Leons Headlines June 10: A large storm system swept across southern MB Tuesday evening, bringing damaging winds up to 129 km/h, tornado warnings, rain, hail & reports of 2 twisters near Morris, Ste. Anne. Environment Canada has confirmed a tornado touchdown near St. Anne, part of a system that dumped up to 225 mm of rain in some areas. Investigating of others is ongoing; MB Hydro continues to deal with outages after weather damaged electrical equipment.
-Winnipeg was hit hard by the storm, with large hail, flooding, and widespread damage to homes, vehicles, and property.
-Manitoba’s Independent Investigation Unit says a BPS officer has been charged with assault following a June 2025 arrest of a youth armed with a weapon at a Brandon high school.
-Brandon’s 110/Richmond intersection will become a 4-way stop with flashing red lights, rumble strips, warning signs & reduced speeds ahead of light activation later this year.
-The semi-truck driver charged in a fatal Brandon crash at 110/Richmond has been released on bail under strict conditions including no travel & no driving.
-BPS say 14‑year‑old Jazlynn McKay, reported missing after the Summer Fair, has been found safe. Police thank the public for their help.
-MB crop report shows highly uneven conditions after severe storms and tornadoes, with some areas flooded by extreme rainfall while others remain dry, even as seeding reaches 93% completion.
-Brandon City Council will explore an Indigenous naming policy after approving Dakota names for 2 city-owned properties.
-Bank of Canada holds rate at 2.25% while the Governor claims the economy is “weak but not in recession,” even though Canada has now recorded two consecutive quarters of GDP contraction — the widely accepted technical definition of a recession.
-Liberals will table a bill today expected to restrict young Canadians’ access to social media & bring in new online safety standards, which may include government-approved ID upload, facial scans, or biometric checks—not just for kids, but potentially for all users.
-Manitobans can now vote on a new provincial parks licence plate design, with proceeds from sales going toward park improvements and conservation projects.
-With the MB PST cut on snacks & ready-to-eat foods taking effect July 1, retailers say confusion remains over which items will be tax-free and how much updating checkout systems will cost.
-One of MB’s last drive-in theatres, Shamrock Drive-In in Killarney, reopens June 26.
Bill to ban social media for kids introduced today (plus new social media rules). A new bill is on the table aiming to keep kids off social media, and it’s already sparking big debate. On top of that, fresh rules for social platforms are rolling out, changing how everyone scrolls, posts, and shares.
With inflation out of control, how much do YOU give at weddings now? Weddings are getting pricier, and so are the expectations for wedding gifts. $100 minimun now per person?The big question now is whether your envelope keeps up with inflation or your budget taps out first.
FOLLOW UP: Air Canada pilot without a license was like “Catch Me If You Can”. A pilot allegedly flew for Air Canada without a valid license, straight out of a real-life movie plot. It’s giving “Catch Me If You Can” energy—but with way higher stakes and way more turbulence.
12 Worst Types Of People To Dine With At Restaurants, Hands Down. Every friend group has that one person who turns dinner into a full production. From splitting-the-bill math geniuses to loud chewers, restaurant etiquette is clearly not universal.
https://www.tastingtable.com/2189482/worst-people-dine-with-restaurants
