Leons Headlines Sept 3: Students across MB, including in the Brandon School Division, return to class today, drivers are reminded that 30K school zone limits are in effect weekdays 8 am to 5 pm through June. Rolling River and students in BSD 10-12 start Thursday.
-MB government expands its $30M school nutrition program for a second year to provide universal access to healthy meals, the opposition questions whether all students benefit equally.
-New international enrolment at Assiniboine College is expected to drop 70% due to federal policy changes, with BU also seeing fewer students.
-New Probe Research survey says MB families wait 17 months for childcare, with many delaying work or turning down jobs due to the shortage.
-RCMP in Dauphin seized guns, drugs, and ammunition during an Aug. 29 traffic stop of a stolen truck, arresting 2 who had outstanding warrants.
-RCMP investigate an incident on Road 107 W in the RM of Cornwallis, after a 17yr old boy from Virden hit a 17yr old girl while she was walking on a road after attending a party Sunday.
-A 17-year-old boy has been charged with dangerous driving after his pickup collided with an SUV in the RM of Argyle Aug 30.
-Clean up continues after a sudden storm Monday evening knocked out power to hundreds in the Clear Lake area, toppling trees and scattering debris.
-Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson will host a talk at the Wpg Centennial Concert Hall Dec. 5.
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL and the 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR!
Check out these hilarious first-day-of-school pictures that perfectly capture the chaos, excitement, and awkwardness of going back to class. From nervous smiles to over-the-top outfits, these snaps are guaranteed to make you laugh.
https://teachermisery.com/20-funny-first-day-of-school-pictures
Here comes the first day pics / Safety reminder. As students head back to school, parents are sharing first-day pictures—just make sure you protect personal information online. Officials warn against including details like addresses or school names in your posts.
Before and after. These before-and-after school photos show how quickly kids (and parents) adjust from excitement to exhaustion. The transformations are hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking, but always relatable.
https://www.boredpanda.com/before-after-first-day-at-school/
Weird school rules around the world. Forget banning phones—some schools make students wear gloves to use scissors or follow rules so strange you’ll do a double take. From no hugging to strict dress codes, these rules are wildly unexpected.
https://educationtothecore.com/21-of-the-craziest-and-dumb-school-rules
Powerball grows and grows. The Powerball jackpot is skyrocketing, now approaching nearly $2 billion Canadian dollars! This could be your chance at making history with the world’s biggest lottery prize.
Unknown Number on Netflix driving parents crazy. A mysterious new show on Netflix called Unknown Number is sparking debate and shock among many parents. Worth checking out if you like suspense, mystery, and a little bit of chaos.
Walmart is getting into streaming? Walmart+ in the U.S. is now offering free streaming with options like Paramount+ and Peacock Premium. While Walmart+ isn’t in Canada, it’s a new twist on the shopping subscription game.
