Leons Headlines May 1: Due to dry, windy conditions & high fire danger, fire bans & travel restrictions take effect Friday at Spruce Woods & Whiteshell provincial parks, prohibiting fires & motorized backcountry travel.
-City fire crews extinguished a grass fire on the northeast side of the intersection at 1st & Veterans Way Wednesday.
-To protect MB waterways, the province is investing $540K to combat aquatic invasive species, including prevention & mandatory watercraft inspections as boating season begins.
-Intersection of 1st & Maryland will be closed all of next week, for watermain installation.
-Canada Post and it’s workers’ union are back at the table trying to reach a deal before contracts expire, with key issues still unresolved as they await a report due May 15.
-Workers Compensation Board of MB is giving back money to businesses after some successful money management, with businesses getting half of what they paid in 2024 premiums if they’ve submit payroll info.
-Winnipeg’s newest millionaire, Mario Raimondi, won $1M in the 6/49 Gold Ball after a Good Samaritan returned his lost wallet—with the winning ticket still inside.
-Jets regain control of 1st-round series with 5-3 win at home over Blues. Hellebuyck with 16 saves, Scheifele left game early after heavy hit.
HAPPY SALAD DAY! What’s YOUR Favorite?!?!?
Top 10 Salads Loved Across Canada
🥇 1. Caesar Salad 🥬🧀🥓
Creamy, garlicky dressing, crunchy croutons, and romaine — a Canadian classic.
🔗 Recipe from Ricardo Cuisine
🥈 2. Greek Salad 🍅🧅🫒
A fresh mix of cucumber, tomato, red onion, olives, and feta.
🔗 Recipe from Canadian Living
🥉 3. Coleslaw 🥕🥬🥄
Creamy or vinaigrette-based — always a BBQ must-have.
🔗 Recipe from Chatelaine
🏅 4. Potato Salad 🥔🥚🌿
Comforting and cool, with mayo or mustard bases.
🔗 Recipe from Food Network Canada
🎖 5. Garden Salad 🥗🍅🥒
Crisp lettuce, fresh veggies, and tangy vinaigrette — simple and reliable.
🔗 Recipe from Taste of Home
🔟 Honourable Mentions
- 🟣 Beet Salad – With goat cheese, arugula & walnuts
- 🌿 Spinach Salad – Often with berries or mushrooms & eggs
- 🥬 Kale Salad – With lemon, tahini, or Parmesan
- 🍝 Pasta Salad – Cool, zesty, great for gatherings
- 🍚 Quinoa Salad – Healthy & protein-packed with herbs and veggies
Ranch Rocks! And it goes without saying that RANCH is the absolute best salad dressing, and it goes on everything from salad to pizza to wings!
The family unity is about to undergo it’s biggest change since same sex couple could legally become parents! A Quebec court just ruled that kids can legally have more than two parents, recognizing families like throuples (three people in a relationship) as legitimate. It’s part of a growing trend in Canada to accept non-traditional families, like polyamorous groups, as long as it’s in the best interest of the child.
American Fast Food Crisis. Did you ever think you would see the day when brands like McDonald’s and Pizza Hut would be struggling? It’s happening. The chain known for burger and the other for Pizza are starting to suffer from poor sales revenue, and this is causing some serious concern. McDonald’s U.S. sales dropped 3.6% as consumers pull back spending amid economic uncertainty.
https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/mcdonalds-sales-slump-amid-economic-headwinds?
Next is Pizza. While Domino’s corporate is warning of a slowdown, Yum Brands reported disappointing revenue as Pizza Hut’s same-store sales declined 2%.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/30/yum-brands-yum-q1-2025-earnings.html
There is ONE exception to the US Fast Food decline and that is TACOS! Taco Bell continues to grow and outperform other fast-food chains despite a challenging economy.
https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/taco-bell-apparently-unstoppable-right-now?
I knew this was coming. A radio station had an Ai host on air for quite a while before anyone noticed. An Australian radio station secretly used an AI-generated host named “Thy” for six months before revealing the truth.
Maybe she’s not a gold-digger? Bill Belichick’s 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, has amassed an $8 million real estate portfolio in Boston.
New Social Trend. I’m just going to stay home, entertain at home, and socialize AT HOME! More Americans are choosing to stay in instead of going out, signaling a major social shift.
https://studyfinds.org/staying-in-the-new-social-revolution-sweeping-america
