Leons Headlines April 1: Manitoba’s minimum wage will rise 40 cents to $16.40 an hour in October, but the MB Federation of Labour says workers need about $19.77 an hour to meet basic living costs.
-NO Fooling. Brandon gas prices took another jump Wednesday morning, with several stations reporting prices over $1.70 per litre. The cheapest according to gasbuddy is $1.60 while several stations now report $1.749.
-BU Students’ Union is raising concerns after MB allowed tuition increases of up to 4%, warning hikes could worsen financial stress for students already facing increased living costs.
-MB is hosting a Nurse & Health-Care Aide Hiring Forum April 8 in Wpg to connect nurses & health-care aides directly with employers.
-Some Royal Winter Fair competitors & exhibitors say soaring fuel prices made them question whether attending was worth the cost as the fair enters day 3.
-A 40yr old man was arrested early Monday after allegedly trying to break into 3 Brandon businesses.
-A Dauphin man is facing 14 charges after being arrested Tuesday for allegedly breaching release conditions, possession of multiple weapons & drug paraphernalia.
-Canada Post moves ahead with plans to end door-to-door delivery for 4M Canadian households, replacing it with community mailboxes & closing some rural post offices.
-Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen will join NASA astronauts on a 10-day mission past the far side of the moon, with launch as early as Wednesday evening.
-Oil falls, world shares jump on renewed hopes of Iran war ending; Trump to address the nation tonight.
-Jets shade the Blackhawks 4-3 in OT.
-Wheat Kings game 3 playoff loss to Calgary 3-1; game 4 is in Virden Thursday.
BEWARE: Today is April Fool’s Day! April 1st 1700 English pranksters helped turn a centuries-old tradition into one of the most annoying days of the year. But where did April Fools’ Day actually come from?
GOING TO THE MOON! (Last Moon mission: 1972). Humans are returning to lunar missions after more than five decades, with astronauts riding the Artemis II spacecraft beyond the far side of the moon — something that hasn’t happened since Apollo 17 in 1972. This moment marks a major milestone in space exploration and shows how far technology and space cooperation have come since the last moon mission.
LAUNCHPAD LIVE. Live coverage from the launchpad captures the final preparations and excitement as the crew gets ready for liftoff, giving viewers a behind‑the‑scenes look at mission operations. Seeing the spacecraft and team in real time builds anticipation for the historic journey ahead.
Life in 1972. This video highlights everyday life in 1972, showing how people lived, worked, and spent their free time without modern digital technology. It’s a helpful contrast to today, illustrating how much society and daily routines have changed over the past five decades.
Door to Door Delivery ending. Canada Post is ending door‑to‑door mail delivery for millions of households and replacing it with community mailboxes as part of a restructuring plan to cut costs. This marks a significant shift in how Canadians receive mail after decades of traditional service.
Business RANDOMLY GETS 600 Chip Dips from a Brand with connections in BRANDON? A business received 600 containers of Heluva Good dip! The dip, which is linked to the community (Saputo Dairy Products Canada produces the Canadian version in Brandon, Manitoba). Heluva Good originates in Massachusetts, USA, but why are customers receiving these HUGE Shipments for FREE?!?!
Kristi Noem / BOMBSHELL report. Kristi Noem was the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security when the MN crackdowns occured, and was later fired by the US President. Kristi Noem’s husband, Bryce Noem, is a businessman and farmer whom she married in 1992, and this week, revelations came to light that he……may have some things in common with Bruce Jenner. The family is asking for privacy while they deal with this.
Cadbury Makes a 120 Pounds Egg for Easter this weekend. Cadbury created a giant 120‑pound Easter egg as a seasonal novelty, showcasing creativity and celebration around the holiday. Such oversized treats generate buzz and fun for families and candy fans.
