Leons Headlines March 31: Royal Manitoba Winter Fair kicked off Monday at the Keystone Centre with visitors enjoying the petting zoo, vendor booths & horse events while learning about agriculture, though fans & participants are disappointed the barrel racing event reportedly has been cancelled.
-MB government is adding $2M in capital funding to advance BU’s Brodie Science Centre renewal, building on a $2.5M investment in 2024.
-One of the family rooms in Brandon’s new ICU will honor Jordan Old, who died in a workplace accident in 2022, with a dedicated room funded by his family and friends through the Jordan Old Memorial Golf Tournament.
-RCMP in Dauphin arrested a man breaching his release conditions Saturday and found weapons, ammunition, and drug paraphernalia, leading to 14 charges including resisting arrest and weapons offences.
-MB teacher formerly of Frontier SD, has had teaching certifications revoked after admitting to giving alcohol & cannabis to a HS student last year.
-Starting Oct 6, MB Hydro hybrid employees must work 4 days in-office raising union concerns about work-life balance & commuting costs.
-As the Iran conflict closes the Strait of Hormuz, global oil prices surge & groups like the Canadian Taxpayers Federation call for temporary tax relief.
-The federal excise tax on beer, wine, and spirits in Canada is set to increase by 2% April 1, and the federal minimum wage for federally regulated workers will rise from $17.75 to $18.15 per hour.
-Jets visit Chicago to face the Blackhawks tonight.
-With Calgary up 2-0 in the WHL series, the Wheat Kings bring their Round 1 playoff home games to Virden this week (Game 3 tonight at 7pm, Game 4 Thursday & Game 5 Friday if needed) due to the Winter Fair at Keystone Centre.
A world where we cannot fly?! Airlines are sounding the alarm as jet fuel supplies threaten to run dry within weeks. Soon, your dream vacation could turn into a very long road trip—or a Zoom call with a view. The Iran conflict cannot continue without disruptions to both cargo and vacations.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/jet-fuel-spikes-airlines-warn-supplies-could-run-dry-within-weeks
https://www.the-sun.com/travel/16155431/united-delta-airlines-ceos-warn-fuel-supplies-run-dry/
Barbie Dream fest: Willy Wonka-level wild! This festival was meant to serve glitter, nostalgia, and chaos in equal measure. However it put Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory to shame in the embarrassment department, especially considering it was licensed by Mattel.
Gen Z wants GREEN DAYS (not the band!). Forget skipping work for concerts—Gen Z is demanding days outdoors to recharge, unplug, and reset their brains. Mental health over Mondays, literally, as parks become the new office.
https://nypost.com/2026/03/19/lifestyle/gen-zs-skipping-work-for-mental-health-green-days-outdoors
🍫 12 tons of KitKat stolen—chaos & memes ensue. When 12 tons of chocolate disappeared, the internet melted with jokes faster than the candy itself. KitKat cravings just hit a whole new level of criminal.
https://www.boredpanda.com/stolen-12-tons-kitkat-hilarious-reactions
Tiger Woods’ DUI polo sold out online. Leave it to the internet to say “WOW I NEED THAT” no matter where they see it. The golf legend’s infamous mugshot shirt is now a collector’s item, proving some fashion crimes pay off. Fans are lining up digitally to own a piece of controversial history.
https://www.usmagazine.com/sports/news/tiger-woods-polo-from-mugshot-has-sold-out-after-dui-arrest/
Air Canada passenger urinates at gate in Calgary. What happened here. Then again what is happening with #1 at airports, on airplanes and all done while apparently sleepwalking? A very unhappy traveler made a splash in the worst possible way.
Costco’s quirky hot dog bourbon buzz. I NEED THIS ASAP! Might have to go to Saskatchewan to get it tho. The combo of a classic hot dog and bourbon has fans both laughing and sipping with glee. Who knew lunch could come with a side of tipsy joy?
https://www.tastingtable.com/2135872/costco-hot-dog-themed-bourbon
🍜 Viral “noodle jars” are changing lunch. Grab, shake, and slurp—these noodle jars are taking meal prep to a whole new level. Lunch is no longer boring; it’s portable, playful, and Instagram-ready.
