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Candidates yearning to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have until this evening to clear the race’s first hurdle, although it could still take a few days to see who’s made the cut. The leadership race is running on an extraordinary tight timeline following Trudeau’s resignation announcement earlier this month and an anticipated …
Read More »8-year-old Sask. girl running a race in place of her dad, who has cancer
Aubrey Kirschman, an eight-year-old from Meadow Lake, Sask., is competing in an Ironkids race in Florida on Dec. 14, 2024. She decided to participate after her dad had to withdraw from the half-Ironman due to his cancer. News Source link
Read More »Women weren’t supposed to race. But ‘Motorcycle’ Mary McGee was having too much fun to care
As It Happens6:59‘Motorcycle’ Mary McGee, pioneering racer, dies at 87 Mary McGee’s motto in life was: Always say yes. That’s how she ended up driving race cars in the ’50s when women were expected to stay home and raise kids. It’s also how she became the first woman to compete …
Read More »Premier Doug Ford focusing in on U.S. relations as presidential race heats up
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is “ramping up” relations with American governors and senators ahead of the U.S. presidential election and crucial renegotiations of the North American free trade deal. Speaking at the Toronto Region Board of Trade on Thursday, Ford indicated that his government is trying to get ahead of …
Read More »Obby Khan announces he intends to run in the PC’s leadership race
MLA Obby Khan has announced over social media he intends to run in the party’s leadership race. He has represented the Fort Whyte riding since winning in a byelection in 2022. News Source link
Read More »Calgary bike race and street festival a celebration of Bowness’ resiliency – Calgary
By Meghan Cobb Global News Posted August 5, 2024 6:31 pm Updated August 5, 2024 6:32 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size After a few tough months for the northwest Calgary community of Bowness, Main Street was packed with vendors, cyclists and spectators Monday …
Read More »Race car driver stuck in Toronto traffic rents bicycle, runs to track
The notoriety surrounding the sluggish streets of Toronto continues to grow as one of the world’s top drivers was forced to hop on a bike get to work. This weekend, Toronto will play host to the Honda Indy, an annual event that sees race cars reach speeds of up to …
Read More »Manitoba Derby removed from race series due to horse quarantine – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The discovery of an illness at Assiniboia Downs in mid-June has led to the removal of the Manitoba Derby from the Western Canadian Derby Series’ 2024 race season. The Downs said Monday that a case of equine infections anemia was found to …
Read More »Mississauga mayoral race: What to know as advance polls open – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The first round of advance voting has begun in the Mississauga mayoral byelection. On Friday, voters are able to cast their ballot at Mississauga City Hall from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, city hall will be open for voting …
Read More »Mississauga mayoral race: The most important issues, according to the candidates – Toronto
The Mississauga mayoral byelection is just weeks away, and with 20 candidates on the ballot, voters have plenty of names to choose from. Advance polls will be held at Mississauga city hall on May 24 and 25. On June 1 and 2, advance polls will open at locations across the …
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