Leons Headlines April 1: MB minimum wage to rise to $16 in October, reflecting the MB 2024 inflation rate.
-CN Rail train with 15 cars derailed Monday in Brandon, blocking 6th near the Co-op Gas Bar, with the cause under investigation. The train reportedly had 3 potash railcars, one railcar of fertilizer & 11 empty railcars.
-MB to invest millions in Brandon school infrastructure as part of its $174M budget, addressing aging boilers, leaking roofs & facility upgrades.
-Monday a BPS officer was cleared after a 2yr IIU investigation into a man’s left-eye injury during arrest.
-The U of W faculty union warns of potential layoffs as MB universities struggle after government changes to foreign student admissions.
-Arby’s has officially returned to MB, opening Monday on Sterling Lyon Pkwy Wpg.
-WHL playoffs return to Westman tonight, Wheat Kings host Lethbridge in game 3 of best of 7. Hurricanes are up 2-0.
-Tonight, the Jets visit Los Angeles.
HAPPY APRIL FOOL’S DAY!
The CONSUMER CARBON TAX is GONE TODAY! Will that mean cheaper food? No, but it will mean cheaper gas, at least in the short term. The tax was eliminated for consumers on April 1, lowering gas prices by 17.6 cents per litre and cutting natural gas costs, but the industrial tax remains. While consumers will see immediate savings at the pump and on home heating, low-income families may feel the loss of the carbon rebate.
Hooters has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It plans to sell its 100 company-owned locations to franchisee groups in Tampa and Chicago. The brand, facing financial struggles and lawsuits, may close some locations while reorganizing under new ownership, including its original founders. CEO Neil Kiefer emphasized the buyout will help Hooters return to its roots.
Still got your stuffy? You’re not alone and it might be good for you! Experts say sleeping with stuffed animals can benefit adults, improving comfort and sleep quality.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/30/health/adults-sleep-stuffed-animals/index.html
Best Entertainment news all week! Full House star Dave Coulier is cancer-free five months after being diagnosed with stage three Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Holy cow you complained about WHAT? A roundup of hilariously bad travel complaints showcases people making questionable decisions on vacation.
April Fool’s Day CHALLENGE. A quiz challenges readers to determine if bizarre-looking products are real or fake.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/angelinebarion/april-fools-day-pranks-real-or-fake
What are some things tourists need to know about before they visit? Locals share the biggest mistakes tourists make when visiting their cities.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/hannahloewentheil/tourist-mistakes-around-the-world
