Leons Headlines Nov 13: Night two of a powerful solar storm created dazzling northern lights visible across MB & much of the northern hemisphere Wednesday evening, after an impressive show Tuesday night. Astronomers call it one of the strongest auroral events in recent memory.
-Around 250 residents attended a town hall in Pipestone Wednesday night about a proposed $200M carbon-capture facility, leaving many with unanswered questions & concerns.
-RCMP are investigating an armed robbery at a Souris business Monday night, where a man with a handgun stole cash & cigarettes before fleeing, police are asking residents for any video footage.
-3 teens were arrested after a 66-year-old man in the RM of Victoria was accidentally shot in the arm by hunters Monday morning and later released from hospital.
-Shawn Lamb, convicted of killing two women in 2012, has been granted statutory release & must live in a halfway house or psychiatric facility for 6 months, the parole board says.
-Winnipeg’s Duha Color Services is relocating part of its US operations to MB, creating 94 jobs with $159,000 in government support.
-Experts say corruption within the WPS extends beyond the officer who confessed to recent crimes, calling for stronger supervision to rebuild public trust.
-As Canada Post & its Union continue contract talks with federal mediators amid rotating strikes, uncertainty remains over whether another postal strike could disrupt holiday deliveries again this year.
-ACC culinary students Alicia Decosse & Presley Kuharski win gold and a $3K bursary at the 2025 Cooks the Books Cooking Competition in Toronto, earning national recognition.
-Tonight, the Jets visit Seattle to face the Kraken.
Turns out we love the Northern Lights because they make us SMILE. In fact a recent study says simple joys brighten our days — from rainbows after the storm to a baby’s first grin. Even the night sky, sparkling with stars or Northern Lights, never fails to lift our spirits.
SMILES are Good for SALES?!?! YES! Smiling is so important a major US retailer asking employees to do it to Improve Sales? One top retailer is turning to its workers for help — urging them to act as brand ambassadors on social media. The idea is to connect directly with shoppers and humanize the store experience.
https://www.fox9.com/news/targets-requires-workers-smile-customers-hopes-boosting-sales
Costco Opens — and Not Just HOT DOGS! Costco fans rejoice! The grand opening brings more than $1.50 hot dogs — shoppers are flocking for deals and excitement.
Sour PUSS BOOZE — The US Company moves operations to Canada because WE BUY 98% of It! Turns out Canadians can’t get enough of Sour Puss liqueur, buying nearly all of it worldwide. The tart, colorful spirit is so popular it’s now being produced in Montreal.
Would You Go to the Mall for… Netflix? Netflix House is Coming! Netflix is opening interactive “Netflix House” locations where fans can shop, play, and dine inside their favourite shows. Imagine stepping right into Stranger Things or Bridgerton while grabbing popcorn!
Ai is coming fast to take jobs, and Entertainment is where we’re going to see it first. From online entertainment to music, it’s already happening. Country Music Makes History — First #1 Song Created by AI! A groundbreaking moment for Nashville as an AI-generated country track tops the charts. It’s sparking debate across the industry about the future of songwriting and authenticity.
