Leons Headlines Jan 19: Trans-Canada Highway Headingly to Austin closed twice over the weekend, often for hours due to blowing snow & zero visibility, one of more than a dozen MB highway shutdowns.
-EC issues an extreme cold warning for much of southeastern & south-central MB, wind chills near -40 Monday morning & returning later this week.
-Inflation ticks up to 2.4% in December as last year’s GST break impacts data. Food sticks at 5%, however shelter returns to near normal at 2.1%.
-MB Ag Days returns Tuesday to Keystone Centre for its 49th year, one of the largest winter indoor farm shows in Canada.
-Brandon City Council approves digital payment for street parking.
-MB Canola farmers express ‘cautious optimism’ over trade agreement with China.
-Province will provide $290K in ongoing annual funding for Brandon’s new crisis response unit that pairs cops with mental health professionals for calls.
-Some Manitobans say the province’s digital health card system is overly complicated, while the government says the optional cards will ultimately make accessing care easier.
-Manitoba RCMP investigating after 7-year-old coerced to send inappropriate images to man on Snapchat.
-$100M rebuild of the US Dunseith Port of Entry near the International Peace Garden is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.
-Jets visit Chicago tonight to face the Blackhawks.
Oakville community centre takes stranded travellers. Oakville opened its doors and took in nearly 100 stranded travellers Friday night. Proof that in Manitoba, hospitality kicks in right after the snow boots come off.
Even Florida got snow! Florida got snow this weekend, confusing palm trees and retirees everywhere. Somewhere, a snowbird asked for a refund.
People want to go back to 2016. Apparently everyone just wants to go back to 2016. Fewer worries, better vibes, and nobody arguing with strangers online all day.
The last Blockbuster in Canada Closed in 2011, but you can still make your own Blockbuster sleeve generator. You can now print nostalgic VHS covers with a Blockbuster sleeve generator. Finally, your streaming habit can look like a personality again.
WestJet seats are back! WestJet announced the seats are going back. Turns out passengers were emotionally attached to sitting down.
Seafood boils pop-up. Brandon is land locked but seafood loving. The city’s favorite restaurant is Red Lobster even tho we don’t have one! But wait, there’s a seafood boil pop-up event is coming to Brandon January 31st! Bibs on, dignity off.
LIMITED TICKETS for the JANUARY 31st EVENT 5pm Seating: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/seafood-boil-black-wheat-brewing-co-x-raw-bar-oyster-co-5pm-seating-tickets-1979767180932?aff=ehometext
Holy Shakes coming to Winnipeg! Holy Shakes is coming to Winnipeg and Instagram is already obsessed. Milkshakes so wild they deserve their own warning label.
Matt Damon on Netflix. The Rip was and AMAZING movie, best I’ve streamed in months. CHECK THIS OUT: Matt Damon says Netflix keeps repeating movie plots because people are on their phones. He’s not wrong—we missed the first explanation while scrolling.
Dr Pepper Coconut. Dr Pepper Coconut is coming back. Summer hasn’t even started and soda is already on vacation. Specialty stores might carry it in Canada, but for now it’s coming to the US permanently.
Outback toilet lawsuit. A man is suing Outback Steakhouse after a toilet shattered under him. When dinner hits back harder than the steak.
Bob the Builder dating trend. Women are using dating apps to find men who fix things, thanks to TikTok. Romance is temporary, but a man with tools is forever.
Hotel stay on the moon. You can now reserve a hotel stay on the moon for $1 million. Amazing views, terrible room service, zero atmosphere.
