Leons Headlines August 12: Air Canada’s 10K flight attendants could announce a strike as early as Wednesday, potentially walking off the job Saturday if no deal is reached today.
-Several airports, including Ottawa, Toronto, Saskatoon, Montréal, and Calgary, reported flight delays this morning (Aug 12) caused by WestJet’s network-wide technical issues.
-The National Arabian Championship runs through the weekend at Keystone Centre, drawing participants from across North America & delivering an economic bump for the city.
-Nominations close for Aug. 26 Spruce Woods byelection, with 3 candidates vying to replace former PC MLA Grant Jackson when advance voting starts Saturday.
-Sandy Lake Search & Rescue recover the body of a 27yr old Shoal Lake man from a Keesee lagoon Aug. 7, RCMP say foul play not suspected.
-Some WestJet customers had personal data, including passport info, accessed in a cyberattack June 13th, but no credit card or passwords were compromised.
-Province to reinstate delivery of essential cheques by mail after a pause due to concerns over postal delivery due potential labour disruptions.
-The Mounties launch a drone corridor along the US border to monitor smuggling and drug trafficking as part of increased security measures.
-New Leger poll suggests 54% of Canadians want the federal public service reduced, citing rising costs, a 100K employee increase since 2016, and declining service quality.
-Another survey shows many Canadians under 30 support mandatory 1 year service in civil protection, public health, and environmental roles, with low support for military service.
-Canadian country star Dallas Smith to perform at WMCA Nov. 9, tickets on sale 10am Wednesday.
The Pickle of Bick’s Pickles. Bick’s Pickles, a U.S.-owned brand, uses Canadian cucumbers but faces mixed feelings among Canadians who want to support local companies. Despite being made with local produce, some consumers are hesitant to buy due to the brand’s American ownership. This raises larger questions about how global supply chains impact Canadian products and national pride.
Here’s a top 10 list with brand names showing U.S. companies using Canadian-grown products:
French’s Ketchup – U.S.-owned, made with Canadian tomatoes from Ontario.
Bick’s Pickles – U.S.-owned, made with Canadian cucumbers.
McCain Foods (U.S. plants) – Uses Canadian potatoes from Manitoba and P.E.I. for fries and hashbrowns.
General Mills (Cheerios) – Uses Canadian oats in U.S. cereal production.
Ocean Spray – Blends Canadian cranberries with U.S. crops for juice.
Budweiser (Anheuser-Busch) – Uses Canadian barley in brewing.
Barilla Pasta – Sources Canadian durum wheat for premium pasta.
Beyond Meat – Uses Canadian yellow peas in plant-based products.
Heinz Tomato Juice – Made with Canadian-grown tomatoes for North American markets.
Campbell’s Soup – Uses Canadian lentils and peas in U.S. soup production.
AOL Kills Dial-Up Internet. AOL’s rise marked the beginning of the end for dial-up internet, ushering in a new era of faster, more accessible online connections. The nostalgic sound of dial-up modems soon gave way to broadband, changing how people surf the web forever. This shift revolutionized internet use but also left behind a generation that remembers those screeching connection tones.
Ah, 1997. the internet, the WORLD was different. This was an original ad for AOL. 1997 was a year packed with iconic pop culture moments, from hit songs to unforgettable fashion trends. It was a time before smartphones and social media, where CDs and VHS tapes ruled entertainment. Looking back, 1997 offers a nostalgic glimpse into a simpler, analog world filled with memorable music and style.
National Vinyl Day: Worst Album Covers (and Some of the Best). National Vinyl Day celebrates the rich history of music on vinyl, where album covers often tell a story as vivid as the music itself. Some covers have become legendary for their artistic brilliance, while others are famously mocked for their questionable design choices. Whether loved or loathed, these album covers remain a fascinating part of music culture and vinyl’s enduring appeal.
THEN YOU HAVE THE WORST! Some of these are FUNNY and some are just disturbing! WHO SOLD THESE?!?!?!?!
https://www.stevecarter.com/albumcovers.htm
Top 10 worst songs of all time. WHO has the WORST?!?!? It’s always subjective, but music critics, pop culture lists, and listener polls over the years have consistently named certain tracks as notoriously bad — often because they were overplayed, gimmicky, or just bafflingly popular despite harsh reviews. We have the consensus-style list often cited by Rolling Stone, BuzzFeed, The AV Club, and radio DJ polls. And we asked you!
Here’s what SUNSEEKERS had to say:
Karen Dunnett:
Black and yellow.
Nick Adams:
Collectively, anything by Nickelback.
Janine Fleury-Urbanovich:
Texas Hold ‘Em Beyoncé 🤢
Cindy Olinyk:
Gordon Lightfoot – If You Could Read My Mind (or anything else by him).
Zach Bartram:
Love Shack.
Kimberly Fleury:
Tiptoe Through the Tulips.
Al Greiner:
Milli Vanilli, lip-syncing Blame It on the Rain?
Jenita Leanne Vrooman:
Friday – Rebecca Black, lmao.
Trista Ewashko:
Baby Shark.
Angela Desmarais:
Baby Shark.
Mark Poole:
Fish Heads.
Rae-Lynne Gerring:
Pontoon by Little Big Town – like nails on a chalkboard for me; I hear the first notes and immediately change it.
Margaret Sigvaldason:
99 Red Balloons 🤮🤮
Krystal Huston:
Pink Pony Club.
Ange Hainsworth-Diamond:
What’s Up – 4 Non Blondes.
Sherry Smith:
Baby Shark and Texas Hold ‘Em.
Jennifer Griffin:
Barbie Girl.
George H Butson (Top Fan):
Tiptoe Through the Tulips.
Lynn Wittman Fortune:
It’s a toss-up: Muskrat Love and The Lion Sleeps Tonight.
Lindsay Nelson:
All songs by Nickelback—like nails on a chalkboard!
Sherallyn Robertson:
Black Hole Sun.
Michele Carels:
Montero by Lil Nas.
Jeannine Enns:
The Watermelon Song—causes an instant mute or channel change if I’m in a vehicle; they really need to trash that one.
Nancy Spenst:
Mahna Mahna.
Cory Christison (Top Fan):
Gangnam Style!!!
Jay Dee Bee:
Anything by Taylor Swift.
Nestea Ice Tea is Back in Stores Along with Some NEW Products. Nestea Ice Tea has made a comeback on shelves, delighting fans who missed its refreshing taste. Alongside the classic flavors, Nestea is introducing new product varieties to attract a wider audience. This return marks a revival for the brand, aiming to compete in the growing iced tea market with fresh options.
