Leons Headlines Oct 10: Canadian Union of Postal Workers will switch from a nationwide to rotating strikes Saturday to resume mail delivery after talks with the federal minister over cuts to door-to-door service, delivery frequency & post office closures.
-Montreal-based Deep Sky plans a $200M carbon-removal plant in Westman by 2026 to capture up to 500K tonnes of CO2 a year, amid criticism of the technology’s cost & impact.
-Spruce Plains RCMP arrest a Brandon man & Boissevain woman after a series of mail thefts from Canada Post mailboxes reported across multiple Westman communities between 2024 & 2025.
-September unemployment rate unchanged, not including the pandemic, it’s the highest in almost a decade, 7.1%, unchanged from August.
-Ste. Rose’s Hoof ‘N’ Holler days on this weekend.
-Wpg Jets drop opener to Dallas 5-4 as late rally falls short, host LA Saturday.
-Pair of tilts for the Wheat Kings this weekend, host Vancouver tonight at 7pm & Swift Current Sunday.
-CFL: Bombers in Edmonton Saturday to face the Elks.
-Thanksgiving dinner in Canada this year costs the same as last year, turkey prices slightly lower but sides higher, averaging $32–$35 for a meal for four.
Here are 9 weird and interesting facts about Canadian Thanksgiving:
It’s older than the U.S. version – The first Canadian Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1578 by explorer Martin Frobisher in Newfoundland, decades before the U.S. established its holiday.
It’s always on a Monday – Unlike the U.S., which celebrates Thanksgiving on a Thursday, Canadians enjoy a long weekend every year on the second Monday of October.
Turkey isn’t mandatory – While turkey is traditional, Canadians often eat ham, roast beef, or even salmon depending on the region.
Pumpkin pie may be a recent addition – Early Canadian Thanksgivings didn’t feature pumpkin pie; it became popular in the 19th century.
It’s tied to the harvest, not a historical event – Canadian Thanksgiving originated as a celebration of the harvest and blessings, not a specific historical encounter.
Football is optional – Unlike the U.S., watching football isn’t a Thanksgiving tradition for most Canadians, though CFL fans sometimes tune in.
Some Canadians celebrate twice – Quebec celebrates Thanksgiving separately from the rest of Canada because the province has its own cultural holidays, though it’s less emphasized.
There’s a Thanksgiving Day Parade in Canada – Edmonton and Kitchener have Thanksgiving parades, but they’re much smaller than the famous U.S. parades.
It’s still considered “autumn Thanksgiving” – Because it’s in October, Canadians often celebrate while leaves are turning, rather than late November like in the U.S., giving it a distinct seasonal feel.
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