Leons Headlines May 13: Super Hot Monday: Winnipeg & Brandon breaks a 67year weather records as Winnipeg topped out at +33.8. Brandon hit 33.4°C, surpassing the previous record of 32.8°C set in 1958.

-Nine communities broke heat records Sunday; Emerson at +37.8, others included Deerwood, Melita, Pilot Mound, Portage, Sprague & Steinbach.

-Weather pendulum swings: after some much needed rain mid-week, Environment Canada calls for a rain snow mix Saturday of the Long weekend with a high of just +1.

-Westman farmers reduce canola acreage, diversify crops in response to China’s tariffs on Canadian canola oil & meal.

-MPI offers condensed 5-week Driver Z courses this summer in Westman to expand popular drivers ed program.

-City launches Water Fixture Subsidy, offers up to $350 for low-flow toilet upgrades to help reduce utility bills.

-Wheatland man faces charges after RCMP recovered over $45K in stolen property during May 7 search NW of Brandon.

-Former Valleyview Community Centre treasurer who admitted to stealing $48K through 336 e-transfers, arranges full repayment ahead of Thursday sentencing.

-Winnipeg crews battle 3 large grass fires Monday, including a blaze in Transcona that destroyed structures, caused explosions & threatened businesses.

-Jets still searching for first road win of post-season, face Stars in Game 4 tonight from Dallas starting at 7 pm.

Big money being made in DETOX VACATIONS. More specifically, digital detox, the hot new vaycay trend! Digital detox vacations help you unplug by limiting or eliminating screen time to reconnect with nature and yourself. These getaways often include wellness activities like hiking, yoga, and mindfulness, free from tech distractions, growing in popularity as more people seek relief from constant notifications and digital burnout.

LESS USA, MORE Latin America. Thanks to a low dollar, anti-American sentiment, and fewer people willing to travel south, Air Canada is cutting more US Routes but adding Latin American destinations from Canada. The airline has announced 4 new destinations, 13 new routes and 16 per cent more seat capacity compared to last winter.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/air-canada-adds-new-routes-to-latin-america-in-largest-winter-expansion-to-date

Top 10 Ad Jingles: NBCUniversal honored iconic jingles like “Like a Good Neighbor” at its 2025 Upfront, prompting a top 10 list of the most memorable U.S. ad jingles.

https://www.thedrum.com/news/2022/06/08/top-10-us-ad-jingles-all-time-warning-they-will-get-stuck-your-head

Poopcopter: A real drone in the U.S. now autonomously locates and removes dog poop from yards.

https://ecency.com/@mauromar/the-poopcopter-is-already-a-reality-in-the-united-states-el-cacacoptero-ya-es-una-realidad-en-estados-unidos

Famous Celebs Before Fame: A photo collection shows celebrities before they became world-famous, capturing their early, lesser-known days.

https://www.boredpanda.com/old-photos-famous-people-celebrities-msn

McDonald’s Ice Cream Hack: A tool now exists to help you locate working McDonald’s ice cream machines worldwide.

How To Avoid Every Broken McDonald’s Ice Cream Machine In The World

Coffee Creamer by Zodiac: Your zodiac sign determines which coffee creamer flavor best suits your personality.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1852696/coffee-creamer-zodiac-sign

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Homemade Coffee Creamer 1c brown sugar 1c water 1/2c half half 1/2c milk 1-2 Tbls Vanilla Splash of maple extract *I doubled this recipe in the video. Dissolve brown sugar and water over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in the rest of the ingredients. Store in the fridge for 1 week. #homemade #homestead #cookingtips #foodhacks

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