Leons Headlines April 15: Special Weather Statement-Westman will see sunshine +16°C today before Thursday brings 1–5 cm of wet snow, freezing rain, ice pellets & winds up to 50 km/h that could make driving tricky.
-MB drivers are split on Ottawa’s temporary fuel tax holiday, which cuts up to 10¢/L on gas and 4¢/L on diesel starting Monday, with some welcoming the relief, others calling it political, while most urge MB to do the same.
-Floodway to operate as soon as weekend to protect Wpg from 2nd Red River crest as the MB government calls on public servants to assist volunteers to help Peguis build sandbag barriers & dikes.
-MB will provide a $29M funding increase for Child and Family Services in 2026-27 to cover rising service costs & boost worker wages.
-Seasonal spring road restrictions now in effect in RMNP, limiting heavier vehicles on Hwys 19 & 10 to protect roads during thaw.
-Wheat City Meats to open its doors at 10 am today in the former Tendercuts 18th Street.
-A MB mom saved her 4-year-old son after he fell through creek ice near Winkler, pulling him from the water and performing CPR until RCMP say he survived thanks to her quick action.
-Seed sales are rising as Canadians grow more food at home to offset grocery costs, with produce prices expected to climb another 5%–15% due to fuel, fertilizer, and weather pressures.
-7-11’s North American operator plans to close 645 stores this year.
-Jets drop final road game of season 5-3 in Utah, close out the season Thursday hosting San Jose.
‼️Special Weather Statement: 5:32 AM CDT Wednesday 15 April 2026. Winter storm rolls into the area tonight through Thursday. The biggest concern is the freezing rain risk along and south of the Transcanada highway corridor through southwestern Manitoba, and through the Red River Valley. There’s some uncertainty as to whether the freezing rain will be patchy or a more organized area of freezing rain/snow. Western and central Manitoba will likely see primarily snow, with accumulations of generally 4 to 8 cm. So enjoy the beautiful Wednesday, it will be followed by typical Manitoba weather, a NASTY NASTY Thursday. #staySafe #WeatherWhiplash
Gas relief? A temporary fuel tax cut aimed at lowering prices at the pump. However, there is debate over whether the savings will actually make a meaningful difference for drivers.
HERE COME THE FUEL SURCHARGES. Fuel surcharges are expected to be added to food prices as transportation costs fluctuate. This could mean higher grocery bills as trucking costs continue to rise.
7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores across North America. The company has not yet explained the reasons or identified which locations will be affected.
JUST WEIGH THE MEAT and NOT THE PACKAGE Please. A CBC Marketplace investigation suggests some Loblaw’s and Sobeys stores have not fully corrected earlier meat weight concerns. Questions remain about pricing accuracy and whether improvements have been consistently implemented.
Air Canada is updating its cabin design as part of a broader refresh of its aircraft experience. The changes differ from other airlines that have focused more on increasing seat density.
United Airlines and American Airlines may merge. If combined, they could form the world’s largest airline by scale.
Kyle is being referred to as a “sewer singer”. This guy not only works with pipes but has an amazing set of ’em.
Texas Roadhouse, America’s favorite place for steak, (some Canadians too) just expanded it’s US grocery offering. It joins the Red Lobster biscuits, and Olive Garden Breadsticks and salad dressing as a grocery store supermarket offering in between visits.
https://www.tastingtable.com/2148186/texas-roadhouse-new-products-rolls-dip
