Leons Headlines Aug 27: Hermanos Steakhouse has reportedly closed indefinitely after 2 months in Brandon’s historic downtown firehall, with a co-owner citing concerns involving a business partner.
-Former MP Inky Mark faces 26 new charges after an RCMP investigation uncovered 445 guns & four times the legal limit of explosives at his Dauphin home; now faces 38 charges total.
-Crews lifted away the dome atop Brandon University’s McMaster Building Tuesday, installed in 1971, replacing with a new remotely operated dome for the Gulliver Astronomical Observatory with $100K from the MB government & $50K in donations.
-MB livestock producers could see more stability & lower operating costs as MB freezes crown land lease rates through 2027.
-A Brandon small business lost $150 to a scammer posing as a Wpg night market organizer, with several MB markets warning vendors they’ve been targeted by similar scams.
-24 Canadians among hundreds missing in Nepal flash floods, embassy says.
-PM Mark Carney will address the European Parliament September 17, four days before Canada’s House of Commons resumes on September 21, prompting critics to say he should address Canadians first given the seriousness of a struggling economy & trade war.
-Wheat Kings training camp starts today, home opener is Friday, Sept 18 vs the Saskatoon Blades.
Tim Curry passes at 80. The legendary actor and singer best known for iconic roles in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and It, has died at 80. A hugely memorable performer with a career spanning decades, Curry leaves behind a legacy of unforgettable characters and performances.
Where can a guy get a steak in Brandon!?!?! Brandon’s newest steakhouse has already closed after just two months — and now The Keg is closing for renovations for a month, possibly LONGER! If you’re craving a big juicy steak, Brandon suddenly has a serious beef shortage?! When it comes to steakhouses, the market is lean.
GOOD NEWS! in Manitoba’s revolving restaurant is BACK! Good news for anyone who likes their dinner with a side of scenery — Manitoba’s only revolving restaurant is coming back! The iconic Winnipeg restaurant space is getting another spin, literally!
CHECK OUT THIS VIEW. Forget dinner — the view might be the main course! Take a look at this incredible scene and imagine having THAT outside your window every morning.
Lundar eclipse tonight. Look up tonight — the moon is putting on a show! A lunar eclipse is happening tonight, so you’ve got an excuse to stay up late and stare at the sky.
LINDSAY CLANCY TRIAL. The Lindsay Clancy trial is officially over, bringing a highly watched and disturbing case to a conclusion. We’ll take a look at what happened and what comes next.
WHAT HAPPENED?!?!?! Okay… WHAT exactly happened here?! You’re going to want to see this one because the video raises about a thousand questions!
RABBIT HOLE ALERT. If you want to watch the ENTIRE TRIAL start to finnish so you can make up your own mind, CAREFUL, but here ya go! https://www.youtube.com/@CourtTV
SOCIAL MEDIA’S TOBACCO MOMENT. Social media is facing what some are calling its “tobacco moment” in the U.S., with lawmakers taking a much harder look at how addictive these platforms can be. And new rules targeting young users are coming — although Canadian teens aren’t affected by these changes, at least for now.
World Robot Game are funny. The robots have entered the Olympics — sort of — and the World Robot Games in China delivered some absolutely hilarious moments! Let’s just say artificial intelligence still has a few things to learn about athletic ability.
