Leons Headlines Nov 4: Military training exercises involving troops, artillery, and a CH-146 Griffon helicopter will take place in & around Brandon this week, with events hosted by the RCAF, Canadian Army & CFB Shilo, including an open house for the public.
-The Brandon-Westman Christmas Cheer Board, celebrating its 70th anniversary, has set an ambitious goal of raising $90K to fill 1200 hampers for families in need this holiday season. Last year, they distributed 1500 hampers & received $105K in donations.
-Westman business leaders warn that tightening the temporary foreign worker program may worsen labour shortages, harm food production & strain rural economies, urging the federal government to consult industry before making changes.
-The MB government has added 10 new ICU beds and 300 staffed hospital beds to reduce ER wait times & meet seasonal demand, while offering free flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines.
-Budget Day in Canada & MB federal civil service employees brace for budget cuts that may lead to job losses & reduced service quality, according to the union representing federal workers.
-Dick Cheney, former U.S. vice-president to George W. Bush, dead at 84.
-Tonight, the Wpg Jets are in LA to face the Kings.
-Wheat Kings are back in action tomorrow hosting Swift Current.
Candy Day Showdown: The Great Licorice Debate — Red or Black?! Sweet tooths divided! It’s the most controversial candy question of all time.
Something Very Odd Found in a Winnipeg Trick-or-Treat Bag. You won’t believe what one local kid brought home this Halloween.
💸 5 Foods Infuriating Canadians! Normally polite, but we’re losing it over these prices. Inflation’s “2.4%”? Yeah right — some of these are doubling.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/grocery-prices-food-cost-9.6956462
🌕 Full Moon Frenzy Tonight — One of the Biggest of the Year! Expect max weirdness, wild energy, and maybe a few full-moon freakouts.
Carly Rae Jepsen Expecting First Child. She and husband Cole M.G.N. shared the news with black-and-white photos that had fans saying, “Call me mom-bee maybe?”
⚡ AC/DC Announces 2026 “Power Up” Tour. Get ready for pyros, power chords, and probably your dad in a vintage tour tee.
Travel Nightmare at Major Airports. US airports are melting down again — shutdown staffing shortages mean brutal delays at Newark and beyond. Basically, the only thing taking off today is your blood pressure.
TikTok’s “Heavy Soda” Trend. A new TikTok trend called “heavy soda” is blowing up — people are adding extra syrup to their drinks for a sugar high that would scare a dentist. Because apparently, regular Coke just wasn’t dangerous enough.
Denny’s Sold for $620 Million. So your Grand Slam now comes with a side of hedge fund.
https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/dennys-be-acquired-group-investors-620m
Pizza Hut Might Be Up for Sale. Yum! Brands might sell Pizza Hut after years of slow sales.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/04/yum-brands-pizza-hut-strategic-options-sale.html
Jonathan Bailey Named Sexiest Man Alive. People Magazine crowned Bridgerton’s Jonathan Bailey as Sexiest Man Alive. He told Fallon he only won because Jimmy turned it down — classy and confident.
