Leons Headlines Aug 1: The Martese Clear Lake no longer allowed to operate cruises after an area near the marina tested positive for zebra mussel DNA. Parks Canada says it’s not a confirmation of live mussels in the area, but indication Parks Canada must step up its response.
-Brandon’s Keystone Centre to increase room rental 7% & ice rental rates 15% to address rising operational costs.
-City bylaw officers put down an escaped bull running loose on Pacific Ave Wednesday morning. The animal was running along Pacific between 26th & 34th streets.
-BU has a new four-year deal with more than 90 support staff until 2028; a deal that sees annual wage increases of 2.5 to 3%.
-Houston model shows MB delegation the value of collaboration in tackling homelessness. MB government, community leaders including Brandon Mayor met with officials in Texas to observe its approach to housing & homelessness.
-MB to spray for mosquitoes in Winkler; ‘evidence’ of West Nile infection.
-Carla Spence of Split Lake won $1 million in the Lott Max draw on May 31 and said she plans to buy a three-bedroom lakefront cabin.
-Getting closer to $100 million prize in a Canadian LOTTO. $95M in Lotto Max prizing is up for grabs after no winner for previous draw.
-Bombers host the BC Lions tonight; attempt to snap a two-game losing skid.
Air Canada flight attendant loses her cool: “Everyone, behave!” An Air Canada crew member snapped earlier this week, berating a passenger on a flight to Montreal who reportedly asked for a blanket. It’s not clear what the passenger might have said or done to push the attendant over the edge, but video shot from someone’s seat shows the crew member losing it, scolding said traveler in both French and English.
It’s the Tik-Tok summer drink sensation you can make at home. Fluffy Coke. This starts with coating the inside of a glass with marshmallow fluff. Then, after the ice is added to the glass, Coke is poured over the top of the ice, creating a creamy, rich drink!
The fast food burger drive thru is suffering big pain thanks to high food costs. in response McDonald’s has brought a GIANT burger to the table, a 14-Ounce ‘Big Arch’ Burger.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mcdonald-rolls-14-ounce-big-125136434.html
Passenger Removed From Plane Because of Sex Toy. Amanda Diaz Rojas and her friends had gotten onto their plane and were all settled for their flight. But then her carry-on bag started to make noise so the flight crew, needing to ensure that everyone was safe, asked her to remove her bag from the overhead and open it on the jetway.
Map Shows Where You’d Be If You Dug A Hole Straight Through Earth. Remember when you were a little kid and you tried to “dig a hole to China?” Welp, thanks to the wonders of computers and the internet, there’s a map that’ll help you pinpoint exactly where you would come out the other side.
