Leons Headlines April 21: Manitobans facing rising fuel costs are renewing calls for provincial gas tax relief following a federal excise tax cut that took effect Monday, with local businesses warning that higher fuel prices are already increasing operating pressures.
-A high-water advisory has been issued for the Assiniboine River from Shellmouth Dam to Portage as the spring melt raises water levels across southern & central MB.
-City of Brandon has temporarily closed the Red Willow Pathway walking bridge, fat bike trail & Dinsdale Park until further notice due to unsafe rising water levels.
-Evacuations to begin in Peguis First Nation as flood threat looms.
-BPS arrest a 21yr old man & charge him with mischief over $5K & resisting arrest after 85 vehicles had their tires slashed March 11.
-BU partners with Helping Hands to provide students with food with supply disappearing by noon the next day.
-Brandon’s new transit master plan could add 7 main routes to begin this fall.
-WestJet cuts flight capacity due to jet fuel costs, following Air Canada’s lead, waiting to see if Brandon is affected.
-Two Canadian Olympic speed skaters will host a free skate and meet-and-greet at the Brandon Sportsplex at 5 p.m. today.
-Canada Post reported a $1.57 billion pre-tax loss in 2025, averaging about $4.3 million per day.
-Canada’s housing starts fell 6% in March to 235,852 units amid high borrowing costs and labour shortages.
-AB will soon end daylight saving time, which could leave Manitoba as the last western province still changing clocks.
Tragedy in Mexico: A Canadian woman was killed at one of Mexico’s most popular tourist attractions, according to authorities. The incident has shocked visitors at the historic Teotihuacán site near Mexico City.
Westman’s favorite restaurant isn’t in Brandon or Dauphin or Portage, but that doesn’t matter. Our land locked province LOVES seafood and Red Lobster’s “Endless Shrimp” promotion is back after once nearly pushing the company to financial collapse. The limited-time offer has returned in Canada and the US and PEOPLE are PUMPED!
Alberta is now debating ending daylight saving time permanently, following similar moves in other provinces. If passed, Manitoba would be the last western province still changing clocks.
JAW DROPPING LOSS: Canada Post reported major financial losses as it phases out door-to-door delivery in Winnipeg. The 2025 report shows deep deficits and ongoing restructuring pressure.
What did THEY SAY?! NBA fans are desperately trying to lip-read this couple’s conversation from a recent Pacers game that went viral. The mystery only deepens.
The Resort IS ALL OURS! A couple arrived at a luxury five-star resort only to discover they were the only guests on the entire property. The experience quickly turned into a surreal, private vacation.
Hot dogs that cost $1. Not each but for a package. Would you eat them. You get 8 in a pack and that’s $1 USD because these Walmart budget hot dogs are only available in the USA and god only knows what’s in them at this extremely low cost.
These dogs don’t cost $1, in fact they’re gourmet. These are the best hot dogs featured in TV shows like Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
https://www.mashed.com/2149166/guy-fieri-over-the-top-hot-dogs-diners-drive-ins-and-dives
