Leons Headlines Oct 25: New report reveals over half (52%) of MB businesses were victims of crime this year, up 11%, with 45% of small businesses across Canada similarly affected, up from 24% in 2023.
-The Jets keep winning. Ehlers scores in OT as Wpg edges Kraken 4-3, to improve to 7-0.
-A new report shows 85% of Manitobans have a family doctor, slightly above the 83% national average. However surgery wait times are down.
-Man who killed partner, 2 children in Portage sentenced to life. Trevis McLeod plead guilty to 2nd-degree murder in Sept.
-Rural MB communities ask province for help cleaning up needles. More than 500K handed out this year in Swan River, a town of just 4K.
-ACC & MPI have teamed up to improve driver training access for adults, starting a new program with intakes on November 25 in Brandon and January 6 in Killarney.
-Robert Sopuck, former MB MP, passed away Wednesday at 73. Elected in 2010, he represented Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette, later Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa, until retiring in 2019.
-Anti-theft initiative in Wpg expanded again to run through the holidays.
-Brandon’s new Hologram Zoo, North America’s first, is open by appointment at 1608 Park, offering immersive encounters like staring down a snake & dodging a crocodile in its Australian exhibit.
-Wheat Kings host Saskatoon tonight at 7pm.
Lyle and Erik Menendez may have a path to potential release. Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón recommends they be resentenced due to new evidence suggesting they were abused by their father. Gascón acknowledges their prior convictions but believes their behavior in prison warrants reevaluation, citing them as “model prisoners” who have contributed positively to the lives of others. A hearing for resentencing could occur within 30 to 45 days, with hopes from their attorneys that they could be released by Thanksgiving.
Imagine being all but locked up for 30 years and then going back into the world. What did I miss? What changed? What would be the big challenges and the disconnect for these two?
https://www.boredpanda.com/nostalgic-pics
I WANT A GYRO please. Yummmm. Sunseeker Bernice continues her European adventures and is now in Greece. Some amazing pics and beautiful memories in an ancient part of the world. Looks fun!
(FB: Bernice Kennedy)
Norway Raises Social Media Age Limit. Norway will prohibit social media use for children under 15, increasing the current minimum age from 13, citing concerns about exploitation and manipulation by social media companies.
https://boingboing.net/2024/10/24/norway-to-impose-minimum-age-of-15-for-social-media.html
Polish Radio Station Replaces DJs with AI. A Polish radio station has fired its team of journalists and relaunched with AI presenters, marking a significant shift in its broadcasting strategy.
https://www.ibtimes.com/journalists-replaced-ai-presenters-3748057
Celebs with Halloween Costumes. The first set are celebs dressed as other celebs, taking imitation to a whole new level. the second is celebs dressed in costumes they really should have thought about before wearing.
https://www.tmz.com/2024/10/24/celebrities-dressed-as-celebrities-halloween-costumes
https://www.ebaumsworld.com/pictures/28-celebrity-halloween-costumes-that-crossed-the-line/87623449
Amazon Prime Members Can Save on Gas. Amazon Prime members can now save $0.10 per gallon at around 7,000 bp, Amoco, and ampm gas stations across the U.S.
