Leons Headlines July 15: Inflation rises to 1.9% in June, Food inflation at 2.9%, down from 3.4 in May, gas unchanged and shelter at 2.9%. Passenger vehicles were up from 3.2% in May to 4.1% in June.
-Manitobans without health cards can now see doctors in hospitals thanks to a change ensuring vulnerable patients receive medical care, such as newborns, the homeless, new residents & recently incarcerated.
-MB grocers are warning customers about impact of tariffs, as shortages & price hikes affect thousands of products like orange juice, yogurt, coffee & others.
-Officials say cooler weather & rain helped crews fight a wildfire threatening Thompson, as over 12K evacuate the north amid 122 fires.
-The wildfire danger in Manitoba remains at a moderate to high level, and officials say human activity, including arson, is significantly contributing to the current conditions.
-MB government to spend $189M on18 infrastructure projects across Westman, including highway & bridge repairs.
-A 32yr old Brandon man drowned at Sandy Lake Saturday night. 53yr old Ebb & Flow FN man died in an ATV rollover after being pinned under the vehicle.
-Brandon man who almost sideswiped a police cruiser while driving high in 2022 sentenced to 1 month behind bars Monday.
-CAF struggles to meet target personnel numbers, as half of Canadians under 35 not interested in the military.
It’s Gummi Worm Day! 🪱🍬 Time to celebrate the wiggliest, most colorful candy on the planet. Do you bite the head off first, or go all in? Let the sweet debates begin!
People are ordering giant gummi worms online like it’s a sweet emergency! 🪱📦 Because sometimes, regular worms just don’t cut it when you’re craving 3 pounds of chewy goodness.
Gummi worms help the last day of school trending fun! Teachers ended the year on a sweet note by making candy salad with their students — a colorful mix of chaos and sugar! 🍬🎓 It’s the hottest last-day trend: no textbooks, just tongs, teamwork, and a ton of gummies.
Gummi worms in JUNGLE JUICE. Jungle Juice for kids is all about fruit punch, gummies, and wild colors in a big party bowl! 🍓🧃The adult version? Same idea—just spiked, stirred, and served with caution. 🍍🍷
FOLLOW-UP: After Lady Gaga’s red wine & Coke cocktail, we want to know—what’s your go-to summer drink or dirty soda twist? 🍷🥤 TikTok’s trending favorite? Creamy Lemonade—a sweet, tangy, Brazilian-inspired sip stealing the spotlight! 🍋🧊
Superman soared to #1 at the box office this weekend—truth, justice, and killer ticket sales! 🦸♂️🎬
Fans are loving the Superman swag and those ultra-cool popcorn boxes flying off the counters faster than a speeding bullet! 🍿💥
https://www.tmz.com/2025/07/14/superman-merchandise-on-amazon
NEW BARBIE DOLL has diabetes? Barbie just got real—with a new Fashionistas doll managing Type 1 diabetes through a CGM, insulin pump, and pastel-blue purse! It’s a powerful move toward visibility and inclusivity, making medical devices both stylish and celebrated.
Anyone who has ever questioned their own tip has this situation running through their head. A waiter or waitress screams at them in a full restaurant. The customer took the small tip back off the table and left. The internet is divided on this Italian tip humiliation.
https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/man-takes-tip-back-being-scolded-humiliated-waitress
