Leons Headlines July 7: Brandon Chamber president says strong survey response a good sign as talks continue with an unnamed airline about a possible direct flight from Brandon to Toronto.
-12 Brandon employers join a federal pilot program to help skilled immigrants gain permanent residency through job offers, helping with ongoing labour shortages.
-A Brandon treatment centre offering services for $10K/month faces criticism, alleging exploitation of First Nations & government that pay the bill.
-RCMP in Central Plains, covering Portage-Treherne & surrounding RMs respond to over 300 calls for service in one week, June 23-29.
-Evacuated Lynn Lake residents arrived in Brandon as Leaf Rapids was warned to prepare for evacuation due to another out-of-control wildfire.
-A 25-year-old time capsule opened at Brandon City Hall, revealed a CKX TV VHS tape, Walmart bag, and James Ehnes CD from 2000.
-After 3 yrs of a red-hot market, Canada’s housing scene is finally cooling, with buying now easier, though affordability remains a challenge; new RBC report.
-A new report calls Canada’s efforts to remove internal trade barriers ‘political theatre,’ saying they won’t protect against U.S. tariffs or boost the economy.
-Risk of further floods in Texas during desperate search for missing as death toll tops 80.
-With Trump’s 90-day trade deal deadline ending at 12:01 am ET Wednesday, the world braces for uncertainty as higher tariffs loom & global economic stakes rise.
Rainfall Disaster in Texas. Flash floods in Central Texas, especially around Kerrville and the Guadalupe River, have tragically killed over 80 people, including nearly 30 children, with dozens more still missing. Camp Mystic, a girls’ summer camp, was swept away by a 26–29-foot surge in the river, resulting in at least 27 fatalities connected to the camp. Search-and-rescue operations continue amidst heavy rain and concerns over failing flood warning systems, and federal resources like the US Coast Guard and FEMA are now fully deployed.
https://www.cnn.com/weather/live-news/texas-flooding-camp-mystic-07-07-25-hnk
Joey ate almost 6 dozen in 10 minutes. Joey Chestnut reclaimed the Mustard Belt at the 2025 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest by devouring an incredible 70.5 hot dogs in 10 minutes, securing his record-breaking 17th championship. Despite missing the 2024 contest due to a sponsorship conflict, his triumphant return reaffirmed his dominance and commitment to the sport.
HOW DOES he do it? It’s not just BIG eating. Competitive eaters spend alot of time training and planning and following a strict set of guidelines and routines.
Ozzy’s Last Show. Kelly Osbourne got engaged backstage at her father Ozzy’s final concert, turning his farewell show into a double celebration of music and love.
Worst Drinks of Summer based on SUGAR. Some popular drinks are shockingly packed with sugar—more than a candy bar—making them the unhealthiest choices on store shelves.
https://www.eatthis.com/unhealthiest-drinks-ranked-by-sugar-july-2025
Who’s got the BEST Chicken Nuggets in Fast Food? A fast food chicken nugget showdown ranked the best and worst bites, revealing major differences in flavor and texture across chains.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1899524/fast-food-chicken-nuggets-ranked-worst-best
SLOW COOKER SAFETY. Leaving your slow cooker plugged in while away isn’t always risky—but understanding the safety tips could prevent a kitchen nightmare.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1901337/are-slow-cookers-safe-stay-plugged-in
