Leons Headlines Nov 7: Wednesday BPS investigated the discovery of cannabis & meth in a tampered Toffifee chocolate box donated to Samaritan House; while the source remains unclear, it’s important to inspect donations for illicit substances.
-Popular Brandon Chef and teacher Larry De Vries, a participant in the World Culinary Olympics, a longtime chef instructor at Crocus Plains school in Brandon has passed away after a brief illness.
-Icy Road conditions caused 2 major crashes in MB Wednesday, including a 19-vehicle pileup on Hwy 59 that killed a 55yr old man, and a second on Hwy 1 west of Wpg where 2 were seriously injured; RCMP.
-Minnedosa residents are asked to limit sewage use after lift station pump failure; waste being hauled to a lagoon until repairs are complete.
-Trump’s victory stirs mixed emotions among MB diaspora groups, with Ukrainians fearing impact on their homeland, Palestinian group hopes for peace.
-A third teen arrested in connection with the death of a 21-year-old Brandon man found in Swan River’s Legion Park last week; RCMP.
-City council approves a permanent 30km/h speed limit on parts of Louise & 20th through BU’s campus, part of Vision Zero.
-Government of Canada orders TikTok to shut down its Canadian offices due to national security concerns; app is still available.
-Henry Winkler “The Fonz” on Happy Days joins Bob Odenkirk in MB filming of the movie “Normal”.
-Avalanche visit Wpg tonight to take on the Jets.
GOOGLE says “Moving to Canada” search results are up. It happens every US election, and becuase Canada is so close geographically, and also culturally, it makes it an easy alternative. Or is it? We discuss things people should know about the country before a big move.
If not Canada, then where? Following the 2024 U.S. presidential election, TikTokers are going viral for sharing tips on moving abroad with guides on job opportunities and destinations.
Returning things to the store. How long is too long and how long do you keep a reciept after you buy something? A Costco customer tried to return a TV bought in 2002, claiming it falls within the store’s return guidelines.
https://dailyhive.com/toronto/costco-customer-attempts-return-tv-2002
I guess keeping those receipts is important after all. A shopper explains why it’s crucial to take and review receipts after a transaction, revealing how a pricing mistake almost led to being overcharged.
Canada HAS created some pretty awesome food OTHER than poutine. Canada is home to many lesser-known food inventions, alongside popular items like poutine.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1702136/surprising-foods-drinks-invented-in-canada
More restaurants continue to struggle and the latest is Applebee’s. While it appears locally business is good, it is certianly not the case everywhere. As with many restaurants including Red Lobster, and recently TGIFridays, Applebee’s is showing signs of trouble.
