Leons Headlines Oct 7: MB announces a plan to reach net-zero by 2050 with a focus on low-carbon jobs & partnerships on renewable energy.
-Two nurses are being fined for transporting a newborn in a handivan from Dauphin to Wpg, sparking concerns about MB’s ability to adequately staff to transfer patients.
-The MB government has introduced legislation to keep car insurance public & affordable in MB, by protecting the current system from changes.
-26 medical students were hosted near Swan River this weekend for fishing, fine dining & hands-on hospital training as part of an effort to recruit future doctors.
-A boil water advisory for those affected by a water line break east of Gilbert Plains.
-MB politicians vote today on fines for Heather Stefanson & two ex-ministers for breaking conflict-of-interest rules, supporting an AB mining licence post-2023 election.
-Russell’s annual Beef & Barley Festival on this week with a full slate of community events.
-Tamara Lich & Chris Barber will be sentenced today for their roles in the 2022 protests against Covid mandates.
-PM Carney set to have his second meeting in the Oval Office with US President Donald Trump today.
-Last night’s full moon, Harvest Supermoon, appeared larger & brighter than usual as it peaked near its closest point to Earth. Two more will come Nov. 5 & Dec. 4.
-Blue Jays are in NY looking to finish sweep of Yankees in best-of-5 ALDS tonight 8pm EDT.
7 out of 10 provinces will see snow for Thanksgiving! Snow is coming for most of Canada this Thanksgiving, with 7 out of 10 provinces expected to see flakes. It looks like the holiday weekend might get a wintery twist.
Another Manitoban Makes it to Master Chef Canada. A Winnipeg cook is competing on MasterChef Canada, showing off their love for food and culinary skills. This is another proud moment for Manitobans on the national stage.
It’s TACO DAY. Soft or hard? BEEF only? CORN or flour Tortilla? It’s National Taco Day, the perfect excuse for a taco feast. Soft, hard, beef, corn—how do you like yours?
WestJet QUIETLY Hikes bag fees. WestJet has increased its baggage fees without much fanfare. Travelers may notice paying more for checked bags on upcoming flights.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/westjet-airline-fees-1.7652824
30 MORE Spirit Christmas Stores OPEN in USA, retail insiders predict it will come to Canada 2027. Spirit Christmas is adding 30 more U.S. locations this year. Will Canadian fans get stores by 2027, or thanks to the incredible popularity stateside, will it come sooner?
Man Hospitalized After Eating 6.6 Pounds of Gummies in Three Days. A man ended up in the hospital after eating over six pounds of gummy candy in just three days. That’s a serious sugar overload!
Sora AI Breaks the Internet, MrBeast Reacts. The new Sora AI has gone viral online, capturing everyone’s attention. Even MrBeast got in on the craze with his reaction.
Say Goodbye to Your Passport Stamps: EU Biometric Border Checks Go Live Next Week. The EU is introducing biometric border checks starting next week. Travelers can expect their passports to be scanned differently, with stamps becoming a thing of the past.
