Leons Headlines Aug 8: Man arrested after woman confined, assaulted for 2 days in Brandon; charged with assault with a weapon & forcible confinement after a woman who is now in hospital escaped a home on 8th Street near Van Horne, police said. A 44-year-old man will appear in court to face charges in January.
-Another monument to commemorate the June 2023 bus crash near Carberry will be unveiled this weekend at Day Lily Park in Carberry at a ceremony Sunday at 3 pm.
-As shelters fill up from animal seizures, advocates call on MB to crack down on illegal breeding. Humane Society is running over capacity after taking in hundreds of seized animals.
-Consultations ongoing on whether cellphones will be permitted in MB classrooms. With consultations ongoing, it’s unclear when the provincial government could introduce changes.
-Hundreds of extras are needed for movie starring Bob Odenkirk; a 3 day shoot for a carnival scene at Wpg Beach Aug 27 & Lilac Resort Sept 9 &10. Kari Casting is looking for families, couples & grandparents, anyone over 12 can apply if you’re available 10 to 12 hours each day. Extras are asked to dress in summer casual.
-Canada at the Olympics. 11th place in the medal count with 19 medals, including 6 Gold, 4 Silver and 9 Bronze.
Taylor Swift shows cancelled in Austria. The threat of a terror attack and memories of the 22 who died at an Arianna Grande concert had officials taking no chances.
You go on vacation not to WORK! But a Youtuber from New Zealand not only made great content, but rescued a dog! All this in Northern Manitoba, and of course all of it caught on video!
Cause of Death Announced for Former NFL Star Wide Receiver Jacoby Jones. Yet another reason to be sure you see a doctor regularly!
https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/nfl-star-jacoby-jones-cause-of-death-revealed/
Taking my Olympic medals to the pawn shop. They do include actually medal in them, but how much is an Olympic Gold medal worth? Jewelry Experts Estimate it’s not as much as you think, even though a gold medal DOES have REAL gold.
We may have to go back to plastic straws. A new report out this morning says paper straws are in fact toxic. Maybe it’s just time to ditch straws.
Selling Tickets to your wedding. Things are expensive. Food has never cost so much. Venues are just unaffordable. The new trend catching steam is charging an admission to be part of the fun, as brides cut costs of weddings.
15 Low-Carb Foods Proven to Melt Fat, Says New Research. Losing weight is about so much more than tracking calories consumed and burned: Your macronutrients matter. And some of these actually don’t taste horrible.
https://bestlifeonline.com/low-carb-foods
Remember the Hamburglar and Grimace cups from the 80’s? McDonald’s is bringing back collectors’ cups. The fast-food chain introduced a new Collector’s Meal featuring a selection of six cups highlighting some past marketing ties.
https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/marketing/mcdonalds-bringing-back-collectors-cups?
Costco’s New Membership-Checking Scanners Coming to Stores Nationwide. Last year, Costco made headlines with its strict crackdown on non-members trying to use members’ cards. The retailer seems to be continuing with those efforts in 2024 by installing new membership-checking technology in more of its warehouses throughout the country, and they’ve arrived in Alberta already.
https://www.eatthis.com/costco-adding-membership-checking-scanners-to-more-stores
The first pumpkin crop is already landing on menus. And it’s not a HOT beverage but rather a cold one. After all, it isn’t even fall yet!
https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/food/first-pumpkin-crop-already-landing-menus?
