Leons Headlines March 4: “Brace for Impact” as ‘destructive’ trade war with US goes ahead, Canadian counter tariffs now in effect. MB businesses expect the decision to slap a 25% tariff on Canadian goods will harm both sides in the trade war even if they’re lifted in the short term.
-Bank of Canada Governor warns a drawn-out trade conflict won’t be like the pandemic recession, meaning there won’t be a bounce-back if this goes on for months. Major stock indexes in Canada and the U-S plunged this morning.
-Short staffed: Canada’s border officers’ union concerned about a 2K officer shortage as the country deals with tariffs.
-Talks between MB Association of Health Care Professionals and employers have stalled just days before a planned strike Friday, as the union demands better funding and wage increases.
-Provincial Ex of MB is now running the Brandon Home & Leisure Show April 11-13 at the Keystone Centre with a fresh take on the popular event.
-Flood risk in MB currently considered low to moderate according to latest outlook. The Red, Assiniboine & Pembina are at a moderate risk, largely dependent on weather conditions from now until the spring melt.
-WMCA Brandon will host 2 concerts this week: a country trio Wednesday with Jason McCoy, Chad Brownlee & Jason Blaine. Then R&B singer Jully Black Thursday.
-Wheat Kings visit Red Deer tonight, Edmonton Wednesday.
-Jets are in NY to face the Islanders.
“Please, please fight for Canada”. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference after U.S. President Donald Trump’s long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico finally went into effect on Tuesday. Trudeau said his country would slap tariffs on more than $100 billion of American goods over the course of 21 days.
Fans Gush Over Dolly Parton And Carl Thomas Dean’s Laundromat Love Story After He Passes On At 82: Dolly Parton shared her deep sorrow after the passing of her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, reflecting on their 57-year love story that began at a laundromat.
https://www.boredpanda.com/dolly-parton-late-husband-carl-thomas-dean-love-story
The World’s Largest Fast Food Chain Doesn’t Have Any US Locations: The world’s largest fast food chain, which has more locations than McDonald’s, operates only internationally and doesn’t have any outlets in North America!
https://www.tastingtable.com/1802768/worlds-largest-fast-food-chain-mixue-singapore
Are Froot Loops Really Different Flavors?: Despite the different colors, Froot Loops are all the same flavor, as the colorful rings are just a marketing trick to make them look more fun.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1799142/are-froot-loops-different-flavor
Quarter of People Pee in the Shower Regularly — But Rarely Clean It: A surprising survey revealed that about a quarter of people regularly pee in the shower, yet many admit to rarely cleaning the area afterward.
https://studyfinds.org/americans-peeing-in-the-shower
New Study Reveals Canada’s Subarctic Was Once Tropical Paradise: A groundbreaking study has uncovered that palm trees once thrived in what is now Canada’s subarctic region, revealing ancient tropical climates.
97 People Texted The Wrong Number And Hilarity Ensued: A simple wrong number turned into a chaotic yet hilarious thread as 97 people mistakenly texted the same number, creating an ongoing, comedic situation.
