The roar of truck engines and geysers of mud spraying in all directions marked the return of Lipton’s annual mud bogging event.
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Pride flag raised on Parliament Hill as politicians warn Canada is at a crossroads
As the Pride flag was raised over Parliament Hill Monday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned what he called “rising hate” against LGBTQ+ people in Canada, particularly transgender youth.
Elected leaders should read Supreme Court decisions before speaking, says top justice
The chief justice of the Supreme Court sent a warning Monday about the risks elected officials run by reacting to decisions from the court without first having read the rulings themselves.
Waning perception of quality of life in Kelowna largely out of city’s hands, says city councillors
The latest survey of Kelowna residents shows some alarming trends, however, as council was quick to point out, many of those are outside the city’s control.The survey conducted every two years by Ipsos Research shows that, while residents are still happy with their quality of life and still beli…
TSX down more than 150 points as oil falls, U.S. stock markets mixed
The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 152.43 points at 22,116.69.
N.L. becomes latest province to eye stricter tobacco regulations
Newfoundland and Labrador has floated an eyebrow-raising trial balloon in a bid to further the public health fight against tobacco and nicotine.
‘What in the name of Luongo was I thinking’: Eby makes good on playoffs bet with Smith
It goes without saying that one should always honour their bets, especially when national pride is on the line.
Fan steps in to caddie for pro golfer at Canadian Open in Hamilton
Paul Emerson only planned on watching the RBC Canadian Open from the gallery this weekend in Hamilton, but ended up caddying for one of the pros.
Calgary man convicted of second-degree murder up for parole in less than a decade
A 41-year-old Calgary man convicted of second-degree murder will be eligible for parole after the minimum amount of time.
Police investigating Spence neighbourhood homicide
Winnipeg police are investigating a 46-year-old man’s death on Sunday as a homicide.