Leons Headlines July 25: Brandon Police Const. Moshe Linov receives the Order of the Buffalo Hunt from Premier Wab Kinew Thursday for his bravery during a sword attack at a city high school last month.
-Brandon residents petition the city to block a proposed 35-metre cell tower in the Centennial-area, ask for a 100-metre buffer.
-Police search for 26yr old Byron Roulette, who escaped custody in Portage Thursday, urge the public not to approach him, call 911 with any sightings or info.
-5 ex-Hockey Canada players not guilty of sexual assault remain ‘ineligible’ in NHL pending review. Judge tells London ON court that complainant story not reliable.
-3 workers, one from MB, emerge from BC mine after ‘meticulously executed’ rescue.
-Canadian Federation of Independent Business expects negative growth in Canada’s economy as business faces low confidence for remainder of 2025.
-Canadian dollar dipped Thursday after May retail sales fell 1.1%, as Canadian consumer pulls back on food & alcohol.
-Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71.
-Blue Bombers looking to return to win column in Toronto, as Wpg visits TO Saturday.
Hulk Hogan Gone at 71 — How Tampa Bay Remembered Him. Tampa Bay came together to honor Hulk Hogan, the wrestling legend who passed at 71, with touching tributes from fans and athletes. His larger-than-life persona was matched only by the outpouring of love from his Florida hometown.
Hogan Was Also a TV and Movie Star. Beyond the ring, Hogan flexed his charisma in TV shows and action flicks, becoming a pop culture staple in the ’80s and ’90s. From Thunder in Paradise to Suburban Commando, he wasn’t just dropping leg drops—he was dropping punchlines.
🎥 WrestleMania Moment — Hogan Teams Up With a TV Icon. One of Hogan’s most iconic moments was WrestleMania I, when he joined forces with The A-Team’s Mr. T in a match that helped launch wrestling into the mainstream. The energy was electric, and the crowd ate it up.
Gen Z Watches American Pie — And Freaks Out. A group of Gen Z teens watched American Pie and were completely shocked—calling it “problematic” and “unwatchable” in today’s world. What was once teen comedy gold is now triggering Twitter debates and think pieces.
https://www.cbr.com/american-pie-deeply-problematic-streaming-netflix-august-2025
Happy Gilmore Sequel Drops — Sandler’s Top 5 Ranked! Happy Gilmore 2 hits screens today, and fans are teeing off with excitement. We ranked Adam Sandler’s Top 5 films—does Billy Madison still hold up, or did Uncut Gems steal the crown?
Toronto Transit Cops Are Now Called… POO? Toronto is getting roasted online after renaming its transit police force “POOs”—yes, really. The internet is having a field day, and no amount of rebranding will wipe away the jokes.
E! News Canceled After 32 Years On-Air. It’s the end of an era—E! News has been canceled after more than three decades of celebrity gossip and red carpet glam. The entertainment world took a collective gasp as the show signed off for the last time.
Vegas Is in Deep Trouble As Tourism Tanks. Vegas is feeling the heat (or lack of it), with tourism down, hotel rooms empty, and casinos struggling to fill seats. Once a city that never slept, now it’s hitting snooze—has Sin City finally lost its sizzle?
https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/has-hell-frozen-over-las-vegas-tourism-in-trouble-20779043.php
