Leons Headlines Feb 17: Inflation ticks down to 2.3% in January amid lower gas prices: StatCan/ However food inflation hits a staggering 7.3% in January, including 4.8% for food purchased from stores, 12.3% for restaurants.
-Snowfall & Blowing Snow Warnings for Westman; 15–30 cm of snow & wind gusts up to 80 km/h to cause hazardous travel & possible road closures tonight into Thursday morning.
-With Cuba closed to Canadian travelers, prices for alternative winter destinations are rising fast due to increased demand, though no official increase has yet been published, experts estimate we could see a 30% jump in prices in the coming weeks.
-At Louis Riel Day celebrations Coun. Chris Desjarlais urged the federal government to recognize the day as a national holiday.
-A person was airlifted to HSC Wpg Saturday afternoon following a ski-related incident near Russell, with STARS declining to comment on condition.
-A man accused of threatening a group of youths at a hotel on Currie Blv Saturday night was later arrested on unrelated warrants.
-Spruce Plains RCMP arrest a Minnedosa man after he allegedly pointed a gun & threatened 2 people during an argument at a Rapid City home early Sunday morning.
-TikTok shuts down 2 Wpg-based accounts promoting opium in Punjabi, prompting advocates to call for stronger action against illegal content on social media.
-A 51yr old man & 36yr old woman were arrested & charged with mischief after opening emergency water valves at WPS HQ Saturday night, causing extensive flooding.
-Canada’s NEWLY announced $6.6B defence strategy aims to boost domestic military production, reduce reliance on US suppliers and build stronger connections with the EU, while meeting NATO spending targets sooner.
-Jesse Jackson, U.S. civil rights activist, dead at 84.
-Wheat Kings edge the Blades 3-2 for their fourth straight win.
-Canadian freestyle skier Megan Oldham captures Olympic big air gold for Canada’s 11th medal at the games.
Here comes the snow. Fake Spring is over. Single Digits return in March. Winter isn’t done yet — the snow is coming back and those fake spring days are over. Temperatures will drop back to single digits in March.
Curling Cursing. WOAH. DID WE CHEAT?!?! Curling just got a lot more intense with full-contact moves — it’s almost unrecognizable. Was that even allowed, or did someone cheat? Questions are rising about whether the same thing happened with the girls’ side.
The Polish perogy Pillow at the games. Fans can’t stop talking about the quirky Polish perogy pillow spotted at the games. It’s quickly becoming an unexpected highlight.
HOT HOLIDAY TRAVEL prices set to TAKE OFF thanks to CUBA. With Cuba closed to Canadians, holiday travel prices are expected to surge. Resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica are already raising rates.
Hollywood Remembers Robert Duvall. Hollywood is paying tribute to the legendary actor Robert Duvall. Fans and peers are sharing memories of his iconic roles.
ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0-TOK TOK has Destroyed Hollywood. Disney is calling it a Chinese SMASH & Grab. TikTok’s influence is shaking up Hollywood and the entertainment world. ByteDance’s new trends are changing how movies, music, and promotions work.
It’s over for Toys R Us. Monday was the last day for gift card redemption. And apparently Canadians had quite a few that needed to be redeemed.
