Leons Headlines May 15: FLOOD WATCH issued for parts of South Western Manitoba, including areas south of the #1 Hwy, between Brandon & Virden, and west of Hwy 10, due to a weather system expected to bring over 80 mm of rain today & tomorrow, which may cause overland flooding.
-A man & woman died after becoming trapped by wildfires in the RM of Lac du Bonnet, where extreme conditions delayed rescue & RCMP urge the public to avoid the area.
-Whiteshell Provincial Park & others in eastern MB are closed due to extreme wildfire conditions, with mandatory evacuations for all users by 1 pm May 15, restricted access until further notice, and prohibited drone use to protect firefighting operations.
-Loblaws and Walmart issue warnings to consumers regarding dramatic price increases coming in next few weeks due to tariffs, supply chain issues and inflationary costs.
-One boat launch at Pelican Lake to open this season, RM of Prairie Lakes “one boat, one lake” policy requires watercraft to undergo inspections at Ninette launch to prevent aquatic invasive species.
-The province makes more people eligible for measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines due to increasing cases of measles in MB.
-ON & MB agree to boost interprovincial trade, ease barriers on goods, services & workers.
-Jets must-win after dropping 3-1 decision to Stars in Game 4. Game 5 tonight in Wpg at 8:30.
Stock up if you can. Loblaws and Walmart are issuing a warning regarding price increases on food in the coming weeks. Grocery stores have stock piled as much as they could heading into the Summer season, but some stores may see shortages, reduces selection and price increases.
🎶 First Music Purchase Day – 45s, CDs, 8-Tracks. Today we celebrate the first music purchases that hooked us all—whether it was a 45, an 8-track, or a CD. What was your very first record or cassette, and which format defined your musical coming-of-age?
🍳 People Revealed Their Favorite Cooking Hacks. People are sharing their best kitchen shortcuts, like freezing herbs in olive oil or cutting pizza with scissors. People shared a cooking hack that makes your life easier.
https://www.boredpanda.com/cooking-techniques-advice-lessons-msn
🏒 NHL Suspends Florida Panthers Minority Owner for ‘51st State’ Posts. The NHL has suspended a Florida Panthers minority owner over controversial social media posts about making Florida the “51st state.” This drama is heating up just as the playoffs are underway.
💸 8 Places You Should Always Tip, According to Etiquette Experts. Etiquette experts say there are surprising places you should never skip tipping—from hotel housekeeping to bike messengers. Are you tipping enough in these tricky situations, or leaving money on the table?
https://bestlifeonline.com/who-to-tip-etiquette
✈️ Vacationers Share Small Travel Habits They Always Make Time For. Vacationers reveal the little rituals they never skip on trips, like packing a favorite snack or journaling each night. What’s your travel ritual that helps turn a good trip into a great one?
https://www.buzzfeed.com/hannahloewentheil/travel-ritual-hacks
🍬 Pennsylvania Kindergarten Student Handed Out Jello Shots. A Pennsylvania kindergarten student shocked the school by handing out jello shots to classmates, sparking an official investigation. This unusual and concerning incident has everyone asking—how did this even happen?
🎥 TikTok Beauty Influencer Shot Dead During Livestream. Mexican TikTok star Valeria Marquez was tragically shot during a livestream at her salon, leaving fans and the online community stunned. The shocking event raises serious concerns about creator safety in public spaces.
💰 Justin Bieber Sold Music Catalog for $200 Million Because He Was Broke. Even mega-star Justin Bieber faced money troubles and had to sell his music catalog for $200 million to cover debts. Turns out fame and fortune don’t always mean financial security!
https://www.tmz.com/2025/05/15/justin-bieber-financial-collapse-sell-music-catalog-broke
