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'Part of me is gone': Abrupt end for Fraser Downs track a blow to B.C. horse racing August 19, 2025 - 1:14 AM

Kristina Rennich started working as a groom at the Fraser Downs racetrack, formerly known as Cloverdale Raceway, when she decided to turn her passion for horses into a career at the age of 12.
B.C. Premier David Eby leans on Ravi Kahlon again as he reshuffles cabinet July 17, 2025 - 4:04 PM

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby has leaned on Ravi Kahlon from the moment he officially sought the government's top job, with Kahlon co-chairing his leadership campaign.
Former Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel nominated as Ohio's lieutenant governor February 10, 2025 - 12:46 PM

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday nominated former Ohio State Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel to be the state's next lieutenant governor, praising him as a seasoned educator and leader with the skills to take the state's helm if need be.
Alberta legislature sitting to kick off with focus on rights bill, transgender policy October 25, 2024 - 4:41 PM

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government is set to start its fall sitting with a focus on bills that the Opposition NDP says are aimed at catering to “fringe” elements of Smith’s United Conservative Party.
John Bean to step down as Flames president and CEO, will be replaced by Robert Hayes May 13, 2024 - 3:58 PM

Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation president and chief executive officer John Bean will step down and be replaced by Robert Hayes.
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce president believes Jets can overcome attendance woes October 26, 2023 - 12:34 PM

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have already set a record this season, but it’s nothing to cheer about.
Former Jays broadcaster Howarth a first-time nominee for prestigious Frick award December 06, 2022 - 3:00 AM

Basketball connections helped set Jerry Howarth on a path to the baseball big leagues, a journey that included a 36-year run as a radio broadcaster for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Former CFL star running back named next chancellor at University of Calgary April 22, 2022 - 10:33 AM

CALGARY - The University of Calgary named former CFL player Jon Cornish as its 15th chancellor-elect Friday.
'You're on pal': Biden accepts Trudeau's bet on Habs as Stanley Cup final kicks off June 29, 2021 - 12:08 PM

OTTAWA - With a possible election on the horizon, Justin Trudeau appears ready to roll the dice — on hockey.
Canadian Premier League to start season with a month's worth of games in Winnipeg June 05, 2021 - 4:40 PM

The Canadian Premier League will kick off its season June 26, starting with a month's worth of games all in Winnipeg.
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New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
Drink makers are going to be able to head to the newly renovated lab at Okanagan College's Penticton campus to work on innovative beverages. Okanagan College has spent $1.2 million to renovate its Beverage Technology Access Centre with

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

Rent slowly getting cheaper in Kelowna as condo stock increases
Rent prices are slowly but steadily trending downwards in Kelowna, and the huge volume of condos might help speed up that descent into affordability. Kelowna’s average asking price to rent a one-bedroom apartment is $1,953, down 1.3 p

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