Leons Headlines Sept 15: At least 20 tornadoes hit the Dakotas Sunday before severe weather crossed into MB, triggering warnings in Westman along with some minor flooding, but no reported touchdowns or major damage reported so far.
-Nearly 200 joined Sunday’s Terry Fox Run at BU, raising over $15K & marking significant growth from just 42 participants a decade ago.
-Prarie Mountain Health is reporting a “concerning” spike in HIV, with an estimated 75 cases diagnosed between January & June.
-Premier says Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine will keep her job after apologizing for the second time in 2 months, this time for a social media message condemning Charlie Kirk.
-4 people from St. Theresa Point FN in a float plane crash in NE MB Saturday, while the pilot was seriously injured.
-MB is contributing $20M to build The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation near U of M as an interpretive centre focused on the legacy of residential schools.
-MB is also providing $100K to Khalsa Aid to support its emergency relief efforts locally and abroad, including flood relief in India & Pakistan.
-Seniors are increasingly experiencing homelessness in Canada, with 27% over 50 and 4% over 65 facing rising costs on fixed incomes.
-Parliament resumes today, & AMM president says Manitobans want Ottawa to act on bail reform & policing, as municipalities struggle with unsafe streets.
-CTV has announced Beverly Thomson, longtime co-host of “Canada AM” has died after cancer battle at 61.
-Wheat Kings finish the preseason with 3 straight wins including a 6-5 OT win Saturday in Virden & open the regular season at home Friday, Sept 19 vs Moose Jaw.
Emmy Awards: Memorable Moments in 60 Seconds. The 2025 Emmy Awards delivered unforgettable moments packed into just 90 seconds of highlights. The Studio achieved a historic milestone by winning 13 awards, the most ever for a comedy series in a single season. The series secured Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actor for Canadian Seth Rogen & awards for directing and writing.
You’re Fired, You’re Suspended…You’re Not: Charlie Kirk Comments Create HR Nightmare. A social media post about Charlie Kirk sparked confusion and HR headaches as staff scrambled to figure out what actions were actually being taken. What started as a comment quickly snowballed into a workplace spectacle, leaving employees unsure who was in or out.
Closer to home, in Manitoba, a cabinet minister will keep her jobs as calls for her firing grow. A post from MLA Konrad smith shares the since deleted post from Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine. Fontaine offered an apology and has since removed the post, however many feel that’s not enough. And this minister is not alone in her attraction of controversy after sharing thoughts on the conservative activist.
24 “Weird” Food Combinations That Are Actually Delicious. The internet has spoken: some of the strangest food pairings are shockingly tasty. From pickles on ice cream to peanut butter and bacon sandwiches, adventurous eaters are proving that weird can be wonderful.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/haein_jung/people-share-weird-delicious-food-combinations
Beating the System: Loopholes Travelers Found & Exploited. Clever travelers are turning small loopholes into big wins, from discounted flights to free hotel upgrades. These savvy exploits show that sometimes knowing the rules lets you bend them—without technically breaking them.
