Leons Headlines Jan 29: Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology in Wpg will close next year due to a sharp drop in international student enrolment.
-RCMP are seeking the public’s help to locate a 37yr old Wpg man wanted on 18 charges related to a head-on crash near Swan River last Canada Day that killed 3.
-Over $400K for police body cameras were included in the proposed Brandon budget with a 6.6% tax increase, with the 1st cameras expected start rolling as early as April.
-A federal research farm in Portage will close due to government funding cuts raising concerns reduced ag research could hurt farmers & innovation.
-The Town of Neepawa is hosting public forums to teach residents—especially newcomers—how homeownership works in Canada.
-Norsk Høstfest in Minot has ended after the 2025 event due to rising costs and declining attendance that made the festival financially unsustainable.
-BC-based Pattison Developments issued a statement Wednesday over plans to sell a VA warehouse to ICE, saying the deal is still pending approvals.
-Experts warn that fake social media videos are spreading false info about special FIFA World Cup visas to scam people trying to move to Canada.
-Bank of Canada kept rates at 2.25% but signalled concern, saying rate cuts could come if shocks hit Canada’s weak economy.
-Gerber arrowroot baby biscuits are being recalled across Canada due to possible plastic & paper contamination.
-Wheat Kings double Wenatchee 6-3.
-Jets visit FLA to face off against Tampa Bay tonight.
YOU READY TO ROCK? Rockin’ the Fields Minnedosa Unveiled their lineup this morning and its getting attention online for its great mix of 70’s 80’s and 90’s acts for 2026.
https://www.rockinthefields.ca
Cash-Only Restaurant Rage. Cash-only yesterday hit a HUGE nerve — turns out we’re not debating payment methods, we’re debating life. Are we okay… or just permanently in crisis mode?
Chinese New Year Stuffed Toy Fail. A Chinese New Year stuffed toy went viral because of a tiny manufacturing mistake — and very quickly it went viral and is selling out. Further driving home the reality that 2026 is turning out to be tough for everyone.
Ketchup at The Keg?! Someone put ketchup on a steak at The Keg and the internet reacted like a national emergency. Is this culinary freedom… or a crime against humanity?
Canada, this is as big as it gets! Vancouver just served the world’s largest deliverable pizza — and now the bar is officially ridiculous. Sun Seekers… are we stepping up, or staying safely medium?
STUFFED Crust. With a Pickle?!?! A California pizzeria just invented pickle-stuffed-crust pizza, and suddenly everything else feels boring. Is this a culinary breakthrough… or proof that humanity has gone too far? 🥒🍕
Super Bowl AD ALERT– Instacart + Ben Stiller. The new Instacart Super Bowl ad with Ben Stiller just dropped, and it’s already stealing attention before kickoff.
Super Bowl AD ALERT– Michelob Ultra + Kurt Russell. Michelob Ultra rolled out a Super Bowl ad with Kurt Russell, because apparently charisma is now a beverage ingredient.
Bear Poop Beer? Yes, bear poop beer is real — and somehow it’s trending instead of being cancelled. At this point, nothing surprises us anymore… except the price.
Dirty Dancing Sequel is CONFIRMED! Dirty Dancing is getting a sequel — because Hollywood never met nostalgia it wouldn’t recycle. Nobody puts Baby in the corner… but apparently they did again, minus Patrick of course, but Jennifer is back. And we have some ideas for a Manitoba version. Ukrainian Dirty Dancing anyone? haha.
