Leons Headlines July 3: Heat Warning: highs in the low 30s, humidex values hitting +35 to +40 through Friday; cooler weather moves in Saturday.
-A head-on crash on Hwy 10 Tuesday killed 2 & left 2 critically injured after a southbound vehicle crossed the centre line & hit a suspected parked car; Swan River RCMP.
-Fatal highway crashes in Manitoba have risen to 32 this year, up from 23 last year, with speed, distraction, and seatbelt use being key factors.
-Southwest MB remains much drier than normal, though Manitoba Agriculture says conditions are not yet extreme.
-Manitobans will see boosted GST rebate payments this week, with individuals eligible for up to $533 and couples up to $680.
-All Canada Sheep Classic returns to Brandon July 9–12 at Keystone Centre, bringing hundreds of producers from across the country.
-A new poll shows over half of Conservative voters in MB would likely vote to leave Canada, a result Westman conservative politicians call “surprising,” citing frustration with Liberal policies in rural areas.
-Canned foods giant Del Monte files for bankruptcy blaming weak economy & consumers’ changing diet habits.
-Highest-paid City of Wpg workers revealed in 2024 disclosure; former police chief earned nearly $500K. Brandon has yet to publish salaries for 2024.
-Rogers completed its $4.7B purchase of BCE’s stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Ent, becoming majority owner of the Maple Leafs, Raptors, Argos & Toronto FC, further expanding its sports empire after securing NHL rights in Canada through 2038.
-Sunrise Credit Union has awarded 14 scholarships totaling $24,000, with Dylan Radcliffe of Boissevain receiving the top $5,000 award.
-Bombers visit Calgary to take on the Stampeders tonight at 8pm.
–Airport Threats: Bomb threats at six major Canadian airports Thursday caused delays and temporary ground stops as authorities investigated and cleared the sites. NavCan says the situation was quickly addressed and flights are continuing with minimal delays.
Most would celebrate with champagne or cake. Celebrating with Baby Oil? Gimme a break. Fans of Diddy Celebrate what was an acquittal on the most serious of his charges Wednesday.
Almost all of us have sent money electronically. One of the most popular ways to do it is with an E-Transfer. But can it be “Intercepted”? Apparently so according to one Ontario woman who recently lost $3500!
I CAN GET SOME SATISFACTION. When it comes to America’s Top Fast Food Champion for 2025 once again Chicken is King, and what is most surprising is NOT who’s at the top, but rather who rounds out the bottom of this list. (we have 2 of the #1 in AB and 13 in ON)
Movies in 2025-30 minutes of commercials and an $80 Popcorn Bucket! If theatres are trying to win back more movie goers, hitting them with ads and MORE expensive food might not be the best way to do that, but that’s just me.
30 MINUTES of ADS: https://www.the-sun.com/money/14613713/amc-bringing-more-ads-before-movies
$80 Popcorn Bucket: https://screencrush.com/galactus-popcorn-bucket-price
The iphone shortcut you need if you ever get pulled over. Not sure if this works, but worth a try if you’re concerned about what might happen next time you’re stopped by police. This little hack is voice activated and starts recording before anyone knocks on the window.
