Leons Headlines Aug 10: Midway Madness free-admission carnival opens today, runs through Thursday at the Canadian Tire parking lot; normally on the Keystone Grounds, currently hosting the Arabian Horse Show until the 15th.
-Wheat City Golf Course expected to reopen its full 18 holes as early as today, as floodwaters recede from the front nine.
-Hwy 10 between Minitonas & Swan River reopens after 9 weeks of flood damage.
-MB Emergency Management & Red Cross specialists are in the Parkland this week to help residents with insurance & recovery programs.
-Dauphin Hospital & PMH open a temporary diagnostic centre for X-rays, blood & urine tests, EKGs & Holter monitoring at the Provincial Building.
-Grand Valley Road (PR459) in Brandon has reopened after crews removed the temporary dike closure and completed flood-recovery cleanup.
-AB shuts down the trucking company involved in a fatal Brandon crash in May.
-MB pharmacists can now prescribe birth control free for eligible Manitobans.
-Boujee restaurant downtown Wpg demolished after its third fire in a year.
-About 200 Canadians & Americans gathered at the Peace Garden Saturday at an annual festival to shake hands across the 49th parallel, showing friendship & solidarity despite ongoing political tensions.
½ BILLION$$$ Judgement Against Meta. A half-billion-dollar judgment against Meta could mean some big changes are coming to Facebook and Instagram. The question is: what does this mean for the way you use social media?
Porter Airlines Grounded — Because of an Unruly Canadian Child! Porter Airlines had a flight grounded after an unruly child reportedly caused a major disruption. How bad does a kid have to behave before an entire plane gets pulled out of service?
Helicopter Parenting AT WORK! While some parents aren’t parenting enough, others are taking helicopter parenting to an entirely new level. How involved is TOO involved when it comes to your kids?
Meteor Shower This Week! Look up Wednesday night into Thursday morning because the Perseid meteor shower is putting on a show in the skies. Will you be staying up late to try to catch a shooting star?
Chick-fil-A Loses the Top Spot! Chick-fil-A has reportedly been knocked from the top spot as America’s favourite fast-food chain — so who took the crown? And more importantly, do you agree with America’s choice?
https://www.eatthis.com/jersey-mikes-tops-chick-fil-a-best-fast-food-chain-2026
Happy SUMMERWeen! Halloween is apparently starting early, with Spirit Halloween already opening its doors in Winnipeg while Brandon waits until September. Is August WAY too early for Halloween, or are you already ready for pumpkins and costumes?
The Jetsons Live-Action Movie Is Coming! The Jetsons are heading to the big screen in a live-action movie, and there’s a Canadian connection to the project. Could this finally be the live-action version of the classic cartoon we’ve been waiting for?
Did You See John Goodman and David DeLuise? John Goodman and David DeLuise have people talking after showing up in a new video that’s getting attention online. Did you recognize them right away?
What’s YOUR WTF Meal? People are arguing online over a $20 burrito in the U.S., while a similar lunch in Canada can cost around $26. What’s the meal that made YOU look at the bill and say, “WTF?!”?
