Leons Headlines June 25, 2025: Neelin graduation celebrated over 100 students Tuesday, including 5 sets of twins & a student joining virtually from a Wpg hospital, with Principal Bas Nundu delivering a heartfelt speech on growth & resilience. Today’s city grad is Crocus Plains & final day of classes in the BSD is tomorrow.
-Brandon City Council has approves a $3.5M contract to reconstruct 26th between Park & Victoria, with work starting next month and to be complete by winter.
-Carberry residents will review 3 redesign options for a dangerous intersection linked to a deadly 2023 crash, with the leading choice being a restricted crossing U-turn (RCUT), despite local concerns.
-Brandon’s Nigerian community urges BSD to address racism after a 15yr old boy was stabbed in a racially motivated attack, calling for safer schools & culturally safe spaces.
-Two boys hospitalized, one airlifted, after the UTV they were driving turned in front of a semi on Hwy 244 near Treherne; neither wore a seatbelt or helmet, RCMP are investigating.
-MB government launches the Affordable Home Energy Program to help homeowners install energy-efficient heat pumps to help lower energy bills by up to 30% and support clean-energy jobs.
-Dozens of Manitobans couldn’t reach 911 operators during March Telus outage: CRTC report. Company records shows 177 calls for help went unanswered between March 22 and March 24.
-Strawberry season started early in MB due to a warm spring, but dry weather has led to smaller berries & irrigation challenges.
-MB opens a new trade office in Washington, D.C., led by former journalist Richard Madan, to strengthen US ties with the province.
-HISTORIC: Canada commits to new NATO pledge to spend 5% of GDP on defence by 2035, or $150 billion a year, slightly less than half of what the country spends on Healthcare.
-Brady Oliveira to miss 2nd straight game, Nic Demski questionable as Bombers welcome Edmonton Thursday.
The prosecution and defense have both rested in the Diddy trial, with closing arguments expected soon. The jury will decide if Sean “Diddy” Combs is guilty of charges including sex trafficking and running a criminal operation. A verdict could come within days, marking a dramatic end to one of the most high-profile celebrity trials in years.
The Boy ALERGIC TO FOOD. Finley Ranson, a 14-year-old from Essex, is allergic to nearly all foods due to a rare condition that causes internal bleeding when he eats. He survives through a special liquid diet fed directly into his stomach and receives fats through a tube into his heart. Despite his condition, Finley stays positive and raises money for the hospital that helps care for him.
Wedding of the Year MOVED. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez have reportedly moved their wedding from Venice to a private location due to concerns over logistics and public attention. The couple had originally planned a lavish three-day celebration on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore with high-profile guests and luxury details. Despite the change in venue, the wedding is still expected to be a star-studded and extravagant affair.
The POPULAR Summer drink you never heard of. It’s 900 years older than Coke and popular for centuries. It’s valued for replenishing minerals lost through sweat and supporting digestive health. Though not for every palate, its cooling effects and health benefits make it a staple across Turkey and beyond.
https://www.cnn.com/travel/ayran-turkey-greatest-hot-weather-drink
Golden Arches makes news in Canada for new offerings. McDonalds Canada Attempts to win back angry customers with a trip around the world. Dubbed the International Menu Heist, the lineup features a variety of offerings from all over the globe.
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/mcdonalds-canada-international-menu-items
Waitress fired over asking “why didn’t I get a tip”. A viral TikTok with over 2 million views, shows her asking a customer why he didn’t tip after a friendly interaction. When she asked if her service was bad, the man called her rude, and she explained that not tipping actually costs servers money. Thoughts?
