Leons Headlines July 3: Canada issues travel warning as Hurricane Beryl tears through region. Global Affairs is warning travellers to avoid non-essential travel to the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Union Island in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Carriacou and Petite Martinique in Grenada.
-MB government increases operating grants for licensed & provincially funded child-care with a 2.75% increase to wages effective July 1 & 5% to operating grants retroactive April 1.
-City of Brandon’s participation in the Federal Housing Accelerator Fund program is confirmed, set to receive $6M if it meets its housing targets.
-The war against potholes continues into Summer. Manitoba Public Insurance had 630 pothole claims made in June, and 3,711 so far this year. In all of 2023, 2,438 pothole claims were made.
-MB government announces a $25-million rebate program for electric vehicles; $4K for new EV purchases & $2500 for used.
-The City of Winkler can resume normal water use. Southern Manitoba communities’ sewer systems struggled to keep up with rain on July 1 and 2.
-Wet June good for fruit but bad for fields. Wet weather good for berry growers but taking a toll on farmers and MB rivers.
-Jets release their full regular season schedule Tuesday and will open the season in Edmonton Oct 9 & at home Oct 11 vs Chicago. The
3 Grocery items that go into your cart EVERY TIME you shop? Most common is a bread, a dairy and eggs.
She’s not a teacher and her Dad is not a preacher. The internet lies? I’m devistated. I always thought the internet was a place of honesty and integrity. The Hawk Tuah Girl Sets the Record Straight on Her Past as the “Hawk Tuah” meme has shown no signs of slowing down.
Heart’s Ann Wilson Announces Cancer Diagnosis, Postpones Tour. Heart singer Ann Wilson revealed she recently underwent surgery for cancer and will be taking time away from the road, postponing the Royal Flush Tour with Cheap Trick. The rock legend, 74, made the announcement via Instagram on Tuesday.
If a customer was being kind, then why is he being sued? And this was a BIG tip. This is the story of a restaurant that sued a customer over $3,000 waitress tip he left on $13 meal. The video below is how this all started…….but the ending is not a happy one.
Here’s how the $3K tip saga ended. In a lawsuit.
https://www.unilad.com/news/us-news/scranton-pennsylvania-alfredos-cafe-tip-lawsuit-830831-20240701
Dining out with a big group? Learn the social etiquette of splitting the check. Five common scenarios you may encounter while dining out with a large party — and how to handle the bill fairly while being considerate of your server.
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/02/g-s1-7053/the-etiquette-of-splitting-the-check
4th of July means it’s time for MORE HOT DOGS! The Unhealthiest Toppings You Can Put On A Hot Dog. The nutritional information for some of the most popular hot dog toppings to compile our list of foods with high levels of sugar, sodium, and more.
https://www.mashed.com/1612650/unhealthiest-hot-dog-toppings
Fast Food Wars in the USA heat up as Sonic introduces a new $1.99 Menu. This should bring on some competition in a hurry. Although in Canadian Dollars this will set you back $2.75, that’s not a bad price for a Queso Wrap, Chili Cheese Coney, Cheeseburger, a milkshake and other items priced at $1.99 USD.
What’s your biggest hotel annoyance? For sun seekers its lack of towels, cleanliness and general filth in some rooms. But there’s more….
Inside Chick-fil-A’s first all-digital restaurant. The mobile pickup and delivery unit opened in New York City with no seating and no kiosks—but do they lack hospitality?
https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/operations/inside-chick-fil-first-all-digital-restaurant?
