Leons Headlines Nov 21: Strong fall winds will give way to more sun & unusually warm temps, about 10 degrees above normal, across southern MB until Monday, when an AB clipper is expected to bring the season’s first big snowfall midweek.
-A warm, snowless November is fueling concerns about climate change & shrinking ski seasons, with experts & ski groups seeing shorter winters, cancelled training camps & greater reliance on snowmaking.
-Premier announced Thursday construction on the new $100M overpass north of Carberry will begin in 2027 & be completed by 2030, drawing a standing ovation from residents.
-A senior BU executive is under scrutiny for allegedly changing a student’s failing grade to an impossible A+ in 2022, raising renewed concerns about grading oversight on campus.
-One MB school division (DSFM) is asking teachers to limit homework & focus on nightly reading to prevent AI-assisted copying & reduce after-school workload.
-Manitoba plans to expand its law on non-consensual intimate images to include “nearly nude” photos and threats to share them, strengthening protections for victims.
-Roughly 500K Canadians left ERs before seeing a doctor last year, data shows. Between 5% and 15% of ER patients simply walked away without being seen in 2024.
-A new survey shows nearly half of Canadians—especially those aged 18 to 34—want creationism taught in schools, with support highest in Ontario and lowest in B.C.
-Bell Canada says it’s cutting approximately 690 employees, 650 management positions and 40 jobs at Bell Media, its radio and TV subsidiary.
-Reports of a federal pipeline deal from AB to BC’s North Coast reportedly in the works, as excitement builds but speculation remains.
-Carolina visits Wpg tonight to face the Jets.
-The Wheat Kings visit PA tonight, Saskatoon Saturday.
It’s Santa Parade Weekend!!!! The Santa Parade is back, bringing lights, floats, and that first big hit of holiday excitement to downtown Brandon. Expect huge crowds, big smiles, and the unofficial kickoff to Christmas. But this year will NOT be like last year. With temps well above normal, last year’s parade had snow & cold! DOWNTOWN BRANDON and a 6pm Start!
Wicked for GOOD Opens This Weekend. The long-awaited Wicked movie finally hits theatres and the new trailer is packed with colour, magic, and massive musical moments. The movie kicks off the holiday movie season, traditionally one of the biggest times of the year to visit the theatre!
Bad Year for Jamaica – Miss Universe had a rough night at Miss Universe after slipping right off the stage mid-walk. She recovered quickly, but the moment instantly went viral.
Mexico WINS! Mexico took the crown this year with a flawless performance and massive crowd support. This comes after she was called out by even organizers in a moment caught on camera, and led to a contestant walkout. Karma is amazing. It was a big, emotional win that lit up social media.
Cheapest Pizza in the USA – Cheapest Pizza in Canada? A new breakdown compares the cheapest pizza deals across the U.S., and it’s sparking debate about where the real value is. Now Canadians want to know if any of our chains can compete on price. And do sesame seeds really belong on Pizza?
https://www.tastingtable.com/2026790/us-city-cheapest-pizza
Formula 1 Hits Vegas for the 4th Time. F1 is back on the Vegas Strip, marking only the fourth time the city has hosted a race there. The lights, the speed, and the chaos make it one of the wildest stops on the circuit.
Auzie Takes Us to the F1 Vegas and a recent heavy rain and ticket prices. The food, the racing, and even the surprise flooding. It’s a perfect snapshot of how unpredictable Vegas can get on race week.
“Don’t Touch My TV”! Hosts Call Out Behaviors They Can’t Stand From Their Guests. Every family celebrates the holidays differently. While Thanksgiving is primarily about showing gratitude and feasting on delicious food, there are no strict rules, and while we had ours in Canada already, these annoyances transcend the border and happen in our homes over the holidays too!
https://www.boredpanda.com/thanksgiving-guest-pet-peeves-msn
