Leons Headlines June 26: The TSB is investigating after a small aircraft carrying 4 people made an emergency landing on Highway 45 near Sandy Lake after departing The Pas for Brandon, with one person taken to hospital with minor injuries.
(MB RCMP)
-A flood warning remains in effect for the Assiniboine at Brandon, with water levels expected to peak today.
-Today is the last day of classes for many Westman school divisions (Rolling River, Fort la Bosse, Park West) with students in Brandon finishing Monday.
-Grad week 2026 wraps today with Prairie Hope High School’s graduation ceremony at 1:30pm.
-The family of a Brandon woman killed in a May collision at 110 & Richmond have launched a GoFundMe to help her son continue his post-secondary education as the province moves forward with safety upgrades.
-MB is urging residents to protect themselves from ticks & mosquitoes, as higher-than-usual populations increase the risk of Lyme disease & West Nile.
-MPI opens a second hail claims centre after a June 9 storm generated more than 25K claims, the largest single-claims event in its history.
-RM of Prairie Lakes launches a roving patrol at Pelican Lake to ensure boaters follow the one-boat, one-lake program.
-Massage therapy officially becomes a regulated health profession in MB.
-A new report says overcrowding, limited access to care & an aging population are driving ER waits in Canada to as long as 48hrs.
-PM Carney launches a national fundraising campaign through the Rideau Hall Foundation to help fund renovations to the 24 Sussex Drive residence, alongside a planned design competition.
-CFL-Elks 23 Blue Bombers 18.
-Canada’s men’s national soccer team will play a World Cup knockout game Sunday vs South Africa.
UPDATE: The FOMO Dog Has Been Identified! The mystery of the internet’s famous “FOMO Dog” has finally been solved. We’ll tell you who the curious pup is and why millions of people fell in love with the viral video.
Air Canada Pilot Suffers Seizure Mid-Flight. Passengers experienced a frightening situation after an Air Canada pilot suffered a seizure while flying. Find out how the crew safely handled the medical emergency.
Aussie Tries Popeyes for the First Time. One Australian’s first bite of Popeyes Chicken has gone wildly viral online. His hilarious reaction is sparking plenty of debate over whether the hype is real. This guy is so awesome, and then he tries Golden Corral too! haha.
Chick-fil-A Opens Another Canadian Location. Chick-fil-A has opened its 30th Canadian restaurant, and demand is already overwhelming the drive-thru and needing POLICE to help control the traffic. We’ll look at the chain’s rapid Canadian expansion and why people just can’t seem to get enough. So far it’s Ontario and Alberta only. Everyone else needs to wait.
Flying Tiger Is Coming to Canada. Popular Danish retailer Flying Tiger is expanding into Canada with its quirky mix of home décor, toys and gadgets. Think of it as Target and Dollarama with a fun Scandinavian twist.
