By Ben Low-On Global News Posted July 14, 2024 2:37 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alaska Airlines and the Kelowna International Airport are now providing direct service from Kelowna to Los Angeles starting Dec. 19. The route will operate daily with one flight …
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‘I was literally piggybacking them out’: N.S. mother calls for solution to frequent flooding – Halifax
It has become almost second nature for Alicia Hennessey to gather her belongings and move them to higher ground when there’s rain in the forecast for Nova Scotia. Her street has had three major overflows in the past three years, and this week’s flash flooding was no exception. For Hennessey, …
Read More »Veterinarians euthanize 3rd horse following Calgary Stampede injuries
A horse participating in the Calgary Stampede was euthanized Saturday night after it sustained an injury during the eighth heat of a chuckwagon race. Calgary Stampede CEO Joel Cowley told reporters Sunday that the horse, which belonged to Obrey Motowylo’s team, suffered a fracture during the race. Emergency veterinary care …
Read More »Toronto man kidnapped in ‘targeted’ abduction found, suspects sought
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A 57-year-old Toronto man who was kidnapped in a targeted abduction has been found safe, York Regional Police say. Roberto Marchioni was found Sunday around 3 a.m. by a passerby in the Highway 401 and Morningside Avenue area, police said. He was …
Read More »UBC investigating apparent professor’s social media post after Trump shooting
The University of British Columbia is investigating an apparent social media post possibly from a UBC professor. It was posted on X shortly after former president Donald Trump was injured in a possible assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pa. The post on X, which has since been deleted, …
Read More »Tired of moral victories, Elks host Redblacks looking for first win of 2024
Chris Jones doesn’t believe in moral victories. The coach and general manager of the 0-4 Edmonton Elks is fully aware that his team has played four close games through what has been a very tough schedule. Those four losses came against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Montreal Alouettes, Toronto Argonauts and B.C. …
Read More »2 shot dead at Oshawa, Ont. homes, 1 in custody: police
A man and a woman are dead and one male is in custody after a daylight shooting at two separate homes in Oshawa, Ont. Durham Regional Police say officers were called to reports of gunshots at a home in the area of Jane Ave. and Glenforest St., around 12:30 p.m. …
Read More »Zach Collaros looks to ignite passing game in return to Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ lineup – Winnipeg
Zach Collaros would like to show the other side of the Blue Bombers’ offence. When Winnipeg (1-4) hosts the Calgary Stampeders on Friday, he wants to be part of a productive passing game. “I’m the quarterback, so I would love to drop back and throw every play,” Collaros said with …
Read More »Montreal garden club celebrates 90th anniversary – Montreal
From the front, the home in Montreal’s West Island looks prim and proper, but as you walk into Joanne Lajeunesse’s backyard, you find a nature lover’s dream – somewhat of an urban oasis. “It brings me happiness, it brings me calm, and it brings me hope,” said Lajeunesse. It started …
Read More »Cricket, anyone? Toronto creating strategy to meet ‘growing demand’
Recognizing its growing popularity, the City of Toronto is finalizing a cricket strategy to better meet rising demand. The development of the strategy, which began in 2020, will be considered by the executive committee at its meeting on Tuesday. With 27 cricket pitches within city parks, some of which are …
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