Leons Headlines Sept 5: The economy is struggling. Canada’s unemployment rate climbed to 7.1 per cent in August as economy lost 66K jobs, following a July survey that showed a loss of 41K jobs & 6.9% unemployment rates.
-Cold start to the school year as Wpg sets a new Sept. 4 record low of 0.4 °C, breaking the 1885 mark of 1.1 °C, Brandon reached +3 °C a way off from its record of –1. Frost is likely this weekend with overnight lows near zero, however seasonal temps return Sunday.
-Community in mourning; an 18yr old woman was killed, her brother & suspected attacker dies after fleeing & crashing a stolen vehicle into a police cruiser, injuring the officer & sending 7 to hospital after a stabbing rampage in Hollow Water FN Thursday.
-A new survey from BMO Financial says 83% of parents say that the cost of raising kids has “gotten out of control.”
-A 32yr old Wpg man charged with 31 theft offences after allegedly stealing more than $10K worth of meat from city stores.
-Carberry taxidermist & hunter Justin Lilley signs a 4-season deal with WildTV for a new reality TV series “Beyond the Blind Hunts”, premiering January 2026.
-Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the Saskatchewan Roughriders at the annual Banjo Bowl Saturday, with kickoff slated for 3:00 pm.
-Wheat Kings start pre-season WHL hockey with a visit to Regina tonight, host the Pats at home Saturday.
John Candy: I Like Me is a heartfelt 2025 documentary that debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival last night. Directed by Colin Hanks and produced by Ryan Reynolds explores the life, legacy, and personal struggles of the beloved Canadian comedian John Candy through rare archival footage, intimate family insights, and reflections from friends and co-stars—including Bill Murray, Steve Martin, Catherine O’Hara, and Macaulay Culkin. The doc will debut globally on Prime Video on October 10. Today we remembered John in our own way, and shared our favorite Candy movies.
Brian Hart-Summer Rental
Mavis Inkster-Cool Runnings about the Jamaican bobsled team. Uncle Buck too!
Mandy Addison-Probably Spaceballs.
Richard Evanyshyn-Summer Rental.
Tracy Clement-He was such an amazing and talented actor with so many great movies! Too hard to pick just one. 💙
Sean Patey-The Great Outdoors
Vicki Ewen-Bridger-The Great Outdoors and Uncle Buck
Greg Gill-Who’s Harry Crumb?
Tim Day-His role in Home Alone is great, but probably Planes, Trains & Automobiles.
Kelly Kufus-Cool Runnings
Brian Wheeler-So difficult to choose—he was easily one of my favorite actors growing up. Planes, Trains, Stripes, 1941, Vacation, Brewster’s Millions, Uncle Buck—they were all in heavy VHS rotation. If I had to choose one, it would be Planes, Trains.
Melissa Smith-Summer Rental and Uncle Buck!
Melanie Berg Boganes-Uncle Buck
Holly Hoblyak-Cool Runnings or Uncle Buck
Sandy Skibo-Uncle Buck!
Michelle L. Brau-That’s tough, but I’d say Uncle Buck or The Great Outdoors.
Melanie Mann Gadsby-The Great Outdoors and Uncle Buck.
Amanda Dutchak-Cool Runnings
Ethel Kufflick-Uncle Buck. I never get tired of watching it!
George H. Butson-Spaceballs
Richard Daniel Pero-The Great Outdoors
Corey Werschler-The Great Outdoors
Brenda Bonchuk-The Great Outdoors
Tracy Armstrong-Pullinger-Just watching the trailer for I Like Me has me on an emotional rollercoaster. John Candy was the first comedian I adored as a kid. SCTV introduced me to his talent—I can’t pick just one movie, I’ve watched them all so many times.
Ashley Brown-The Great Outdoors
Vegas Comeback 🏈🎲 Vegas went all in on a comeback last night, and for a second it looked like the house might actually win. Question is — was it guts, luck, or just a tease?
Cheese Pizza Day 🍕🔥It’s National Cheese Pizza Day, and you know the rule — the pull makes or breaks it. That gooey stretch is basically food porn, so prepare to drool.
$1.7B Powerball 💰💥One-point-seven BILLION in the Powerball — yep, with a B. Imagine walking into work tomorrow and telling your boss to “Powerball these.”
Dallas vs Philly – SPITGATE 🤮🏈Dallas vs Philly wasn’t about the scoreboard, it was about spit flying like we were back in grade school. Was it disrespect or just the grossest fumble of the night?
Parents hit peak stress at 7:16 a.m. as breakfast battles, missing shoes, and uniform meltdowns collide in the school run chaos. 🚸 By the time kids are through the gates, nearly half of parents feel relief—only to realize they skipped their own breakfast or coffee. ☕
Why would you want to give up your LEGS?!?! A former NHS surgeon who deliberately froze his own legs to have them amputated has been jailed for nearly three years. 🩺❄️ Neil Hopper, 49, admitted to insurance fraud and possessing extreme porn. One of the most disturbing and wacky stories of the year for sure.
