Leons Headlines March 4: Brandon parents say it’s unfair children who live within walking distance of school pay $38/mo for supervised lunch & ask the province for a better solution.
-A MB woman, Colleen Fullerton 67 of Lockport, killed in a tourist bus crash in the DR is being remembered by family as a “fearless” traveler, while her husband, John recovers; local media reported 2 deaths & 19 injuries in a crash west of Punta Cana Sunday.
-MB Hydro’s open house in Brandon Tuesday got feedback on a proposed natural gas pipeline for a new turbine facility that could affect 72 landowners in Elton, Cornwallis & Brandon.
-Brandon Teachers’ Assoc urges the Brandon SD to protect a proposed increase of 5 teaching positions as trustees finalize the 26-27 budget.
-New Flyer Industries opened a new Winnipeg bus plant, building about 20 buses weekly—15 for the U.S. and 5 for Canada, including four purchased by Brandon.
-A Wpg security guard charged with using brass knuckles to subdue an alleged shoplifter at a Dollarama, WPS.
-Premier Kinew says now is not the time to consider permanent daylight-saving time, hopes Canadians are not drawn into the US–Israel war with Iran.
-Winnipeg’s Nestaweya River Trail officially closes for the season after a 62-day run along Winnipeg’s Red & Assiniboine rivers.
-Canada’s population growth for ‘26 is now nearly flat, experts say by ‘29–30, all future growth in Canada will come entirely from immigration.
-Jets open homestand with a comeback OT win over Hawks 3-2.
-Wheat Kings host Medicine Hat tonight at 7pm.
Manitoba Family is looking for answers and help from the Federal Government. After losing their Mother and Grandmother in a bus crash in the Dominican Republic this weekend, the family is asking for help in getting information about their Father and Grandfather and help in getting them both home to Manitoba.
Hellebuyck rolls back into the Jets with his gold medal and not a single boo in sight! Good job Winnipeg. That can’t be said for Toronto when Austin Mathews returned and now rumors are floating around he may be looking for a trade. Winnipeg knows a good thing when they got it.
Escape from Dubai: Canadians, including Darlene Moffatt, are stuck overseas while the world seems to be sending them a very loud “get out” memo. Canada says avoid travel, the U.S. says everyone evacuate, and Darlene’s probably just thinking, “Can I get a vacation that doesn’t include danger?”
Fallout from the McD CEO doing his own taste test continued. Burger King’s CEO trying to sell his own burger looks about as natural as a cat running a dog show. While it’s better than the arches CEO when will they learn they should stay OUT of the marketing office. And now here comes the memes.
Some stunts are best left to superheroes — say no to the fire-breathing challenge unless you like singed eyebrows. Remember, blowing fire is only cool in cartoons, not in your kitchen.
BIGGEST Servings at sit down chain restaurants. These place have you eating like a king’s feast without emptying your wallet, and some spots are absolute champions at giving you more food for less cash.
https://www.eatthis.com/chain-restaurants-with-the-biggest-portions-for-the-price
While chicken prices are soaring in some places, other countries are still clucking along with poultry that barely dents your budget. It’s proof that while your local grocery bill might hurt, somewhere in the world you could feast like a bird-loving royalty for pennies.
https://www.tastingtable.com/2109685/which-country-has-cheapest-chicken
Get ready for 2026 snack season, where shelves will be packed with treats that hit every craving — sweet, salty, crunchy, or chewy. Basically, it’s a preview of happiness in bite-sized form, and your snack drawer won’t know what hit it.
