Leons Headlines June 5, 2026: One-time GST top-up lands in bank accounts today as part of a new grocery benefit, with payments varying based on income & household size. Up to $533 (depending on household size) as the GST/HST credit is replaced by the new Canada Groceries & Essentials Benefit.
-In May 2026, Canada added 88K jobs nationwide, while employment in MB was essentially unchanged (+300 jobs / 0.0%) and MB unemployment rose slightly to 5.5%.
-14yr old Rivers boy accused of plotting an attack on his high school remains in custody at the Manitoba Youth Centre after a Brandon bail hearing; next court appearance June 15.
-Police are seeking a suspect after an 82yr old Dauphin man was allegedly punched & dragged Tuesday when he confronted someone going through trash behind his apartment building.
-Motorized boats return to Clear Lake this summer but must be inspected & tagged by Monday to avoid a quarantine period, with new restrictions in place.
-Brandon & area high school grads celebrated Thursday during Downtown Grad Cruise Night posing for pics with classic cars.
-Day 3 of the MB Summer Fair today; runs through Sunday, with fireworks at dusk tonight on the Keystone grounds, weather permitting.
-Commonwealth Air Training Museum celebrates Armed Forces Day Sunday with family-friendly events.
-Brandon Spray Parks open for the season today.
-Blue Bombers open CFL regular season tonight in Calgary.
-Carolina edges Vegas 4-3 in OT, tying the Cup final at 1.
$46M Lotto Jackpot (Manitoba Winner). A 70-year-old Manitoba man has won a historic $46 million Lotto jackpot, the largest ever in the province. He says the win still “doesn’t feel real” as he starts planning what comes next.
Plane collapses from exhaustion? A viral video explores a bizarre aviation scenario involving a plane “collapsing from exhaustion.” It’s a strange clip that’s been getting attention online for its unusual claim and discussion.
Littlest Hobo remake! A reboot of the classic Canadian series The Littlest Hobo is reportedly in development with Seth Rogen involved. Fans are curious how the beloved wandering dog story will be reimagined for today’s audience. The series continues to have a strong cult following decades after it first aired.
Still with dogs; Questions we’d ask our furbabies. A concept is trending about a new Chinese product that uses Ai in “translation collars” that would let pets “talk” to humans. It’s sparking fun ideas about what our pets might actually say if we could understand them.
Shania Twain biopic buzz. Reports suggest a biopic about Shania Twain may be in development, adding her story to the list of major music films. Fans are already comparing it to other iconic artist biopics like Michael Jackson’s, who holds the record for most sucessful music Bio-Pic of all time.
Outback Steakhouse lawsuit. Move over McD hot coffee lawsuit and make room for mashed taters. Outback Steakhouse is facing legal attention tied to a dispute involving its potato offferings, alegedy on the floor.
