Leons Headlines June 19: Brandon City Council votes to renovate the Library/Arts Building on Rosser after a proposal to renovate at a cost of $15M or build a new Cultural Hub at cost nearly double that.
-40 flights cancelled as WestJet mechanics poised to walk off the job early as Thursday, after serving the airline with 72hr strike notice.
-New report from Wpg police shows violent crime is on the rise & much of it is random.
-Tuxedo flips orange for the first time as NDP wins Wpg byelection.
-Travelling Cirque LuzDalia comes to MB. The circus will do shows in Killarney today, Minnedosa tomorrow, Neepawa Friday & Russell Sunday.
-More than 1,000 athletes are competing in Brandon in the 2024 MB 55+ Games, on until Thursday at 11 venues across the city.
-Neepawa RCMP are asking for the public’s help in finding two teens last seen Tuesday evening. 14-year-old Henry Gault and 16-year-old Dannis Martin were last seen Tuesday and are believed to be in or around Minnedosa.
-McDavid, Oilers send Stanley Cup final back to AB after Game 5 victory over Panthers. Edmonton captain leads way with 2 goals, 2 assists in crucial 5-3 win.
WESTJET STRIKE UPDATE: Airline has started to cancel some flights in anticipation of a potential strike affecting multiple flights.
Justin Timberlake was arrested for DUI in the Hamptons. And while he says he “only had one drink” with friends, there are differing accounts as to what was going on in the bar before he got behind the wheel.
Krispy Kreme OPENS IN MANITOBA to BIG FanFare in Winnipeg. I had no idea they called this area of Winnipeg “little America” but it makes sense seeing it’s the only part of the province with many US chains, including the NEW Krispy Kreme.
Howie Mandel Recounts Wife’s Horrific Vegas Accident, Bloody Skull Exposed. Looks like what happens in Vegas didn’t quite stay there for Howie Mandel … who spilled the beans on his wife’s wild night out and the gruesome facial injury that followed. Howie recounted this wild story Monday on “Live with Mark and Kelly”
https://www.tmz.com/2024/06/18/howie-mandel-wife-pool-blood-skull-tipsy-las-vegas-hotel
McDonald’s worker whips out gun and shoots at customers who complain about order. A 22-year-old McDonald’s employee in Florida was none too pleased with a drive-thru customer’s complaint, so she responded the American way and whipped out her gun.
Amazon Driver Reveals The Number One Thing He Wishes People Wouldn’t Order. “I know a lot of people are lazy, but come on,” the worker said.
Missing Your Deceased Mom? This Company Will Give You An AI Clone For $150, and the technology is very popular in China.
Pizza Hut Just Abruptly Closed 19 Locations. The chain’s footprint recently took a hit after it abruptly closed 19 locations across two US states. This as many chain restaurants continue to struggle in a post covid economy.
https://www.eatthis.com/pizza-hut-closures-june-2024
9 Major Changes You’ll See at Walmart This Year. Walmart introduces app-based drone delivery and electronic price marking on store shelves.
https://www.eatthis.com/walmart-major-changes-2024
Most men have a suit, but 28% never wear one. 44% of Americans never wear a suit, more have negative than positive feelings about wearing suit. Are suits becoming extinct?
