Leons Headlines Aug 21: Canada & US officials inch closer to finalizing a trade deal as midnight tariff deadline looms; MB premier says Canadians should continue avoiding purchase of US liquor.
-Latest MB Crop report says Western MB farmers have started harvesting winter crops & some early spring ones like peas & barley, with recent heavy rains helping later crops like corn & soybeans but also causing delays with some waterlogged spots.
-1RCHA welcomed Lt.-Col. Patrick Knox as its new commander at CFB Shilo Thursday as the regiment prepares to become Canada’s first HIMARS rocket unit.
-More than $200K worth of opium seized during Trans-Canada Hwy stop near Headingley Thursday.
-As West St. Paul announces MB’s newest Costco location, nearby Selkirk loses its only 7-11.
-MB says new studies show year-round shipping on Hudson Bay is possible without expensive icebreakers, boosting plans to expand the Port of Churchill.
-Cross-border travel between Canada & the US increased in both directions in June with Canadian trips up 5%.
-Carberry’s Prairie Harvest Festival runs Saturday with a Main Street market, food trucks, beer garden, live music & more.
-Bombers visit Edmonton tonight to face the Elks.
HAPPY SENIORS DAY! Today we celebrate the people with the best stories, the most wisdom and, let’s be honest, probably the strongest opinions! Question. Do you offically become a senior at 50? One Canadian life insurance company seems to think so.
Hayden Panettiere wasn’t just with her boyfriend when she died — another person has now been identified. New details are emerging in this tragic and mysterious story.
The original food and fun places guy, Anthony Bourdain. In 2018, we lost Anthony Bourdain, and Parts Unknown remains one of my all-time favourite shows. The man could make you want to book a flight and eat something you’ve never even heard of! This was Anderson Cooper’s Tribute to one of my heroes.
NEW IN THEATRES — TONY! The Anthony Bourdain story is hitting the big screen, and this could be a must-watch for fans of the legendary chef and storyteller.
Today, you’re selling cars… tomorrow, you find out you’re the son of a Belgian prince! 👑 Talk about the ultimate family surprise — and suddenly every car you sold feels like it should’ve been a Rolls-Royce.
CAUTIONARY TALE FOR PARENTS: Weekends are huge for food delivery, so parents, keep an eye on those apps! One kid who ordered food late one night ended up with a side of creep. Now police are involved.
THIS FOOD IS WILD. And it’s NOT in Texas, it’s CANADA!!! The CNE is back in Toronto this weekend, and the food looks absolutely WILD! From deep-fried creations to things nobody ever thought should become a smoothie, bring your appetite — and maybe some antacids.
PICS OF ALL THE FOOD ARE HERE: https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/photos/2026/08/20/deep-fried-slice-of-smores-pizza-kd-smoothie-take-a-look-at-the-wild-food-at-the-cne-this-year/
