Leons Headlines May 23: The HEAT is back: Sunshine & warm temps for the weekend & into next week bring another heatwave to the area. Temps in the upper 20’s for the weekend & 30’s next week will be almost 10 degrees above normal.
-No Deal: Thursday deadline passes, Canada Post union calls for nationwide OT ban, rejects latest offers, as tensions rise & strike action to disrupt mail delivery across the country.
-Due to a possible postal strike, Manitoba health appointments will now be confirmed by phone or email — no mail notices for now.
-Pelican Lake’s new “one lake, one boat” policy draws criticism from local businesses who the restrictions are scaring off tourists & crippling business. This after Parks Canada surprised boaters with a motorboat ban on Clear Lake for the 2025 season.
-About 175 protesters gathered Thursday near Hey 5 & the Trans-Canada at Carberry, voicing safety concerns over a planned RCUT redesign, demanding an overpass instead after a 2023 fatal crash.
-Brandon woman sentenced to 14 months in jail Thursday after pleading guilty to possessing three rifles.
-Across MB, seeding is about 57% complete, compared to the five-year average of 45%.
-‘It’s devastating’: Wendigo Road property owners survey extensive wildfire damage near Lac Du Bonnet.
-Wpg drivers call city’s decision to remove parking meters by Aug 31 “terrible,” as parking payments shift to mobile app starting July 2.
-CFL returns to MB with an exhibition tilt for the Bombers as Wpg hosts SK Saturday afternoon.
US Air Travel Summer from Hell? While Canadians enjoyed a long weekend last weekend it’s Memorial Day Long weekend south of the border, and could mean record travel. But safety concerns, economic pressures, and travel restrictions have led to falling demand and major cutbacks. With delays, international booking drops, and new Real ID rules, the industry faces a turbulent season instead of its usual boom.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/21/business/airline-woes-summer-travel-season
Pack some patience. Because you may have delays, cancelations, rude people to travel alongside and well……accommodations like LARGE service animals. Check this out.
NEW NORTH AMERICAN THEME PARK! Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe, the first major U.S. theme park in over 25 years, officially opened on May 22, 2025. Spanning 110 acres, it features five immersive lands: Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe. Highlights include cutting-edge rides like the dual-track Stardust Racers coaster and the immersive Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry attraction, offering guests a blend of innovation and storytelling.
If you’re headed to California and want a cheap DISNEYLAND PASS. (3 day hopper only). Simply visit a US Costco to get it cheap. Your Canadian Costco membership is valid in the USA and at any Costco warehouse worldwide.
https://bestlifeonline.com/costco-disneyland-park-pass
Way to go Wendy’s! Wendy’s Canada (AND ONLY CANADA) just launched a limited-time Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger—a quarter-pound beef patty with caramelized onions, mayo, and melty cheese, all sandwiched between two grilled cheese buns. The over-the-top creation celebrates 50 years of Wendy’s in Canada and is already going viral online. Americans are reacting with envy, wishing this cheesy indulgence was available south of the border.
Private Jet Disaster in San Diego. A small plane crashed into San Diego’s Murphy Canyon neighborhood, igniting a house and cars, and killing three employees of Sound Talent Group.
The end of entertainment as we know it. This is massive in the tech and media/entertainment space. Google unveiled an AI model capable of generating incredibly realistic videos, prompting mixed reactions as people noticed oddities like extra fingers or unnatural movements. But again, this is just the start. People at home will be able to create major motion picture style video in the next 12-24 months.
THE INTERNET REACTS: https://www.boredpanda.com/internet-is-over-google-veo3-tiktok
