Leons Headlines July 17: Smoke from wildfires in Northwestern Ontario has triggered air quality warnings across much of MB, with poor conditions expected to improve in southern regions Friday afternoon while northern areas remain under alert.
-City officials were kept busy Thursday after 27 mm of rain caused localized flooding, prompting crews to pump water from low-lying areas while the Assiniboine continues to recede from Monday’s crest.
-As of 7am Friday, the Assiniboine in Brandon has dropped half a foot since Sunday’s peak as flood-response efforts continue.
-June’s storms and flooding caused a record 30,000-plus insurance claims and $728M in insured damage across Manitoba.
-Brandon has officially bid to host the 2028 Brier, Curling Canada will announce the winning host city this fall.
-Flooding has wiped out nearly two-thirds of campsites at MB campgrounds, with both public & private operators feeling the impact.
-RCMP in Neepawa are asking for the public’s help locating 30-year-old Lester Pruden, wanted in connection with a June assault, and are urging anyone with information to contact police while avoiding approaching him.
(RCMP Handout)
-Lottery sales are declining in MB, with the province introducing smaller games & more frequent prizes to attract younger adults.
-The Royal Canadian Legion marks its 100th anniversary today, with commemorative events & a reported surge in new memberships.
-Winnipeg Jets released their 2026-27 schedule, opening Oct. 2 at home against Boston & hosting the Canadiens in the 2026 Heritage Classic Oct. 25.
-CFL-Bombers visit Ottawa Sunday.
-World Cup final Sunday: Argeninta vs Spain.
To our sponsors, listeners, viewers and lurkers, THANK-YOU for making SEASON 7 our BEST EVER! I can’t wait to be back with you Tuesday August 4th after the August Long weekend, for more FOOD, Fun Places and Mayhem, but here’s hoping the mayhem calms down a bit. 2026 has been quite the year so far. We deserve a warm, queit and uneventful Fall.
THANKS for your continued support! -Tyler
DO NOT USE: Dollarama Garlic Powder Recall. Dollarama is recalling a garlic powder product after concerns it may pose a risk of illness. Customers are being told not to use the product and to either throw it out or return it for a refund.
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IMAX is best to see this one……….
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Older People Reveal Things That Used to Be Luxuries. Things we take for granted today were once considered expensive luxuries for previous generations. Older adults are sharing the everyday items and experiences that once felt like a big deal.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/michelelbird/luxuries-from-older-generations
