Leons Headlines Nov 12: UPDATE: Feds move to end port strikes by order binding arbitration. Canada’s Labour Minister is intervening to end the work stoppages at ports in both BC and Montreal as the Canadian economy continues to struggle.
-Postal workers issue 72-hour strike notice for Canada Post. Union says workers will be in a legal strike position as of Friday if negotiated settlements not reached.
-‘We will remember them’: Thousands gather across MB for Remembrance Day services. The Convention Centre to the Keystone Centre to Legions across the province, MB remembered the sacrifices made by soldiers and their families.
-Brandon hasn’t seen snow yet with 15 months of above-average temperatures. The record for the latest snowfall is November 25th, 1954.
-The MB shot Christmas movie The Best Christmas Pageant Ever earned $11.1 million at the box office last weekend, placing second behind Venom: The Last Dance. It’s a story about 6 siblings who unexpectedly become the stars of their town’s holiday pageant.
-Chad Posthumus, 1st player signed to Wpg Sea Bears, suffers brain aneurysm. The Winnipegger will require additional medical attention, team says.
-Former Brandon Sun Sports reporter, longtime Winnipeg sports reporter Ted Wyman has passed away at 58 after a battle with cancer.
-The Winnipeg Blue Bombers beat the SK Roughriders 38-22 in Saturday’s CFL West final to earn their 5th consecutive trip to the Grey Cup, will face the Argos in Vancouver Nov. 17 after Toronto defeated Montreal in the East final.
-Brandon Wheat Kings beat Regina 5-2 Friday, drop two other weekend tilts vs PA 5-4 in OT and Lethbridge 3-0.
-The hottest team in hockey the Wpg Jets, fly into NY tonight to take on the Rangers.
Christmas Shopping Season now in full swing. But a weak Canadian economy and inflation will once again affect the great Canadian Christmas, that has not seen a normal season since pre-pandemic.
https://financialpost.com/news/retail-marketing/cash-strapped-canadians-spend-less-holiday-season
TASTE IT TUESDAY Maple Bacon Cinnamon Twists!!!
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SEXY BALD GUYS. Danny DeVito ranks among the top 10 sexiest bald men in 2024, surpassing other famous bald celebrities.
I wish THIS TV show was still on! A poll invites people to vote on whether they were upset by certain TV show cancellations.
https://www.boredpanda.com/canceled-shows-poll
FINALLY. Bags during a trip, may never get lost again! Apple AirTags will soon allow users to track their luggage across 15+ airlines.
We live on our phones. Hard stop. Gen Z spends nearly seven hours daily consuming online content, more than any other generation.
DO NOT go to this toy’s web address. Mattel recalls “Wicked” dolls from major retailers due to packaging with an adult website link.
NOT GOOD for DOGS! A survey reveals the most surprising and bizarre items that dogs have eaten when owners weren’t looking.
https://studyfinds.org/most-shocking-items-dogs-ate
