Leons Headlines March 11: BREAKING-Trump says he will double tariffs on steel and aluminum in retaliation for Ontario energy surcharge starting Wednesday morning in response to retaliatory measures announced by Ontario earlier this week.
-Markets rocked by Trump as economic fear grips Wall Street. Stock sell-off worsens as markets wonder how much pain US will accept for the economy. Dow closed down 800 yesterday, and at 10am Tuesday was already down 600.
-China’s retaliatory tariffs on Canadian pork & canola, in response to Canada’s levies on Chinese goods, will hit hard with Prairie farmers, especially in Westman, where canola profitability is already strained.
-RBC cuts undisclosed number of staff amid ‘growth strategy’ in effort to streamline operations and position the bank for global growth.
-NEW poll shows that 75% of Canadians support a national energy corridor and pipeline from Alberta to Eastern Canada, with the strongest backing in the prairie provinces.
-Brandon’s new police chief set to meet with local organizations to develop downtown public safety strategy aimed at boosting foot traffic & address business concerns.
-MB Legislature unanimously passed a motion demanding bail reform after Kellie Verwey, 28, was killed by an alleged drunk driver with an outstanding warrant near Portage in January.
-Brandon Fire & Emergency Rooftop Campout and Boot Drive has raised over $46K to support Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy Association & Brandon Firefighter’s Charity Fund.
-NY Rangers visit Wpg to face the Jets tonight 7pm.
National “Eat Your Noodles” Day is today! From spaghetti to lasagna to mac and cheese, today is a day to load up on carbs and enjoy that pasta. Although if Canada had a national pasta it would be KD! (Kraft Dinner, called Kraft Macaroni & Cheese in the US).
De-Constructing Kraft Dinner. AND While everyone tries to buy 100% Canadian, KD is a perfect example of a supply chain SHARED. LOOK at one box of KD, and technically it is Canadian, but ingredients come from all over North America!
FUN Facts about pasta in Canada for National Eat Your Noodles Day! 🍝
1️⃣ Pasta Popularity – Nearly 80% of Canadians eat pasta at least once a week, with spaghetti and macaroni being the top favorites.
2️⃣ Kraft Dinner Craze – Canada consumes more Kraft Dinner (KD) per capita than any other country in the world—about 55% more than Americans!
3️⃣ Prairie Pasta Power – The Prairies (especially Saskatchewan) grow some of the best durum wheat in the world, which is used for making high-quality pasta.
4️⃣ Italian Influence – The first Italian immigrants brought pasta to Canada in the late 1800s, and today, Italian food (especially pasta) is a staple in many Canadian households.
5️⃣ Pasta with a Canadian Twist – Some uniquely Canadian pasta dishes include poutine pasta (cheese curds + gravy on noodles) and tourtière lasagna (layered with spiced meat pie filling).
6️⃣ Mac & Cheese Legacy – Kraft Dinner was introduced in 1937, and during WWII, it was a popular meal because it was cheap and easy to make. Today, KD is practically a Canadian icon!
7️⃣ Largest Pasta Dish? – In 2010, a restaurant in Toronto set a record by making the largest bowl of pasta in Canada, weighing over 8,000 pounds!
Delta Airlines SOUNDS THE ALARM! The major US airline slashes profit forecast. Delta Airlines cut its profit outlook by up to 70%, causing its stock to plunge.
Kid Calls 911 Over Ice Cream Theft. A child called 911 to report their mom for eating their ice cream and making them take baths.
16 Frank’s RedHot Sauce Flavors, Ranked. A ranking of all Frank’s RedHot sauce flavors from worst to best.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1800326/franks-redhot-sauce-flavors-ranked-worst-best
New App Feature Makes Recipes Healthier! A new app feature allows users to customize recipes to be easier or more nutritious.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/rossyoder/customize-recipes-tasty-app-recipe-remixes
Air India Flight Diverted Over Toilet Clogs! What were they thinking?! An Air India flight was forced to turn back after someone flushed their clothes down the toilet, clogging nine of ten lavatories.
