Leons Headlines Feb 6: The Westman Multicultural Festival celebrates 17 years this weekend with 11 cultural pavilions, performances & international cuisine across Brandon. https://globalpavilions.ca/
-Brandon launches its first comprehensive tourism strategy backed by $60K in city funding.
-Brandon’s housing market ended ‘25 with moderating prices & lower sales volume, down about 12% from the previous year; average price at $355K -condos $344K.
-A surge in residential construction in Brandon sees permits up 75% to beat the clock before development costs jump.
-Brandon City Council approves a $529K vandal-proof public washroom downtown at the Transit Info site.
-Portage la Prairie joins Brookings SD & Jamestown ND earning international recognition as one of World Atlas’ best places to retire on the Prairies 2026.
-The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics officially opens at 1pm MB time today featuring Canadian flag-bearers Mikaël Kingsbury & Marielle Thompson, figure skating team events in Milan & mixed doubles curling in Cortina.
-Wheat Kings return home to host Calgary tonight, Prince Albert Saturday.
🏅 OLYMPICS START TODAY. Opening ceremonies go at 1pm Manitoba time, and “The games are officially on! So much amazing food, but honestly… we’ve already got a clear winner. 😋🍴” And that winner is PIZZA!
Olympic Dining hall food? MEH. Kinda looks like something we might be able to prep here? The food tik toks from the games incoming.
OLYMPIC SCANDAL #1. Injections into I BEG YOUR PARDON?!?!?! “Everyone’s talking about man part injections… and I’m just here like, what?? 🤯💉”
📺 Where to watch the Olympics. “Don’t miss a second of the action! Stream all the Winter Olympics right from your couch. ❄️🏂” Here’s how to watch in Canada.
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/winter/how-to-watch-olympics-on-cbc-digital-platforms-9.7058334
🌏 Westman Multicultural Festival! “Travel the world without leaving Brandon! Last year’s festival was full of music, food, and fun — can’t wait for the next one! 🎉🌮” EVERYTHING you need to know is HERE: https://globalpavilions.ca/
Forensic Crime Experts Review Savannah Guthrie’s Plea. “Crime scene experts weigh in on Savannah Guthrie’s plea to her mom’s captors — the analysis is wild! Fingers crossed they find the 84 year old soon!
SUPERBOWL SUNDAY is here! From the food to the commercials, Sunday will be epic and San Francisco is ready!
Superbowl Snacks. I’m doing wings, lots of wings, but they’re not the only thing on football menus Sunday. Pizza and chips will be everywhere!
SUPERBOWL COMMERCIALS. Our final batch of ads as we looked at the companies willing to part with $10M for 30 seconds in front of the biggest audience of the year. Bausch has Guy Ferrri and his new look
Superbowl Ads: Rich people HIMS and HERS
Adrien Brody: Turbo Tax
Superbowl: Marcello Hernandez Fargo Bank
Superbowl: 50 Cent Door Dash
Superbowl: Chris hemsworth-Alexa
Superbowl: Emma Stone Square Space
Superbowl: Manscaped
William Shatner: Raisin Bran
Superbowl: KInder Beauno
