Leons Headlines June 15: BPS will have officers at Earl Oxford School today after a threatening graffiti message was found in a bathroom stall last week, police & school officials determined the school can safely remain open while the investigation continues.
-PMH warns ER wait times across Westman will be longer this summer due to staffing shortages affecting Brandon & rural hospitals.
-Provincial crews spent the weekend installing new safety measures at the Richmond & 110 following a fatal crash in May, including 4-way stops, flashing lights, rumble strips & speed changes.
-MPI has received over 20K claims following last Tuesday’s severe storm, a number expected to break a nearly 30yr old record.
-MB hospitals will begin using shared electronic patient records next spring so patients’ medical histories can follow them between facilities.
-Downtown Brandon’s Kickin’ Off Summer Block Party returns June 20, featuring live music, food & drinks from 1-11 pm downtown.
-Reported deal reached to end Iran war as Trump orders stop to US naval blockade, oil price tumbles on world markets.
-StatsCan continues door-to-door visits for census verification as the 2026 count moves into its final stages.
-Premier says the MB Government’s refusal to order US booze has changed Manitobans’ drinking preferences & boosted sales of Canadian alcohol.
-Brandon’s Jordan Martinook & the Carolina Hurricanes win their second Stanley Cup with a 3-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights, taking the series 4-2.
Hurricanes win the Cup. Will it come to Brandon? The Carolina Hurricanes have captured the Stanley Cup, sparking celebrations across their fan base. The question now is whether any of that championship buzz will show up locally in Brandon.
Fight night in America Sunday. A major fight night event is set for Sunday in the U.S., drawing attention from boxing and MMA fans. Some called it “testoterone overload” with fighter jets, rock music, fighter jets and punches thrown under “the claw”.
World Cup reactions go viral over American food. As the World Cup gets underway, foreign visitors are going viral for their reactions to American food. Clips show a mix of surprise, curiosity, and strong opinions about what they’re trying.
Juan Hernandez earns big as a welder. Juan Hernandez reportedly earns $28 an hour as a welder with benefits and stock options. Over time, his career success has helped build a net worth approaching $2 million.
Last month of school, should we end in June? June often feels like a slow month in schools, with exams finished, routines loosened, and students and staff shifting into end-of-year wrap-up mode rather than active learning. Some people use that to argue for finishing the school year in May, but others point out June is still important for exams, final projects, and transition activities that help close out the year properly.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pizzeria nostalgia. A new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles–themed pizzeria is bringing back strong 90s nostalgia. The big question is whether this themed concept could expand into a nationwide rollout.
Airline seeks “bad photographer” for $50K job. An airline is offering a $50,000 US role specifically looking for a “bad photographer,” as part of a creative marketing campaign. The unusual job ad has gone viral for flipping typical hiring standards on their head. Icelandair’s “Really Bad Photographer” campaign winner caps off som seriously viral recruitment.
