Leons Headlines Jan 14: Multiple students aged 16-18 were injured, some seriously, and 4 were airlifted to Wpg after a Sapotaweyak Cree Nation school bus carrying 14 students rolled over on an icy Highway 10 south of Mafeking while attempting to pass another bus Tuesday morning.
-Brandon Police wants a $1.3M budget increase, 7%, to cover rising costs staffing for a new digital evidence unit & operations, bringing the city’s contribution to more than $14M.
-BSD experienced unusual student mobility this fall, with enrolment growth earlier than normal in September, followed by losses & slower gains in October & November compared to previous years.
-In Brandon, seniors & people with disabilities can get free snow shoveling through the City of Brandon’s Snow Angels Program (snowangels.brandon.ca), while others can find volunteer help via community Facebook groups or Snow Angels Canada.
-Interlake-Gimli MLA Derek Johnson warns that ON removing Crown Royal from LCBO shelves could threaten MB jobs, especially in Gimli & urges a unified approach that avoids interprovincial trade conflicts.
-Vacant 144 year old ManWin Hotel in Winnipeg burned to the ground this morning, collapses. Emergency crews had to shut down a stretch of Main Street to battle the flames in the empty building.
-Jets edge New York Islanders 5-4 for 3rd straight win.
-Wheat Kings fall 5-2 to the Prince Albert Raiders, visit Saskatoon tonight.
Latest on the Manitoba bus rollover. A scary update out of Manitoba as investigators piece together what caused the school bus rollover. We’ll share the latest on the injured students, road conditions, and what happens next.
Kiefer arrested for assault. Kiefer is in serious trouble after being arrested for assault. What led to it — and why this case is getting attention fast. (BTW there’s a Brandon connection to Keifer. His Grandfather is Tommy Douglas, one of Brandon University’s most famous alumni and the founder of today’s Medicare system. BIO HERE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Douglas )
Fast Food Wars hit Canada — and it’s getting NASTY. Good news: your wallet might finally catch a break. THE FAST-FOOD PRICE WAR IS ON. McDonald’s just dropped a $5 meal for all of 2026 and basically dared everyone else to respond. Now Burger King, Wendy’s, and the rest have a choice: match it or lose hungry Canadians. This hasn’t happened in Canada in 13 years, and the economy looked very different in 2013.
Food Professor warns McDonald’s move could hit the supply chain. Cheap meals are great — until someone has to pay for them. A food professor says McDonald’s price freeze could squeeze suppliers and shake up the entire food chain. (BTW the Food Professor will be at Ag Day in Brandon next week as a guest speaker, you don’t want to miss this if you’re associated with the food industry in any way!)
World’s most POWERFUL passports for 2026. Dream of traveling without visas and long lines? The latest passport rankings are out, and the UAE is flexing serious global travel power.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/the-worlds-most-powerful-passports-for-2026
Neiman Marcus + Toys “R” Us = mall plot twist. Sad to see the Polo Park Toys R Us close and just announced this morning, Nieman Marcus & Saks 5th Avenue declaring bankruptcy. This mall went from booming to dying to closed… and now it’s back in a way nobody expected. Neiman Marcus and Toys “R” Us teaming up might be the wildest retail comeback yet.
Dr Pepper song taking over the internet. There’s a Dr Pepper song exploding online, and once you hear it, you’re done. The internet has decided this is the next jingle you can’t escape.
Are You Dead? App that lets you check if loved ones are alive hits iPhone charts, and while it is tops in China’s Apple Store, soon users will have it HERE, tapping into fears of dying alone in an increasingly isolated society.
https://www.the-sun.com/tech/15776400/dead-app-check-loved-ones-alive-tops-apple-chart
The Top 10 Most Valuable Vintage Toys Ever Sold. To some people, toys are worth more than the joy they bring, and these pricey playthings cost a pretty penny. Star Wars rules BTW! (I should have kept those action figures. DOH)
https://trending.ebaumsworld.com/pictures/the-top-10-most-valuable-vintage-toys-ever-sold/87654378
