Headlines May 8: No Costco for Brandon due to small population & lack of a suitable 15-acre serviced site, the city’s economic development director tells council. The retailer will open a location this fall at Headingly.
-Council approves new water rates adding $12 for a family of 4 to help recover a $2.3M utility deficit.
-130 volunteers collected 980kg of litter at annual Spring Downtown Clean-Up Wednesday.
-BCC conducts internal review after an officer was stabbed twice in the back Monday, suffering non-life-threatening injuries.
-No charges after a man died in 2023 from meth apparently taken while in BBPS custody, per the police watchdog.
-Tourism Westman extends nomination deadline for this year’s Tribute to Tourism Awards.
-Parks Canada temporarily closes part of the Ominnik Marsh boardwalk due to damage from high winds.
-New report; most crime in Wpg is down, however shoplifting is up a whopping 41% over last year.
-MB measles cases rise to 20, mainly in the Southern health region.
-Hundreds of nurses rallied at the Leg Thursday to tell the NDP government they’re frustrated with a lack of progress on fixing the health-care system.
-Red-hot Mikko Rantanen records 2nd hat trick in a row, as Stars beat Jets 3-2 in Game 1 despite a goal by returning Mark Scheifele.
-CFL suspends Bombers QB Collaros for failing to respond to off-season drug testing.
-Brandon is the Smile cookie capital of Canada. Tim Horton’s campaign raised nearly $130K for Brandon Area Community Foundation & Smilezone, with the Vic location selling the most in Canada worth $80K, while last year’s champ, Dauphin came in 3rd with $58K for the Watson Art Centre.
Here’s the story of SMILEZONE. And while Brandon has one in the hospital, its about to get a SECOND at the Brandon Clinic!
https://www.smilezone.com/what-we-do/our-smilezones/page/1
Canada’s Top 100 Restaurants 2025. Manitoba shows up 3 times on this list, and all the hotspots are in Winnipeg. From a place famous for some of the best Ramen in Canada to the Deer and Almond, a city treasure, here’s the 3 worth checking out next time you’re in the city.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/these-winnipeg-restaurants-cracked-canadas-100-best
BEST SANDWICH of ALL TIME. According to a recent survey, CHICKEN Sandwiches are the most popular sandwiches for 2025. But what about all time, since the beginning of history. Classic Ham & Cheese or maybe PB & J?
As of 2025, the top five most popular sandwiches in Canada, based on national search data and consumer preferences, are:
- Chicken Sandwich – Versatile and family-friendly, chicken sandwiches are Canada’s top choice, with 8,100 monthly searches.
- Roast Beef Sandwich – A hearty classic, roast beef sandwiches rank second, with 3,600 monthly searches.
- Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato (BLT) – This timeless favorite holds third place, garnering 2,400 monthly searches.
- Grilled Cheese – A comfort food staple, grilled cheese sandwiches come in fourth, with 1,300 monthly searches.
- Hamburger Sandwich – A Canadian diner classic, the hamburger sandwich rounds out the top five.
These rankings reflect Canadians’ preference for simple, satisfying, and familiar sandwich options.
Weight Watchers Bankrupt. Weight Watchers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing the rise of weight-loss drugs and changing diet trends.
No New Pope Yet. Black smoke from the Sistine Chapel signals that no new pope was elected in the first vote of the conclave. While choosing a new pope, cardinals eat simple, Vatican-approved meals during their stay. During a papal conclave, cardinals eat simple, modest meals prepared by staff at the Vatican’s Domus Sanctae Marthae, where they stay during the conclave. Meals typically include:
- Pasta or soup
- A main dish of meat or fish
- Vegetables and salad
- Fruit or a light dessert
- Water, juice, and sometimes wine
Breakfast (served in silence)
- Fresh bread rolls with butter and jam
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Fresh fruit (e.g., apples or oranges)
- Coffee, tea, milk
Lunch
- Starter: Minestrone soup
- Main Course: Roasted chicken with rosemary and garlic
- Side: Steamed green beans and boiled potatoes
- Dessert: Vanilla panna cotta or fresh fruit
- Beverages: Water, sparkling water, optional glass of red wine
Dinner
- Starter: Caprese salad (mozzarella, tomato, basil)
- Main Course: Baked cod with lemon and olive oil
- Side: Grilled zucchini and eggplant
- Dessert: Biscotti with herbal tea
Meals are designed to be modest, nutritious, and free from extravagance, in keeping with the reflective and spiritual tone of the papal election process.
Bake Cookies Without Oven. You can easily “bake” cookies without an oven using a stovetop or other simple methods.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1848320/how-bake-cookies-without-oven-easy
Weird Job Interview Questions. People reveal the most bizarre questions they were asked during job interviews, like zodiac signs and karaoke picks.
https://www.boredpanda.com/most-ridiculous-job-interview-questions
