Leons Headlines Sept 26: Shutdown-Canadian Union of Postal Workers launches a nationwide strike hours after Ottawa announced plans to phase out door-to-door delivery, along with drastic cost cutting measures to stabilize it’s finances.
-Canada’s fiscal watchdog warned Thursday Canada’s finances are “shocking” & “unsustainable,” projecting the federal deficit to hit $68.5B.
-Premier announces the new MB Economic Development Strategy, including a $50M business loan program, modernized investment tax credits & stronger career pathways for youth.
-A Wpg senior broke his hip & lay on his lawn in agony for 6 hours Wednesday, waiting for an ambulance, sparking outrage over the city’s shortage of paramedics & long emergency response times.
-Manitoba may extend detox detentions for highly intoxicated people past 24 hours to tackle meth, with police support.
-Starbucks is closing underperforming stores & cutting 900 jobs across Canada & the US.
-Recent bankruptcy news involving Opah Greek restaurants will NOT affect Canadian locations. OPA! of Greece Canada (OPA Souvlaki Franchise Group Inc.), is a a separate company based in Calgary & is not affiliated with the US entity.
-Coca‑Cola’s global restructuring triggers job cuts in Canada, no word on how many job losses, only that Canadian employees are affected.
-Wheat City Lions sell 50-pound potato bags Saturday to fund local charities across from Kelleher Ford on 18th Street North.
-Wheat Kings host Prince Albert Saturday at 6pm.
-Hamilton Ti-Cats visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Week 17 of the 2025 season. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00PM.
-NHL Exhibition: Jets visit the Oilers tonight 8:00pm.
Big changes are coming to Canada. All based in our finances. You can listen below and hear for yourself, Canada is venturing into some very troubling territory without a very serious course correction.
Here we go again. Mail is not moving again as Canada Post has shut down.
Debating pancakes vs waffle on Pancake Day. And Winnipeg now has Canada’s first iHop/Applebee’s. What’s better, waffles or pancakes?
Mary Pearen Holden: Pancakes
Chad Wruth: Waffles
Richard Daniel Pero: Pancakes 🥞🥞🥞 yummy 😋
Samantha Wilson: Pancakes
Jennifer Dalgarno: Hands down, Pancakes
Bobbie Wright: Waffles
Lauren Deg: Pancakes 🥞 mmm
Tania Borton-Lidster: Waffles
Cathy Yates: Pancakes
Rob Lovatt: Bacon
Tari Morin (Top Fan): Gotta be pancakes!!
Megan Lelonde: Waffles
Treena Nystedt: Pancakes
Brenda Bonchuk (Top Fan): Waffles
👉 Looks like pancakes are in the lead… but waffles have their fans too! 🥞🧇
TikTok is saved, and TGS returns to livestreaming on November 1. This as the US Presidents makes TikTok’s survival official yesterday after a deal was reached with China.
Celebrities are at the Ryder Cup Golf Tournament, but it’s the cocktails stealing the spotlight. Bar names are drawing attention alongside the players.
Westjet gets a refresh. For some it will mean more leg room, and for others new thinner seats.
Nachos on a garbage can, or fish and chips on a boat oar. Restaurants get creative on serving up meals to the delight and entertainment of customers. Ever eat off anything other than a plate?
https://pleated-jeans.com/2025/09/24/times-restaurants-served-food-on-anything-but-a-plate
