Leons Headlines April 27: Manitoba plans to ban social media & AI chatbots for kids under 16, in what would be Canada’s first law of its kind.
-Municipal leaders at the AMM in Brandon say rising harassment & threats are prompting calls for stronger laws to hold offenders accountable.
-Manitoba is expanding its PST exemption so grab-and-go foods and drinks are now tax-free at grocery stores, convenience stores, and gas stations.
-Koch Canada’s Brandon plant earns ENERGY STAR certification for the fifth straight year.
-CFB Shilo hosted a ceremony Saturday at Korea Parade Square marking the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong & the Canadians who served in the Korean War.
–Floodwaters at Peguis First Nation remain high but are beginning to stabilize as crews continue deploying sandbags and monitoring conditions.
-Spring road-weight restrictions remain in place across Manitoba, with some zones easing while others still face limits to protect roads.
-Tim Hortons’ Smile Cookie campaign returns today–May 3 with 100% of Brandon proceeds supporting Brandon Area Community Foundation & Helping Hands Brandon, 2025 campaign raised over $22.6M for more than 600 charities.
-Canada is launching its first sovereign wealth fund with $25B, which PM Carney describes as a national savings & investment account for global investments.
-Suspect charged following shooting incident at White House Correspondents’ Dinner; Trump welcomes King Charles for state visit.
-The U15 AAA Wheat Kings capped a strong season with a provincial championship while honouring late teammate Ryker Ethelston as honorary captain & dedicating their win to his memory.
SOCIAL MEDIA BAN coming to MB for kids under 16. Manitoba is moving toward banning social media and AI chatbots for anyone under 16, in what would be the first law of its kind in Canada. The proposal aims to limit youth access to platforms like ChatGPT and major social apps.
Saturday night in Washington – White House Correspondents Dinner was supposed to be an event where the President does NOT attend and everyone tells jokes and make fun of him. Instead he decided to show up (with his cabinet) and a would be assassin from California ruined the night.
Teacher and Video Game Maker. Cole Thomas Allen was the alleged gunman in Saturday’s shooting outside the ballroom at the correspondents dinner. How average people simply get to stay in a hotel where the President is part of an event is baffling. So what the security perimeter, leaving many questions.
TOYS are coming back to cereal boxes! IT’S A 90’s SPRING! Cereal companies are bringing back classic box toys, tapping into strong 1990s nostalgia trends. It’s part of a broader retro marketing push aimed at families and collectors are loving all the nostalgia.
Michael Jackson Movie biggest Biopic ever. The Michael Jackson biopic is already breaking records and being called the biggest music biopic launch ever. It’s drawing massive global attention and box office numbers right out of the gate. $97M domestically and over $200M worldwide.
Happy Gummy Bear Day! Gummy Bear Day celebrates the iconic chewy candy in all its colourful flavours. From how they’re made to how people eat them, it’s a fun food-focused day to be sweet!
How Gummy Candy is made.
Air Canada brings lie-flat seats to smaller planes. Air Canada is introducing lie-flat seats on smaller aircraft for the first time in Canada. The move is part of a major fleet upgrade aimed at improving comfort on both domestic and international routes.
