Leons Headlines Feb 13: Coldest week of the year continues with another day of Extreme Cold. Daytime temps of –20 and overnight lows mid –30’s continue until Wednesday next week.
-More charges coming involving foster parent-home daycare case in Brandon, as 7-extra charges are now alleged, police likely to add more charges once it is determined if more children were impacted.
-This weekend is Winter Family Fishing Weekend in MB, until holiday Monday anglers can go ice fishing without a license, with the exception being national parks.
-Brandon’s Rotary Villas expands with a new 47-suite west-side building, increasing to 154 units to meet growing demand for seniors’ housing.
-7 Oaks SD in Wpg is barring students from travelling to the US for education-related excursions amid heightened tensions over an impending trade war.
-Premiers, finance minister call tariff talks with White House officials ‘constructive’ Wednesday.
-Disappointment; US inflation rose to 3% in January, driven by higher grocery, gas & rent, reinforcing the Fed’s delay in rate cuts.
-Marner scores OT winner as Canada fends off Sweden in 4 Nations Face-Off opener 4-3.
Most expensive VD EVER! Holy moly, love is expensive. But then again isn’t everything these days? The day of love in 2025 will cost the most of any previous holiday. Record cost for Canadians, but there are ways to get creative and save some cash.
What if I don’t have a Valentine but have a bestie? THEN Galentine’s Day is for you! February 13th is a day to celebrate, so HAPPY GAL-ENTINE (or PAL-entine’s) DAY!
Canadians are reconsidering US Travel thanks to a 70 cent dollar and travelers upset or simply stressed by Trump. Thiscould really hurt spots like Vegas, New York, California and Florida. All those states rely on tourism, and Canada has some big clout in these areas helping many keep their jobs. So if Canadians re thinking US travel, then where are we going?
HAPPY CHEDDAR CHEESE DAY!!!
Some couples are just too excited for Valentine’s Day? But it may be a better idea to get a room. Otherwise a room will be found for you, by police. Who knew how much Wendy’s could turn people on! WOW!
https://www.themirror.com/news/us-news/florida-couple-arrested-days-before-970658
Speaking of jail, Brandon Police make a video that goes VIRAL. Our city police department reminded people that a free night stay at the “crowbar” hotel is just a call away. However I think it’s a trap. The food in this video reminds be of cheese to a mouse. My favorite food is used in this!
https://twitter.com/BrandonPolice/status/1889758956177780882
