Leons Headlines Feb 25: Trump says he’ll hit Canadian goods with 25% tariff next week, Tuesday March 4, after month-long pause.
-New survey suggests fewer people in MB plan to put money into their RRSPs in 2025 because of financial struggles, with over half saying they can’t save for retirement like before.
-Retired farmer from MacGregor is suing the RCMP, claiming an officer unlawfully entered his home, broke his window, and used a stun gun on him despite his compliance during a dispute with his former spouse.
-More than 200K Manitobans apply for the new plastic health card since applications opened on Jan. 15. The new plastic northern lights card replaces the old paper version, MB & AB being the last provinces to still use paper cards.
-Brandon is getting a disc golf course at Canada Games Park summer 2025, with the Brandon Disc Golf Club leading the project to provide a free, accessible outdoor activity.
-Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) offers free tax filing for low-income residents in the Prairie Mountain Health region, with drop-offs in Brandon & rural sites.
-Cybex Aton G Swivel infant car seats, including SensorSafe models, are being recalled in Canada due to a defect that may cause the harness to detach, though no injuries have been reported.
-Scheifele gives Jets 10th straight win with record-setting goal in OT 2-1 over San Jose.
Do you use THUMBS UP on social media? It’s a legal “YES” if you do. In fact there was such an argument about how powerful a thumbs up could be that it was fought in the highest court in SK, and now may be headed to the Supreme Court of Canada!
https://www.ctvnews.ca/saskatoon/article/thumbs-up-emoji-case-could-be-going-to-the-supreme-court
First the GULF of AMERICA and now our provincial parks? Google isn’t just messing with GOLF OF MEXICO…messing with Canada
Maybe we all just need to calm down and let some Americans buy us breakfast. That’s what happened Saturday in Windsor Ontario and a local diner, when some visiting Americans picked up a random breakfast tab.
TikTokers are dropping heavy objects on their feet for views. A TikTok trend has people dropping heavy objects on their feet for views, with Luke Pilling leading the charge by dropping items like toasters and air fryers on his feet. This dangerous stunt has resulted in numerous foot injuries among participants.
https://boingboing.net/2025/02/24/tiktokers-are-dropping-heavy-objects-on-their-feet-for-views.html
That has GOTTA HURT! Forget dropping things on your feet, a hockey broadcaster was hit by a puck during a live broadcast, prompting him to drop a monster F-bomb on air. The moment quickly went viral, showing the broadcaster’s painful reaction.
This is gross. An AI-generated video of Donald Trump sucking Elon Musk’s toes has gone viral and even appeared in a D.C. government building. The people behind the viral screening are now facing legal threats.
Should we boot Elon out of Club Canada? Over 200,000 Canadians have signed a petition to revoke Elon Musk’s citizenship, expressing discontent with his actions. The petition has gained significant attention across social media platforms.
https://thehill.com/policy/international/5161428-elon-musk-canadian-citizenship-revocation-petition
Everyone out of the pool, NOW, I HAVE MONEY! A Marriott hotel offers guests the option to have the pool all to themselves for $544. This offer is part of a roundup of unique and interesting stories making the rounds.
The most controversial pizza topping? According to some, seafood on pizza is a dealbreaker. Many people refuse to eat pizza topped with seafood, deeming it a questionable choice.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/discuss/controversial-pizza-toppings
ANOTHER DELTA INCIDENT, this one involving SMOKE. Delta flight DL876 was forced to return to LAX after smoke filled the cabin during takeoff. Passengers evacuated the plane via emergency slides, with some still grabbing their carry-ons in the chaos.
