Leons Headlines Nov 12: Manitobans gathered across the province on Remembrance Day to honour those who served as the Royal Canadian Legion celebrates its 100th anniversary & the Brandon branch prepares to mark its centennial next month.
-MB officials break ground on the new 100-bed Dauphin Centre for Justice, expected to create 80 jobs & replace the former jail closed in 2020 due to aging infrastructure.
-Dauphin Regional Health Centre recovery continues following summer flood damage, with diagnostic services restored to regular locations, temporary dialysis operational, chemotherapy underway in Grandview & emergency department repairs ongoing.
-Manitoba small business & restaurant groups are urging the NDP government to eliminate the 7% PST on dine-in and takeout meals to help customers cope with rising food costs and support struggling restaurants.
-Wpg trucking company 7Star is appealing its provincial shutdown, denying allegations it was affiliated with previously banned carrier Conquer Transport.
-A 57-year-old Shilo man faces multiple charges after RCMP allegedly found more than 80K illegal cigarettes & $10K cash in his SUV during a traffic stop near Carberry on Nov 4.
-A total of 671 students graduated from Brandon SD in 2026, down from 726 last year but still the division’s second-largest graduating class on record.
-Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is stepping down amid allegations of 2 extramarital affairs, including one involving a woman suspected of spying for China, sending shares of the $4-trillion AI giant tumbling as CFO Colette Kress takes over as interim CEO.
-Jets beat Jersey 4-2 in their first matchup since the Hellebuyck trade, tonight visit Dallas.
-Wheat Kings beat the Portland 6-2 to move into a tie for first in the WHL, Wenatchee visits Friday at 7 pm.
HELLY’S SIDE OF THE STORY: Connor Hellebuyck takes 22 minutes to speak before the game, and Winnipeg fans have a LOT to say about it! 🏒😳 Watch the full interview and decide for yourself!
Connor returns to Winnipeg, and despite all the controversy, Jets fans show some serious class. Is this how you handle a sports breakup? Apparently so.
Easy on the Grey Cup beers, folks! 🍻🚨 Some popular beers are being recalled in Canada over possible metal pieces. RECALL INFO HERE: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/various-brands-alcoholic-and-non-alcoholic-beer-recalled-due-pieces-metal
Horses boarding a transit bus in Detroit? Yep, you read that right! This viral video has people asking all kinds of questions, but honestly, have you ever seen anything like this? (SPOILER-We do it every year in November)
Wait a minute… Canadians do this ALL THE TIME, especially around Grey Cup weekend! 🇨🇦🍻 Are we really going to judge Detroit when we’ve got our own party traditions?
Pete Davidson is getting ALL his tattoos removed! But with that much ink, we’re wondering how long it’ll take, how much it’ll cost, and whether he’ll still look like Pete when it’s all over!
Christina Applegate has a theory about what may have caused her illness, and she’s opening up about it. ❤️ What does she think is behind her health struggles?
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Ferris Bueller nostalgia is coming in hot with a new commercial reunion. Who else is ready for a little 1980s movie magic this holiday season? The Christmas commercials are starting to roll out! Have you seen one that’s made you laugh, cry, or immediately want to buy something you absolutely don’t need?
A $6 takeout charge just for your doggie bag? When did taking home your leftovers become a luxury service? Would you pay it, or would you be leaving those leftovers behind?
FAST FOOD Tragedy or Ai to attempt to get FREE FOOD?!! We’ve all heard stories about people getting suspicious food at restaurants, but now AI is being used to fake bad food experiences! Can you trust what you see online anymore, or is your next restaurant review going to be written by a robot?
SMALLEST BOAT EVER: One YouTuber built the world’s smallest houseboat and took it on a daring 12-mile voyage up the coast! 🚤🏠 Would you call that a brilliant adventure or a floating disaster waiting to happen?
KITCHEN LIVESTREAM: Three generations of an Italian family are living under one roof, and they’re livestreaming their kitchen 24/7! Imagine having the entire world watching your family dinner. Would you tune in, and what do you think we’d see in YOUR kitchen?
