Leons Headlines Jan 15: A “SK screamer” expected to hit MB late Thursday as high winds gusting 40–70 km/h and 2–5 cm of snow move through the region.
-The province covered more than $100K in BPS overtime last summer while the city hosted 1400 wildfire evacuees.
-Brandon’s YMCA will keep its doors locked from 5:30 to 8 am weekdays this winter as a proactive security measure.
-PMH: Brandon’s ER now redirects an average of 3 patients daily to the Minor Injury Clinic, which sees over 1K patients a month, opened in 2024 to help reduce ER wait times.
-Most patients hurt in a MB school bus rollover have been released from hospital, with one still in stable condition.
-RM of Cornwallis has hired Teri Scaife as permanent CAO, ending a 3-yr vacancy.
-MB will not raise the price of one-litre milk by the proposed 4 cents in 2026 to help with affordability.
-Keystone Centre Foundation inaugural Legacy & Lights charity gala set for May 14 with guest speaker Israel Idonije & comedian Dave Hemstad.
-Wheat Kings beat the Blades 3-1.
-Jets in MN to face the Wild.
What’s a SK Screamer? It’s the kind of prairie weather that slaps you awake like cold coffee. One minute it’s calm, the next Saskatchewan is screaming at Manitoba.
Kiefer Sutherland assault arrest update. Jack Bauer has had a rougher night than one of his TV plots. This time, real life drama — and no commercial breaks.
WestJet asks for a doctor’s note if you’re tall. Too tall to fly? Better bring a note from your doctor — and maybe your kindergarten teacher. Turns out legroom now requires medical documentation if you don’t want to pay for the legroom.
Smart glasses alarm B.C. lawmakers (but first… they’re awesome). They look cool, feel futuristic, and make you feel like a superhero. Then lawmakers show up and remind everyone about privacy and paranoia.
Dressing up to travel — does it matter? Some people dress like they’re meeting royalty, others like they’re moving out permanently. Airports are basically fashion roulette now.
Accents are fun — Boston guy goes viral. This guy could read a grocery list and still go viral. Proof that accents alone can carry an entire internet career.
International love story burning up the internet. Different countries, same emotions, maximum chaos. Nothing brings the internet together like love with a passport stamp.
