Leons Headlines Aug 28: Manitobans snap up all funding for security rebate program. First $500K went in days after the program launched in June, another $2M gone in weeks.
-‘Do what we need to do’: Parents brace for back-to-school costs. 92% of Canadian parents will back-to-school shop, 47% spending over $500.
-Credit card debt in Canada now at its highest level since 2007; average balance $4300.
-City of Brandon’s 5 spray parks, Rideau paddle pool & Kinsmen Pool will close for the season this Saturday Aug 31.
-Travelling midway may tear down carnival for good if feds restrict temporary foreign workers. Owner of Wonder Shows says it can’t make MB festival appearances without them.
-Statue theft: The head of Art Van Winkel, a life-size statue on a bench in front of a Minnedosa art studio, has gone missing for the third time.
-A 61yr old man from Melita was killed after his vehicle collided head-on with a semi on Hwy 83 Monday morning, after veering over the centre line.
-Air Canada pilots to hold demonstrations in Vancouver with potential strike looming.
Canadians and our credit cards. Things are starting to get a bit out of hand. With the average person having 3 cards and $4k on each, it doesn’t take long to rack them up.
Card Decline Drama. We’ve all had that awkward moment when your credit card gets declined, and you scramble to convince the cashier there’s some cosmic error. One cashier shared the frustration of dealing with customers who try to prove their card’s not the problem by showing their bank account.
Big Arch Burger. McDonald’s is finally rolling out its long-awaited Big Arch burger after months of anticipation. The new, larger sandwich is hitting select markets worldwide—time to see if it lives up to the hype! But there’s growing concern AGAIN about the PRICE.
https://www.eatthis.com/mcdonalds-testing-big-arch-burger-canada-portugal
Album Art Blunders. Ever wondered what happens when album cover art goes hilariously haywire? The Bad Album Cover Collective on Facebook has unearthed some of the most cringe-worthy and unintentionally hilarious covers ever—proving that sometimes, bad is just so, so good. WOW.
https://pleated-jeans.com/2024/08/27/bad-album-covers-funny
Chevy & Christie Reunite. Chevy Chase and Christie Brinkley are back together after 41 years since ‘National Lampoon’s Vacation.’ Christie’s post joked about how vacation always ends too soon—so maybe there’s a sequel in the works?
Yellowstone Surprise. Don’t put the Duttons out to pasture just yet—rumors are swirling about a surprise sixth season of ‘Yellowstone’ featuring Rip and Beth. Looks like the show might just be sticking around for a bit longer!
Workplace Smartphones. Smartphones might be the new productivity killer in the workplace, as reports suggest their rise coincides with economic stagnation. The UK is seeing its productivity drop, and it seems like social media and smartphones might be to blame.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/time-ban-smartphones-workplace-072739068.html
Beetlejuice Returns. The Venice Film Festival is making a splash with the world premiere of ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.’ The 81st edition is kicking off with this highly anticipated sequel.
iPhone 16 Leaks. The leaked images of the iPhone 16 are causing quite a stir among fans. While details are still emerging, the mixed reactions are rolling in about what’s next for Apple’s newest gadget.
https://www.yahoo.com/tech/leaked-iphone-16-images-trigger-210028255.html
