Leons Headlines Oct 13: Starting in 2027, Manitoba will require riders of e-scooters & other personal electric vehicles to be at least 16, wear helmets, stay off sidewalks unless permitted, obey traffic laws & follow a 25 km/h speed limit, e-bikes are exempt.
-Brandon’s Maryland Park School opens a $13M expansion, adding 18K square feet & increasing capacity from 550 to 900 students with 14 new classrooms.
-A Souris mother says her 8yr old son was pushed down & choked by a Grade 4 student at Souris School in Sept, raising concerns about student safety, while SW Horizon SD says it followed established procedures.
-RMNP says “thank-you” after completing 6K watercraft inspections & 514 decontaminations this season, helping restore motorized boating on Clear Lake after zebra mussels were discovered in 2023.
-About 70 dressed as zombies took part in Brandon’s annual Zombie Walk at Stanley Park Sunday, raising funds for local animal rescues despite the chilly weather.
-‘Picture-perfect story’ for QB Collaros as Bombers win 33-28 against Stampeders.
-Wheat Kings lead the WHL standings with 14 points (7-2-0-0), after beating the Kelowna Rockets 3-2 in OT; back on home ice Saturday hosting Medicine Hat.
-Jets host the Wild tonight.
MISSING GIRL IN SASKATCHEWAN/MANITOBA. Brittany Woodland’s family is frantically searching for her. She was last known to be at a Saskatoon hospital on September 26, 2026, and may be traveling toward Brandon. Saskatoon Police have confirmed that an official case file exists but have declined to release any details due to privacy rules.
(Missing Persons Flyer circulated by the Woodland Family)
Thanksgiving timing in Westman for 2026? Sunday was the big winner at 46%, with Monday at 16% and Saturday at 8% — but 13% stretched the turkey festivities over multiple days because apparently one turkey coma just isn’t enough! The great turkey debate is almost a tie! Dark meat takes the crown at 37%, narrowly beating white meat at 36%, while 17% say, “Why choose? Give me both!” And just like that, Thanksgiving is in the rearview mirror, leftovers are dwindling, and Halloween is only two weeks away! Time to trade turkey for treats and get ready for spooky season! And for NETFLIX it’s HOLIDAY TRAILER WEEK!
THEN THERE’S THE THANKSGIVING SNOW! ❄️ Just when you thought fall was settling in, Mother Nature says, “SURPRISE!” The snow is flying, and winter is already trying to crash the party. Somebody tell Manitoba we haven’t even finished putting away the Halloween decorations yet!
AND WEEKEND RAIN IN VEGAS?! What happens in Vegas usually stays in Vegas, but apparently the FLOODWATERS don’t! Las Vegas has been hit with some serious rain and flooding, turning the desert into a place where you might want to pack a boat!
SIX FLAGS SHUTS DOWN ROLLER COASTERS. A deadly accident at a Georgia amusement park has prompted Six Flags to shut down roller coasters as authorities investigate. It’s a sobering reminder that behind all the thrills and screams, safety has to come first.
RJ MITTE, BREAKING BAD STAR, DEAD AT 34. Sad news for Breaking Bad fans: RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. on the hit series and became a passionate advocate for people with disabilities, has reportedly died at just 34. A young life cut short and a reminder of the impact someone can make both on-screen and off.
LOTTO MAX IS SITTING AT $85 MILLION! EIGHTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS! That’s tonight’s Lotto Max jackpot, and suddenly all those little annoyances in life seem a whole lot more manageable. The big question is: if you won, would you tell anybody, or would you disappear so fast your family would be checking missing-person reports?
SPORTS ROUNDUP: EVERYBODY’S WINNING… EXCEPT HELLYBUCK?! The Vikings are celebrating, the Wheat Kings are on top, and the Winnipeg Jets are doing pretty well — but Connor Hellebuyck is having a very different kind of week. With a website tracking his lost salary while he’s sidelined, even hockey’s best goalies can’t stop every puck life throws at them!
SHANE GILLIS HOSTS SNL — AND GETS INTO HOT WATER! Shane Gillis took the Saturday Night Live hosting gig, but one clothing-related joke involving Dan Levy has sparked controversy. In the world of comedy, the line between a big laugh and a big backlash can be thinner than a pair of skinny jeans!
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/dan-levy-shane-gillis-clothing-joke-snl-9.7377975
SELMA BLAIR HAS A MELTDOWN ON A PLANE?! Reports and video involving actress Selma Blair on a flight have people talking, but there’s more to the story than a dramatic headline. Before we judge someone over a viral moment, it’s worth remembering that we rarely know the whole picture from a few seconds of video.
WOW $$$$$ IN FOOD TOSSED AFTER A CYBERATTACK?! A cyberattack has reportedly left tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of food destined for the bin — because apparently hackers can ruin your dinner without even touching the kitchen! It’s a costly reminder that when computer systems go down, the real-world consequences can be enormous.
LEFTOVERS FOR THE KIDS… AND SOME CASH TOO PLEASE! You know you’ve reached peak parenthood when the kids leave Thanksgiving dinner with containers of leftovers and a little spending money! Nothing says “I love you” quite like sending them home with a full stomach, a care package and enough cash to buy their own groceries — eventually!
MIAMI VICE IS GETTING A REBOOT! Dust off the pastel suits, white jackets and sunglasses, because Miami Vice is heading back for another round! The iconic cop drama helped define the cool of the 1980s, and now we get to find out whether that neon-soaked magic can work all over again. Crockett and Tubbs, welcome back to the party!
GET PAID TO VISIT BC?!?!. Where do I sign up?!?! Vancouver Visitors Board is again offering a credit card should you stay in the city for a weekend over the winter. GREAT DEAL!
