Leons Headlines Aug 13: 35th annual Virden Indoor Rodeo kicks off today, attracting more than 200 competitors from across Canada, the US, Australia & New Zealand.
-Latest MB Ag Crop Report highlights excellent crop development , harvest getting underway for some fall rye & winter wheat crops.
-Brandon’s Oct municipal election has 20 registered candidates so far, with Jeff Fawcett & Len Isleifson the only mayoral candidates.
-The new Neepawa Health Centre’s opening pushed to late summer 2027 to hire, train and prepare staff.
-Prairie Mountain Health says progress is being made repairing flood damage at Dauphin Hospital, but there’s still no timeline for reopening.
-A MB man is warning about West Nile Virus after testing positive following a screening during a blood donation in Selkirk, province says cases are still unconfirmed.
-Rising vet costs are forcing more MB pet owners to surrender their animals putting added strain shelters & resources.
-More than 13K Canadian insolvencies were filed in June, up 11.5% from a year ago, now at the highest rate since the 2009 financial crisis.
-Canada’s trade team is back in Washington again today as US tariff deadline nears.
Solar Eclipse and Meteor shower last night. What did YOU see? People around the world gathered yesterday to witness a spectacular solar eclipse, with crowds looking skyward as the moon moved in front of the sun.
WestJet Florida Baby. A Winnipeg family got a VERY unexpected souvenir after a WestJet trip to Jamaica. Thanks to flight cancellations and cahos trying to get home, they had to make a stop in Florida, where the woman went into labour and gave birth adding to the chaos, and creating a giant medical bill.
Domino’s vs. Pizza Hut. The pizza wars are heating up! Domino’s is taking aim at Pizza Hut, with its own personal pan pizza, hoping to grab a bigger slice of the individual-pizza market.
Banned From Walmart. For LIFE?! A comedian has reportedly been given a lifetime ban from Walmart — but what on earth did he do to get kicked out for good? 😂 The story is bizarre enough that you’ll want to hear the whole thing.
Ten Minutes of Drawing can reset your nervous system?! A new study is getting attention for suggesting that just 10 minutes of drawing may help reset your nervous system and reduce stress. Could doodling be the easiest mental reset ever?
The Irish Goodbye & Trump. Bizzare escape in a CATERING TRUCK?! A total Irish goodbye and a very unusual exit. We’re breaking down both stories and asking: Are you an Irish-goodbye person or do you need to say goodbye to EVERYONE? DT took off after safety for the President became an issue according to the Secret Service.
