Leons Headlines April 28: Parkland officials say peak flooding may be past, but Swan Valley still has flooded homes, 25+ roads closed.
-Higher wages & more funding for licensed child-care workers coming as governments announce another pay boost.
-‘Not everything deserves to be banned,’ kids say as MB plans to block youth under 16 from social media.
-Helping Hands Brandon partners with BU to deliver food every 2 weeks for students facing food insecurity.
-CMHC reports Manitoba urban housing starts are up 16.1% year-to-date to 1,581 units, outpacing slower national housing growth.
-Students at CFB Shilo & Brandon wore teal Monday for “Teal Up for Military Kids” to support kids moves & deployments.
-MB removes “subject specific” requirements for teachers getting education training, leading to a surge in teacher education applications, as they hope to ease ongoing school staffing shortages.
-Stony Mountain staff intercepted packages containing drugs, electronics & contraband valued at $440K, prompting a police investigation.
-Environment Canada to be the first to use AI in public forecasts while keeping human forecasters for final outputs.
-Rogers offers voluntary buyouts to half its 25K employees as growth slows in telecom & broadcasting.
-Today’s federal spring economic update is reported to have new economic measures aimed at tackling affordability.
-Children’s advocates are urging Ottawa to fast-track online harms legislation, warning that AI chatbots and gaming platforms are putting youth safety at risk.
-Westman Dreams for Kids’ free Children’s Country Fair returns to Brandon Sunday, May 24.
Canada Telcom Meltdown. Rogers is offering voluntary buyouts to up to half its workforce at one of Canada’s largest companies, marking a major restructuring move rather than layoffs. The program is optional and excludes certain groups like unionized staff and key divisions.
How fast is too fast? Another province is testing raising speed limits to 120 km/h, sparking debate over whether higher highway speeds are safe or too fast. Supporters see efficiency gains, while critics worry about increased collision risks.
Holy Sinkhole. City of Winnipeg has to answer some serious questions after an incident over the weekend that had a resident fall into a sinkhole, and 911 had to be called. Thankfully no injuries but there a a lot of questions and ongoing infrastructure concerns.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-woman-fall-hole-9.7178484
Bye-Bye Buffets? MGM Grand in Las Vegas is shutting down its long-running buffet restaurant as dining trends shift away from traditional all-you-can-eat setups. The move reflects a broader change in casino and hospitality offerings.
A “Big Bang Theory” spinoff. A new show coming in July will focus on a “secondary” character. Stuart struggling to save the universe is the comedic new storyline. Early reactions suggest mixed opinions from fans of the original series.
Baby on Board alright, and at 40K feet! A rare incident saw a baby born at 40,000 feet during a flight, drawing global attention for the mid-air delivery. Both mother and child were reported safe after the emergency birth.
Michael owns the Box Office, but all reviews are not kind. A new Michael Jackson biopic is generating buzz as it portrays the pop icon’s rise to fame and box office dominance. However, it is also sparking debate, with some viewers divided on its portrayal and tone.
