Leons Headlines Jan 30: Brandon City Council will debate whether to spend about $600K on a giant city sign to boost tourism, part of weekend budget deliberations.
-Brandon Crime Stoppers got 364 tips last year, up almost 20% from ‘24, mostly about arrest warrants, drugs & theft.
-Westman fire departments get $11.4M in provincial funding for 22 projects, with Virden getting the largest share at $1.5M and Gilbert Plains, Hamiota, Ellice-Archie, Norfolk-Treherne, Russell-Binscarth, Minnedosa & Souris-Glenwood also benefiting.
-MB hit a record high 7K hip & knee surgeries in ‘25, helping patients wait less time in pain.
-A major energy company is looking at MB’s north as the province explores a major expansion of the Port of Churchill, possibly including a pipeline & new shipping routes.
-The province will put $4M from US liquor sales into child nutrition programs & the Children’s Hospital Foundation.
-Rockin the Fields of Minnedosa announced its lineup Thursday that includes Quiet Riot, Cheap Trick, Collective Soul, Smashmouth & others July 31–Aug 2.
-Jets lose 4-1 to red-hot Lightning.
-Tonight, the Wheat Kings visit Kennewick, WA to face Tr-City.
Frozen juice is leaving Canada. Minute Maid is pulling frozen juice from Canadian shelves, ending an era for breakfast tables across the country. Another quiet sign that the grocery aisle is changing faster than we think.
Woman on Qatar Airways goes viral for the “Forbidden Footrest” incident. A passenger’s unusual in-flight footrest choice has gone viral, sparking debates about airplane etiquette worldwide. The internet is once again asking: just because you can, does it mean you should?
Gold is everything right now — even Costco is selling it. Gold prices are surging, and now even Costco is getting in on the action with gold bars for sale. When bulk toilet paper meets bullion, you know something big is happening in the economy.
Cast member and real-life chef from The Bear collaborates with KFC. A chef from The Bear is teaming up with KFC in a crossover nobody saw coming. High-end TV drama meets fast food in the ultimate culture mashup.
Wrecking Crew drops Wednesday on Prime. Prime Video dropped Wrecking Crew midweek, giving viewers a fresh binge option. If your productivity suddenly disappears, this might be why.
Liquid nitrogen cocktail sends man to hospital. A man was hospitalized after drinking a liquid nitrogen-infused cocktail that caused serious internal damage. It’s a reminder that not everything trendy in bars is actually safe to drink.
https://allthatsinteresting.com/liquid-nitrogen-cocktail-stomach-rupture
TikTok users delete the app after right-wing takeover claims. Some TikTok users are deleting the app amid claims of censorship and political influence after its ownership change. TikTok denies wrongdoing, but the controversy is fueling fresh distrust of big tech.
https://boingboing.net/2026/01/29/tiktok-users-delete-app-after-right-wing-takeover.html
How much does a beer cost at Levi’s Stadium? With the Super Bowl heading to Levi’s Stadium, fans are bracing for stadium prices on everything from tickets to snacks. Spoiler alert: the beer price might hurt more than the final score.
https://www.tastingtable.com/2084872/beer-cost-san-francisco-levis-stadium
SUPER BOWL Spot Watch: Pepsi’s Polar Bear Taste Test. Pepsi brought back its iconic polar bears for a Super Bowl taste test showdown with Coke. Nostalgia meets marketing warfare in one of the cutest ad battles of the year.
SUPER BOWL Spot Watch: Novartis prostate ad. Novartis took a bold approach by spotlighting prostate health during the Super Bowl. It’s a rare moment when a medical message breaks through the noise of snacks and celebrities.
SUPER BOWL: Ramp ad featuring a star from The Office. Ramp tapped a familiar face from The Office to bring humor and credibility to its Super Bowl ad. Proof that sitcom nostalgia is still one of the most powerful marketing tools.
SUPER BOWL: John Krasinski sells Hyundai. John Krasinski brought charm and relatability to Hyundai’s Super Bowl campaign. If cars had personalities, this one would definitely be the “nice guy” of the lineup.
SUPER BOWL: Shane Gillis returns with Bud Light. Bud Light teamed up with Shane Gillis in a comeback-style Super Bowl ad. It’s a clear sign the brand is leaning back into edgy humor to win attention again.
