Leons Headlines June 11: A second tornado has been confirmed near Dufrost during Tuesday’s massive storm and record rainfall for Stonewall (255mm or 3 months of rain in 3 hrs), grapefruit-sized hail near Otterburne & tennis ball-sized hail in Sanford.
-Premier Wab Kinew toured the flood-ravaged Swan Valley region Wednesday, announcing disaster financial assistance.
-MB Hydro restores power to nearly all of the 25K customers who were still without electricity Wednesday.
-Flood damage has washed out roads leading into Duck Mountain Provincial Park, restricting access as crews begin repairs; province advises highway washouts, urging travelers to check conditions before departing.
-The 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery Freedom of the City parade is in Brandon this morning, marching with troops & equipment from BU to City Hall causing temporary traffic disruptions.
-Kinsmen Pool on Park reopens tomorrow (until Aug 30) offering public swim times, daily maintenance closures 4–5 p.m. with supervision required for children under seven.
-A public inquest has been called into the 2023 death of a 41yr old man who died from a meth overdose while in BPS custody.
-5 Brandon riverfront green spaces will be permanently protected from future development, added to the MB Network of Protected Areas.
-The federal government has introduced a bill that would ban social media accounts for Canadians under 16, require age verification by platforms, and impose major fines for non-compliance.
-Wpg Blue Bombers CFL home opener is tonight vs Hamilton at 7:30 pm.
Environment Canada confirms a second Tornado Tuesday! One tornado is scary enough—two in one day sounds like Mother Nature was trying to hit a bonus level. Stonewall took a devastating hit as residents begin the long cleanup and recovery process.
Social Media ban for those under 16 is on the way in Canada, and it will afffect everyone. Once this proposed bill is passed, it will affect everyone online, and in Canada it will mean more rules for everyone using the platforms, not just kids. And the punishment for platforms not policing properly are incredible monetary penalties and fines. While this is not law yet, the JCCF has some serious concerns in the fine print.
The World Cup kicks off today! It’s one of the biggest sporting events on Earth, where billions watch and wallets everywhere get a little lighter. Between tickets, hotels, and travel, fans are paying championship-level prices just to be part of the action.
Where do rich people buy their groceries? Ever wonder where the high-income crowd loads up their carts? From Whole Foods to specialty markets, some shoppers are paying premium prices for premium produce.
https://yougov.com/en-us/articles/54941-the-grocery-habits-of-higher-income-americans
The world’s largest In-N-Out Burger opens in Las Vegas! Everything is bigger in Vegas—including the burger joints. Dale MacKenzie checked it out, proving once again that research is important work, and if you’ve never had it, you need to add this place to your food “bucket list”.
Have you ever butter-basted a steak before grilling? If not, prepare to have your barbecue game changed forever. Butter, steak, and fire—some of humanity’s finest inventions working together in perfect harmony.
