Leons Headlines June 8: State of emergency has declared in Minitonas MB after nearly six inches of rain caused severe flooding, power outages, and widespread impacts, with PTH 10 closed and residents urged to call 911 for emergencies while restoration efforts continue.
-Tornado Watch ends across Manitoba Sunday night, but heavy rain continued in the northwest, with top rainfall totals Sunday-Minitonas (125.4 mm), San Clara (98.0 mm), Alexander (56.0 mm), Swan Valley (57.0 mm) Newdale (34.8 mm) Brandon had 20.6mm.
-The 2026 MB Summer Fair drew more than 35K visitors, surpassing last year’s attendance & earning praise from organizers. The record attendance for the MB Summer Fair in Brandon is 102,400 visitors, set in 2013.
-BPS at the Fair dealt with multiple disturbances Friday night, resulting in 4 being removed & 1 charged after an intoxicated incident involving alleged bear spray use, and the discovery of an imitation handgun during arrest.
-More than 70 students from several programs crossed the stage in Dauphin Friday to receive certificates & diplomas from Assiniboine College Parkland Campus, with Brandon Campus grad ceremonies set for Friday.
-Brandon’s first-ever Ducks Unlimited Canada Duck and Run attracted 51 participants Saturday.
-With tick activity increasing residents can use the eTick platform to submit photos for expert identification and assess their risk of Lyme disease.
-Bombers open season with a win in Calgary 30-28.
Wild weekend storms in Manitoba / state of emergency in Minitonas. Severe storms swept across Manitoba over the weekend, bringing heavy rainfall and widespread disruption. A state of emergency was declared in Minitonas after significant flooding impacts. Highway 83 taken Monday June 8, 2026.
TORNADO TOUCHDOWN Sunday near BOWBELLS ND.
American storm chaser “invasion”. At least six American storm chasers were reported operating in the area during the active weather period. Their presence added to the busy severe-weather tracking scene across the Prairies.
Cell phone bills getting cheaper THIS WEEK! Don’t expect Canadian media to tell you about this, as most of them are connected to the mobile business. The new regulations coming in June 12th will eliminate the fees for new service, and eliminate penalties for changing services due to cheaper offers available at compeditors.
https://dailyhive.com/canada/canada-phone-plans-fees-ban-internet-june-2026
Frozen juice returning in Canada. Reports suggest frozen juice products are returning to Canadian grocery shelves. A brand is introducing new options as part of a renewed product line. This was 4 months ago:
NOW Frozen juice is back and may be a Canadian exclusive. Will US fans of frozen juice put this on their shopping list when coming north this fall? Loblaws to the rescue. Will other grocers be next?
Flight suspensions to Cuba (Sunwing/WestJet). Flights from Canada to Cuba on Sunwing and WestJet are reported as suspended for now. The situation is described as temporary and listed as “until further notice.”
Comedy resurgence / Scary Movie #1. The film Scary Movie is the top movie at the box office, even thought it’s getting heat for the jokes. The Wayans Brothers are known for crude and rude comedy, although critics are calling the jokes unaceptable, pandering to a 90’s audience and “lazy”.
MSP restaurant free model profitability. A restaurant operating on a “no charge for food” model is reported to be generating strong profits. The approach relies on voluntary payments and customer goodwill, and employees classified as “volunteers”. The restaurants earned a spot in today’s edition of the New York Times and may have just BROKEN the traditional restaurant model.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/dining/post-modern-times-minneapolis-free-food.html
Pool hockey popularity surge. Pool hockey is gaining attention as a new variation of the sport. Videos show increasing interest and participation as the concept spreads online.
95% of Gen Z has stopped sharing their opinions online. WOWza, this can’t bode well for the fure of social media. Well, at least Baby Boomers and Gen X still have the Politics tab.
