Leons Headlines May 20: Canada’s inflation rate fell to 1.7% in April, driven by the federal government’s removal of the consumer carbon tax, according to StatsCan. Groceries were more expensive in April, increasing 3.8% compared to 3.2% in March, with food outpacing overall inflation 3 months in a row.
-Canada Post workers issue strike notice, poised to hit picket lines Friday. Government cheques & live animal deliveries would continue, as efforts to reach an agreement goes on amid ongoing financial losses.
-Construction resumes this week on Brandon’s 18th Street, with remaining northbound and southbound lane repairs set to continue in stages, weather permitting, for another month before completion.
-Motorized watercraft banned on Clear Lake in ‘disappointing journey’ to fight zebra mussels. Former First Nation chief welcomes decision while local business, cabin owners’ association members frustrated.
-About 60 residents protested the RM of Prairie Lake’s new “one boat, one lake” policy at Pelican Lake Monday.
-A major water-line break in Neepawa Sunday forced the town to impose urgent water restrictions to protect treated water supply.
-Wpg lifts fire ban after rain, colder weather. 150 evacuees return to Lac du Bonnet Sunday, 850 still under evacuation order.
-Dallas moves to NHL Western final after beating Wpg 2-1 in Game 6 of round 2, ending the Jet’s run for the Stanley Cup after a franchise-record regular season. More than $55K in donations raised in recognition of Mark Scheifele’s dad’s passing before Game 6.
Even though the Jets lost game 6 vs Dallas, the season did end on a bright note, even after tragedy. After the sudden passing of Mark Scheifele’s father, the Winnipeg Jets centre played Game 6 against Dallas just hours later, inspiring a wave of support from Dallas Stars fans. Led by Stars fan Ryan Grimes, the hockey community raised over $55,000 for youth charities in Scheifele’s father’s memory through the “$55 for 55” initiative.
Where’s my mail? Friday it might be gone. Some are calling for massive changes at Canada Post in light of a strike fast approaching Friday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-post-strike-notice-1.7538696
Calgary Stampede doesn’t start until July 4, but already they’re out with a list of food try try. BTW, our Manitoba Summer fair is just two weeks away!
If pizza and a donut had a baby!-Hungary’s POPULAR FOOD! It’s like the fair food ELEPHANT Ears used for a pizza crust.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/16/travel/video/langos-hungary-deep-fried-pizza-spc-digvid
Here are the top 5 movies at the North American box office for the weekend of May 16–18, 2025:
- Final Destination: Bloodlines – $51.6 million
The sixth installment of the horror franchise achieved a franchise-best opening, surpassing previous records with a $51.6 million debut. - Thunderbolts* – $16.6 million
Marvel’s antihero ensemble film continued its strong performance, adding $16.6 million in its third weekend, bringing its domestic total to over $155 million. - Sinners – $15.2 million
The musical horror film maintained its momentum, earning $15.2 million in its fifth weekend, with a domestic cumulative gross of approximately $240 million. - A Minecraft Movie – $5.95 million
The video game adaptation added nearly $6 million in its seventh weekend, pushing its total domestic gross to over $416 million. - The Accountant 2 – $3.8 million
The action sequel rounded out the top five with $3.8 million, contributing to its ongoing box office run.
What’s up With TikTok’s ‘Invisible Phone?’ 54M views in just 4 days and the whole thing is just a gag, put people want it!
Could you live on $20 a day, if it meant travelling the world? A man who visited every country in the world without boarding a plane (2023).
Scariest Ride EVER! NEW roller coaster DISCONNECTS from the track in mid-air – and even theme park junkies are terrified to ride.
What To Do If You’re Stuck In An Airport Overnight. Luckily there’s a website for that!
Another drive thru collectible has landed. McDonald’s Squishmallows return to Happy Meals.
https://www.eatthis.com/mcdonalds-squishmallows-happy-meal-2025
