Leons Headlines Dec 11: Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 3.25%. Wednesday’s decision marks second consecutive half-point cut
-Extreme cold warnings are in effect for southwest MB including Brandon, with wind chills near -40°C, urging residents to limit outdoor exposure, dress warmly, and keep pets indoors. Temps are expected to moderate Friday afternoon.
-Doctors MB warns only 25% of rural and northern ER’s will be open 24/7 over the holidays, citing fragile staffing that could lead to sudden disruptions in emergency services.
-“it’s getting worse”: Canada Post and its striking workers are clashing as the union claims its proposals aim to bridge gaps, while Canada Post says demands have increased during the strike’s fourth week.
-Glenboro is closer to its $2.5 million goal for the Spirit Sands Medical Clinic, aiming to break ground in spring 2025, after a $100,000 donation from Sunrise Credit Union boosted community fundraising efforts past $1 million.
-Winnipeg chiropractor is under police investigation for alleged voyeurism after hidden cameras were found in his treatment rooms according to search warrant documents.
-Prime Minister and premiers are meeting to address Trump’s tariff threats, after he mockingly referred to Trudeau as the “governor” of the “Great State of Canada.”
-“There is no truth to the report that TSN is being considered for sale,” a Bell Media spokesperson has told the Toronto Star. Four months after selling its MLSE stake, Bell Media is denying it is looking to sell the national sports broadcaster.
-Jets’ offence bears down on Bruins in 8-1 win.
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The Sexy Assassin? This is incredible. Fan-made Luigi Mangione shirts, cups, and ornaments are surging on Etsy following his arrest for murder.
https://www.tmz.com/2024/12/10/luigi-mangione-fan-made-shirts-cup-christmas-etsy
This is a customer service opportunity gone terribly wrong. A man crashed his brand-new car into a dealership after they refused to buy it back.
This is a really dark happy meal. McDonald’s Australia faces backlash for turning “Squid Game” into a Happy Meal promotion.
https://boingboing.net/2024/12/10/mcdonalds-turns-dystopian-death-game-into-happy-meal.html
Expensive Nutella! WOW! TikToker Willow Allen highlights shocking grocery costs in Inuvik, Canada, sparking online debate.
https://www.boredpanda.com/groceries-cost-arctic
This guy is a HERO. A dental patient stopped a robbery mid-appointment, turning his visit into an action-packed event.
STAY out of the ER, avoid this new TikTok Trend! Schools warn parents about TikTok’s viral “Superman” trend after injuries from the dangerous dance.
COFFEE HELPS YOU LIVE LONGER! YAYYYY! A study suggests daily coffee drinking may add two extra years to life expectancy, benefiting aging.
