Leons Headlines Feb 9: The Westman Multicultural Festival wrapped up after 3 days of global music, food & performances, drawing thousands of visitors & marking a highly successful celebration of cultures in Westman.
-A Dauphin apartment building was destroyed by a fire Friday evening, may have started from unattended cooking, displaced all its residents but did not cause any serious injuries.
-MB Health officials warn of potential measles exposure sites in Brandon & southern MB and urge potentially exposed residents to monitor symptoms & check vaccination status.
-Rapid City auctioneer Jesse Campbell won both the 2026 Canadian All Around Auctioneer & Bid Catching Championships in Red Deer AB.
-St. John’s High School Wpg closed Monday as a precaution after a Sunday evening threat, with police investigating and no further details released.
-The Public Service Alliance of Canada says it has filed an unfair labour practice complaint in response to the federal government’s new 4 days in-office mandate.
-Team Canada opened the Milano-Cortina Olympics with mixed results, highlighted by Valérie Maltais winning Canada’s first medal, a bronze in the 3000-metre speed skating final.
-Freestyle skier Megan Oldham won Canada’s second medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics earlier today, with a bronze in women’s slopestyle.
-Seahawks swarm the Patriots in Super Bowl LX to secure 2nd title in franchise history 29-13.
-Wheat Kings fall 5-2 to PA Saturday, visit Moose Jaw tomorrow.
The Halftime Show! – He mentioned Canada – was the wedding real? Bad Bunny brought the heat and even shouted out Canada, making every Canadian fan feel seen! Meanwhile, people are still wondering if that wild wedding scene was totally staged or actually happened.
https://www.boredpanda.com/truth-about-bad-bunny-super-bowl-halftime-show-wedding
Trump thought it sucked. Donald wasn’t impressed and let the world know — classic Trump energy! Guess some halftime shows just aren’t for everyone, especially ex‑presidents.
Celebrities at the game & THE $180 Burger! The A‑list crowd came for the touchdowns and stayed for the ridiculous $180 burgers. Somewhere, a chef is smiling while the rest of us stare at our lunch.
https://www.the-sun.com/sport/15909169/super-bowl-concessions-food-menu-burger-bad-bunny
LATEST on the GUTHRIE Investigation. The Nancy Guthrie disappearance story keeps twisting — just when you think you know, there’s a plot twist! Investigators continue to search for clues while the family continues making videos pleading for her safe return after a week away now.
SUPREBOWL SPOTS WE MISSED last week including the Ben Affleck Masterpiece DUNKIN AD.
Liquid Death– a healthier product?
T‑Mobile – Backstreet Boys (and a cameo from MGK)
Liquid IV-singing toilet seats?
Dunkin – I just Don’t get it. 90’s starts re-united at a donut shop. The end.
Thank You Coaches. This is why football is an amazing sport. Because it’s not just about the sport. It’s about character building.
Lays made us Cry. So did Rocket Mortgage. Boy does the world need this ad right now.
CANADA at the OLYMPICS – What an outfit!!! Team Canada showed up looking like they just walked off a fashion runway in Vancouver! Bold, stylish, and impossible to ignore — and the online debate is whether the outfits are blankets, sleeping bag, insulated vests or all of the above!
