Leons Headlines April 13: Boat decision blasted; Keesee FN Chief says he didn’t agree with Parks Canada’s decision to bring motorboats back to Clear Lake, calling it a lack of true partnership & the First Nation will keep asserting its authority over the lake.
-MB Parks reservations for the 2026 camping season starts today rolling out by site type & region, beginning with cabins & ending with all remaining sites.
-Dynacare will pause operations at the Brandon Clinic as it relocates from 620 Dennis to a temporary location at 144 Sixth Street, as the lab closes at noon April 24 and the move expected to be completed April 28.
-Assiniboine College honoured more than 70 students at its annual Student Achievement Celebration last week.
-Brandon University signs its first formal partnership in Japan with Juntendo University in Tokyo opening opportunities for exchanges & shared resources.
-Anglers in MB can now keep illegally introduced largemouth bass in certain lakes.
-A new $165K solar array at the Riverbank Discovery Centre will supply about 40% of its power, with an Earth Day opening set for April 22.
-Peguis may be ‘running out of time’ before severe spring flooding.
-Province ‘cut ties’ with teacher misconduct investigator for working from Florida.
-U.S. military says it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks end without agreement.
-Liberals could form a majority government today as voters head to polls in 3 federal byelections.
-Jets playoff hopes take a big hit after 7-1 loss to Flyers, now 5 points behind LA & visit Vegas tonight.
Artemis 2 returned to Earth Friday evening! After what was described as a near-perfect mission, the successful splashdown marks a major milestone for NASA’s deep space exploration program and future lunar missions.
“JB Coachella Disaster”. Reactions are circulated online after Justin Bieber’s performance drew mixed responses. Not much of a show for some, as he doom scrolled while on stage and did duets with himself from Youtube.
https://www.boredpanda.com/justin-bieber-coachella-show-hilarious-brutal-social-media-posts
ATTRACTION ALERT: Winnipeg’s APEX Adventure opened the longest trampoline in the world Friday! The attraction is expected to draw big crowds from across Manitoba after successful launces of similar indoor parks in SK.
Holy Shakes officially opened this weekend at St. Vital Centre in Winnipeg. The new dessert and shake spot is already getting attention from visitors trying it out on opening day.
Concerns are rising over a reported jet fuel shortage in Europe. Travel experts are advising Canadians to plan ahead as uncertainty grows around potential travel disruptions.
100 jobs and 5000 show up in Calgary. A recent job fair saw very strong turnout from young people looking for work. Organizers say it’s a sign students should start locking in summer jobs sooner rather than later.
House Parties go the way of Blockbuster Video. A new report suggests the traditional house party may disappear by the end of the decade. Changing social habits and technology are being blamed for reshaping how young people gather.
Good News? Your boss is always accessible. Bad New: your boss is an Ai avatar. Companies like Meta are experimenting with AI versions of executives to interact with staff.
