Leons Headlines April 7: Global market meltdown worsens as the impact of US President Trump’s tariffs continue to cause heavy losses, $5T wipeout persists.
-2025 Provincial campsite bookings open online today for summer season.
-Royal Manitoba Winter Fair bounced back with a strong finish, after a slow start, as 10-12K daily visitors help finish the week. The show generates $18M in economic activity.
-New child-care facility planned for the WestVic Common strip mall had 60 parents attend an open house to learn about the plans Saturday.
-Brandon’s downtown pickleball facility is behind schedule but plans will see some courts this fall but the building’s interior will still be under construction.
-City Streets & Roads crews have started pothole maintenance, using a temporary cold mix until mid-May when hot asphalt will be available for permanent repairs.
-Rural School funding review; MB government is working to ensure rural schools, like those in Westman, have a voice in the review of education funding, after concerns the current system doesn’t reflect their needs.
-Wheat Kings season wraps in game 5 loss in Lethbridge Friday.
-Ovechkin scores No. 895, surpassing Gretzky’s all-time NHL goals record.
-Jets host St. Louis tonight, Tuesday at 12:30 the team reveals plans for whiteout street parties for playoffs.
What’s happening to your investments?!?!? After a meltdown on the markets Friday, Monday in North America seemed slightly more tempered compared to reaction in Asia in the overnight markets. All eyes are on stock markets around the world as countries react to the Trump tariffs leveled on countries around the globe. Some say the recent actions from the US President may start an international trade ward that could last months.
Time to CAMP-CAMPING Reservations at Provincial parks Opens today. Manitoba Parks is preparing for the 2025 camping season, with reservations for cabins, yurts, and campgrounds opening on April 7. Reservations will roll out in stages, with all sites available by April 10, and campers can book online, by phone, or in person at the Winnipeg walk-up counter. This morning we fantasized about some luxury digs for 2025
LUXURY CAMPING
How about a $1M RV. It’s actually on sale, and has not only a shower, but a TUB to soak in!
It’s also BEER DAY!
Beer day-SALES continue to decline 8 years of decline…..2017 last BIG YEAR. National Beer Day is celebrated on April 7, marking the anniversary of the 1933 Cullen-Harrison Act that allowed beer with up to 3.2% alcohol to be sold again after Prohibition. The modern celebration, recognized since 2009, commemorates the return of beer after over 13 years of prohibition, with beer making tracing back 6,000 years to ancient civilizations. But more and more young people are turning to the “NON” alcohol varieties.
BIGGEST MOVE of 2025 is the NEW MINECRAFT Movie! So then why are police being called when movie goers are watching it?
https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/06/business/minecraft-movie-box-office/index.html
CAN MONEY BUY Happiness? How do young people feel about money?
https://today.yougov.com/economy/articles/51951-what-do-americans-think-money-can-and-cant-buy
