Leons Headlines April 16: Bank of Canada holds benchmark interest rate at 2.75% as Canadian and global economies contend with US twisting trade war and serious signs the Canadian economy slowing.
-Garage fire downtown on Princess between Fifth & Sixth streets Tuesday produced flames higher than 20 feet damaging a hydro pole & nearby businesses but was contained within 30 minutes with no injuries reported.
-MB government to give a one-time $500K grant to Dauphin’s Countryfest to preserve local tourism amid tariffs.
-$2.7M in infrastructure funding for Parkland municipalities include $2M for Shoal Lake water system upgrades.
-Citing safety & operational concerns, Blue Door drop-in centre downtown will close Thursday ending support for the homeless since Dec 2021.
-Two youths face drug-trafficking charges after Dauphin RCMP respond to a firearm threat Sunday.
-Experts say tariffs are starting to raise food prices, especially for perishable imports, with small grocers facing rising costs.
-Cross border travel from Canada to the U.S. fell in March; 4M visits last month, down from 4.9M crossings in March of 2024, a 17% drop.
-Jets will face St. Louis in the 1st round of the playoffs this weekend.
Did this week’s space trip actually happen? Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez, and four others flew just past the edge of space aboard Blue Origin’s rocket, but the internet exploded with conspiracy theories claiming the mission was faked. Online skeptics accused the launch of using poor CGI and Hollywood trickery, even suggesting it was a satanic ritual staged in a studio. Psychologists say the mix of celebrity culture, space travel, and billionaire Jeff Bezos made this mission a prime target for conspiratorial thinking.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14611753/Conspiracy-online-Katy-Perry-space.html?
BLOWING UP ONLINE! So much is made in China. The war comes to purses and designer shoes, bags, leggings, clothing and more! Chinese manufacturers and influencers are flooding TikTok with viral videos urging Americans to buy luxury goods directly from them, claiming these items are made in the same factories as top brands but sold for a fraction of the U.S. price. As U.S.–China trade tensions escalate with heavy tariffs from both sides, some American users support these videos for exposing alleged industry markups and bypassing tariffs. Brands like Louis Vuitton and Lululemon have pushed back, denying claims of manufacturing in China and sharing sourcing details publicly.
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PEOPLE are STRESSED but isn’t golf supposed to help!?!?!?! A caught-on-camera brawl at West Kelowna’s Two Eagles Golf Course is under RCMP investigation after a video showing golfers fighting was posted to social media. The altercation, reportedly sparked by slow play, involved punches, profanity, and a shirt being torn off, with bystanders urging them to stop. Police called the behaviour “totally unacceptable” and confirmed all parties have been identified.
Old flex was flexing online showing the hot expensive food, goods and travel. The new flex is FRUGALITY! Wether online or in person, the new money mindset embracing FRUGAL!
https://studyfinds.org/new-money-mindset-americans-are-embracing-frugality
Nothing is mor frugal than moving in with other family members. Multigenerational households — including up to 4 generations — are common in several countries, mostly due to cultural values, economic factors, and housing realities. Countries like India, China and Mexico, along with other European countries have done this for years. Its coming to North America.
Happy Banana day! Bananas are the world’s most popular fruit. The average person eats 100 a year (about 25–33 lbs). They’re the cheapest and most perishable fruit. Though they look like they grow on trees, bananas grow on giant herb plants, up to 20 feet tall, in tropical areas.New medical report says eating bananas is almost as good if not better than avoiding salt. Bottom line, bananas are really good for you!
https://scitechdaily.com/bananas-over-salt-new-research-rewrites-blood-pressure-advice
National Stress Awareness Day, held as Canada’s tax deadline approaches is held during Stress Awareness Month, highlights the causes and health effects of stress—ranging from anxiety and fatigue to heart disease. Since 1992, it has encouraged people to recognize their stress and take steps to manage it, whether it’s from work, finances, relationships, or trauma. Here’s some helpful ways to fight it!
