Leons Headlines Feb 27: Environment Canada warns of widespread blowing snow, strong winds, & hazardous driving conditions across southern MB today with gusts up to 90 km/h and low visibility making travel challenging.
-MVSD Buses are not running today due to poor road conditions. Dauphin In-City buses and all schools are open for students who can attend safely.
-Manitoba’s NDP government is set to present its budget March 24 after a year of crushing deficit, expected to top $1.6B, over double the $794M of last year’s spring budget.
-Career Connections MentorAbility program launched Thursday in Brandon, leading a provincial effort to connect employers with people with disabilities through short mentorships.
-Samaritan House Ministries hosts the annual Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser in Brandon Saturday, aiming to raise $30K to help cover costs for 16 unfunded beds and operating expenses at its 41-bed Safe & Warm Emergency Shelter.
-Ford is recalling more than 600K vehicles in Canada because a software problem that may cause trailer brakes & lights to stop working.
-Daylight saving time returns March 8 at 2 am (next weekend) as clocks move ahead one hour to 3 am, bringing brighter evenings & a reminder that spring is coming.
-Winnipeg Jets visit Anaheim tonight to face the Ducks.
-Wheat Kings host the Pats tonight at 7pm.
FROM OUR AREA?!?! The man with the Canada bag in the Oxxo. A video shows a man carrying a Canadian-flag bag in an Oxxo convenience store in Puerto Vallarta during chaotic scenes following cartel-related violence. He appears to be a tourist or outsider, but his exact identity and nationality have not been confirmed, yet social media say there’s strong possibility he’s from south eastern SK. We just want to hear his story so we can help him set the record straight.
New study says 3 years old may be too young for makeup. Wait 3 years old?!?! Medical experts warn that children as young as three are starting to use makeup and skincare products, which could have health or developmental concerns. Despite warnings, the trend continues, raising questions about parental guidance and social pressure.
Free flying. Svetlana Dali just blows past all the checkpoints. A viral video shows Svetlana Dali bypassing airport security checkpoints effortlessly, leaving viewers stunned at her ease and speed. How could she do it, bypassing all security checkpoints and boarding pass checks?!?!
Problems for Pizza: Pizza Hut may be for sale and Papa Johns is closing stores. Pizza Hut is reportedly exploring a sale, while Papa Johns is closing roughly 300 underperforming stores in North America as part of restructuring. The moves signal a challenging environment for major pizza chains amid changing consumer habits. 2026 is causing some major Pizza Problems.
https://apnews.com/article/pizza-hut-closing-us-stores-yum-brands-4479dc3e6fe0221db862f2148fbe1c82
https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/papa-johns-closing-300-restaurants-cutting-staff
https://www.thestreet.com/restaurants/pizza-hut-rival-closing-300-locations-nationwide
AI has landed at Burger King — affecting customer experience in 2026. Burger King is implementing AI technology to improve ordering and service efficiency, potentially changing how customers interact with the fast-food chain. The rollout may be better for customers, but annoying for workers.
Costco: Hot Dog vs Rotisserie Chicken — what sells more? Costco’s famous $1.50 hot dog combo and its rotisserie chickens sell in eye-popping numbers, illustrating the chain’s dominance in bulk food items. While both are crowd favorites, sales figures show which product truly drives foot traffic.
https://www.tastingtable.com/2105660/costco-rotisserie-chicken-vs-food-court-hot-dog-sales
Heated Rivalry cottage available Airbnb. HBO’s steamy hit “Heated Rivalry” has fans going feral — and now they can take their obsession offline … ’cause they can officially rent out the actual Canadian cottage from the show! Yes, seriously.
https://www.tmz.com/2026/02/24/heated-rivalry-cottage-for-rent-airbnb
