Leons Headlines April 1: RCMP are aware of possible protests today along the #1 near provincial borders at 8am in response to an increase in Canada’s carbon tax. RCMP say additional info will be provided as required.
-MB premier says he’ll take up PM’s challenge to find carbon tax alternative; will announce them in this week’s provincial budget.
-Minimum wage in federally regulated sectors jumps from $16.65 to $17.30 per hour today, an increase of 3.9%.
-MB to scrap 50% provincial property tax break in 2025, replace it with flat $1,500 credit.
-BU professors approve 4yr deal, avoid strike; increases of 2.5%, 2.75 % and 2yrs at 3%.
-Kia Canada recalls nearly 20K SUVs because they ‘could move when parked’.
-Wheat Kings forward Matt Henry suspended 8 games for violating anti-doping policy the WHL said Friday. Wheat Kings fell 7-4 and 5-4 in OT to Moose Jaw in the first 2 games of the WHL playoffs. Game 3 Wed in Brandon.
-LA is in Wpg tonight to face the Jets.
Carbon Tax protests have begun across the country. As of 8am Central time, several sections of the Trans Canada has been taken over by protesters objecting to the increase in Canada’s carbon tax.
Poor Boeing. First it’s doors flying off planes. Not toilets won’t stop overflowing. How lovely. UNITED flight forced to return to airport after ‘poop flowed into cabin’…
https://www.the-sun.com/news/10957335/united-airlines-boeing-forced-return/
Celebs Celebrating Easter 2024. None with a heavy dose of religion, but most with a sense of flair!
https://www.tmz.com/2024/03/31/celebs-celebrating-easter-2024/
Social media can be just too much. The glaring hot light of fame proves too much for Lizzo. On Friday Lizzo said, ‘I quit’.
Easter Sunday meant church for many this weekend. Here’s the 20 Funniest Signs and Objects Seen Outside of Churches.
Cheapest and easiest to setup home on earth. Amazon Is Selling A Modern Foldable Tiny Home That You Can Build Within 15 Minutes.
Is there a tiny home that’s Canadian and close to that price offered by Amazon? Here’s the Canadian competitor called bunkielife.
You walk into your hotel room and there’s a stranger in your bed. It happened more often than you think. Excalibur Guest Returned to Her Hotel Room and Found a Man Sleeping in Her Bed.
Camping reservations in Manitoba open in a week, and it’s no wonder so many people are crazy for it. It’s their happy place! 7 In 10 Have A Happy Place They Escape To — Do You?
