Leons Headlines June 13: Israel launches airstrikes against Iran, targeting the country’s nuclear program claiming Iran is close to having a nuclear weapon. Canadian Foreign Affairs is following developments, saying a broader regional conflict will devastating consequences.
-MB premier hints at using emergency powers to open hotel rooms for wildfire evacuees with 21K out of their homes; ‘operators who aren’t stepping up, we need to see more.’
-Dauphin’s Countryfest gifts families displaced by wildfires free general admission tickets, camping & parking.
-Manitoba is deferring tax payments for wildfire-impacted businesses starting this week.
-Two Brandon paramedics are in the north for wildfire aid; seven went in May on 6-day shifts.
-Canada has lost 3.7 million hectares to fire—second-largest on record and 6× PEI’s size.
-Parks Canada completes a controlled burn in RMNP last week to reduce wildfire risk, reopening 1400 hectares & nearby trails to the public.
-Halted Amazon deliveries to some rural areas due to Canada Post labour issues highlight small town vulnerability.
-Postal workers will vote on Canada Post’s final offer; federal minister forced the vote.
-Six students became the first graduates of Brandon’s Elite Safety Services paramedic program after 11-month course.
-WPS RCMP Project Quarry leads to the seizure of $60K in drugs, 35 guns, & charges against 5 people.
-ONE survivor of the Air India crash yesterday; passenger in seat 11A says trouble started 30 seconds into flight.
-Connor Hellebuyck is 6th goalie in NHL history to win Hart & Vezina the same year.
-Oilers beat Florida 5-4 in OT to tie Stanley Cup final at 2; game 5 Saturday in Edmonton.
-Bombers defeated the Lions 34-20 in season opener without Zach Collaros or back Brady Oliveira.
Air India crash survivor found. “Miracle”: Lone Survivor Of Air India Crash Reveals What Happened During Flight’s Final Moments. In a tragedy where more than 240 lives were lost in 33 terrifying seconds, only one man walked out alive. “I don’t know how I survived. I saw people dy*ng in front of my eyes.” How did he make it?
SUNDAY IS FATHER’S DAY! Happy Dad’s Day dads. This Sunday, we’re raising a cold one to the kings of the grill — it’s Father’s Day in Canada! 🔥 From backyard BBQs to bad dad jokes, it’s all about honouring the guy who taught you how to change a tire and dodge feelings. Celebrate with steak, socks, and a well-earned nap — because no one naps harder than Dad.
Do Dads know their kids? Apparently that’s maybe part of why they don’t get the lavish celebrations Moms get. Dads should know their kids’ favourite snack, bedtime routine, and Minecraft username — in that order. If you can’t name their best friend but know their Wi-Fi password by heart… we need to talk.
A sequel is coming to SPACE BALLS! Mel Brooks and Amazon MGM Studios have dropped a teaser confirming Spaceballs 2 is officially in the works for a 2027 release — and it looks like Rick Moranis is returning as Dark Helmet. The trailer features Brooks poking fun at endless sequels.
We need to have them in Edmonton. They may be GOOD LUCK for the Oilers but BACK LUCK for Florida. Wayne Gretzky joins Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at epic Oilers-Panthers Game 4. The trio sat together during an instant classic between the Oilers and Panthers.
Even Connor McD thinks they need to come so the “Taylor Curse” can help out the oil! 🙂 THIS IS FAKE BUT FUNNY!
And finally what would a holiday be without some SNL fun. Enjoy. Will Farrell is such a funny Dad. HAPPY FATHER’s DAY!
