Leons Headlines Aug 14: Westman is in for a very wet weekend, with 50–70 mm of rain expected north of Hwy 1 & west of Hwy 10, to include communities of Dauphin, Virden, Minnedosa, Russell & Moosomin; Brandon to get 10-20mm.
-MB added 5900 jobs in July, the lowest provincial unemployment rate at 5% as gains sit against serious affordability challenges.
-Dynacare’s Brandon location may halt operations after MB lab workers vote in favour of a strike over wages.
-BU is taking over Campus Manitoba’s free online educational resources, which have saved MB students $6M.
-A 24yr old Swan River man faces multiple charges after allegedly assaulting, robbing & threatening a 21yr old man with a firearm before leaving him stranded.
-Residents say deteriorating Hwy 41 between McAuley & St-Lazare is dangerous & full of potholes, call on the province for repair.
-3 security staff charged with assault after star Sea Bears player injured at Wpg nightclub.
-Canada’s Arabian Horse Show free community day today at Keystone Centre features kids’ crafts, guided barn tours, skybox seating & education session.
-Brandon’s Open Streets returns Sunday, August 16, closing part of Lorne Avenue to traffic for music, activities and a community celebration.
-Virden indoor rodeo & Minnedosa FunFest continue until Sunday.
-QB Collaros returns to action as the Blue Bombers prepare to host winless Redblacks tonight.
-CEBL championship basketball game to be played in Wpg Saturday.
TX teacher goes viral. They’re in Grade 12. OMG. A Houston teacher is going viral after breaking down in tears while talking about the challenges facing teachers and students. His emotional moment has sparked a huge reaction online, with many parents and educators saying they can relate.
Arrested for NOT taking back-to-school pic. A bizarre back-to-school story involving celebrity parents is getting attention after an arrest reportedly tied to a dispute over taking a first-day-of-school photo. Would you ever call the police over something like that? (of course it was all in fun.)
Growing e-scooter debate. The debate over e-scooter safety is growing, with some people arguing riders should have to be 16 or older. Should there be a minimum age, or should younger kids be allowed to ride them with proper safety rules?
5 things doctors say ALL parents should do. Doctors say there are five simple things every parent should be doing to help keep their kids healthy and safe. How many of these do you actually do?
https://www.boredpanda.com/doctor-lists-five-things-parents-should-never-allow-their-children-to-do
Bottle returns. Should MB start paying cash for can and bottle returns? They do it in SK. Bottle-return programs are causing headaches in Ontario and Quebec, with questions about whether the systems are worth the hassle. Should every province in Canada have a bottle deposit and refund system?
