Leons Headlines Oct 15: Brandon Police are warning businesses about “quick change” scams involving suspects using large bills to confuse cashiers, after several incidents were reported in the city.
-BSD Superintendent Mathew Gustafson announces his retirement for August 2026, after serving since 2002.
-Stellantis backtracks on a plan to resume production in Brampton despite $300M in Canadian grants, announcing a US$13B investment in the US, permanently moving Jeep Compass production to Illinois.
-Ontario Premier Doug Ford says there’s ‘no damn way’ tariffs on Chinese EVs should be scrapped, as MB & SK urge Ottawa to drop the tariffs in exchange for China lifting canola tariffs.
-Ottawa increases MB Nominee Program 30%, adding 1500 spots, months after cutting immigrant approvals in half.
-The MB government invites 328 temporary foreign healthcare workers to apply for permanent residency to help rebuild the healthcare system.
-Public hearings underway on MPI’s proposed 2% rate hike, plan to raise minimum deductible from $750 to $1,000. |
-RCMP are testing Remotely Piloted Aircraft near the U.S. border from Oct. 15–25, temporarily restricting airspace to strengthen border security & to ensure public safety.
-WPS are searching for an armed & dangerous suspect after a man was robbed & shot during a daylight meetup to sell an item through an online marketplace on Maryland Saturday.
-Canadian Tire says a data breach affecting e-commerce customers, including SportChek, Mark’s & Party City exposed personal data info for 150K accounts, but the issue is now resolved.
-Seattle Mariners lead the ALCS 2-0 heading home to Seattle tonight to welcome the Jays in Game 3 at 8:08 pm ET.
Leftovers from the Long Weekend. Either your fridge is stuffed or you’ve already cleared it out. Which side are you on and what are you doing with the food that’s left?
Tari Conrad: Turkey à la King — leftovers with gravy, turkey, veggies, salt, pepper, curry powder, onions, and mushrooms. Turkey soup’s also a favorite!
Brian Sorensen: Ham fried rice.
Les Lesack: Casserole.
Christine Schoonbaert: Send them home with your kids 😊
Kristine Loomis: Make a turkey shepherd’s pie.
Kelly Gottfried: Turkey wraps.
Shelley Scott-Strand: Crepes.
Allie Jo Martinez: Hot turkey sandwiches smothered in gravy 😁
Cassy Dawn Greenley: Turkey sandwiches with stuffing and cranberry.
Angela Kaye: Turkey goulash or turkey stuffing in a bun.
Janine Fleury-Urbanovich: Frying pan stew!
Ashley Brown: Thanksgiving burritos!!!!!
Michele Carels: School lunches.
Arlene Cooke: Turkey soup.
Cheryl Dillon: Make soup.
Shannon Balicki: Turkey soup again!
Ramona Shannacappo: Turkey shepherd’s pie — awesome!
Lauren Deg: Eat them 😂 and make homemade soup 🍜
Joni Menzies: Enchiladas and soup.
Halloween Treats. Most Canadians are eating their Halloween candy now instead of waiting for Oct. 31. Why can’t we resist those mini treats?
Why:
- Stores stock it early (often by late August), and the “fun-size” bags are too tempting to resist.
- Parents “test” the candy for quality control.
- People buy it “ahead of time” but end up eating it and buying more (sometimes twice).
- It’s part of the fall vibe — cooler weather, comfort snacks, and nostalgia.
Top 5 irresistible Halloween treats in Canada:
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups – the perfect salty-sweet combo.
- Coffee Crisp – uniquely Canadian and totally addictive.
- Mini Snickers – chewy, nutty, and satisfying.
- Kit Kat – light crunch that makes it easy to “just have one more.”
- Aero or Smarties – bubbly chocolate or colourful candy-coated classic.
Forget the Fix, more and more Insurance companies are just doing Write-Offs. Insurance companies are writing off more cars than ever—even after minor fender benders. What’s behind the growing “total loss” trend?
Pumpkin Boats. What a cool tradition in NS. this past weekend some residents turned their giant pumpkins into boats.
Protein Craze. Protein is popping up everywhere—from Doritos to waffles to Pop-Tarts. Are we obsessed with gains or is this part of weight loss injection fallout?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/ar-AA1Or7U9
Walmart + OpenAI. Walmart is teaming up with OpenAI so you can shop directly through ChatGPT. Is this the future of impulse buying?
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/14/walmart-openai-chatgpt-shopping.html
ChatGPT & Adult Content. Sam Altman says ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for verified adult users. Is this freedom of choice—or a risky road for AI?
https://www.axios.com/2025/10/14/openai-chatgpt-erotica-mental-health
Hotel Guests’ New Must-Haves. What do hotel guests really want these days? The answers might surprise you—comfort is no longer just about pillows and pools.
Travel Trends 2026. The top travel trends for 2026 are “Fan Voyage,” “Hotel Hop,” and “Salvaged Stays.” Travel’s getting personal, portable, and a little unpredictable. But what do these new trendy terms actually mean?
https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/37007575/travel-trends-fan-voyage-hotel-hop-salvaged-stays
