Leons Headlines Sept 18: New Angus Reid survey shows job worries soaring among Canadians, with over half of 18-24yr olds fearing job loss for them or someone in the family.
-Canadians’ optimism about personal finances hits a record low, as a new Bloomberg survey reveals just 11% saying they are better off than a year ago.
-Brandon gets three new roads; Manitou Drive, Foxtail Drive & Sage Drive, along with extending Lakeview & Plateau Drives in Brandon’s southwest corner.
-LINKS Institute sells most of the Brandon-based career college to Alberta’s K & H Education, which will keep existing programs & expand in Wpg.
-Brandon City Council approves an extra $200K for the Park Community Centre redevelopment, at the province’s request to finish the project.
-At BU Wednesday a panel of researchers & students discussed encouraging open dialogue to keep democracy strong in a divided & violent world.
-Brandon councillors approved early release of next year’s $250,000 grant for the Sculpture Garden, Discovery Gardens, and Riverbank Discovery Centre solar panels.
-Paddlefest organizers warn participants to avoid spreading zebra mussels, with 100+ boats expected and larvae found last year.
-ABC will stop airing Jimmy Kimmel after comments made following Charlie Kirk’s killing.
-Chris T of Doc Walker is reviving small-town socials with the new Fall Ball Tour, launching this fall in Alonsa & Oakland.
-Free stuff on the driveway, as Dauphin’s curbside giveaway weekend runs Saturday & Sunday.
It’s NATIONAL CHEESEBURGER DAY! If you have a favorite burger place, make sure you have their app, because most deals are being offered ONLINE for burger lovers today. Here’s some of the deals in the US today, but again, check online with your favorite cheeseburger spot because chances are, they have a deal today!
Here’s a prescription you’ll actually want to fill: time in nature. Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Park has partnered with ‘PaRx’, letting you use your prescription for discounted access to attractions while enjoying the park’s gardens, trails, and green spaces, which experts say boost physical, emotional, and mental health.
https://www.parkprescriptions.ca/en-ca
Vegas cab drivers a thing of the past? Amazon’s driverless taxis are here—and rides are free for a limited time! Are you ready to hop in and experience the future of transportation?
Modern Toilet. A poop themed restaurant?!?! Yup, it’s in Taiwan and its incredibly popular on Instagram. Would you eat out of a toilet bowl? Apparently it’s incredibly trendy. Wow.
And Costco had made it official. We have a date and we have information on gas and are waiting to see if Sushi is accompanied with those famous $1.50 hot dogs!
