Leons Headlines Sept 9: Changes at CFB Shilo start Monday as the base reverses earlier plan & keeps the North gate open 24/7 with ID checks, the South gate will close evenings, weekends & holidays, following concerns from area residents.
-Police say a tossed cigarette butt sparked Sunday’s fire at Brandon hospital, though no one was hurt.
-ER wait times ‘appalling,’ ER doctor says, one Wpg hospital wait so long a physician says patients are not getting the care they need & all health-care workers can do is watch while people wait & suffer.
-A 43yr old man is in critical condition after a Saturday night hit & run in Dauphin, RCMP say a 20yr old woman from GP struck him & fled before he was flown to a Wpg hospital.
-With fogging supply nearly gone & no new pesticide available in Canada, City of Brandon is working with Wpg to secure more product as it considers the future of mosquito fogging.
-Colleen Robbins sworn in Monday as Spruce Woods’ new MLA after narrowly winning Aug. 26 byelection by 70 votes.
-Next Trimester Nursing Co., run by 2 local nurses, opens Westman’s first feeding studio in Brandon, giving families personalized support with baby feeding & parenting.
-Canadian country stars George Canyon & Aaron Pritchett bring their Coast-To-Coast Cowboy Christmas tour to Virden Wednesday, Dec 3.
Pickle Fest IS IN FACT HAPPENING IN 2026. WE HAVE CONFIRMATION! The group just went public at the last Downtown Market and have a small volunteer committee formed that has already started on event planning. Aly Wowchuk and her crew haven’t cemented any details yet, just that we are a dedicated group of volunteers that want to see this event come back in 2026 and have started the motions to make it happen. There will be another post up soon with some of the feedback we got from the Downtown Summer Market and a call for more people to share their Pickle Fest memories and stories, so something to look forward to!
Philly Karen Update – Dad Speaks Out. The backlash continues online, with debate over whether she crossed the line, and still we don’t know who she is. But the family ended up scoring world series tickets and a new camper!
THIS is now you are supposed to handle a foul ball or a home run! A video shares examples of how when a ball, puck or hat gets thrown into the stands, it should be delt with in the most classy way possible!
This one hit me in the feels, as I continue to miss Dizy. Restaurant Goes Viral for a Very Special Doggie Steak. A restaurant made headlines for serving a dog his final steak dinner. The compassionate gesture has people across social media cheering.
Why Was a BC Man Arrested Driving a Kids Toy Car? Police stopped a man cruising down the street in a pink Barbie Jeep. He was arrested after officers realized he may be impaired.
Is McD Set to Open Buffet Restaurants? NOT ANYTIME SOON! Rumors are flying that McDonald’s could test buffet-style dining. Fans are split between excitement and skepticism. I can assure you. THIS IS FAKE and 100% Ai Generated. THIS IS FAKE NEWS BELOW!!!!
What Was the Worst Car You Ever Owned and Why? Everyone has that one vehicle that constantly broke down. What was yours, and what made it such a nightmare?
https://www.boredpanda.com/worst-car-jimmy-fallon-msn
