Leons Headlines Nov 10: Remembrance Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11 will be marked by ceremonies across MB, including a major event at Brandon’s Keystone Centre, Dauphin’s Credit Union Place & services at Legions throughout the province to honour Canada’s veterans.
-MB government to invest $1M to revitalize Brandon’s Park Community Centre, adding a 68-space child-care operated by the YMCA.
-Premier urges delegates to prepare for the 2027 election, announcing Brandon MLA Glen Simard as the NDP’s first candidate.
-Brandon’s Neelin High School staff received Manitoba’s Order of the Buffalo Hunt Friday for their bravery during June’s violent sword attack.
-Brandon launches new online tools & live snow maps to keep residents informed about snow clearing.
-Calls growing louder to provide stable funding for Helping Hands Brandon, which now serves over 51K meals annually & recently launched a bag lunch program.
-US Senate advances a weekend measure to end the 40-day government shutdown but requires House approval & President’s signature to take effect.
-SK Roughriders open as favourites over the Alouettes in 112th Grey Cup set for Sunday in Wpg.
-Jets lose 4-1 to the Ducks, visit Vancouver tomorrow.
-Wheat Kings host Red Deer in a Remembrance Day afternoon tilt tomorrow at 2:30.
Tomorrow is Remembrance Day. The Royal Canadian legion has a wonderful website that has stories of Canada’s fighting men and women, the history of the poppy and an interactive map. The Poppy Map shows where you can attend a Remembrance Day service tomorrow across Canada.
https://legion.ca/remembrance/remembrance-day
It’s not just the soldiers who serve — their families serve right alongside them, sacrificing birthdays, holidays, and everyday moments while keeping the home fires burning. Their strength and courage make every act of service possible. That’s why reunions are so powerful — months of worry fade in one tearful hug, reminding us what love, sacrifice, and coming home truly mean.
Air travel should get better, after it gets worse first. The US Government shutdown should end this week, after a path to resolution was put forward by Democrats in the US Senate Sunday. This will take some time to work it’s way through to the President’s desk and translate into normal operation of the US Government and air travel across North America, but it’s now days instead of weeks of wait.
Canadians traveling to Europe will soon face new entry requirements under the EU’s ETIAS system, expected to launch in 2025. Travelers will need to complete an online pre-screening and pay a small fee before departure. The change is meant to enhance border security but could add extra steps for Canadians planning European vacations.
The Michael Jackson movie hits theatres April 24th. Its trailer was viewed 116 million times in 24 hours, making it the most-watched trailer for a music biopic ever.
No show Tuesday for Remembrance Day. We’re back Wednesday with more food, fun places and mayhem, and Taste it Tuesday is WING Wednesday as we prep for Grey Cup. In the meantime, let’s take some time to remember.
