Leons Headlines Nov 28: Canada’s economy unexpectedly grew 2.6% in the third quarter of 2025, mainly due to fewer imports and a slight export increase, even as household spending and overall demand showed ongoing weakness.
-PM Carney signs major energy agreement with AB laying out conditions for new oil pipeline; “still much work to be done”.
-Retail experts say Black Friday has become a month-long shopping season in Canada, pushing shoppers & retailers to spread out holiday buying for better deals & less stress.
-MB is testing a new system where 24/7 Health Links callers can now be connected with a doctor instead of only a nurse, giving people faster answers and better direction for care.
-RCMP say 3 Ebb & Flow FN residents, including a 14yr old, were charged & released after a search uncovered drugs & weapons.
-MB RCMP say 98% of officers are now equipped with body cams, an important tool in community policing.
-MB Labour & Immigration says Lockhart Plumbing & Heating was fined $5K plus $2500 to an education fund after pleading guilty to failing to properly train & supervise a plumber who died in 2022 from hydrogen sulphide exposure.
-YWG Airport says a new CATSA CT X-ray scanner lets travelers keep liquids & electronics in their bags & speeds screening.
-Tim Hortons’ Holiday Smile Cookie campaign raised nearly $50K locally, including $16K for Brandon’s Humane Society, $12K for the Dauphin Food Bank, $8K in Moosomin, almost $4K in Neepawa & nearly $10K in Virden.
-United Way’s Holiday Tree Auction raised almost $43K as 15 Christmas trees were auctioned off to be delivered to local families in need at the 30th annual even Thursday evening.
-Jets visit Carolina this afternoon & the Wheat Kings host PA tonight at 7pm.
The Most Bizarre 2025 Thanksgiving Day Parade Moments. The 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC delivered balloons, bands, and a handful of “Did that really just happen?” moments that stole the show. It was pure live-TV chaos in the best possible way.
Doctor Recommends Taking a “Fart Walk” on Thanksgiving. A doctor actually suggested taking a “fart walk” after Thanksgiving dinner, instantly becoming the most honest medical professional of the year. It turns out the post-turkey strut might be just as important as the stuffing. And advice that may be helpful in Canada come CHRISTMAS time.
Black Friday Brawls. Black Friday once was a sample of the “Golden Era of Shopping”. This 2014 video takes us back to a simpler time when holiday shopping felt magical instead of stressful. Eleven years later, we’ve traded long lines for apps, curbside pickup, and algorithm-approved deals.
Stranger Things Season 5 Release. Stranger Things Season 5 dropped on Wednesday and instantly became the weekend’s biggest binge obsession. Netflix even crashed under the demand, proving fans were more than ready to head back into the Upside Down.
U.K. Travel Permit Rules for Canadians. Canadians heading to the U.K. now need a new travel permit, adding one more layer of paperwork to your dream vacation. It’s quick and cheap to get, but forget it and your British adventure ends at the departure gate.
Ozempic 2.0 Incoming. A new, more advanced version of Ozempic is on the way and experts say it could be even more transformative than the original. Think of it as the blockbuster sequel that might actually improve the side-effects list.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/weightloss/ar-AA1RgcQg
Nightmares and Bedtime Snacks. Your favorite late-night snacks might actually be triggering your wildest nightmares. Maybe skip the spicy nachos before bed—unless you enjoy horror movies starring your subconscious.
https://www.tastingtable.com/2032650/food-nightmare-correlation
The glamourous days of flying and food and drink at 40 000 feet. Vintage airline menus make today’s in-flight snacks look like sad little afterthoughts. Back then, flying felt glamorous, and the food alone could convince you that the trip was worth the ticket price.
