Leons Headlines May 21: The first heat wave of 2026 is expected Sunday in Westman, bringing sun & temps rising from +27°C to +36°C by midweek, with possible strong winds.
-WPS say 33 people, including alleged Mexican cartel & Hells Angels, have been arrested in a record $37M drug bust, the largest in MB history.
-At its annual meeting, the MB Teachers’ Society warns staffing shortages are leading to larger classes & growing challenges across MB schools.
-11yr old boy taken into custody Tuesday after an alleged violent incident at Earl Oxford that included punching the principal & causing significant damage.
-Erin Chorney’s killer denied in bid for full parole; Convicted killer Michael Bridges has been denied full parole after failing a drug test and being deemed a continued violence risk.
-The Province is asking if MB wants to continue changing clocks twice a year. You can respond HERE: https://engagemb.ca/time-change
-Payouts have begun in a $500M settlement over alleged bread price-fixing involving Loblaw & George Weston Ltd., with eligible Canadians receiving $24-$49.
-Rossburn RM issues a precautionary boil water advisory for Water System during reservoir cleaning
-Strong winds and cold weather is delaying seeding for many Manitoba farmers, who are already dealing with high fuel and fertilizer costs.
-City of Brandon celebrates Arbour Day May 30 at Keystone Centre with free seedlings & family activities.
-Canada Day celebrations in Wpg July 1 to feature Down with Webster & Chad Brownlee.
SURVIVOR – Did the host ruin the outcome? Jeff Probst says he’s just “guiding the chaos,” but fans think he’s secretly playing 4D chess with the votes. Either way, every season ends with someone screaming “that was rigged!” into the ocean.
Bread payouts are arriving in bank accounts this week. After years of overpriced toast trauma, Canadians are finally getting their “sorry we over-buttered you” refund. It’s not life-changing money… but it might cover half a loaf in 2026 pricing.
A&W plans to introduce the FIRST chain smashburger in Canada. The burger world just escalated from “grill it” to “smash it like it owes you money.” Somewhere, a spatula just got promoted to celebrity status.
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/aw-smash-burger
US Surgeon General urgent warning: kids on phones more than ever. Apparently kids now have more screen time than sleep, sunshine, and probably eye contact combined. At this point, Wi-Fi is basically their second heartbeat.
Michael Jackson – THE VERDICT – TRAILER JUST DROPPED- Netflix June 3 Netflix is dropping another courtroom-style cultural earthquake with popcorn-level drama attached. The trailer alone is firing up the internet.
75% stream blockbusters at home — how do we save theatres? People love movies… they just love them more in sweatpants with snacks they didn’t pay $14 for. The theatre is now competing with “my couch and no interruptions,” which is a tough franchise to beat.
It’s Waitstaff Day — tipping debate: amount vs flat rate. Should tips reward great service or just be a universal “thank you for surviving customers”? Either way, someone is still going to say “I’ll tip in cash” and disappear forever.
