasons most would find joyous. Cities across the country are being crushed by increasing costs, including Winnipeg. Residents are furious over a near 6% increase in property taxed but are relieved they don’t have an increase as dramatic as the one about to hit the Province’s second largest city.
Don and Barry steal the show: At Jimmy Carter’s state funeral, five presidents — Clinton, Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden — came together at Washington National Cathedral, creating a powerful snapshot of American history. Alongside them were four former vice presidents, reminding everyone of the rituals and weight that come with the presidency. It was a rare moment that showed how the office connects leaders across generations, even with all their differences.
But the VP is now impressed. Harris gets mad her pal Barry is chatting with Don.
WHAT ARE THEY TALKING ABOUT?!?!?!
And Justin and his friendship bracelets were there too. Not sure who he was sitting with, but his look is kinda……….well…………
LA FIRE UPDATE: The January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires have led to the loss of several celebrity homes. Notable individuals affected include:
Billy Crystal: The actor’s family home of 46 years was destroyed.
Paris Hilton: The socialite’s Malibu beach house was reduced to ashes.
Leighton Meester and Adam Brody: The couple’s $7 million mansion was destroyed.
Anna Faris: The actress’s $5 million Los Angeles home was lost to the fires.
Mandy Moore: The singer and actress’s home was among those destroyed.
Cameron Mathison: The “General Hospital” star lost his home and belongings.
John Goodman, Anthony Hopkins, Miles Teller, James Woods, Eugene Levy, Ricki Lake, Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag and Candy Spelling, widow of producer Aaron Spelling lost her Malibu home.
These losses are part of a broader devastation caused by the wildfires, which have destroyed numerous structures and led to widespread evacuations in the Los Angeles area.
Retail struggles continue. On the heels of the announcement regarding Riki’s and Cleo’s closing in Canada, and some Bootlegger stores to follow suit, a merger south of the border with some names you will recognize. JCPenney is merging with SPARC Group, which owns several former bankrupt clothing stores like Forever 21 and Brooks Brothers, to form a new company that will have major influence over America’s malls.
Tik-Tok is done January 19th. No word if Canada will follow, but TikTok plans to shut down in the U.S. on January 19 unless the Supreme Court steps in to delay or block the decision.
