Leons Headlines Nov 12: Powerful solar storms created several large bursts of energy from the sun producing amazing “Northern Lights” across most of Canada & parts of the US Tuesday evening. The storm may disrupt communications the next couple of days & will happen again tonight.
-With sunshine and warm temperatures persisting across Westman, Friday’s forecast high of +17°C could challenge the November 14 record of 17.8°C set in 1953.
-Hundreds attend the Keystone Centre’s Remembrance Day ceremony Tuesday, a sacred pause to honor those who served & the values they fought to protect.
-The BRHC Foundation received a $115K grant from the Brandon Area Community Foundation to support its Foundation for Care campaign, funding construction and equipment for the new Critical Care Centre opening in 2026.
-Holiday job postings are up slightly this year due to rebounding consumer spending, but increased competition from job seekers will make seasonal work harder to find.
-BPS are investigating 3 weekend robberies where a masked man demanded cash from businesses on 18th, the Corral Centre & Richmond Ave.
-The 65yr old chief of Sioux Valley Dakota Nation has been charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault from 1984 involving a victim under 16.
-City of Brandon grants Sunrise Credit Union naming rights for the new clubhouse at the Canada Packers Sports Complex, set to open in May 2026.
-Costco will open its new Wpg warehouse at 4077 Portage (Headingley) tomorrow, replacing the St. James location, which will become a Costco Business Centre in 2026.
-Jets drop Vancouver 5-3.
-Baumuller’s hat trick not enough as Wheat Kings fall to Rebels 7-4.
SOLAR STORM. Sounds big and brutal, but instead it’s BIG and BEAUITUFL! And it’s a 3 day event apparently so we may see MORE TONIGHT!
Costco opens tomorrow and NEW MALL COMING to Headingley too. Big news for shoppers! Costco officially opens tomorrow, and Headingley is getting a brand-new mall — the retail boom continues west of Winnipeg!
TRAVEL HELL DAY 42: Flight disruptions to persist even after shutdown ends, airlines warn. Even though the air traffic system is restarting, chaos isn’t over yet — airlines say delays and cancellations will drag on for days. Passengers are being told to expect continued “travel hell” as the system slowly recovers from weeks of disruption.
TikToker to pay $1.75 million for ruining manager’s marriage. A TikTok influencer has been ordered to pay a massive settlement after a viral video allegedly destroyed her boss’s marriage. The case has sparked heated debate over online accountability and the power of social media in real life.
What food from a movie or TV show have you ALWAYS wanted to eat? From Krabby Patties to the spaghetti from Lady and the Tramp, everyone has that one screen dish they dream about tasting. Which famous movie meal would you try first if it suddenly appeared in front of you?
https://www.buzzfeed.com/bendzialdowski/tasty-food-in-film-and-tv
Popular TikTok Bakers Reveal The Most Popular Type Of Cake Men Get For Their Wives And Girlfriends, And It’s Pretty Hilarious. According to viral TikTok bakers, one specific cake design keeps topping the charts — and men apparently think it’s “romantic.” Their behind-the-scenes stories are both sweet and laugh-out-loud funny. Is this true?
The Countries With the Worst Behaved Tourists. A new survey ranks the nations whose travelers cause the most trouble abroad — and the results might surprise you. From loud behavior to tipping habits, some countries are developing a not-so-sweet reputation with locals.
