Leons Headlines March 11: 300 high school students from 16 MB & SK schools attended a trades summit at Assiniboine College Tuesday, exploring hands-on careers like plumbing, carpentry & mechanical work.
-Brandon firefighters launched their “Roof Top Tri” charity campaign at 2 Firehall 1301 13th St to raise funds for Westman families, following last year’s $40,000 total.
-The suspect linked to a Feb. 28 altercation at a Dollarama in Wpg faces new charges after police say he threatened a security guard with a knife early Monday at the Radisson Downtown before being arrested.
-A MB business in Stienbach is warning others after a customer tried to pay with counterfeit $20 bills, emphasizing vigilance & reporting suspicious notes to police.
-National Institute on Ageing says 1 in 5 Canadians over 50 are living in poverty.
-Nunavut MP Lori Idlout leaves the NDP to sit with the Liberals, bringing PM Mark Carney’s government closer to a majority. 3 byelections are set for April 13th, and could give the Liberals a majority.
-Oil prices plunged sharply Tuesday after predictions the war in the Middle East could end soon, easing fears.
-Ontario’s groundhog Wiarton Willie has died, and a successor will be sought for the 70-year-old tradition.
-Comedy Magician Wes Barker & stand-up comic Simon King bring a Comedy & Magic show to Brandon April 2.
-Jets fall 4-1 to Anaheim, snapping 3 game winning streak.
-Wheat Kings visit Calgary tonight to face the Hitmen.
Pack Your Lunch Day. Yesterday was Pack Your Lunch Day, prompting people to think about what they’re bringing for lunch. Some are sharing their favorite ideas online and in the office. More chips, more pasta perhaps? High Prices are leading to more Chips and less fruit. Rising grocery costs are making some Canadians consider swapping fruits and veggies for cheaper chips. The debate over healthy eating versus affordability is heating up.
Wendy’s $100K Challenge. Wendy’s is offering $100,000 to a lucky person willing to eat a burger, after getting tired of the CEO’s burger-eating stunts. The challenge has gone viral online.
Flight Cancellations & Rental Cars. When flights get cancelled, some travelers decide to rent a car and just drive instead. And when 13 people do that at the same time, why not get a van, and then record it on phones and share the adventure. Of course it goes viral.
TikTok Influencer Engagement Ring. A popular TikTok influencer bought herself an engagement ring, and it got people talking. Fans are discussing the growing trend of self-gifting and independence.
Young Girls & Makeup. More young girls are embracing makeup as part of self-expression. Parents and experts are weighing in on the trend where companies are marketing products to girls as young as 3 YEARS OLD?!?!
Retail Expansion. In a retail environment were budgets are now EVERYTHING, it’s all about discount and PRICE. And for some retailers, that’s what they do best, so it means EXPANSION. While most listed are in the US, like Ross & Dollar General, Costco and a new store from Japan are expanding in MB. Even Brandon is getting in on the new store expansion action!
https://bestlifeonline.com/stores-opening-march-2026
