Leons Headlines April 2: BRHC will start admitting patients to its expanded critical care centre in May, increasing ICU capacity from 10 to 16 beds, gradually opening a 30-bed internal medicine unit.
-For every 100 nurses hired in MB 57 were lost to turnover provincial data shows, as Doctors MB says hiring temporary US ER doctors is a good move with waits averaging 8.5 hrs & rural shortages persist.
-MB provincial minimum wage will increase by 40 cents to $16.40 Oct. 1.
-Carberry’s mayor says the town’s new 36-site campground could open in June once sodding & sewer work are complete.
-Brandon’s Donna Sadowy won just over $1M after drawing the Jack of Spades in the Seniors for Seniors “Smack the Jack” contest.
-MB 2026 angling season is underway, with licence-free fishing until April 5 & the updated Anglers’ Guide is out with new rules, fees & regulations.
-Portage la Prairie mall site has been sold to a new local ownership group, raising hopes for a positive future for the site.
-MB pharmacists will soon be allowed to give measles vaccines to kids and teens as cases near 400, more than the rest of Canada combined.
-Canada starts ’30 days or free’ guarantee for passport processing.
-Artemis II blasts off to the moon with Canadian Jeremy Hansen on board the 10-day mission.
-Oil rises 6% & world shares fall after US President’s prime-time TV pitch claims objectives are nearly complete, while threatening to escalate the conflict.
-Jets are in Dallas tonight to face the Stars.
-Wheat Kings try to stay alive in their playoff series vs Calgary, hosting Virden tonight down 3-0 in the series.
Artemis 2 is off to the moon with a Canadian! Did you watch the blastoff Wednesday? Day 10 days in space has begun and the world waits to see what comes of a moon mission without a touchdown on the actual moon.
Happy Easter Weekend. It’s time once again to hop into the holiday weekend! Easter 2026 is all about chocolate, family, and maybe sneaking an extra egg or two. What is the most popular and does anyone really eat Peeps?!
MB Minimum wage jumps to $16.40 in October. Do we need $20/hr? Money talks, but are our paychecks keeping up? Manitoba workers celebrate, but some are already dreaming of $20/hour.
Little Boy joins Vet for Breakfast. Breakfast just got a whole lot cuter! This little guy and the vet prove mornings are better with furry friends.
Houdini Escape from police goes Viral. Now you see her, now you don’t! Houdini-level escapes aren’t just magic tricks anymore—they’re Internet sensations.
A Shopper Said That Buying Uncooked Rotisserie Chickens From Costco Is A Money-Saving Hack. Why pay more when you can DIY dinner? Costco’s uncooked rotisserie chickens are making savvy shoppers smile (and their wallets too). Do you think they’ll do this here?
Why are bags of Big Mac sauce washing up along the Bay of Fundy? Tide + mystery sauce = social media frenzy! The Bay of Fundy just got a fast-food twist no one saw coming.
People Are Losing Their Minds After A Woman Got Booted From This Restaurant For Her Outfit. Fashion police or restaurant rules? Either way, this outfit incident has everyone talking (and tweeting).
https://www.buzzfeed.com/jennifer_mcphee/cactus-club-miami-kicked-out-a-woman-for-wearing-a-skirt
