Leons Headlines Jan 8: Dangerous winter weather closed Hwy 1 from the Perimeter to Portage & Hwy 2 from the Perimeter to Road 12 West due to icy conditions. It has since re-opened.
-Warm temps on the menu for much of Westman for January, with sun & temps 15 degrees above normal this weekend.
-Despite new MB legislation aimed at boosting grocery competition, a former Sobeys in south Brandon has sat empty since 2017 because of a pre-existing lease that runs until 2028.
-Some Virden residents say they’ve reduced tap water use and are buying more bottled water since high arsenic levels prompted a precautionary water advisory last fall.
-After MB temporarily lifted its ban on US alcohol in December, Liquor Marts sold $6.9M in booze for charity while $5.3M in inventory remains in storage.
-MB officials, unions and business groups warn Ontario’s plan to pull Crown Royal from LCBO shelves could threaten jobs tied to Gimli.
-Wpg recorded 21 homicides in 2025, nearly half of 2024’s total, after record highs earlier in the decade.
-An emergency demolition will take place following an early Thursday morning fire at an industrial building on Archibald St in Wpg that resulted in road closures and traffic disruptions.
-Protests in MSP, and MN officials are demanding ICE leave Minneapolis after an agent fatally shot a woman during an immigration enforcement operation.
-France and Germany are working with Denmark & NATO on a coordinated response to renewed US interest in Greenland, amid concerns it could strain alliances despite U.S. claims a military move is unlikely.
-Wheat Kings blanked on home ice by Rebels 4-0.
-Oilers visit the Jets tonight in Wpg.
NEW US Food Guide (2026) The U.S. has changed how it communicates its food guide, with a big 2026 focus on more protein and fewer processed foods. It’s less about biscuits and and more about protein and whole foods.
Canada’s Food Guide (2019) On this side of the border we last changed the food guide in 2019 and it’s got less dairy and more veggies, the first major shift away from traditional food groups. (TIME MACHINE VIDEO FROM 2019)
🚶 Mall Walkers vs Malls. Mall walkers don’t spend money — so should they be kicked out? One North Dakota mall thinks yes, and it’s sparking a big debate.
😬 “Karen” Is Out. The name “Karen” is officially fading as the go-to term for overbearing behavior. Gen Z has a new label — and yes, millennials may not love it.
🎟️ Cheap Tickets Are Back. Cineplex is offering $4 movie tickets as the Wheat Kings offered $10 hockey tickets last night. Cheap entertainment might finally be making a comeback.
https://www.narcity.com/cineplex-cheap-movie-tickets-family-favourites-january-2026
🎬 Top 10 Movies of 2025. IMDb has released its Top 10 Movies of 2025. Some big surprises made the list — and a few fan favorites didn’t.
Damon & Affleck Return. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are teaming up again with a new movie aimed straight at Netflix. Early buzz says they’re about to wreck the streaming charts.
TAKEN from HOTELS: The internet has revealed the top five things people steal from hotels — and yes, TVs and mattresses somehow made the list. It’s raising the question: how does someone even get that out of the room?
