Leons Headlines Oct 27: Brandon’s family-run Scare Away Hunger haunted house at Cedar Bay, hosted by the Mitchell family, has surpassed its 1500-item donation goal for Samaritan House.
-Ag Ex, the province’s largest cattle show, takes over Brandon’s Keystone Centre this week with livestock contests, school tours, a trade show, and the Halloween-night “Party in the Dirt.”
-Spruce Woods Housing Co-op celebrated its 40th anniversary Saturday at the North End Community Centre marking 4 decades of affordable housing in Westman.
-Provincial Ex rebrands the former Brandon Home & Leisure Show moving it to March 6–8, 2026 at the Keystone Centre with a new look & broader focus.
-Manitoba earned a D-minus for fiscal accountability, with the CD Howe Institute ranking it near the bottom for budget clarity and timeliness.
-Manitoba parents support mandatory learning disability screenings, as a proposed bill would require twice-yearly tests from kindergarten to Grade 3.
-Over 60% of Manitobans released with ankle monitors since August 2024 have been rearrested or violated release conditions.
-Air Canada tells pilots to avoid Winnipeg, Kelowna during airport tower staff shortages.
-Trump announces new 10% tariff on Canada Saturday because of the Reagan anti-tariff ad it was running in US markets. Meantime the US has reaches a framework deal with China as Trump, Carney and other leaders gather at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Malaysia.
-Blue Jays travel to LA for Game 3 of the World Series after a 5-1 loss to the Dodgers Saturday night, with the best of 7 tied at 1.
-The Blue Bombers 19-10 victory over the Montreal Alouettes helped Wpg finish the regular season with a 10-8 record. They now visit Montreal’s Molson Stadium for the Eastern Semi Saturday.
-Brandon scored 5 times on the power play as the Wheat Kings thumped Moose Jaw 8-4 Sunday.
-NHL: Utah shaded Wpg Jets 3-2.
Jamaica on Warning – Hurricane Melissa. Hurricane Melissa has strengthened into a catastrophic Category 5 storm, prompting urgent warnings across Jamaica. Officials are urging residents to prepare for severe flooding, destructive winds, and power outages.
Colonel Sanders at the Blue Jays Game? Fans were stunned when someone looking exactly like Colonel Sanders appeared in the crowd at a Toronto Blue Jays game. The viral moment left people wondering if it was a superfan, a marketing stunt, or Sanders’ spirit cheering from the stands.
19-Year-Olds Trick-or-Treating. Some say teens are too old to go door-to-door, but others think there’s nothing wrong with a little Halloween fun. Maybe the real issue isn’t the age—it’s adults forgetting how to enjoy the night.
Home Stretch to Halloween – Big Trend: The ’90s. This Halloween’s biggest trend is pure nostalgia, with costumes inspired by ’90s icons like Friends, Spice Girls, and Power Rangers. It seems millennials and Gen Z are uniting over the decade of denim, flannel, and fun.
TikTokker Says You Can Make $12K for Taking a 2-Week Vacation. A TikTok creator claims there’s a way to earn $12,000 just for going on vacation for two weeks. The viral post promises big payouts through “travel testing” jobs—but experts warn it might not be as simple as it sounds.
Marriage and Family Communication Debate. A TikToker sparked a heated discussion after refusing to be the main communicator with her husband’s side of the family. Viewers are divided—some say she’s setting healthy boundaries, while others think family updates should be shared equally.
Taylor Swift Pumpkin Goes Viral. An Ohio pumpkin carver went viral after sculpting Taylor Swift’s face into a pumpkin, earning over 11 million views. Fans are now begging her to carve one of Travis Kelce next.
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are official. Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made their relationship public by holding hands at a cabaret show. The unexpected pairing has social media buzzing after going out for Katy’s 41st Birthday over the weekend.
Epic Food Challenges Around the World. Restaurants from North America to Asia are upping the ante with wild food challenges that test both stomach and stamina. From massive burgers to fiery curries, these contests attract thrill-seeking eaters everywhere.
https://www.tastingtable.com/2004115/most-epic-food-challenges-around-the-world
Weirdest Things People Have Seen in Someone’s Home. A new online thread has people confessing the strangest things they’ve encountered in others’ houses. From taxidermy collections to mannequins in bedrooms, the internet can’t look away.
https://pleated-jeans.com/2025/10/23/people-reveal-the-weirdest-things-theyve-seen-in-someones-home
