Leons Headlines Feb 26: Big tariffs on next week? Not necessarily as White House clarifies Trump was referring to reciprocal tariffs in latest headline-making comments.
-Mountain View SD moves forward with God Save the King each morning, despite controversy & concerns among the Indigenous community.
-Brandon Bear Clan needs new funding to keep 2 staff after losing donor support this summer.
-Two Wpg men arrested in Portage Saturday, after crashing a stolen vehicle into a police cruiser while trying to flee, leading to multiple charges, including weapon & drug offenses.
-A spike in HIV cases in Swan Valley has MB health officials launching an outbreak-like response.
-Tens of thousands of litres of raw sewage spilled into the Red River in Wpg Sunday, adding to over 422K litres leaked since January.
-Wpg man faces a long recovery after suffering severe injuries in a Hawaiian resort gas explosion.
-Comedian Russell Peters brings his show to Brandon Nov. 20, tix go on sale Friday.
-Jets try to make it 11 in a row visiting Ottawa tonight.
-Edmonton Oil Kings visit Brandon tonight.
Brandon has cheap housing, now CANADA knows! But why? The Social is a popular Canadian talk show that covers current events, pop culture, lifestyle, and entertainment with a diverse group of hosts. Known for lively discussions, expert opinions, and audience interaction, it engages viewers on relevant topics. On the February 20th episode, the town of Brandon was mentioned during a debate on affordable housing, and Carley’s remark, “I’ve been to Brandon, that makes sense,” sparked curiosity about her comment.
The most bizarre vacation video you will ever see, and it was shared by US President Trump! WOW. There are really no words for this. President Trump shared a 33-second AI-generated video on Truth Social outlining his proposals for rebuilding the war-torn Gaza Strip, featuring a golden statue of his likeness and beachfront skyscrapers. The video begins with images of the city’s destruction followed by the text “Gaza 2025 — What’s next.”
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114068387897265338
Calm down, Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship can’t be taken back. A petition to revoke it has gained over 250K signatures, but legal experts confirm Canada cannot revoke citizenship unless fraud or misrepresentation is proven. Immigration lawyers say existing laws do not allow revocation for someone born to a Canadian parent, meaning legislative changes would be required. Musk, who obtained citizenship through his Canadian mother, responded to the petition by posting on X, “Canada is not a real country,” though the post has since been deleted.
How much it TOO much to pay for a cookie? Last Crumb cookies have gone viral for being the “most expensive” cookies available, costing over $11 each and sold in 12-cookie collections priced up to $140. The LA-based brand embraces its luxury status, with maximalist branding and nationwide shipping, making it a favorite among ASMR and mukbang content creators. Food reviewers, including Keith Lee, have raved about their rich flavors, with some calling them the best desserts they’ve ever had.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/rossyoder/last-crumb-cookies-review-taste-test
A Trump impersonator claims Hilaria Baldwin chased him down after he provoked Alec Baldwin. Not sure why this Trump impersonator had to be such a douchebag, but this escalated quickly and became a hot mess that went viral pretty quick.
How do you say the greek sandwich again. Yee-ROW or Jee-Row or Jy-RoE?!?! A woman had a meltdown after being offered a free gyro however you pronounce it.
https://www.ebaumsworld.com/videos/woman-freaks-out-after-being-offered-a-free-gyro/87672445
Become a US citizen for the low low price of $5Million. But since citizenship is for sale, can average Americans sell their own on Facebook Marketplace? Trump proposes a $5-million “gold card” residency permit for ultra-rich immigrants, including Russian oligarchs.
