Leons Headlines April 21: Elections Canada announces record turnout in advance voting as 2M vote Friday; today is the final day of advance polls before April 28.
-Province issues a flood watch for the Assiniboine River from Shellmouth to Brandon due to rising water levels, officials urge the public to avoid waterways & flooded areas amid ongoing spring runoff.
-Roughly 2K fans were at Shoppers Mall Friday for the Winnipeg Jets Hype Tour ahead of the team’s NHL playoff opener.
-A month before its permanent closure, Brandon’s Blue Door drop-in centre was the site of a serious assault March 11 that led to a woman’s death; police responded to 25 calls at Blue Door the last 2 months.
-Brandon councillors will vote Tuesday on rezoning for a 28-unit, three-storey apartment to go up beside Giant Tiger on 26th Street.
-A 24yr old woman was arrested in Brandon Saturday after allegedly using a stolen car to attack another woman, while impaired; a male passenger was also arrested.
-Pope Francis, whose 12-year papacy ushered in a more welcoming Catholic Church has died at 88, a Vatican statement said Monday.
-Nearly 14,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including 2017–2018 F-150s, Expeditions, and Navigators, are being recalled for possible brake-fluid leaks.
-Jets host the St. Louis Blues tonight, up 1-0 in the best-of-seven, opening-round NHL playoff series.
What a win for Winnipeg this weekend. And the run is just getting started! Winnipeg businesses are seeing a surge in sales and foot traffic thanks to the Jets’ strong playoff start, with hopes high for a deep run to keep the momentum going. Some downtown merchants are reporting record revenue, while others expand hours and specials to meet demand. With other major events like the CEBL championship and Grey Cup also on the horizon, the city’s core is gearing up for a busy and profitable year! It’s a WHITE OUT TAKEOVER!
Did you go to the movies this Easter long weekend? Minecraft is no longer tops. ‘Sinners’ takes bite out of Good Friday box office rankings
https://nypost.com/2025/04/19/entertainment/sinners-dominated-good-friday-box-office-rankings
Easter brings out a few traditions, including blessing eater baskets in church. But some of these traditions from other countries are just pure oddity. We present to you the 10 Odd Easter Traditions from Around the World.
https://listverse.com/2025/04/20/10-odd-easter-traditions-from-around-the-world
Bunnies and chocolate and Hollywood. How celebrities celebrated Easter 2025.
https://www.tmz.com/2025/04/20/celebrities-celebrate-easter-2025
Easter was also 420 this year. Where did my Easter candy go?! (cough cough) haha. Snoop Dogg Posts Picture in Easter Bunny Suit and Wiz Khalifa Smokes.
https://www.tmz.com/2025/04/20/wiz-khalifa-snoop-dogg-celebrate-easter-420
There’s hunting for candies, and eggs and then there’s hunting for…….well this is the best… Easter hunt EVER!
I was shocked sharp stuff can go onto an airplane again! Internet Is Divided Over Whether Having Needles On A Plane.
