Leons Headlines Dec 12: Warnings of dangerous wind chills near -40 today as bitter cold settles in across MB through Saturday, with only brief daytime relief before conditions worsen again at night.
-MB launches a $10M security rebate program for small businesses, up to $2500 per location for upgrades.
-MB’s new grocery store legislation was reportedly sparked by a Brandon chain renewing a lease on an empty building to block competitors & introduced by MLA Glen Simard.
-BPS Chief Tyler Bates supports a future 72hr sobering centre for Brandon, however the province says it’s focused on Wpg for now.
-Brandon Mayor joins global leaders in Toronto to discuss rising extremism & online harms.
-RCMP are searching for 46yr old Kelly Klyne, wanted for multiple violent charges after a Grandview woman was seriously assaulted Dec 9.
-House of Commons rises for 6 week break after another Conservative MP crosses the floor, bringing Liberals 1 away from a majority.
-The US FDA intends to put a “black box” warning on COVID vaccines, the agency’s most serious warning, designed to inform about risks such as death or life-threatening or disabling reactions that should be weighed against the intervention’s benefits.
-Smallest home crowd of the season watches Jets fall 6-3 to Boston.
-Last home game before Christmas as the Wheat Kings host Kelowna tonight at 7pm.
❄️ EXTREME COLD Settles In — Earliest –50 Ever. It’s not just cold in Manitoba. Winter just kicked down the door and said, “Surprise!” with the earliest –50 wind chills on record. Even your thermostat is filing for emotional support.
Brandon Food Prices Among Manitoba’s Highest — But Change Is Coming. Turns out Brandon might be paying champagne prices for ramen noodles — but not for long. A new initiative is about to shake things up in the grocery aisle.
Last Day for BREAD MONEY — Register Online! If Big Bread overcharged you, today’s the last day to get your slice of the settlement loaf. Don’t miss out — carbs owe you cash!
Scammers Targeting Gift Cards — Here’s How to Spot Tampering. Holiday scammers are out there messing with gift cards like gremlins with scissors. A quick check could save you from giving someone a very expensive piece of plastic.
Food Delivery Guy Spills Order… Then Puts It Back in the Box. Imagine opening your delivery and realizing your noodles went on a roller coaster before arriving. What would you do when your meal shows up… pre-tossed?
Mr. Bean Is BACK. Kinda. Netflix’s Man vs. Baby follows a hapless dad navigating the chaos of modern parenting with humor and heart. Expect laugh-out-loud moments as he tackles sleepless nights, messy diapers, and the unpredictable adventures of raising a baby.
Santa at Walmart — The REAL One. Santa ditched the North Pole and went straight to Walmart, probably for rollback deals on reindeer feed. Don’t worry — he’s the real deal, beard and all. Caution, adorable little girl puts in her request to the man in red.
🍪 HAPPY GINGERBREAD HOUSE DAY! This woman has a Gingerbread Obsession. She simply live, eats and breaths it. LItterally. One woman has taken gingerbread to a whole new dimension and honestly might be part cookie by now.
