Leons Headlines June 18: After a few hot days in late May, Manitoba has stayed cool, and forecasters say a stubborn weather pattern is keeping warmer air away, with no sign of a warmup; Summer arrives Sunday.
-Vegas Golden Knights name former Brandon Wheat Kings captain Ryan Craig as their new head coach, after 6yrs as a Vegas assistant & a 2023 Stanley Cup win.
-With the new 4-way stop at 110 & Richmond, BPS will assist during peak traffic times until traffic lights are activated.
-US Centers for Disease Control issues a travel alert for Manitoba following a hepatitis “A” outbreak that sickens 784 & 4 deaths over the past year.
-After being closed since June 8th due to flooding, Minitonas school re-opened Wednesday.
-MB government adds 8 social worker positions across 4 Wpg ER departments & urgent care centres, expanding mental health support at a cost of $1.2M.
-A 68yr old man has died following a workplace incident at a farm near Winkler on June 16.
-Westburne hosts its annual trade show at the Victoria Inn today as part of its 100th anniversary, bringing together about 250 industry leaders, manufacturers and customers from across MB.
-The City of Brandon is hosting a candidate information session next Tuesday at City Hall.
-Weeks of rain have dramatically reduced Manitoba’s wildfire danger; a year ago 10 fires were burning out of control — today, there are just two.
-Education Minister met with Hanover SD trustees Monday, as it moves ahead with a policy on family involvement in student health decision-making, saying she did not ask them to rescind its motion but has “put the Division on notice, and are committed to working with the community”.
-Over 19K Canadian auto workers prep for major labour negotiations as trade uncertainty & competition from Chinese EVs create huge pressure on the industry.
-Carberry Fire Department Annual Fireman’s Breakfast is Saturday at the Carberry Plains Community Centre 8-11 am.
-The Downtown Biz “Kick’n Off Summer Block Party” hits 12th & Princess Saturday from 1-11 pm.
-Brandon Public Library celebrates 80 years with a free family event on June 27.
Happy SUSHI DAY?! 🍣 Have you ever tried making sushi at home? What’s your secret? If you haven’t tried one of the most popular foods on earth, today is a great excuse to try it! Youtuber Joel Hansen took on the World’s Biggest Sushi Boat, but didn’t eat his CUCUMBER strips!
Canada vs Qatar in Vancouver today BEER WILL BE FLOWING! Canada takes on Qatar at the World Cup in Vancouver, while across the city Aussies reportedly emptied an entire pub of beer like it was a national sport.
Tiny cabins, big vacation and small price tag. St. Malo’s new tiny cabins are making lake life way more affordable for people who thought waterfront living was out of reach. Small spaces, big summer vibes.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/mini-cabins-st-malo-9.7234053
Costco chicken controversy. Is Costco’s rotisserie chicken actually “fatally flawed,” or just too good to question? Either way, it’s still one of the most popular deals in the store.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/costco-chicken-9.7237331
Sticker shock everywhere, and the cost of living crisis is hitting SINGLES hard. Food prices keep climbing, and single people are getting hit especially hard at the checkout line. Turns out cooking for one isn’t always the “cheap” option.
IGA incident under investigation. An alleged shoplifting case at an IGA in Quebec may have escalated into a tragic death, and police are still investigating what happened.
