Leons Headlines Dec 9: A Sunday winter storm closed some highways in MB & kept some buses from running, for a second time this fall. 20 cm of snow, freezing rain & strong winds caused hazardous conditions with light snow expected to continue until Wednesday. Latest road conditions can be found here: https://www.manitoba511.ca
-Snow, blowing snow, and a train derailment near the Highway 1 and 16 intersection have caused highway closures and halted traffic on Highway 16, with crews on the scene but no further details yet available.
-Minnedosa residents are urged to limit sewage use due to a broken emergency pump & storm-strained resources, risking backups until repairs are completed amidst ongoing severe winter weather.
-Unprecedented need requires unprecedented support: MB government is increasing holiday funding with $125K for cheer boards in Wpg & Brandon. $25,000 will go to Brandon & Westman Christmas Cheer
-Samaritan House Ministries received $8K, nearly $458 in donations, and 487 pounds of non-perishable food from last Thursday’s CP-KC Holiday Train event.
-The Brandon SD is seeking community feedback via an online survey on a proposal to expand Riverview School to include Grades 7 & 8, similar to changes at other local schools.
-Winnipeg Jets fall to Columbus 4-1.
-Wheat Kings victorious in 2 weekend tilts beating Red Deer Friday 5-1 and PA Saturday 7-3.
No Mail for Christmas. With no end in sight to the Canada Post strike and just two weeks to Christmas, the season is wrapped as far as mail goes. Even if it were to miraculously end today, they can’t catch up. The time it takes Canada Post to catch up and clear the backlog would historically, take 2 to 3 days of work per strike day to clear the backlog. For a 25-day strike, this would translate to approximately 50 to 75 days to fully catch up, assuming standard operations. If Canada Post employs extra workers, extends working hours, or prioritizes specific types of mail, this timeline could shorten.
And the word of the Year is……….. “polarization”, reflecting the deep divisions highlighted by the U.S. presidential election and broader cultural rifts. Merriam-Webster has noted its rise in usage, describing it as a term denoting a shift toward extremes rather than consensus in politics, pop culture, and beyond.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/polarization-is-merriam-webster-s-2024-word-of-the-year-1.7138338
-Tik Tok one step closer to being shut down in 2025. A U.S. court has upheld the potential TikTok ban, requiring the app to find a buyer to avoid shutdown next month.
The Olive Garden Breadstick Mystery: A TikTok post from an Olive Garden customer last month showed mysterious letters “O” and “K” followed by the number “6” stamped on their half-eaten breadstick.
-You’ve got to be kidding. THIS is the hotttest clothing of the year online? As crazy as it sounds, apparently the fashions of the guy who too out a US CEO. A jacket speculated to belong to the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is selling rapidly after Reddit sleuths identified it.
https://www.tmz.com/2024/12/07/unitedhealthcare-ceo-shooter-jacket-selling-levis-macys-website
-Manitoba connection to Diddy scandal with former spouse of a former Winnipeg Jet. NHL star Evander Kane’s ex-wife, Anna Kane, is revealed as the accuser in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ongoing legal battle over allegations of violence and sexual abuse.
-Don’t SELL THESE 90’s ITEMS in the attic! Popular 1990s collectibles, once discarded, are now worth significant sums of money.
-Shania Twain’s latest costume choice has divided fans. This is incredible, some are praising her boldness while others question her style and accusing her of wearing undergarments designed with leakage in mind.
https://nypost.com/2024/12/08/entertainment/shania-twains-performance-in-her-underwear-divides-fans
-Gingerbread man from hell? A TikTok video showcases a Walmart shopper’s disappointment with an oddly shaped inflatable gingerbread man obviously miscreated in the factory somehow.
