Leons Headlines Oct 29: The Bank of Canada cut its key rate by 25 basis points to 2.25% amid economic weakness, warning monetary policy can only do so much to offset structural damage, while inflation remains a challenge.
-Manitoba’s Jamaican community are grappling with news of a powerful Category 5 hurricane Tuesday, the strongest in 174 years, devastating the island & forcing evacuations.
-MB AG-EX kicks off today at Brandon’s Keystone Centre.
-Two people of interest on BPS & Crime Stoppers social media posts boldly comment on pages asking about themselves spark swift online reactions & widespread sharing.
-United Way Coats for Kids campaign gets more donations than last year, though demand exceeds supply.
-BSD ends the 24–25 fiscal year with a $400K surplus, bringing total surplus to $3.7M.
-Samaritan House Brandon expects to turn people away this winter, as its 41-bed Safe & Warm Shelter can’t meet the city’s growing homeless need.
-VIA Rail passengers in Dauphin will have access to washrooms & heated waiting area starting April 2026.
-Shoal Lake RCMP seeks help identifying 2 suspects who stole vehicles from the Strathclair fire hall, fleeing toward SK in a white motorhome.
-Manitoba launches this year’s Remembrance Day poppy campaign, which begins Friday to support veterans.
-Canada Post has laid off dozens of managers amid restructuring and ongoing union talks during rotating strikes.
-Zellers relaunches Thursday in Edmonton with a smaller store focused on affordable family goods.
-Blue Jays with a 6-2 win in Game 4, even the World Series at 2, with game 5 is tonight in LA.
-Wheat Kings visit Regina Pats tonight.
-Jets shade the Wild 4-3 in OT.
Destruction in Jamaica. One of the worst Hurricanes the Atlantic has ever seen, and we’re just getting a glimpse of the destruction caused by Melisa.
BE CAREFUL of online scams when it comes to asking for funds for Jamaica. The safest bet is always the Canadian Red Cross, which is set up to not only handle donations, but is ready to put boots on the ground in an effort to get help to those that need it most.
NOW to the BLUE JAYS. It’s now a best of 3 World Series after the Jays beat LA 6-2 to win game 4. And Hollywood was out in full force to cheer on the Dodgers, but it was Harry and Meagan getting the attention, since Harry’s dad is “King of Canada” and his support was for the city of angels.
LUCKY Baseball fan with a BIG WIN. A Canadian sports fan turned a $93 bet into a staggering $100,000 payday after the Blue Jays clinched the AL title. The four-leg parlay win has bettors across the country cheering — and dreaming of their own miracle ticket.
Why $93? It was his Dad’s sports number. More on that here:
“I Was A Picnic Table”: 47 Kids’ Halloween Costume Ideas That Worked Like Magic. A new Bored Panda feature highlights kids’ most creative and hilarious Halloween costumes, from homemade superhero outfits to a full-on picnic table. The article celebrates childhood imagination and the magic of dressing up for trick-or-treating.
https://www.boredpanda.com/halloween-creative-kids-costume-pics-msn
The Candies That Made ’80s Trick-or-Treating Worth It. eBaum’s World takes readers on a nostalgic trip through the sugary treasures of the 1980s, from Pop Rocks to Reese’s Pieces. The piece reminds us why Halloween night was the ultimate candy hunt for kids growing up in that decade.
https://www.ebaumsworld.com/pictures/the-candies-that-made-80s-trick-or-treating-worth-it/87726868
Zellers is reopening in Edmonton on October 30, marking another comeback for the beloved Canadian retailer. The new, smaller-format store will focus on affordable family essentials while bringing back a touch of nostalgia for longtime fans.
