Leons Headlines April 14: BREAKING: NEWLY minted Liberal majority who won it by taking 3 byelections Monday, temporarily suspend the federal fuel excise tax on gas and diesel starting April 20 and last until Sept. 7 reducing gas by 10 cents/L and 4 cents on diesel.
-Brandon police arrested a student Monday after an alleged weapons threat at Neelin High School, prompting six nearby schools to be placed in hold-and-secure until the suspect was taken into custody without incident.
-A Rapid City nurse practitioner says she hates charging patients $60 per visit, but has no choice because MB still lacks a billing model allowing NPs to be publicly funded.
-Swan Valley officials say warm temps are raising the risk of rapid snowmelt and serious overland flooding in Manitoba’s Parkland region.
-Southwestern MB faces a moderate flood risk along parts of the Assiniboine, Souris and Saskatchewan rivers, with lower risks on the Assiniboine’s tributaries.
-Wheat City Meats will open its doors Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the former Tendercuts location on 18th Street.
-Wpg has reached minor flood stage as the Red River rose above 15 feet at James Ave for the first time since 2023, driven by ice jams though no properties are threatened.
-A Wpg woman is being sued for allegedly misappropriating more than $6M from a federally funded non-profit for vacations & TikTok-related transactions, though claims have not been proven in court.
-Wpg homelessness crisis ‘growing out of control’ outpacing housing additions with over 8K people now using shelters, temporary spaces or living on streets as of March.
-Jets miss the playoffs with a 6-2 loss in Vegas; tonight they’re in Utah & finish the season Thursday when they host the Sharks.
Canada’s Majority Government: Mark Carney’s Liberals won all three by-elections last night, meaning they have a “run of the table” when it comes to their agenda the next three years. No compromise or oversight from an opposition who can call a snap election, which provides stability, but put the Federal Liberals squarely in the driver’s seat in Canada.
American man released from custody in Bahamas, suspect in wife’s disappearance: An American man has been released from custody in the Bahamas while remaining a suspect in the disappearance of his wife. Authorities are still investigating the case as questions remain about what happened.
Coachella: Coachella continues to draw huge crowds, but this year’s reaction highlighted complaints about extremely high food prices and underwhelming performances, including Justin Bieber’s set. Some of this festival food is quite pricey, but then again so is Coachella so it’s not a budget event.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees announced: The latest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees have been announced, celebrating influential artists across multiple decades and genres. The announcement sparked discussion about who was included and who was controversially left out.
Pizza in a can: A UK novelty food trend has introduced pizza sold in a tin, surprising many people online. It has gone viral for being unusual, though it’s more of a novelty item than a mainstream food product.
Gardening Day – Steve Mill’s edible tunnel garden: Steve Mill showcased a creative edible tunnel garden design that combines gardening with immersive walk-through growing spaces. The idea highlights innovative approaches to growing food in small or artistic spaces.
Little House on the Prairie (old vs new). FILMED in MANITOBA it looks amazing. The original series remains a classic portrayal of pioneer life that shaped generations of viewers. The new reboot modernizes the story for today’s audience while keeping the same frontier setting and themes.
First the old………..
NOW THE NEW!!
