Leons Headlines March 27: Heavy Snowfall Warning for southern MB, not including Brandon, Virden & extreme SW, however, areas north & east of the city to see heavy accumulations late Thursday afternoon into Friday night. Brandon could see a few CM, heavier accumulations of 10 to 20 cm may fall in higher elevations.
-People inside a Toyota Camry are lucky to be alive after a semi ran a stop sign, causing a collision at Richmond & 110 Tuesday afternoon; BPS.
-Police confirm Ashlee Shingoose, 30, as the first woman murdered by Jeremy Skibicki in 2022.
-27yr old Brandon man at Stony Mountain charged with murder in Dec death of a fellow inmate at BCC was already facing another murder charge, in addition to pleading guilty to manslaughter for 2023 Brandon stabbing.
-Ex-CAO accused of stealing $500K from MB municipality will be back in court March 31.
-Liberals name 2 candidates for western MB, Ghazanfar Ali Tarar of Ninette for Brandon-Souris & Terry Hayward for Riding Mountain.
-U.S. President Donald Trump warns of massive tariffs on the EU and Canada if they harm the U.S. He plans 25% tariffs on all auto imports starting next week.
-Liberal leader Mark Carney calls it a “direct attack” on autoworkers. Conservative Pierre Poilievre tells Trump to “knock it off.” NDP’s Jagmeet Singh wants Parliament recalled for emergency worker relief.
FRANKIE SAYS BE PREPARED! Frankie MacDonald is a Canadian amateur meteorologist from Sydney, Nova Scotia, known for his enthusiastic and animated weather forecasts on YouTube. Born on April 24, 1984, he has garnered a significant following by delivering weather updates for various regions worldwide. Frankie, who has autism, is also the co-author of the book “Be Prepared!: The Frankie MacDonald Guide to Life, the Weather, and Everything,” offering insights into his life and weather-related knowledge.
HAPPY WHISKEY DAY! International Whisky Day honors British author Michael Jackson, a renowned whisky and beer writer, and was first observed in 2009 to support his legacy and raise awareness for Parkinson’s disease. Celebrated on his birthday, the holiday was conceived by Dutch writer Hans Offringa and announced in 2008 by a group of whisky writers. The name is sometimes styled as International Whisk(e)y Day to recognize both Scotch, Canadian, and Japanese whisky (without the “e”) and Irish and American whiskey (with the “e”), reflecting the global diversity of the spirit. One of the best in the WORLD is made RIGHT HERE in MANITOBA!
Manitoba and Canada Proud! In 2023 Crown Royal had a Superbowl Commercial that was a tribute to Canada. What a timely spot to watch now with all the stuff going on in the world today.
DEAL on DOLLAR STORES. Dollar Tree is selling Family Dollar for $1 billion, a decade after purchasing it for over $8 billion. The sale marks a major financial loss for the company.
FLIGHTS TO USA are CHEAP RIGHT NOW! Ticket sales for flights between Canada and the U.S. have dropped by over 70%, according to aviation data. The sharp decline reflects a major shift in travel demand.
WEIRD BABY NAMES. Some parents choose unusual baby names to stand out, like X Æ A-12 or Banjo. Others take inspiration from objects, brands, or even food, leading to names like Apple or Lexus. While unique names can be memorable, they can also bring challenges as the child grows up.
https://parade.com/1139953/marynliles/unusual-baby-names
