Leons Headlines Feb 6: Leaders of Manitoba’s 2 largest health authorities turfed as audits of Prairie Mountain & two other regions found issues with budgeting, staffing, culture & communication, highlighting government failures that worsened healthcare.
-The 16th Westman Multicultural Festival in Brandon kicks off today at 3 pavilions—Ukraine, India, and El Salvador—and features 11 in total, and runs through the weekend.
-One dead & 15 in custody after RCMP respond to Prairie border crossings in AB & MB.
-Five MB contractors plead guilty to violating federal Competition Act in a bid-rigging scheme for MB Housing, fined up to $61K each.
-Brandon city councillors wait another month before a final vote on changes to development fees after local builders ask for more time to review.
-Today is the last day for open houses on the future of Brandon Transit.
-Nominations open for the 2025 Annual Tribute to Tourism Awards June 11 in Brandon.
-Federal government ends its ban on advertising on Meta for a campaign to promote GST rebate. Province commits to advertising on the US platform to promote “buying Manitoban”.
-Wheat Kings drop Wild 5-2.
HAPPY SWEATER DAY!
Some say Hoodies and some say bunny hugs. But why?
(Tylerglenshow Bunny Hugs or Hoodies available at tylerglenshow.com)
The National Post even WROTE ABOUT IT!
https://nationalpost.com/entertainment/why-saskatchewan-calls-a-hooded-sweatshirt-a-bunny-hug
Valentine’s Day is coming fast, just a week away. What some some of your favorite date ideas? What’s the perfect date?
https://www.countryliving.com/entertaining/g5119/things-to-do-on-valentines-day
Enough with the booing already! Quebec officials are asking the public not to boo American peewee hockey players. They want to keep the event positive for all players involved.
Two Fast Food products alerts: McDonald’s is bringing back the Shamrock Shake and an iconic character. Meanwhile, Little Caesars has introduced new Bacon & Cheese Crazy Puffs.
https://www.eatthis.com/mcdonalds-brings-back-the-shamrock-shake-and-a-long-lost-iconic-character
Who we eat in 2025. Are we still using a Dining Room table? Most people watch TV during dinner, and 41% talk to the people they’re with. A new survey explores what we prefer to eat, when, and who we dine with. And not surprising there are a few breakfasts skipped and a few screens being watched as we dine.
