Leons Headlines Nov 2: Environment Canada issues a fog advisory for western MB, warning of near-zero visibility & hazardous driving conditions during Monday morning’s commute, with conditions expected to improve by late morning.
-No more clock changes as MB Standard Time makes its debut following strong public support for keeping the same time year-round.
-CancerCare MB says cancer care in Westman will continue without interruption with temporary oncologist coverage until a newly recruited specialist joins the Brandon team in early December.
-Dauphin RHC is restoring dialysis services today, another major step in the hospital’s recovery.
-The 5th Scare Away Hunger Halloween event at Cedar Hollow surpassed 2025 totals collecting nearly 4K food items & $748 for Samaritan House.
-MB Ag Ex wrapped up a successful 4-day run in Brandon with more than 500 cattle entered.
-MB urges the federal government to reconsider immigration restrictions, saying newcomers are essential to filling labour-market needs.
-Residents are invited to learn more about the planned 18th & Braecrest roundabout Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. at the Sportsplex.
-Wheat Kings fall 7-2 to the Broncos, face the Pats in Regina Friday.
-Blue Bombers shock Argos in final minute 25-22 to reach East final vs Montreal.
-Jets’ skid hits 9 as Hurricanes Rout Winnipeg 7-0.
THE TIME CHANGE! So… how are YOU handling the time change? Are you loving the extra daylight, missing that lost hour, or still wondering what time it actually is? There’s a 1 hour time change travelling to North Dakota now, but travelling to Florida? No worries, we’re now on the same time. CRAZY.
CHECK THOSE TREATS! A scary Halloween reminder after needles and pins were reportedly found inside treats in Ontario and Quebec. Parents, check those goodies before the kids dig in… better safe than sorry!
HEIDI KLUM WINS HALLOWEEN! Just when you think Heidi Klum can’t possibly top last year’s Halloween costume… she shows up as a giant HAND! Seriously, who comes up with this stuff?!
This is 2026 in one Halloween Candy. ONE. SINGLE. GUMMY. BEAR. Is this where we’re at with inflation now? At this rate, Halloween candy is going to need its own financing department!
THE SWEETEST HALLOWEEN VIDEO! Forget the costumes and the candy for a minute… this might just be the sweetest Halloween moment you’ll see all weekend. Sometimes the little things are the BIG things!
FREE TOAST? FREE HOT DOGS? One guy was handing out toast, another was serving hot dogs… and suddenly Halloween dinner got a whole lot more interesting! What’s the most unusual thing YOU ever handed out to trick-or-treaters?
MARIAH HAS DECLARED IT! October 31 is officially in the rearview mirror, which means Mariah Carey has entered the chat! You know what that means… IT’S TIIIIIME!
HALO-CHRISTMAS!? Just when you thought Christmas couldn’t get any bigger… somebody decided to combine Halloween and Christmas! Are we calling this Halo-Christmas, or have we officially lost control of the holiday calendar?
THE RED BARON PIZZA GUY! The internet is showing some serious love for the Red Baron Pizza Guy, with the fundraising campaign already approaching $758,000 toward its $900,000 goal! Proof that sometimes one person, one story and a whole lot of internet goodwill can create something pretty incredible.
THE McRIB IS IN TROUBLE! You might want to enjoy that McRib while you can! A class-action lawsuit accusing McDonald’s of misleading customers over what’s actually in the sandwich has been given the green light to move forward.
HOLLYWOOD GOES ALL OUT FOR HALLOWEEN! The celebrities definitely didn’t disappoint this Halloween, bringing out some outrageous, creative and downright bizarre costumes! Heidi Klum may have stolen the spotlight, but let’s see who else went BIG for Halloween!
