Leons Headlines Feb 24: Saturday afternoon, 250 joined a solidarity march in Brandon, to mark 3yrs since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine & featured a flag-raising, songs & speeches.
-Brandon Chamber VP Jennifer Ludwig appointed to MB US Trade Council to represent Westman businesses & strengthen trade relations amid US tariffs.
-Brandon apparently excluded from federal government’s $1.85M spend on MB tourism projects, despite applying over a year ago.
-Assiniboine College opened its rural rotating practical nursing site in Beausejour Friday.
-Brandon city councillors are urge governments to implement stronger measures for repeat offenders, citing growing concerns over public safety and bail reform.
-Police warn of a new batch of fentanyl disguised as cut-out cookies, soaps, candies, and confections, advising the public not to touch them and to contact authorities.
-Children’s sunscreens from SC Johnson & Sons recalled in Canada due to a solvent that may harm fetal development and the reproductive system when absorbed or inhaled.
-Warm weather brings big crowds to Westman snowmobile events, including Minnedosa’s Antique Run, Snow Drags at Lake St. Martin & multiple derbies across the region.
-Scotties: Ottawa’s Rachel Homan repeats as Canadian champion with 6-1 win over Kerri Einarson from MB.
-San Jose visits Wpg tonight to face the Jets.
Chapter 11 coming for Hooters. The chain is reportedly preparing to restructure through bankruptcy court due to financial struggles, with no final decisions made yet. The chain has closed nearly 40 locations across at least five states, citing “current market conditions” for the closures, raising concerns about its future viability.
https://www.eatthis.com/hooters-bankruptcy-reports
NO visit to the WHITE HOUSE for the Superbowl Champs! The Philadelphia Eagles plan to decline a White House visit after their Super Bowl win, according to sources.
https://www.the-sun.com/sport/13471064/philadelphia-eagles-white-house-super-bowl-trump-snub
WHAT a DIVERSION! An American Airlines flight from New York to Delhi was diverted to Rome due to a security threat, escorted by fighter jets.
When you fly, what drives you CRAZY! A survey reveals the 13 most hated aspects of air travel, highlighting common traveler frustrations.
What is with all the crazy airline stuff going on?!?! A mistaken Facebook message caused fears of a hijacking on an Air Canada flight from Toronto to Cincinnati.
Drop everything and TRAVEL! 2025 getting to be a bit much? Let’s drop everything and run, but what would it cost? A survey finds the average American would need $287,731 in savings to drop everything and travel the world.
