Leons Headlines July 15: Assiniboine River water levels at 1st Street have dropped just over 3 inches (8cm) since the crest however flood-response efforts continue & more rain could slow or reverse the decline.
-One of Manitoba’s top 10 population centres is without a hospital, as flood damage closes the Dauphin Health Centre; PMH expands care options to Ste. Rose & Grandview, with no timeline for the hospital to re-open.
-The Parkland Chamber cancels the July 30 Street Fair & Dance, citing safety concerns amid state of emergency & hospital closure.
-Brandon is prepared to begin mosquito fogging as early as next week if trap counts rise high enough.
-A 28yr old MB sheriff’s officer was killed & another injured after their van collided with a train near Portage Tuesday morning, Police & Workplace Safety are investigating.
-MB Hydro set a new summer electricity demand record of 3,751 megawatts Monday during the heat wave, still well below the all-time winter peak of 5,111 megawatts from January 2025.
-It’s Tim Hortons Camp Day, with coffee sales sending kids to camp from underserved communities; Brandon, Dauphin, Neepawa, Virden and Moosomin all take part, and last year in Brandon’s raised over $20K contributing to more than $13M nationwide
-Spain beat France 2-0 to advance to the World Cup Final Sunday vs the winner of today’s match, England vs Argentina.
It’s Camp Day at Tim Hortons. Today is all about giving back, with every hot and iced coffee helping support Tim Hortons Foundation Camps and creating life-changing opportunities for youth across Canada. I’m on location at Tim Horton’s locations in bradnon today to grab a coffee while supporting a great cause! Face painting will be available at the 1st Street and 18th Street Tim Hortons locations in Brandon at 1 p.m., and the Wheat Kings mascot, Willy & players will be on hand for a pic.
Manitoba gets its first Jersey Mike’s — and more big food chains are on the way! The sandwich wars are heating up as Manitoba welcomes its first Jersey Mike’s location, bringing another major player into the market. Meanwhile, Brandon is already looking ahead with Firehouse Subs expected to arrive later this year.
Times are changing — literally! A U.S. bill is once again pushing to eliminate the twice-yearly clock change, reigniting the debate over permanent daylight time or standard time. Supporters say it would end confusion and disrupted sleep, while critics argue the timing matters depending on where you live. SK, BC and AB have already adopted this and WON’T Switch this fall (like the US law proposes) so how will this affect us if we do it too?
Poutine in the Stanley Cup?! Canada’s favourite comfort food made an unforgettable appearance with poutine served from the Stanley Cup, combining hockey history with a true Canadian classic. It’s the kind of crossover moment that has fans cheering both on and off the ice.
Never Ending Pasta is back at Olive Garden — and the internet has opinions! Olive Garden’s famous all-you-can-eat pasta promotion has returned, bringing back unlimited bowls, sauces, and combinations for hungry customers. As always, the internet is divided between those who love the deal and those wondering just how much pasta one person can actually eat.
Explosive diarrhea outbreak linked to fresh vegetables? Health officials are investigating a major illness outbreak that has sickened thousands, with contaminated produce being examined as a possible source. It’s another reminder that even healthy foods need careful handling from farm to table.
