Leons Headlines Feb11: Nation in shock; PM Carney has pledged ‘any assistance the federal government can offer’ after one of the deadliest school shootings in Canadian history at Tumbler Ridge BC. 10 are dead including the shooter, 27 injured in a tragedy involving a school & nearby home, with the suspected shooter found dead & motive still unclear.
-PM cancels plans to attend the Munich Security Conference, and orders flags at half-mast as World Leaders send condolences to BC & Canada.
-Manitobans in Cuba are anxious about getting to airports to fly home as a worsening nationwide fuel shortage has Canadian airlines suspending flights amid scarce buses, taxis & refueling options.
-Unions in the BSD welcomed the Province’s $5M funding boost but warn it may not be enough due to rising costs & underfunding.
-City of Brandon is moving the Transit Info Centre from Eighth St. to 723 Rosser Ave., with a brief closure during the move and reopening in the final week of Feb.
-Another MB hospital death sparks outrage after a Winnipeg family loses their 6-month-old son at Children’s Hospital following hours of waiting for care. His parents say clear warning signs were missed.
-Wpg proposes a bylaw to create 100-metre buffer zone around schools, hospitals & places of worship to limit protests near vulnerable infrastructure.
-Canada’s medal count at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games stands at 3 as Jack Crawford chases a podium finish in men’s super-G this morning.
-OT winner rescues second point for Wheat Kings in Moose Jaw 4-3.
RCMP provide update on deadly mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
Trent Earnst – Media Person First on Scene. Being a small community of 2400 there’s not alot of media up in that part of the world. But online, just like Trent Earnst was one of the first reporters to arrive at the scene. His on-the-ground reporting helped provide immediate context to the unfolding situation.
Sarah Penton – Daughter-in-law of Bruce Penton. Bruce used to own the Wheat City Journal and I worked with Sarah when I was in radio in the Wheat City. Sarah now works in northern BC and interviewed a mother and son who were profoundly affected by the tragedy Wednesday. Their first hound account of the days events is riveting.
Latest from Cuba – Canadians Trying to Get Home. Canadians in Cuba are struggling to return home amid airline adjustments and limited flight availability. Many express frustration as they wait for official updates and travel solutions including this group from Edmonton.
Nancy Guthrie – Suspect Released. Wednesday saw authorities release pictures and video from a non working doorbell camera, followed by NOT an arrest, but a person of interest being detained for questioning.
Olympics – “I Won Bronze and Sorry I Cheated on You”. Olympic athlete Sturla Holm Lygaeid admitted to cheating on his partner while competing and apologized publicly. Despite personal controversy, he still secured a bronze medal in his event. Would you take him back?
Grandson Becomes a Pilot – Take Grandma on First Flight. A proud grandmother took her first flight with her grandson, who recently became a licensed pilot. The emotional moment captured their shared excitement and family pride.
Will Olive Garden Ever Cut You Off from Breadsticks? Olive Garden’s unlimited breadsticks policy is generous, but staff can refuse service if someone is clearly overindulging. Most guests, however, can enjoy as many as they want without worry.
https://www.mashed.com/2092950/olive-garden-cut-off-unlimited-breadsticks
Man vs Moose and the man wins. Thankfully he had a rifle handy. A Saskatchewan man fights off starving moose with fists, shovel and bullets to save his mother.
