Leons Headlines July 8, 2025: Beloved philanthropist, businessman, and agricultural pioneer Bob Mazer has passed away. Bob leaves behind a lasting legacy through Mazergroup and decades of community leadership.
-No outdoor pool in Brandon so far this Summer, as the opening of Kinsmen pool has been delayed due to major circulation issues & cracks, with repairs ongoing and no confirmed opening date. Extra swim times have been added at the Sportsplex.
-Leaf Rapids evacuation underway, Thompson declares state of emergency due to MB wildfires. Lynn Lake fires damage critical hydro infrastructure, prompting concerns about power stability.
-The ice rink at the Sportsplex is expected to reopen this fall after being closed since March 2023 due to safety concerns over potential ammonia leaks.
-A 15yr old boy died after hitting a deer while riding his dirt bike Saturday night in the RM of Dauphin-RCMP.
-A 17yr old boy from Crane River FN was arrested & charged with drug offences after fleeing from RCMP during a traffic stop Saturday evening.
-At public consultations in Brandon, Westman media leaders urge provincial politicians to support local outlets with tax credits, grants & funding for diverse content.
-The Global Champions Arabians Tour cancelled its Brandon stop set for August 8–9 due to unspecified “unforeseen circumstances,” though the National Arabian Horse Championship will proceed.
-Shed Fire on Lorne Ave: Brandon police are investigating a shed fire early Monday that also damaged a home and neighboring house, though no one was injured.
-Flamethrower Incident: A 26-year-old man was arrested Sunday after allegedly turning a spray can into a flamethrower and pointing it at people at Shoppers Mall.
-Moulin Rouge Dancer: Brandon’s Alexis Case is living her dream dancing at the Moulin Rouge in Paris after debuting on the iconic stage this April.
-High profile CBC host says he was ‘silenced’ & ‘forced to resign’ after raising systemic issues, will sue the public broadcaster.
-TikTok building new version of app ahead of expected US sale, TikTok Canada suspends sponsorships of TIFF & Junos as it winds down operations in Canada due to federal national security orders.
COSTA RICA HERE WE COME! WestJet is launching its first non-stop route from Winnipeg to Central America with a new weekly flight to Liberia, Costa Rica, starting December 19, 2025. The winter 2025/26 schedule includes 23 non-stop routes from Winnipeg, with expanded service to Cancun and Puerto Vallarta. The Winnipeg-Cancun (12x weekly) and Winnipeg-Puerto Vallarta (10x weekly) routes will increase frequency beginning October 26.
Got questions about Costa Rica? What is the currency? Do I need a passport? Can I bring a pet with me on vacation and where is this place? All answered in this link.
https://www.visitcostarica.com/faqs
Seniors live a LONG LIFE in Costa Rica. But the food is changing as American investment and tourists move in. Scientists have travelled to the country to study those seniors that live well past 100. Costa Rica is considered a “Blue Zone”.
We don’t just export Hockey players from our little town. DANCERS TOO! Brandon Dancer REPS Westman at the world famous Moulin Rouge!
What’s a FRIDGE CIGARETTE? You’ve had one!
It’s Amazon Prime Day. Why are some staff being asked to Volunteer?
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jul/07/amazon-grocery-deliveries-prime-day
