Leons Headlines Nov 13: Manitoba businesses, hospitals, government agencies & law enforcement face disruptions Friday as Microsoft’s ongoing outage affects email, Teams & other services, with failed fixes prolonging problems raising concerns about impacts on essential public services.
-MB’s two largest health-care unions urge the province to designate high-violence health-care jobs as high-risk, increase workplace inspections & hold employers accountable after violence-related injury claims rise 41%.
-A CAA study of school crosswalks finds an average of 4.5 near-misses per crosswalk daily, as researchers call for expanded school speed zones, better signage and more traffic controls.
-30 volunteers will canvass downtown Brandon this morning, helping measure homelessness to secure funding for vulnerable residents.
-Keystone Centre hosts the Apple & Pine Market, Dean Brody & the Reklaws Saturday & comedian Jimmy Carr Sunday.
-Wpg’s Santa Claus Parade Saturday at 5 pm means downtown road closures from 11am-10pm; Brandon’s Santa Parade is a week from Saturday.
-The free Westman & Area Traditional Christmas Dinner returns to Brandon’s Victoria Inn on December 25, continuing a 40-year tradition of serving a festive meal, while organizers seek volunteers, food & financial donations to make the event possible.
-113th Grey Cup Sunday in Calgary features the Edmonton Elks facing the Montreal Alouettes at 5 pm MB time, featuring Riley Green at halftime & Sarah McLachlan with the national anthem.
-Brandon Wheat Kings, tied for first in the WHL, return to action tonight hosting Wenatchee, featuring returning alumni for the ceremonial puck drop at 7pm. WATCH THE GAME FREE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnD57zFkDRA
-Jets dump Dallas 8-3 & visit Chicago to face the Blackhawks Saturday.
MICROSOFT MELTDOWN! The cloud has gone cloudy, and Microsoft’s massive outage has been dragging on since 1 p.m. yesterday — we’re closing in on 24 HOURS! THE VERY LATEST FROM MICROSOFT IS HERE: https://status.cloud.microsoft/
WHY IS THIS SUCH A BIG DEAL? When the tech experts start explaining the fallout, you realize just how much of our lives depends on systems that can suddenly go poof! This is historic, for it’s affect on users and duration.
THE MEMES ARE HERE! Outlook is down, but the internet is working overtime — and apparently even the Avengers might have to save Microsoft!
THAT’S ONE EXPENSIVE VIDEO GAME! Imagine your kid having a little gaming fun and accidentally racking up $28,000 on YOUR credit card — suddenly, screen time needs a spending limit!
TAFFY TAKES CALGARY! Taffy made it to Grey Cup country yesterday and even enjoyed a beer — now THAT’S how you kick off football’s biggest party, with the tradition of a HORSE in a HOTEL LOBBY drinking BOOZE!
CALGARY’S GOT BARBECUE BRAGGING RIGHTS! Janice Smella has won the world-famous Jack Daniel’s BBQ contest, proving that Calgary knows how to bring the heat — and the sauce!
FRIDAY THE 13TH IS HERE! Are you avoiding ladders, black cats and broken mirrors today, or do you think superstition is all in our heads?
SHOPPING MEETS SHOWTIME! It’s called retail-tainment, where stores turn shopping into an experience so entertaining that you might spend money before you even realize you’re shopping!
