Leons Headlines June 23: US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites have sparked fears of renewed inflation, experts warn of likely spike in oil & gas prices. The US has issues a “worldwide caution security alert” as Israel and Iran continue to trade rounds of strikes.
-Canadian retail sales fell 1.1% in May, largest drop in a year. This as the Canadian job market tightens as students attempt to gain Summer employment.
-Another open house set for Carberry Wednesday to update the public on plans to redesign Hwy 1 & 5. A new sport suggests the site was studied in 2006, but a major improvement wasn’t completed because of cost.
-Congratulations 2025 Graduates. Brandon grad week: Today Vincent Massey, Tuesday Neelin, Wednesday Crocus Plains. Last day of school in the BSD is Thursday.
-Report claims 16B passwords have been leaked online by infostealers, prompting cybersecurity experts to urge regularly changing & avoid reusing passwords.
-Carberry a finalist in the national “Ugliest Bleachers Contest” with Sports Systems, in hopes public support will help them win a new set of bleachers.
-Canadian comedy star Debra DiGiovanni visits the WMCA in Brandon Oct 26.
-SLOAN’s rescheduled Brandon show moved to Nov 24.
-Zach Collaros makes season debut in Blue Bombers 27-14 win over BC Lions.
TORNADOES South of the border. A powerful storm system, including tornadoes and damaging winds, swept through parts of North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, leaving three people dead and widespread destruction. Two men and a woman were killed near Enderlin, N.D., and a regional airport sustained heavy damage.
SNOW. SNOW in Idaho, Montana, Albert and BC! This is Hwy 532 SW of Calgary, AB near Pekisko. “Snowfall ongoing Highways 532 and 940 intersection. Search and rescue crews out assisting stuck people in heavy slush and snow.
HAPPY GRAD WEEK! Today it’s Vincent Massey HS, Tuesday Neelin and Wednesday Crocus. This is comedian Tim Minchin and his things to remember after Grad. He gave this speech to the University of Western Australia in 2017.
High Schoolers Feel Unprepared for Life After Graduation. Most high school students say they feel unprepared for life after graduation, with little work or college experience.
https://www.highereddive.com/news/high-schoolers-dont-feel-prepared-for-post-graduation/751246
Vacation Destinations Expectations vs. Reality. Many famous travel spots fall short of expectations, leading to big disappointments.
https://www.boredpanda.com/travel-expectations-vs-reality-msn
B.C. Will Challenge After Widow Leaves $1M to Male Escort. Relatives of a B.C. widow are challenging her will after she left her $1M estate to a younger male escort.
Disneyland Wedding Interrupted by Staff. A staged wedding at Disneyland Paris was halted after staff realized the “bride” was a 9-year-old girl and the “groom” was a 22-year-old man.
https://www.boredpanda.com/police-arrest-man-trying-to-marry-9-year-old-girl-disneyland-paris
Pringles Aren’t Technically Potato Chips. Pringles aren’t true potato chips—they’re actually a processed potato snack made from dehydrated potato flakes.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1888096/are-pringles-potato-chips
SUMMER OFFICIALLY ARRIVED FRIDAY, and now it’s time for a heaping helping of the world’s most popular Summer Food: The Hot Dog! The US state that consumes the most hot dogs might surprise you—it’s not the one you’d expect.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1887834/west-virginia-most-hot-dogs
Here are the top 10 Canadian provinces/territories by per‑capita hot‑dog consumption:
Prince Edward Island – 37.7 servings
Northwest Territories – 31.3
Nova Scotia – 31.2
Newfoundland & Labrador – 31.0
Saskatchewan – 29.7
British Columbia – 27.6 servings
Ontario – 26.8
Manitoba – 25.9
Alberta – 25.6
Yukon – 20.2
BTW The most popular day to eat a hot dog in Canada? July 1st of course.
