Leons Headlines Feb 29: Nurses’ union wanting more safety measures in hospitals, calling for more security & weapon scanners in MB Hospitals.
-City of Brandon selling property for $1 at 215 12th St North to a non-profit, government or partnering agency, with plans to turn site into an affordable housing development.
-197 student suspensions handed in BSD first semester of 23-24, Supt. Mathew Gustafson reported Monday, an increase of nearly 10% compared to last year.
-GoFundMe has recorded a 274% rise in Canadian campaigns that mention “cost-of-living.” That helped raise over $480 million dollars.
-The iconic Brandon Central Fire Station at 637 Princess now reportedly belongs to Party Stuff & Refinery Event Rentals in Wpg, plans to be one-stop-shop for ceremonies & receptions.
-Former Winnipeg Blue Bomber Craig Roh dead at 33. Roh played for Winnipeg 2 seasons, including with Grey Cup-winning Bombers team in 2019.
-Judge sentences Wpg parents to house arrest in death of boy, 2, left in care of 9-year-old sister.
-Bill Nye coming to Wpg Sunday as part of his show called, ‘The End is Nye.’
-Jets are in Dallas tonight to take on the Stars. PA visits the Wheat Kings tomorrow.
Will Canada’s PM resign on Leap Day? Some speculate today could be the day. After all, his father who was also an unpopular PM, felt it was time to retire after a “walk in the snow” on Feb 29, 1984. Could history repeat?
Another of the world’s great Funnymen is gone. Beloved Comedian and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Actor Richard Lewis Passes Away at 76.
‘Wonka’ Experience Script Not Even Close To Reality, Hilariously Bad. The visuals from the Willy Wonka pop-up attraction in the UK are pretty sad and underwhelming, and the pictures and video have gone viral around the world. It cost roughly $45 CND to visit this chocolate wonderland.
Celebrities Who Are Actually Awful People. This is why you don’t put celebrities on a pedestal. At the end of the day they’re just like the rest of us, people who are fallible.
https://www.ebaumsworld.com/pictures/28-celebrities-who-are-awful-people/87501194/
Mine was swearing on the radio almost 30 years ago. These are horrible mistakes people made at work that they can never forget. There are varying degrees of mistakes that lead to an even wider variety of consequences.
https://www.boredpanda.com/mistakes-made-at-work/
MORE COOKIE NEWS! Oreo Is Dropping 2 Exciting New Cookie Flavors—And One Will Fill You With Nostalgia.
https://www.eatthis.com/oreo-dirt-cake-tiramisu-thins/
Love the shape and making duck lips. Pringles Just Brought Back a Fan-Favorite Chip Flavor.
https://www.eatthis.com/pringles-honey-mustard-returns/
Burger King Is Throwing Shade At Wendy’s Surge Pricing Menu. Wendy’s introduced a dynamic pricing strategy that was quickly “walked back”. Burger King had plenty to say.
https://www.mashed.com/1528616/burger-king-trolls-wendys-surge-pricing-menu/
You think it’s GREAT you’re next door to fast food or a bar? It’s nice to be close you think. You may need to think again. Apparently living near bars, fast food restaurants can be costly for your heart.
