Leons Headlines Aug 6: New CAA MB survey finds rising gas prices are causing Manitobans to drive less, cut spending & adjust summer travel plans, with many staying close to home.
-Brandon & the province announce plans for a new 48-unit supportive housing complex near the hospital, aimed at helping people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
-Former Sobeys site in Brandon in limbo after company pledges to not enforce property controls; lawyer says it may stay vacant for years because Sobeys still holds the lease & pays rent.
-SK based Paradigm Charter & Tours will expand to Brandon Sept 1, to launch bus services.
-Habitat for Humanity’s Cycle of Hope tour brings up to 50 cyclists to Brandon today to support its housing mission.
-Flood damage forces the Gilbert Plains Country Club to close for the season.
-Steinbach ER nurses are warning of patient safety risks due to severe staffing shortages in a letter to the Health Minister.
-MB Education minister warns Hanover SD (Steinbach) if they push the parents’ right movement, they risk being dissolved.
-Growing concern the Premier has made no public visit to Steinbach after 3yrs years in office, though he held one closed-door health-care meeting there in 2024.
-Feds award design contract for $267M lab in Wpg so scientists can continue work on response to dangerous pathogens like SARS, H1N1, Ebola & COVID-19.
-New report says June storms in MB & SK caused at least $840M in insured damage, including major hail & flood losses.
-Environment Canada is introducing more precise, location-based thunderstorm & tornado alerts to improve warning accuracy & reduce alert fatigue, as early as Tuesday.
-CUPE says the West Jet deal includes an 18% increase over 3yrs & new ground-work compensation.
-Melita Banana Days & the Grandview Mud Bog return for family fun this weekend.
-One attendee at Brandon’s Wheat City Woodstock on Aug. 22 at the RBDC could win a pre-owned vehicle as part of a free family festival featuring music, food trucks & vendors.
Root Beer Float Day! The perfect excuse to enjoy a classic treat and take a trip down memory lane!
💍 August 6, 1994 – Tracy and I got married. Our wedding in 5 minutes. Thirty-two years ago today, Tracy and I said “I do” — and somehow the years have flown by! Our wedding ceremony was quick, but the memories have lasted a lifetime. ❤️
Your boss is watching you – record number of Canadian companies watching staff. More workplaces are using technology to track productivity, but where do we draw the line? Is it a helpful tool for accountability, or does it feel like Big Brother is looking over your shoulder?
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/td-bank-bell-workplace-screentime-monitoring-9.7296526
Top streamed shows of 2026 (first half). The streaming wars continue, and 2026 has already delivered some huge hits! What show had you saying “just one more episode” until 2 a.m.?
What is cash stuffing? A budgeting trend called “cash stuffing” is making a comeback by putting money into envelopes for different expenses. Is this an old-school money trick that actually works, or is tapping your debit card just too convenient?
Remember Donna Mills from Knots Landing? She’s on OnlyFans — and she’s 85! Hollywood legend Donna Mills is proving age is just a number and keeping fans surprised with her latest venture. Would you ever expect an 85-year-old star to jump into a platform usually associated with younger creators?
11 Classic Sandwiches That Defined Lunchtime in the ’60s. The ’60s had some legendary lunchbox favourites that still bring back memories today. What classic sandwich deserves a comeback — the tuna melt, grilled cheese, or something else?
https://www.tastingtable.com/2227728/classic-sandwiches-defined-60s-lunch
Don’t let the name fool you: Here’s what ‘Dirty Water Hot Dogs’ really are. They may have a funny name, but dirty water hot dogs are a famous street food tradition. Would you try one from a New York street cart, or does the name scare you away?
