Leons Headlines Feb 10: Extreme cold warning in effect; brutally cold week ahead, with daytime highs near -20°C and overnight lows in the mid -30s, making this the longest cold snap of the winter.
-Historic demand for food as Brandon food banks serve over 2,000 people monthly, reflecting a 150% rise in demand since 2020 and a growing nationwide crisis.
-MB government is providing $40K to enhance collaboration between law enforcement & social services to address the root causes of crime.
-BPS Chief reports Meth use in Brandon has surged, with a 5322% increase in seizures compared to 2023.
-Successful Westman Multicultural Festival wrapped Saturday night, after showcasing days of cultural diversity with vibrant pavilions, performances & cuisine.
-MB Hydro seeks feedback on a $9/month rate hike for infrastructure and rising demand.
-Manitoba surpasses healthcare hiring goal, adding 1,255 workers, including 30 new hires in Prairie Mountain Health.
-Trump to impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, with Canada and Mexico among top suppliers.
-A federal Conservative commercial highlights Brandon in a campaign on overdose deaths, linking fentanyl crises to Liberal policies.
-John Travolta, Mandy Patinkin & Dermot Mulroney to visit MB later this year to film November 1963, a mob thriller about the JFK assassination.
-Philadelphia crushes Kansas City 40-22 to win Super Bowl. Miss the big game, below you can watch the 3 hour spectacle in 5 minutes.
Taylor Swift Booed and Trump cheered? You be the judge.
The best part of the Superbowl was once again, the COMMERCIALS! And in case you missed all the great ads that aired during the Superbowl, here’s a few of the best, and a link below to even more!
https://people.com/best-and-worst-commercials-from-super-bowl-2025-8788141
You have got to be kidding, almost $100 for a drink!?!?! A Super Bowl 2025 cocktail shocked fans with its sky-high price.
One potential buyer of TikTok is out. Elon Musk denies bidding for TikTok despite U.S. divest-or-ban concerns.
Sunseekers rejoice! The sun is now available 24/7 thanks to technology! A startup plans to beam sunlight to Earth using orbiting mirrors, but experts are skeptical.
Standing in the isle, letting kids play in the isles, or putting your seat back. A survey reveals the most unacceptable behaviors on airplanes.
