Leons Headlines June 29: Thunderstorm warnings escalated to tornado warnings across western Manitoba Sunday near RMNP, with reported funnel clouds & a CONFIRMED tornado touching down near Rossburn, destroying a home (no injuries reported) with more severe weather threatening the region through Tuesday.
-Severe storms forced the main stage to shut down during Dauphin’s Countryfest Sunday night, interrupting Nate Smith’s performance as strong winds, heavy rain & tornado warnings swept across western MB.
-Sommerset winds gusts topped 100 km/h, while Shell Valley reported quarter‑sized hail Sunday.
-The first evacuees fleeing northern MB wildfires arrived in Brandon by air Saturday evening as a large-scale evacuation from the Lynn Lake area got underway.
-Two 17yr olds have been charged with second-degree murder after a 16yr old suffered significant injuries in a parking lot near Wpg airport Thursday morning.
-MB ag-tech company Bushel Plus is rebranding as BranValt to support global expansion, citing limitations of its original name in international markets.
-Wheat Kings players Filip Ruzicka & Gio Pantelas were both selected in the NHL Draft by the Minnesota Wild & Los Angeles Kings, respectively.
-Canadian men assured of best World Cup finish after beating South Africa 1-0, advancing to final 16.
TORNADO DESTROYS HOME NEAR ROSSBURN. Environment Canada has confirmed a tornado touched down Sunday night near Rossburn. The weather agency added that the Northern Tornadoes Project is expected to go out to the area to get more information today, allthough they’re still working to confirm if a second tornado touched down near Roblin, with more details expected later today. Sunday night rain for western Manitoba was between 20-30mm. Higher totals were seen in San Clara at 80. 9mm; Lake Audy got 45.8mm & Swan River 33.5mm.
WACKY WEATHER. Meantime in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming………..Yes……….in June.
WEEKEND MOVIES, Supergirl is a DUD, but Toy Story STILL STRONG. Toy Story is widely seen as a classic “monster hit” in animation history thanks to its lasting cultural impact. In contrast, Supergirl has had more mixed reception, with some viewers calling it underwhelming compared to other superhero entries.
Best Tippers in Canada? They’re in Montreal. Someof the worst? Small prairie cities. Interesting. Montreal is highlighted as one of the top tipping cities in Canada, according to the discussion in this video. It also raises the question of which cities or regions might be considered the most “cheap” when it comes to tipping culture.
Rejection Therapy Trend. “Rejection therapy” is a social media trend where people intentionally put themselves in situations where they might be turned down to build confidence. While many are embracing the TikTok-driven challenge and it’s popularity, others are asking if it’s the parent’s job to each kids about rejection.
HOLY COW that’s a BIG BOX OF COOKIES! XXL Snacks in China. XXL-sized snack products are going viral in China, driven by novelty and social media attention. The trend is also reshaping how some retailers experiment with oversized food marketing.
Bizarre Social Media Trend & Police Warning. A strange social media challenge has prompted warnings from police across Canada due to safety concerns. Authorities are urging people not to participate as it spreads online. One young person in the US has died attempting the challenge and when you find out what it is, you’ll understand how that could happen.
Ranch Dressing & “World Cup” Chaos, USPS to the rescue. A humorous viral story suggests ranch dressing has become unexpectedly central in a “World Cup”-style online discussion. Even the USPS gets involved to help the viral chaos involving the popularity of the amazing condiment/dressing.
Proposing on Vacation Debate. The internet is divided on whether proposing during a vacation is romantic or too predictable. Some argue it’s perfect timing, while others say it can feel overly staged.
Will Ferrell “Happy Gilmore” Netflix Project. NOt a movie but rather a TV series, but looks familiar. Will Ferrell is reportedly involved in his own version of Happy Gilmore being developed as a Netflix series. The project is generating buzz because it once again makes fun of pro sports, big personalities and the game of golf.
