Leons Headlines March 3: Too many clouds in Westman Tuesday morning to see the total lunar eclipse, as the moon slipped through Earth’s shadow, producing a total lunar eclipse across much of Canada.
-Gas prices in Canada rose slightly overnight amid Middle East tensions, with Brandon averaging $126.9 per litre and Esso on 18th offering the cheapest at $117.9. LATEST PRICES HERE: https://www.gasbuddy.com/gasprices/manitoba/brandon
-A security guard is under investigation after being recorded restraining & punching a man at a downtown Wpg Dollarama, drawing condemnation from First Nations leaders.
-MB NDP nominated former Killarney mayor Rick Pauls as a provincial candidate.
-A 12yrold boy died in a house fire early Sunday in Portage, while 2 adults & 5 other children escaped the home with minor injuries; MB RCMP.
-Canadians are among the passengers on a tour bus that crashed near Punta Cana DR, with WestJet confirming Sunwing customers were on board and casualties occurred; local media report 2 deaths & 19 injuries.
-BC will end seasonal clock changes, adopting year-round daylight time with March 8 marking the last time most residents will adjust their clocks.
-The Irish Rovers stop in Brandon Saturday March 7 at WMCA.
-Connor Hellebuyck is back on home ice tonight when the Jets host Chicago.
-Just 3 regular season home games left for the Wheat Kings, as they host the Tigers Wednesday.
No Blood Red Moon for Westman – Too Much Cloud. Clouds blocked the blood red moon in Westman, leaving stargazers disappointed. But that doesn’t mean we didn’t have Westman residents scattered all over seeing the spectacle and sharing it with US. From Texas, to Florida and Mexico, it was red and it was beautiful.
B.C. Time Change – Well this is BIG NEWS. March 8 marks the final time most British Columbians will change their clocks. Some wonder if switching to year-round daylight time will really feel that rough.
The Trip to Dollarama That Ended in a National News Story. A visit to a Winnipeg Dollarama turned national news after a security guard was recorded restraining an Indigenous man. The video sparked widespread condemnation from First Nations leaders but has me asking if the time has come to turn entranceways of our Dollar Stores into secure ID checkpoints like MLCC stores.
This Teacher Has the Perfect Way to Start the Day. A teacher shares a creative morning routine that brightens students’ days. It’s quickly gaining attention online for its positive energy.
It Really Was Jim Carrey at an Award Show in Paris, Publicist Says. Fans were surprised to spot Jim Carrey at a Paris award show. His publicist confirms it was indeed him, setting rumors to rest.
https://www.tmz.com/2026/03/02/it-was-really-jim-carrey-at-cesar-awards
The 8 Biggest Complaints Boomers Have About Restaurants Today. Boomers share the top frustrations they encounter in modern restaurants. Their concerns range from service speed to menu changes.
https://www.tastingtable.com/2106208/boomer-restaurant-complaints
Scary Movie 6 Trailer Dropped! The trailer for Scary Movie 6 is out, promising a new round of spoofs and laughs. Fans are buzzing to see how the latest installment updates the franchise.
