Leons Headlines June 30: Dauphin’s Countryfest 2025 wrapped up Sunday after 4 days of strong attendance, great weather, drawing nearly 7K Sunday for a throwback-themed finale & praise as one of the smoothest festivals in recent memory.
-Following the sword attack on a 15yr old student at Neelin, BSD will form advisory committees to explore safety improvements & enhance awareness of school safety measures.
-No further zebra mussel evidence has been found in the Assiniboine River since last year’s larvae detection near Brandon, though testing continues and boaters are asked to decontaminate.
-Assiniboine College cuts its culinary arts intake in half while pausing baking & hospitality programs due to federal immigration changes that end post-graduation work permits, reducing international student demand.
-Canada will scrap its digital services tax & resume US trade talks after a call between PM Carney & President Trump.
-Canada’s 158th Birthday Tuesday: Brandon, Minnedosa, CFB Shilo, the International Peace Garden and many other locations have plans to put on a Canada Day show. The Brandon party starts at 11:00 am at the Riverbank Discovery Centre with food trucks, vendors, and fireworks at dusk.
-Apple has its first box-office hit. ‘F1 The Movie’ starring Brad Pitt debuted at the top of the box office making $144M over the weekend. Others in the Top 5: ‘How to Train Your Dragon’, ‘Elio’, ‘M3gan 2.0′ and ’28 Years Later’.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA! Canada Day celebrates the birth of our nation on July 1st, bringing people together across the country with fireworks, music, and community spirit. 🇨🇦 It’s a time to honor Canada’s rich history, diverse culture, and shared values. 🎉 Whether at big city events or local gatherings, Canadians everywhere unite to celebrate what makes our country special. Here’s some things you may not have known about the “Great White North”.
https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/51st-state-31-canada-facts-130000386.html
Can I buy milk or shoes or booze or gas? The Brandon Sun has a list of what’s open and closed for Canada Day. You’ll find it here:
https://www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/06/27/whats-open-and-closed-on-canada-day
SHOPPING in CANDA. Only in Canada can you shop at quirky spots like The Keg, famous for steak but also known for its fun vibe, and Dollarama, where everything’s a surprise under five bucks! 🍁 Plus, don’t forget Tim Hortons—the unofficial Canadian HQ for coffee and double-doubles. ☕️🍩 And that’s just the start!
I CAN’T HELP IT! So do we nee support groups now? Canadians trying to buy only Canadian stuff is like maple syrup hunting in a sea of American brands—sweet but tricky! 🍁 Meanwhile, their shopping carts are politely packed with “Sorry, that’s American” and “Oops, couldn’t resist.” 😂
Then again, there’s so many great products ONLY available in Canada. Like Hawkins Cheezies and bagged milk! What do a couple of average Americans this of this, and our POUTINE?!?!
HAPPY CANADA DAY SunSeekers! Enjoy one of the longest days of the year and our nation’s birthday, even though we’re neighbors to America, we’re still quite different. I love our sense of humour, and how Canadians most often “don’t take things to seriously”. Well, other than hockey of course.
