Leons Headlines May 28: Koch apologizes to residents after a power outage shut down 3 plants Monday night, causing ammonia odours, says it’s now restarting operations.
-About 870 MB Hydro workers to hold a strike vote Friday after months of bargaining.
-Repairs to Brandon’s Civic Services Complex hit $1M after the city approves another $200K to move a standpipe put in the wrong spot during rebuilding.
-Brandon students, including 11 from Crocus & 2 from Massey represent MB in Regina this week at the Skills Canada Competition.
-Brandon chef Casey Naherniak, originally from Russell, takes top prize at the 2024 North American Grill Masters Finals in Toronto.
-Flin Flon being told to get ready to evacuate as a wildfire that started at Creighton SK landfill crosses into MB.
-Demand for respirators & sprinklers rises in MB as worsening wildfires continue to impact air quality.
-PM says Canada to join major European military buildup by July 1.
-Splash Island Waterpark Portage opens Monday, June 2. Brandon spray parks Friday June 6.
-Oilers down Stars 4-1, now a win away from another Stanley Cup Final. Game 5 is Thursday in Dallas.
HAPPY BURGER DAY!!! International Hamburger Day celebrates the beloved hamburger, traditionally made with a ground beef patty in a bun and topped with condiments and various fixings. Though its exact origin is debated, the burger gained popularity in the U.S. around the early 1900s and has since evolved with many variations like turkey and veggie burgers. Celebrate by enjoying a burger at home, a local spot, or even traveling to try one of the best burgers in the world.
WHO has a GREAT LOCAL BURGER!?!?!
Mandy Addison
Tastees!
Cindy Hainsworth Hutchings
Just had an amazing burger at The Velvet Antler at Lake Metigoshe last weekend!
Tracy Murphy
Eastside Eatery
Bonnie Woychyshyn Petras
Mmmm… Bacon Cheeseburger (smashed burger) at Dari Isle in Minnedosa! 😍😋
Cindy Olinyk
I make a pretty damn good burger! But I’d have to say Wellman Lake Lodge.
Michelle Forster-Wallin
Joe Beeverz Canadian Pub – Brandon, MB (locally owned and operated).
Tami Johnson
McMunnys Burger at McMunnys in Erickson.
Jason Scaletta (Top fan)
My buddy’s restaurant: The Viking Burger at Carlo’s Cucina in Gimli.
Krista Carlson Bellon
Kamminga’s Restaurant in Erickson.
Michelle Vinie
Wayback veggie burger 🍔
Allan Melcosky
Tyler, hands down: homemade burgers at V.J. Burgers on Main Street, Winnipeg – just half a block before Broadway Ave heading south. 🔥😋♥️🤩🍔
Orkin is out with it’s annual list of Top 10 Mosquito cities in the US and Canada. Soon the pests will be everywhere, but some places have them worse than others. Here are 10 Canadian cities often reported to have the most mosquitoes ranked from worst to still kinda bad. No surprise Manitoba is #1.
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Often dubbed the “Mosquito Capital of Canada” due to its flat landscape, wetlands, and humid summers.
Regina, Saskatchewan – Surrounded by marshes and flat prairie, it’s a mosquito magnet, especially after heavy rains.
Edmonton, Alberta – Warm summers and nearby wetlands lead to frequent mosquito outbreaks.
Thunder Bay, Ontario – Bordered by forests and lakes, it’s a hotspot in mosquito season.
Sudbury, Ontario – The many lakes and swampy areas in and around the city attract plenty of mosquitoes.
Ottawa, Ontario – Humid summers and the Ottawa River make for ideal mosquito breeding grounds.
Calgary, Alberta – While drier than Edmonton, it still sees mosquito spikes, especially after rainstorms.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Flat terrain and periodic flooding make it a mosquito haven during the warmer months.
Brandon, Manitoba – With the Assiniboine River and surrounding farmland, it gets swarmed in peak season.
Montreal, Quebec – Urban heat mixed with riverfront and green spaces can bring high mosquito activity, especially in July.
Ai Video is jaw dropping and impressive. Here the Dor Brothers use it to make every influence ever. Google Veo 3 is an advanced AI video generation model that creates high-quality, realistic videos from text prompts. It supports various cinematic styles, including time-lapse and aerial shots, with consistent characters and dynamic motion. Veo 3 is part of Google DeepMind’s push into creative AI, competing with tools like OpenAI’s Sora.
Southwest Airlines has officially ended its iconic “bags fly free” policy as of today. Passengers now face fees of $35 for the first checked bag and $45 for the second, unless they hold premium fares, A-List status, or a co-branded credit card. This officially ends the era of free bags on flights, but now means PILLOWS are going to be EVERYWHERE.
Some carry-ons will be food related. In fact your personal bag can be plastic and contain and entire CHICKEN! Chloe Gray went viral after bringing a whole rotisserie chicken as her carry-on snack, passing through TSA and eating it mid-flight to avoid overpriced airport food. The New York influencer shared the quirky experience on TikTok, calling it her version of a first-class meal, earning over 500,000 views.
10 Bands That Originally Had Terrible Names. Some of the world’s most popular bands started with hilariously bad names before finally settling on the ones we know today.
https://listverse.com/2025/05/28/10-bands-that-originally-had-terrible-names
Nutella Is Launching a New Flavor for the First Time in Over 60 Years. For the first time in more than 60 years, Nutella is adding a new peanut flavor to its lineup, exciting fans across the globe.
https://www.eatthis.com/nutella-launching-new-peanut-flavor-first-time-60-years
