Leons Headlines Nov 5: Budget 2025 goes big on capital spending, deficit projected at $78.3B. Manitoba’s mayors hopeful increased spending on infrastructure, housing & defence will be a boost to the economy as parliament votes on the budget Monday Nov 17.
-Highlights included $141B in new spending to boost Canada’s economy, $81M over 5 years for the military, 28K federal civil service job cuts and that whopping $78B deficit, the largest outside Covid.
-Brandon could see its first snowfall this week & the City plans to spend about $15K more on a contract snowplow driver this winter ($75K) after being unable to hire someone for the job ($60K).
-BPS honored 4 search & rescue members Tuesday for finding the body of 18yr old Owen Bedford whose disappearance in June mobilized the community in the search.
-A Crane River FN man was arrested after allegedly firing a gun at a home, pointing the weapon at a resident & fleeing police Saturday, prompting a multi-detachment search involving officers, police dog & drone.
-Illegal crossings from Canada into ND and MN are down 60% from last year, US Border Patrol says it fears migrants will still lose their lives trying to cross.
-CFL & Blue Bombers announce ’25 Grey Cup game officially sold out.
-LA Kings blank the Jets 3-0.
-Wheat Kings host the Swift Current Broncos tonight at 7pm.
FIRST SNOW OF THE YEAR. Thursday will see rain flip to wet snow and then some accumulation, however how much is yet to be seen. It’s safe to say those near Highway #16 will be the ones seeing the first bit of Winter this season and shovels should be ready.
BREAKING NEWS — Canada’s NEW Budget Includes Participation in a Talent Show! Not just a massive deficit, NO help for those struggling with inflation or first time homebuyers, but do not despair! Canada’s new budget hits the stage — promising a few flashy tricks, and participation in one of the planet’s BIGGEST talent shows. It’s less about balancing the books and more about juggling them — now that’s talent!
HAPPY DONUT DAY! A national excuse to deep-fry your feelings and call it “celebration.” Whether glazed, powdered, or filled — happiness has a hole in the middle today. Apparently there is a connection to tough times and war that solidified our love for them.
Beef Prices Are Insane — Get Ready for a Chicken Shortage in Canada. Beef’s gone bougie, and now chicken’s clucking its way into the same price bracket. Better start loving lentils — the barnyard’s going luxury.
Is Daylight Savings Time Causing People to Injure Themselves? Turns out losing an hour might hurt more than your mood — literally. Who knew the clock could pack such a punch?
U.S. Might Be Forced to Shut Down Airspace Next Week. This is getting scary for travelers. Air travel may soon hit “pause” — making teleportation sound pretty good right about now.
Transportation chief Sean Duffy threatened to ground all U.S. flights amid the ongoing shutdown, warning "we'll shut the whole airspace down."
— Raw Story (@rawstory.com) November 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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The Vintage Popcorn Cooking Method That Made a Huge Comeback. Your grandma’s popcorn hack is officially cool again — no microwave required. Who needs high-tech when a pot, oil, and a little shake can pop perfection?
https://www.tastingtable.com/2013401/vintage-popcorn-foil-method
The Worst Things That Have Ever Happened To People On A Date (Shared on Twitter). Love might be blind, but these dates were downright catastrophic. From spilled drinks to shattered egos, it’s proof that romance and disaster make great content.
https://www.boredpanda.com/worst-date-tweets-miller-cycle-msn/#_
