Leons Headlines May 5: An alarming social media post from Brandon’s firefighters’ union urges the City of Brandon to increase fire services funding after a grass fire response last week highlighted staffing levels nearing what they call an unsafe limit.
-A MB teachers’ union says nearly 80% of educators report students are not getting the support they need as classrooms grow yet most see a reduction in support staff.
-MB to invest $14M in early childhood education programs at colleges like Assiniboine in Brandon, along with pay increases to help address staff shortages.
-MB government’s $3-billion, 750-megawatt MB Hydro turbine project in Brandon is now with the PUB for review before a final decision on construction.
-Manitobans will receive a routine Alert Ready test on May 6 at 1:55 p.m. across TV, radio, and phones as part of Emergency Preparedness Week, with no action required.
-RCMP arrest a Dauphin man Sunday after finding 2 hidden rooms behind a false wall in a home along with various weapons.
-Free compost for Brandon residents today through Saturday at Kin Park & Dinsdale Park.
-Friday BU will host their second annual Breast Cancer Awareness walk over the noon hour.
-Carberry Health Centre is hosting STARS emergency training today to strengthen rural emergency response through hands-on simulation for local crews.
-A man has been charged with assault in Portage after allegedly filming & kicking a 71-year-old stranger in the stomach Saturday before being arrested nearby.
-Murray Auto Group’s Chrysler dealership on Richmond came down in a controlled demo this morning as they prepare for construction on a new state of the art facility, temporarily relocating to 3250 Vic Ave alongside Brandon Chrysler Dodge during construction.
-Brandon businessman Bob Mazer has been inducted into the Manitoba Business Hall of Fame for his long-standing impact on the agricultural equipment industry.
-PM Carney announced former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour as Canada’s next governor general earlier today.
-Monsters & Mayhem returns to Brandon for 3-days at the Keystone grounds July 24–26.
HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!🌮 It’s Cinco de Mayo — tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and a whole lot of love for Mexico. It’s a perfect excuse to crank the mariachi music and celebrate the flavour of the day!
Most famous cruise ship (under 150 passengers). This hantavirus story just won’t go away. It’s not the biggest cruise ship on Earth, but it is now the most famous after 3 people succumbed to the virus, and now word there are Canadians onboard.
Ultimate weird: The Met Gala. The Met Gala is basically Halloween for rich fashion people, except everyone pretends it’s “art.” Every year it gets stranger, and every year we can’t stop watching.
Miracle baby born twice. A miracle baby is making headlines after being “born twice” in a story that sounds impossible but is real. It’s one of those medical stories that makes you stop and say, “Wait… what?!” (we won’t mention the medical bill. OK we will because it’s in the USA. $1.5M)
TikToker proposes buying Spirit Airlines. A TikToker joked “let’s buy Spirit Airlines,” and now thousands of people actually want in. It’s either the funniest business plan ever or the most chaotic airline takeover attempt in history. Will it succeed?
Secret team blowing up Ford assembly line for $30K electric truck. A behind-the-scenes team is reportedly disrupting the traditional auto process to build a $30,000 electric truck. If it’s legit, it could shake up the entire EV market.
https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/ford-ev-electric-truck-7fdb0e0a
What is a “fridge cigarette?” A “fridge cigarette” is the weird new term people are using for something totally non-cigarette related. It’s hilarious, slightly disturbing, and very on-brand for the internet.
https://www.mashed.com/2160431/what-is-a-fridge-ciggy
45 things that annoy people more than they should. A viral list of 45 petty annoyances is exploding online, and it’s painfully relatable. It proves one thing: humans are united by being irritated for no good reason.
