Leons Headlines March 26: Premier confirms the MB July 1 PST exemption on grocery food will apply to larger grocery stores but not many small “mom-and-pop” shops, convenience stores, vending machines, or restaurants, drawing criticism that the tax cut unfairly favours big chains.
-RCMP in Virden have arrested 3 suspects after a rural home in the RM of Wallace-Woodworth was broken into multiple times over three days.
-Brandon Firefighters-Paramedics Tri-Charity Rooftop Campout raised $40k for Muscular Dystrophy Canada, the Cerebral Palsy Association of MB, and the firefighters’ own charity after members camped on the roof March 10–13.
-Wpg Transcona Coun. Russ Wyatt has been charged with sexual assault & administering a noxious substance after police say a man he met through social media was allegedly drugged & assaulted.
-Ice fishing season winds down on MB Lakes, with anglers urged to remove ice shacks by the end of March while local fishermen reflect on a strong winter season.
-After more than a decade, Canada has finally met the NATO 2 per cent GDP defence spending target, with $60 billion spent in 2025, marking a historic milestone.
-A US jury found Meta and YouTube liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young user, awarding $3M in damages & signaling a turning point for thousands of similar US & Canadian lawsuits over social media addiction.
-The IOC has banned transgender women from competing in women’s Olympic events under a new policy just announced.
-2026 MLB season opened yesterday with the Yankees vs. Giants on Netflix, today’s traditional “Opening Day” featuring 13 games, while the Blue Jays face the A’s tomorrow.
-Colorado Avalanche visit Wpg tonight to face the Jets.
-Wheat Kings open the WHL playoffs tomorrow in Calgary, with games 3–5 in Virden due to the Royal Winter Fair at Keystone Centre.
Meta & YouTube addiction. Congrats, social media: you’ve officially joined Tobacco and Alcohol on the “Can’t Quit Me” hall of fame. Who knew endless scrolling could be more addictive than a chocolate binge at 2 a.m.?
Why it’s so addictive? Your brain called—it wants another dopamine hit, stat! Turns out “just one more video” is basically the modern-day candy jar.
NothingMaxxing trend. Here’s what we can do instead! Forget glow-ups—NothingMaxxing is all about maxing out laziness like a true legend. Finally, a trend that celebrates doing… absolutely nothing. If this ever becomes an Olympic sport I can coach!
It’s MLB Opening Day!!!! The Boys of Summer are BACK! And Jays fans, prepare your taste buds: Opening Day just got a major upgrade. New hot dogs, new snacks, same level of cheering (and mustard stains).
Twitch streamer cooking disaster. Cooking on camera seemed fun until the kitchen went full chaos mode. Lesson learned: never trust a streamer with a knife and 100 viewers.
Paying for everything SEPERATE or buying an ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE. However, this example is in pounds, however you get the point, and it becomes obvious that All Inclusive deals are excellent value when travelling.
Which takes us to Las Vegas! In SIN CITY going ALL INCLUSIVE?!?! Vegas stole a page from Cancun: sun, fun, and calories included.
Who needs a wallet when the all-you-can-eat buffet and bar comes to you?
Crossing guard gets a new ride. From “stop” signs to steering wheels—she earned that upgrade! Nothing says hero like cruising the crosswalk in style.
