Leons Headlines Oct 30: No trick, all treats as Halloween weather in Westman is mild & dry with a high of 9°C expected in Brandon Saturday, likely drawing larger-than-usual crowds of trick-or-treaters since the holiday falls on a weekend.
-RCMP reminds families to wear reflective clothing, supervise children, watch traffic, trick-or-treat in groups & inspect candy before eating.
-MB moves to permanent daylight-saving time, meaning clocks will not change this weekend; residents should update devices & double-check travel & appointment times.
-Brandon’s slow election results blamed double checking totals as turnout rose to 27.65%, up from 17.9% in 2022.
-Westman’s only medical oncologist leaves Brandon’s cancer centre Nov. 13, forcing hundreds to travel to Wpg for care.
-MB MLA goes viral Thursday after video of Billie Cross saying “if they want to steal, let them steal” during a legislature debate telling people just claim insurance instead.
-A 47yr old man in correctional custody has died while receiving palliative care at Brandon Regional Health Centre, with the death referred to Manitoba’s Chief Medical Examiner.
-Jets’ slump is 7 with a 6-4 loss to Tampa, face the Panthers tonight.
-Wheat Kings host Lethbridge tonight, Swift Current Sunday.
-CFL playoffs start Saturday, Bombers face the Argos in the East semi.
-Countryfest 2027 initial lineup was announced this morning in Dauphin and includes Nate Smith, Kip Moore, Riley Green and the Bare Naked Ladies.
BREAKING — Biggest Bank Heist in History! Somebody pulled off what’s being called the biggest bank heist in history overnight! How do you even begin to steal that much money without setting off every alarm on the planet?
Patrick Stewart Passes? Jean-Luc Picard! The legendary Captain Jean-Luc Picard is a Star Trek icon, but hold on before we send him off to the final frontier! The original Captain Kirk, William Shatner, is still with us — and Trekkies everywhere know these legends are out of this world!
Should We Move Halloween to the Last Saturday in October? No school the next day, stay out late, and no worrying about getting up early — Saturday Halloween just makes sense! Should we officially move Halloween to the last Saturday in October every year, or would that ruin the magic?
Are Contact Lenses Safe? Millions of people pop contact lenses in every morning without giving them a second thought, but are we taking enough care of our eyes? From sleeping in them to stretching their lifespan, some everyday habits could be riskier than you think!
Tips for Keeping Your Decorated House Safe. Love turning your house into the neighbourhood’s ultimate Halloween fright fest? Before you unleash the screams, make sure your spooky setup doesn’t become a real-life trip hazard or fire risk!
CLASSIC MRBEAST Halloween! Before the latest viral stunts, MrBeast was already taking Halloween to another level with his outrageous videos! Let’s rewind to 2023 and see what kind of mayhem Jimmy and his crew cooked up! MrBeast’s Halloween doesn’t exactly do things halfway! Which one of these clips deserves the crown for the ultimate Halloween stunt?
Why Do We Have Freddy Krueger Gloves? A burned dream demon with razor-sharp fingers — what could possibly go wrong? Freddy Krueger’s iconic glove became one of horror’s most recognizable weapons, but how did this nightmare-inducing creation come to life?
