Leons Headlines May 14: Wildfires force evacuations in several communities & provincial parks including Nopiming, Lac du Bonnet & The Pas as thousands of hectares burn, prompting states of emergency, air quality warnings & closures.
-Much needed rain arrives today, offering relief from dry conditions but with strong winds, will likely dampen long weekend plans as temperatures drop below seasonal.
-A new K–8 school planned for SW Brandon, pending approval to rezone south of Lakeview Drive from ag to educational use.
-A 54yr old woman is in stable condition after being shot by an RCMP officer Monday night near Carberry, after reportedly acting erratically, climbing on vehicles while carrying an edged weapon.
-Three farm machinery incidents in one week, including one near Russell has MB Hydro urging farmers with tall equipment to apply for free clearance permits.
-Eight children suffered minor injuries and were taken to hospital after a bus carrying 31 rear-ended a tractor in the RM of Grey Tuesday.
-Granlund shines for Stars with hat trick in 3-1 win over Jets. Dallas up 3-1 as NHL playoff series returns to MB Thursday.
WELCOME RAIN. We need it. But how much is too much? Are we moving from “choking on smoke” to worrying about flood issues next?
Winnipeg Breaks Heat Record: Winnipeg became the hottest major city on Earth Tuesday, hitting a scorching 36.4°C. By the end of the day the city would top out at +37! Another record!
A screenshot from timeanddate.com at 4:10 p.m. Tues, May 13, 2025. Winnipeg is the hottest major city in the world.
Manitoba actors in the NEW Trailer! Nobody 2 is the sequel to one of of the biggest action flicks of the past 5 years! August 15th Bob Odenkirk reprises his roll as “chief butt kicker” alongside some home grown actors, including some aspiring talents from Westman!
AI Job Interview Shock. A job seeker was surprised to find his interview conducted entirely by artificial intelligence instead of a human. I tried out Ai HR to see if it would work well to hire me as a plumber.
These poor souls, too bad they didn’t see it coming. A psychic scam in Ontario sees two Ontario men losing over $150,000 after falling for false financial promises from psychics.
Menendez Brothers Parole Update: The Menendez brothers were resentenced and are now eligible for parole decades after their high-profile murder convictions.
New Summer Soda Flavors that might be coming here! Seven exciting soda flavors are launching this summer, from Dr. Pepper Blackberry to Spindrift’s new line.
https://www.eatthis.com/new-soda-flavors-coming-this-summer
Viral Pickle Snack. Quick, easy and relatively healthy. A viral 2-ingredient snack on TikTok turns leftover pickles into crispy, addictive chips.
Could America’s favorite Airline be coming to Canada. There are some serious Southwest Airline Expansion Rumors. A regulatory filing has sparked speculation that Southwest Airlines may be planning international routes.
Concert Costs in 2025: A new report reveals how much fans are really paying per song at concerts, raising eyebrows about tour prices.
https://studyfinds.org/concert-economics-shocking-cost-per-song
