Leons Headlines Dec 3: Arctic high-pressure blanketing Westman brings temps in the -20’s and wind chill values in the mid -30’s for the first time this season.
-The Brandon School Division will meet with Manitoba’s education minister next month to urgently address a projected $6.8M shortfall that could trigger a double-digit property tax hike for Brandon homeowners.
-Neepawa RCMP are investigating a woman who used a clearly counterfeit $100 bill at a Mountain Ave business Nov. 19 and are checking if fake bills were used elsewhere.
-Manitoba’s police watchdog clears Brandon Police of wrongdoing, confirming the dashcam video wasn’t altered & force used during June 15 2023 arrest was justified.
-Brandon will get a new harm-reduction outreach van in the new year, funded by $340K from Health Canada & focused on downtown & areas where vulnerable people gather.
-BU received $55K from Canada’s Research Support Fund to cover research-related costs such as facilities, IT & library resources.
-Legendary comedian Jimmy Carr stops in Brandon Nov 2026, tickets go on sale Friday at 10 am.
-Jets visit Montreal to face the Canadiens.
-Wheat Kings host the Blades tonight at 7pm.
WATCH THE $100. Counterfeit bills may be circulating in Westman after a Neepawa business too some used to purchase merchandise. After review, there were noticeable defects on the bill that indicated it was counterfeit. Here’s what the back of the bill looked like.
Here’s what the front of the bill looked like:
If you suspect that you’re being offered a counterfeit note, assess the situation to ensure that you are not at risk. Then….
-Politely refuse the note and explain that you suspect that it may be counterfeit;
-Ask for another note (and check it too);
-Advise the person to check the note with the local police;
-Inform local police of a possible attempt to pass suspected counterfeit money; and
-Be kind, after all the person with the bill may be an innocent victim who does not realize that the note is suspicious.
Scammers are trying everything to get free money. Winnipeg restaurant scammed out of $3K thinking it was SkipTheDishes
A Winnipeg restaurant lost $3,000 after falling for a scam that appeared to be from SkipTheDishes. The incident highlights how easily scammers can impersonate delivery services online.
Are you ready to NARC on a NIEGHBOUR? Bad parking – Illegal Parking – Should citizen pictures be used for tickets? Winnipeg is considering a system where citizens could submit photos of illegally parked vehicles to help enforce parking rules. This raises questions about privacy, accuracy, and whether people should “snitch” on other drivers.
Feel-Good Pizza Place story: Pizzabilities hires people with special needs. Pizzabilities, a SoCAL pizza shop, is making a difference by hiring employees with special needs. The restaurant shows how businesses can be inclusive while serving the community.
Sean Combs – The Reckoning drops on Netflix. The new Sean Combs documentary, The Reckoning, premiered on Netflix yesterday. Fans are curious to see the insights and revelations about his career and controversies.
His lawyers want the doc pulled from Netflix. Following the release of The Reckoning, Sean Combs’ legal team is asking Netflix to remove the documentary. They claim the film contains inaccuracies and potentially harmful content.
Eating a raw onion like an apple at 40,000 feet. Some adventurous travelers are taking raw onions to the skies and eating them like apples at 40,000 feet. It’s a bold snack choice that’s not for the faint of heart!
Burger King does a SpongeBob Crabby Patty. Burger King has launched a limited-time SpongeBob SquarePants menu, featuring the whimsical “Crabby Patty.” Fans in Canada can enjoy these fun, themed items while supplies last.
