Leons Headlines Sept 26: HOT HARVEST: Brandon had its hottest Sept 26 on record 34°C in 2014, passing 31° in 1950. Today: 32.
-Thinking the ‘unthinkable’: NATO wants Canada and allies to gear up for a conventional war, calling for defence strategies, pulling Canada into a conversation it has avoided for decades.
-MB extends the 14-cents-per-litre gas tax suspension until Dec. 31.
-Prairie farmers face financial strain from grain terminal worker strike, risking $35M in daily lost exports, though MB producers are less affected thanks to ports like Thunder Bay.
-Legislation allowing MB residents over 19 to grow recreational cannabis takes effect in early 2025, with regulations focused on safety & youth protection.
-Media reports say MB Premier offered Dakota First Nations a share of provincial gaming revenue in exchange for abandoning plans to build casinos.
-Dauphin RCMP arrested 2 men, seized drugs & a shotgun after a vehicle pursuit that injured a pedestrian during a traffic stop.
-Canada’s fertility rate has hit a record low of 1.3 children per woman, mainly due to rising costs & lifestyle changes.
-The digital loonie is on hold, as the Bank of Canada sees no reason to pursue a digital dollar, leaving decisions to Parliament.
-The Conservatives’ bid to unseat Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has failed, but more votes are expected as the NDP and Bloc back the Liberals.
-Yogurt from Costco Canada recalled for the 2nd time in a month over health concerns.
-Jets beat Oilers 6-1 in pre-season tilt. Wpg open season Oct. 9 at Rogers Place against Edmonton.
HERE COMES HURRICANE HELENE. TRAVEL ALERTS for Florida this morning and for the next 48 hours as the storm gets set to HAMMER the state.
MANITOBA FALL SUPPER ALERT! Complete list courtesy of Travel Manitoba!
https://www.travelmanitoba.com/blog/list-of-manitoba-fall-suppers/?
Fans Furious. Bridgerton-themed event in Detroit is being compared to disasters like the Fyre Festival, leaving fans fuming. Many are saying it failed to deliver on its promise of elegance and excitement.
Diddy Drama. Diddy’s lawyer says Costco is to blame for 1,000 bottles of baby oil found in his possession. “He buys in bulk,” the lawyer explains, adding fuel to the internet’s laughter.
Meta Ai Celebrity Voices! Facebook’s parent company, Meta, rolled out AI assistants voiced by stars like John Cena. The move shows they’re banking on celeb-powered AI to entertain users worldwide.
Olympic Oops. An Olympian’s career was destroyed after a self-checkout error at Walmart led to theft charges. Sadly, this twist of fate wasn’t a joke, but a life-changing mistake.
Suitcase Secrets. A doctor on TikTok says don’t unpack your suitcase right after returning home. He claims it’s a bad idea, giving everyone a perfect excuse to be lazy post-trip!
TV Trouble. A man’s new TV has a quirky problem—it only plays the Arby’s menu. Craigslist never fails to surprise with its bizarre yet entertaining listings!
6 Cruise Mistakes all too common. From not taking cash to not planning properly, here are the mistakes so you don’t make them!
