Leons Headlines April 23: 30-50 cm of snow could be headed to parts of Manitoba during ‘major snowstorm’ isolated to northern MB, however the system could bring thunderstorms and even FUNNEL CLOUDS Thursday along with rain, wet snow & potentially freezing rain for the south.
-MB saw its first thunderstorms of the season Thursday evening, with Killarney & Wpg reporting lightning & thunder as cooler, wetter weather moves in.
-A Dauphin-area man is accused of weapons trafficking after stealing a pistol at a MN gun show, later found by RCMP to have 7 more firearms, including 2 stolen from the US in his MB home.
-Brandon teen who stabbed a man on a Wpg Transit bus, then spent 8 months in custody was sentenced to 2 years of probation with 50 hours of community service on Wednesday.
-Brandon’s largest solar array is installed at the Riverbank Discovery Centre; 96 new panels will supply about two-fifths of its annual hydro needs, saving roughly $8K a year.
-Stocks retreat, oil tops US$100 as Canada’s grocers say consumers haven’t seen full impact of high gas prices yet.
-WestJet is raising baggage fees for bookings April 23 onward, $5–$10 per bag depending on whether travelers pay in advance or at the airport, a third increase in three years, with some now paying up to $111 for a second checked bag within Canada.
-Flight cancellations stacking up as jet fuel shortage continues, however less than 1% of Canadian flights cancelled, but list is growing.
-Spring back in full swing with Westman golf courses opening yesterday including opening rounds in Shilo & Wheat City.
Air Transat pulls back and WestJet ups baggage fees. Air Transat is the latest airline to scale things back, adding more pressure to already nervous travelers watching WestJet’s local moves. The aviation scene feels like a game of musical chairs—just with fewer seats every round.
Fast food “dear/darlin”. A fast food worker keeps calling customers “dear” and “darlin” out of habit, keeping things friendly and old-school. One customer wasn’t having it and decided the drive-thru window needed a serious reality check.
Toronto mayor / Drake ice cleanup. Toronto’s mayor is now weighing in on who foots the bill for the massive ice cleanup around Drake-related setups. Because in Toronto, even melting ice somehow becomes a budget discussion.
Storage Wars star dies. Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets was seen smiling in one of his final public moments, something fans are reflecting on after news of his passing. It’s a reminder that reality TV personalities often leave behind far more than just big auction wins.
Rotisserie chicken warning. There’s a growing tip online warning shoppers to check a specific red flag on rotisserie chicken packaging before buying. Apparently, even the “easy dinner” aisle now comes with fine print.
https://www.tastingtable.com/2151034/rotisserie-chicken-red-flag-no-cook-time-label
Olive Garden cheese grater mystery. People are still asking why Olive Garden servers won’t just leave the cheese grater at the table like it’s some guarded treasure. Turns out, unlimited pasta comes with unlimited cheese—but only on their terms.
https://www.tastingtable.com/2151651/olive-garden-cheese-grater-employee-rules
