Leons Headlines May 6: An Agricore grain elevator caught fire and burned in Waskada burned early this morning. Fire crews from Waskada, Deloraine, and Melita responded. Cause unknown.

-Fire destroyed a garage on 11th St Sunday night in Brandon , damaging a nearby home. Second downtown garage fire in 3 weeks. April 15th fire was on 5th St.

-Burn bans have been issued in Whitehead and Winnipeg due to dry conditions. Winnipeg bans fire pits, fireworks, and charcoal grills. No ban in Brandon yet.

-State of emergency in Interlake region as wildfires destroy homes. OCN and The Pas on alert.

-Carberry set a new heat record Sunday, one of 8 Manitoba towns to break records. Grand Rapids hit 30.2°C, breaking 1987’s 24°C.

-Brandonites are invited to the annual Spring Downtown Community Clean-Up Day Wednesday 1–3 pm, with volunteer check-in at Princess Park.

-MB health officials warn of possible measles exposure in Winkler & Gretna in late April, urging anyone potentially exposed to contact Health Links.

-Carney to meet with Trump at the White House today.

-MB film industry concerned about possible US tariffs on Canada’s movie & TV projects.

-Wpg Jets playoff run generates ‘invaluable’ free publicity for city. Social media posts, TV coverage worth millions.

-Alert Ready National Public Alerting System will occur Wednesday at 1:55 p.m.

-GameStop Canada bought by Quebec toy maker, to be rebranded as EB Games.

Happy Concert Day!!!! National Concert Day, launched by Live Nation in 2015, celebrates the kickoff of the summer concert season and honors everyone involved in live music production. The day features a special $20 ticket promotion for over a million tickets and often includes a live event, typically held at Irving Plaza in NYC. Fans are encouraged to celebrate by buying tickets, attending concerts, and planning their summer music experiences. We asked what was your FIRST and Last concert and discussed some of the hottest concerts to play Canada and some of the most expensive.

Here’s a Top 5 Highest-Grossing Concerts/Tours in Canada for 2024 based on available revenue and popularity data:

1. Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour
   • Gross: Over $2.2 billion globally
   • Canadian highlight: Three sold-out shows in Vancouver
   • Note: Broke records for stadium attendance and ticket sales
2. Coldplay – Music of the Spheres Tour
   • Gross: $421 million globally in 2024
   • Canadian cities: Toronto, Vancouver
   • Known for: Eco-conscious touring and interactive fan experiences
3. Madonna – The Celebration Tour
   • Gross: Estimated over $200 million globally
   • Canadian stops: Toronto and Montreal
   • Highlight: Spanned her four-decade career with high demand
4. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – 2024 Tour
   • Gross: Over $100 million in 2024 globally
   • Canadian shows: Vancouver, Edmonton
   • Highlight: Sold out arenas and drew older audiences nationwide
5. Olivia Rodrigo – Guts World Tour
   • Gross: High box office revenue among Gen Z fans
   • Canadian cities: Toronto, Montreal
   • Highlight: Rapid ticket sellouts and high resale value

Based on available data for 2024, here are the top five most expensive concert tickets in Canada:

1. Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour
   • Dates: November 14–23 in Toronto; December 6–8 in Vancouver
   • Ticket Prices: Resale tickets ranged from $1,126 to over $3,500 USD, depending on seat location and demand.
2. The Rolling Stones – Hackney Diamonds Tour
   • Date: July 5 at BC Place, Vancouver
   • Ticket Prices: Starting at $921 CAD, with premium seats commanding higher prices.
3. Zach Bryan – The Quittin Time Tour
   • Date: November 20 at Rogers Arena, Vancouver
   • Ticket Prices: Approximately $722 CAD for standard seats, with premium options available at higher costs.
4. Noah Kahan – We’ll All Be Here Forever Tour
   • Date: March 28 at Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
   • Ticket Prices: Ranging from $420 to $460 CAD.
5. Green Day – The Saviors Tour
   • Date: August 1 at Rogers Centre, Toronto
   • Ticket Prices: Resale tickets reportedly exceeded $500 CAD, with some premium seats reaching higher prices.

Man Wins $167 Million In Lottery, Arrested 3 Days Later. A Kentucky man who won $167 million in the Powerball was arrested for assault just three days after celebrating his historic jackpot.

https://www.boredpanda.com/kentucky-man-who-won-powerball-jackpot-arrested-days-later

Biggest Fashion Fails From The Met Gala 2025. Despite the Met Gala’s reputation for bold style, some 2025 outfits crossed the line from creative to cringeworthy.

https://www.boredpanda.com/biggest-fashion-fails-at-met-gala-2025

Skype dead at 22. Microsoft officially shut down Skype after 22 years, marking the end of a once-revolutionary app now replaced by successors like Teams.

https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/skype-dead-at-22

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After two decades, Skype, once a leading video-calling platform, is set to shut down on May 5. Shutting down Skype will help Microsoft focus on its homegrown Teams service by simplifying its communication offerings, the software developer said The decline was partly because Skype’s underlying technology was not suited for the smartphone era. In 2011 the service had around 150 million monthly users; by 2020, that number had fallen to roughly 23 million, despite a brief resurgence during the pandemic. Other big tech firms have also struggled with online communication tools, with Google making several attempts through apps including Hangouts and Duo. Microsoft declined to share the latest user figures for Skype and said there would be no job cuts due to the move. #skype #teams #microsoft #videocalling

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Goodbye human drivers? Waymo’s robotaxis are now fully operational. Waymo’s fully autonomous robotaxis are now commercially available, making self-driving rides a present-day reality.

Squid Game Season 3 teaser hints at a chaotic, bloody end. A teaser for Squid Game Season 3 reveals Gi-hun’s return and suggests the final chapter will be the most brutal yet.