Leons Headlines April 9: Parks Canada is lifting the 2-year motorboat ban on Clear Lake this summer after concluding zebra mussels can’t be eradicated, replacing it with new rules like tagging, expanded no-wake zones, quiet periods, inspections & 2 non-motorized days weekly.
-MB’s 2026 campground reservations open April 13 with a five-day staggered rollout, new availability alerts, and a $10 cancellation fee.
-Seeding in Western Manitoba is delayed this spring due to wet soil, cool temperatures & rising input costs.
-Brandon Council scraps plans for a 24/7 downtown washroom in favour of a long-term “hygiene hub” with washrooms, showers & laundry services, expanding Princess Park washroom hrs in the meantime.
-Red River will absorb all 19 college programs from the Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology which is set to close.
-MB farmers say wolf attacks on livestock are on the rise.
-500 MB students are in Wpg for the 28th annual Skills MB Competition, with gold medalists advancing to the Skills Canada Nationals in Toronto, May 26–30.
-Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu crosses to join the Liberals, giving them 171 seats, 1 short of majority, with 3 by-elections Monday offering a chance to secure it.
-Iran ceasefire in jeopardy after US, Israel accused of violating truce.
-‘Ketamine Queen,’ who supplied drugs to Matthew Perry sentenced to 15yrs.
-Winnipeg Jets hanging on for dear life in St. Louis as the playoff push continues tonight vs the Blues.
Clear Lake Boats ARE BACK! Boaters, rejoice — motorized boats are back on Clear Lake! Just follow the new rules, or your waves might get wavier than expected.
Ottawa Floor Crossing. Whoa! A shocking floor crossing in Ottawa has everyone talking. What many describe as a “hard right” MP that was a “Freedom Convoy” advocate and “antivaxxer” is a surprising move. But when it comes to power and politics, the rules around the world are being re-written.
$1 Hot Dogs in Toronto. Canada’s priciest city just served $1 hot dogs at Blue Jays Loonie Dog Night — wallets cheered, jaws dropped! 🌭 Who knew baseball and bargains could taste this good?
Calgary Airport Tarmac Nightmare. Passengers at Calgary Airport were stuck on the tarmac for 8 HOURS! What’s the longest wait you’ve ever had — and did you survive the snack shortage?
Bahamas Missing Woman. Tragic update from the Bahamas: the missing woman’s husband is now in custody. A mystery that turned even darker than the waves.
Plane Door Blows Open. Mid‑flight drama alert — a plane door blew open! Fasten your seatbelts, folks, it’s not your usual in‑flight snack story.
Restaurants Are Banning Cell Phones AND GEN Z LOVES IT! Restaurants are telling phones to take a hike! 📵 Time to look up, chat, and maybe actually taste your meal for once.
