Leons Headlines Aug 2: Minnedosa ready to “Rock the fields” for a 20th year. The 3 day festival kicking off Friday at 6 pm running to Sunday includes Kim Mitchell, Theory of a Deadman, Econoline Crush, Prism, Amanda Marshall & Colin James.
-The Selo Ukraina site at Dauphin, comes alive this long weekend with three days of the 59th annual Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival, starting at noon today. | ‘Celebration of diversity’: Folklorama ready for 53rd year, starts it’s 2 week run in Wpg Aug. 4.
-Smoke from wildfires in northern Manitoba has forced the evacuation of more than 1,000 people from four First Nations, with 46 residents of the Manto Sipi Cree Nation now taking refuge in Brandon.
-CBC report: Former BU instructor alleges more than half his students used AI to cheat. Provost defends university’s ‘robust process’ to deal with cheating allegations.
-Retired priest charged with sex assaults in Lennard MB in early 1970s. RCMP believe there may be more victims yet to come forward.
-Blue Bombers upset Lions 25-0 in Winnipeg on six field goals by Castillo.
-Brandon topped out at +31 yesterday. Long weekend starts with more sun and +30.
Jake Paul makes offer to Olympic boxer Angela Carini after Paris 2024 scandal. Angela Carini withdrew 46 seconds into the fight, after Imane Khelif landed a right hand, with Paul, both a professional boxer and promoter, inviting the Italian to feature on one of his cards.
5 Major Changes Underway at Chick-fil-A, and one includes a major move to Canada. Chick-fil-A has lost its top fast-food ranking. While undeniably a southeastern institution for decades, the iconic chicken brand has enjoyed massive, unprecedented national success lately, rising through the ranks to become America’s third-largest fast-food chain in terms of sales. They’re coming closer to us!
https://www.eatthis.com/chick-fil-a-changes-2024
Ice Cream Pairs Unexpectedly Well With Soy Sauce – Here’s Why. You might not imagine soy sauce working with a dessert, let alone ice cream. However, the salty condiment works quite well with the frozen treat.
https://www.mashed.com/1631286/soy-sauce-ice-cream
Things People forget the most when traveling. Nine in 10 of us have had a “Home Alone” moment — realizing they forgot something essential en route to their destination, according to new research. While respondents aren’t forgetting their kids at home, they have forgotten other stuff.
https://swnsdigital.com/us/2024/08/things-americans-forget-the-most-when-traveling/
Big Weekend for Rock and another big year for concerts. This is a stunning look at concert ticket prices by the minute reveals Bruno Mars, U2 most expensive.
https://studyfinds.org/concert-ticket-prices-by-the-minute-bruno-mars
“Did Turkey Send A Hitman?”: People Lose It Over 51-Year-Old Olympic Medal Winner With ‘No Equipment’ Yusuf Dikeç wins silver casually, and cool under pressure. There’s a new legend in town!
https://www.boredpanda.com/turkish-air-pistol-specialist-yusef-dikec-olympics-no-equipment
Taco Bell to roll out AI drive-thru ordering in hundreds of locations by end of year. Yum Brands expands Taco Bell AI. Yum Brands said voice AI has improved order accuracy, decreased wait times and increased profitable growth for franchisees.
