Leons Headlines Feb 19: Extreme Cold Warning continues: wind chill values in the mid –40s Wednesday & Thursday morning. However, Thursday afternoon brings relief with a high of –15, temps above freezing to start the weekend & rain Sunday +4.
-The provincial and federal governments partner to open 324 child-care spaces at the BRHC, St. Boniface Hospital & Riverview Health Centre.
-A survey shows many Manitobans, mainly those 55+ are avoiding US products and canceling U.S. trips due to tariff concerns.
-Brandon’s vacancy rate for affordable housing is at zero & advocates are pleading for help from governments to help low-income renters across MB.
-The leader of the BU Co-op Ed program, Cora Dupuis will give the keynote at the Brandon Chamber luncheon Thursday.
-Tickets to the 2025 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair are now on sale for the event March 31 – April 5 in Brandon.
-Walmart is being accused of charging higher prices on 1-litre carton of milk than permitted by MB law. CBC says the chain lowered prices Monday after they reportedly sought an explanation.
-Sign of Spring: annual ice-breaking operations start on Red River with work expected to be done by March 15.
-Canada’s Competition Bureau is investigating whether real estate companies are using AI to track competitors’ rent prices and unfairly raise rents, like a lawsuit claims is happening in the U.S.
-Delays at Toronto Pearson continue as investigators analyze the black box to find out what caused Monday’s crash landing where all 80 passengers survived.
-Convoy Organizer Pat King sentences to 3 months house arrest Wednesday morning. The crown was asking for the maximum of 10 years in prison.
-Wheat Kings victorious over Prince Albert last night 5-2.
Airline anxiety now. A series of recent airline accidents, including a Delta crash at Toronto Pearson, is raising traveler concerns.
https://dnyuz.com/2025/02/18/string-of-air-crashes-in-2025-has-rattled-travelers
BEST BEACHES ON EARTH. The top 10 world beach list is out from Trip Advisor and only 3 are in North America, and 1 in the USA. The list also includes the top 10 beaches to visit stateside. Some great spots to add to the bucket list!
Is it a good idea to move beside your best friend? A group of best friends built their own community by moving to the same street.
Business news, a slow start in 2025 for the restaurant business. TGI Fridays is planning a comeback, while Denny’s is closing up to 178 locations.
https://bestlifeonline.com/tgi-fridays-comeback-dennys-closures
Social media update coming. Facebook will now delete live videos 30 days after they are posted.
Another Canadian retailer for sale. GameStop is selling its Canadian and French operations, citing concerns over ‘wokeness and DEI.’
The Elon effect has KFC thinking BIG, like TEXAS BIG. Will that mean a name change to TFC? KFC is moving its U.S. headquarters from Kentucky to Texas.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/18/kfc-moves-us-headquarters-from-kentucky-to-texas.html
BEVERAGE NEWS: Coca-Cola is launching Simply Pop, a new prebiotic soda to compete with Olipop and Poppi.
