Leons Headlines Jan 9: Brandon’s proposed 2025 budget available online with a public open house set for Jan 16. 2025 proposed budget requires an additional $6.2M in revenue, taxes for the average property owner to jump 11.7%.
-Brandon SD informed parents Wednesday of a December cybersecurity breach at its provider, PowerSchool, which led to some student data being accessed, but have assured families enhanced security measures are now in place.
-MB First Nations Police Service Chief Doug Palson is believed to have perished in a residential fire early Wednesday morning in the RM of Portage la Prairie.
-The death of a man waiting for care in a MB hospital’s ER is being investigated as a critical incident to examine the circumstances & prevent similar occurrences, Shared Health said Wednesday.
-Premier meets with new ND Governor to discuss trade, economic opportunities & collaboration ag, tourism, the addictions crisis & the border.
-Manitoban blows whistle on grocers overcharging customers by selling underweighted meat. New report says Canadians need to keep an eye out for mis-weighed meat and to alert the CFIA if they encounter it.
-Quebec planes & BC helicopters help battle LA wildfires as firefighters battle to get 5 major blazes under control that killed 5 people, put 130K under evacuation orders.
-Justin Trudeau’s resignation is widely approved by 81% of Canadians, yet Liberal support remains at historic lows, with over half unwilling to vote for the party in the next election.
-Heading to the UK? Canada among 40 countries that now need an entry permit that will set you back $13.
Canada has a weight problem, but it’s not what you think. It’s about our MEAT. A new report reveals several major Canadian grocers have sold underweighted meat by incorrectly including packaging in product weight, leading to overcharges of up to 11%. Loblaw admitted to errors affecting 80 stores, apologized, and pledged to improve training, while other grocers blamed third-party agents. Consumer advocates warn these practices could yield millions in profits, highlighting the need for better oversight and compensation for customers.
MB Hotel goes viral: A Winnipeg hotel added humor to Trudeau’s resignation with a one-day “Trudeau Resignation Special,” offering half-price rooms on Jan. 7. Owner Justin Schinkel said the discount brought light-hearted cheer to Canadians, sparking plenty of laughs and positive feedback on social media. But when we read some of the comments, many were quite angry. Can we all just learn to laugh again please?
(Super8 Winnipeg East)
Canada is helping with the California fires. Canadian firefighting aircraft are aiding in battling Los Angeles wildfires, including Quebec-based water bombers and B.C.’s Coulson Aviation helicopters. Coulson crews, braving tough conditions, were among the first responders, helping tackle blazes that have killed two people, destroyed over 1,000 structures, and forced 70,000 to evacuate.
https://apnews.com/world-news/california-wildfires-general-news-68a6c5985c4e764e780798c54280bfa2
AirBnB and Planet Fitness are two companies really helping. The accommodations giant is offering Free accommodation and the gym free Showers. This while Uber and Lyft are also offering displaced residents rides out of the area to get to safety.
GOTTA PAY if you want to visit the UK! A NEW Tax goes into effect today if you want to visit England starting TODAY.
Yesterday it was bugs in ornaments, today people are eating Christmas decor? Please for the love of all things hoy, don’t eat your Christmas Tree. Apparently it’s a problem.
https://news.sky.com/story/dont-eat-your-christmas-trees-belgians-warned-13285951
