Leons Headlines Sept 4: City of Brandon is suing MB Hydro & Centra Gas, claiming the mishandling of the building’s natural gas system caused a 2023 explosion at its Civic Services Complex that injured one & damaged the building.
-Nomination period for BSD’s Oct 16 by-election for Trustee is open until 4:30 PM Wed Sept 10.
-Police say 32yr old suspect has turned himself in following the Aug 31 shooting death of a 23yr old man on Wayway FN, investigators believe it was targeted.
-City council approves $500K to renovate & reopen the Sportsplex canteen 6yrs after its closure & $90K to install a pre-heating coil to prevent heating & dehumidifying from freezing in winter.
-Hundreds of crop insurance hail damage claims filed after Aug 20 storm, mainly around Portage, Headingley & Elie.
-Security guard nearly shot during armed robbery at a Wpg Walmart Tues, 4 teens charged.
-WPS investigating after human remains found near U of M Tuesday.
-NDP government won’t proceed with supervised drug consumption site near Disraeli Freeway, but say it will move to another location.
-Wheat Kings ready to start pre-season with a trip to Regina tomorrow, host the Pats at home Saturday.
Why This Must-Have Water Bottle Is Banned In Many Schools. This water bottle is making waves… literally! Some schools say it’s too “disruptive,” but students can’t get enough of it.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1951701/why-stanley-cups-banned-schools
School Has Changed A Lot Over The Past Few Decades And This Teacher Explains How Her Role Has Evolved. Teaching isn’t just chalk and blackboards anymore—it’s tablets, Zoom calls, and emoji-filled emails! One veteran teacher shares how her day-to-day went from simple lessons to juggling a mini tech empire. While this is a US teacher, I bet Canadian teachers can identify with this.
Most Luxurious Grocery Store to Open in NYC. Forget your average corner store—this grocery is basically a five-star resort for your shopping cart. From gold-topped honey jars to artisanal everything, it’s the Ritz of retail.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15059851/erewhon-new-york-city-entry-fee.html
Mom Tells 6YO Daughter Why She Won’t Be At Taylor Swift’s Wedding. “Mom, why not?” is the saddest question a 6-year-old can ask. Spoiler: the answer involves a lot of parental sighing and zero backstage passes.
Netflix Reveals Top 10 Most-Watched Movies of All Time. Netflix just spilled the tea on binge-watching habits worldwide! Turns out, some movies keep us glued to the screen like they’ve cast a spell.
https://www.polygon.com/netflix-most-watched-movies-all-time-list
Smartphone Use On The Toilet Linked To 46% Higher Hemorrhoid Risk, Doctors Say. Apparently, multitasking with your phone in the loo isn’t just a bad habit—it’s risky business for your… posterior! Your “throne time” might need a tech-free makeover.
https://studyfinds.org/smartphone-toilet-hemorrhoid-risk
The Great Lock-In?! Everything You Need to Know About This Trend. Everyone’s talking about the “Great Lock-In,” and no, it’s not a new escape room game. It’s the latest social media craze that has people locking in for hours of excersise, healthy eating, sleep and stuff that seems like New Years resolutions 2.0.
McD Rolls Out McVEGGIE – Did You Have a Favorite McFAIL? McDonald’s just gave veggies the VIP treatment with the McVeggie! Time to reflect—what’s the funniest or strangest McFail you’ve ever tried (or survived)?
Price is Right Debuted on This Day in 1972. “Come on down!” has been making hearts race since 1972. For over 50 years, contestants have risked it all for a chance at a new blender—or a dream car!
