Leons Headlines Nov 19: MB throne speech promises a supervised consumption site, full overpass at Carberry & $3B expansion of combustion turbines at Brandon by 2030.
-Sioux Valley DN electoral officer files a report saying last week’s improvised ballot count was invalid, effectively disputing & nullifying announced results.
-Brandon City Council voted 7–2 to reject a proposed 34th Street cellphone tower after strong opposition, though the mayor warned service may decline once a nearby tower is decommissioned.
-An SUV ran a red light at Princess Ave & 9th Street Tuesday, triggering a three-car collision, though no injuries were reported.
-Police arrest 32 men in a 4-day Wpg operation targeting sexual exploitation & human trafficking, following a similar Brandon crackdown last month that saw 23 arrested.
-GoFundMe page is up for Country fest Community Cinema Dauphin, as it faces serious challenges to stay open.
-Portage mall site to be redeveloped by Colliers in 2026 into a new shopping centre, marking a major retail shift after the mall’s 2024 closure.
-TEST of ALERT READY National Public Alerting System today (Wednesday) at 1:55 pm.
-Jets edge Columbus 5-2.
-Wheat Kings win in Moose Jaw 6-4; in PA Friday.
HAPPY WORLD TOILET DAY!!!! One of the oldest debates in history. The over–under toilet paper debate is the most passionate bathroom argument of all time. “Over” fans claim it’s civilized and hotel-approved, while “under” supporters insist it’s tidier and pet-proof. No matter the choice, everyone believes their method is the only correct one.
Then there’s using your phone while on the toilet. Everyone does it but few want to admit it! Most people secretly use their phone in the bathroom, even if they pretend they don’t. It’s become the modern magazine, turning quick visits into mini scrolling sessions. But it remains a guilty habit, sparking debates about hygiene, privacy, and just how long someone should really be in there.
MY CAR. It’s Gone. Top cars stolen in Canada. Car thefts in Canada keep soaring, and the newest list of most-stolen models shows thieves love certain makes more than ever. If your vehicle is on that list, you might want to sleep with one eye open.
Cars to Fighter Jets. We need Jets. Sweden is selling us HARD. Sweden is pushing its Gripen fighter jet as a cheaper, flexible rival to the F-35, insisting it checks every box Canada needs. The pitch is getting louder, and Ottawa is definitely feeling the pressure. But the US is saying this could put NORAD at risk, and therefor both countries my have to “look at the defense agreement” if this happens.
America’s Top 10 Fast Food Restaurants — Canada only JUST ONE. And the NEW #1 is SHOCKING. America’s new #1 is so unexpected it raises the question—is 7-Eleven gas bar an actual a restaurant now?
Ordered a burger FROM NS… but from ALABAMA. An Alabama man ordered a burger online only to discover it was accidentally from a restaurant in Nova Scotia. But while the guy didn’t get his burger the story has a happy ending. In fact, the story doesn’t end, it’s still evolving.
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/ns-alabama-burger-mixup-9.6974005?
And it’s not the only feel good cross border story. Sick Kids donations from Dodger fans is up over $75K after the Jays lost the world series.
Flight Attendant Spots First Class Passenger Secretly Filming Her. A flight attendant caught a first-class passenger recording her without permission, sparking a tense confrontation mid-flight. The incident raises fresh concerns about privacy in the age of constant cameras. But with smart glasses coming fast. Is privacy on any job possible anymore?
