Leons Headlines Jan 6: Canadian energy stocks fell sharply Monday after the US said they would take control of Venezuela’s oil reserves, sending major Canadian producers down as much as 5%.
-Manitoba is cutting back from 80 private nursing agencies to just 4 starting January 15 to save money & give the province more control over staffing in health care.
-Manitoba Hydro says the City of Brandon is to blame for the 2023 explosion at the Civic Services Complex, rejecting negligence claims as the city prepares to reopen the repaired building Thursday.
-BU introduces new rules for grade appeals to ensure more oversight & transparency after past grading controversy, though opinions on campus remain divided.
-Court challenge by former Sioux Valley chief Vince Tacan to overturn the November election has been put on hold indefinitely after an agreed resolution, leaving the election results in place.
-Former NDP MLA Mark Wasyliw is suing Premier Wab Kinew for defamation, claiming false links to convicted criminal Peter Nygard were used to damage his reputation and remove him from the party.
-Former Wpg police officer pleads guilty to selling drugs, including to other officers.
-Canada tops Finland 6-3 to claim bronze at world junior hockey championship; Sweden wins gold.
-Stuck in a 9-game losing skid, the Jets host Vegas tonight.
Everyone is watching Maduro in court, but US? No way — we’re watching the McRib in court. Is it real?! Did McDonald’s Tell A McFib? A new lawsuit alleges McRib may be pork, but not much rib. The suit says it’s “restructured” pork.
Weight-loss pill hits the USA. A Wegovy pill just landed in the U.S., and suddenly everyone’s asking the same question: is this science, sorcery, or just another expensive hope capsule? If it works, gyms may officially become museums.
Mickey Rourke needs GoFundMe to pay his rent. Mickey Rourke needing a GoFundMe to cover rent is a reminder that Hollywood fame has an expiration date. One minute you’re an icon, the next you’re asking the internet for $20 and good vibes. He needed $50k and you won’t believe what it’s at now!
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-mickey-to-prevent-eviction
Consumer Electronics Show is ON in Vegas, and they show us the future before anyone else. This year it’s all about robots and Ai, and together the future looks more like Star Wars than 2026.
Canada relaxes competition for Middle Eastern airlines — flying hotels. Canada opening the door to Middle Eastern airlines means luxury is officially coming to economy class. These aren’t planes — they’re flying hotels with better food than your house.
