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Skijor no more: Banff says so long to skijoring events as popularity strains townsite June 25, 2026 - 3:29 PM

BANFF — Skijor is no more in the Rocky Mountain resort of Banff.
Mexico City installed a chandelier in its metro for the World Cup. Then came the crush of memes June 11, 2026 - 12:33 AM

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The sound of construction roared over the most memed metro station in Mexico City as workers hammered at marble floors under a chandelier and rows of lamps reminiscent of a scene from “Harry Potter” or “Titanic,” racing to finish ahead of the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony Thursday.
Some host cities are aiming to house, not arrest, homeless people ahead of the World Cup June 09, 2026 - 2:14 PM

ATLANTA (AP) — Just a mile from Atlanta's stadium, which will welcome tens of thousands of fans to World Cup games this month, dozens of people were camped out on a downtown sidewalk waiting for a homeless shelter to open.
Why you may see Japanese soccer fans cleaning up the stadium after World Cup games April 28, 2026 - 2:30 AM

TOKYO (AP) — If there's one country guaranteed to clean up at the World Cup, it's Japan.
Coalition says Vancouver's World Cup rights plan won't tackle 'FIFA-related harms' February 26, 2026 - 10:13 AM

VANCOUVER — Months before the international spotlight lands on Vancouver as one of the host cities for the soccer World Cup, Jason Grund says he is already hearing concerns from people living in the Downtown Eastside about what it could mean for them.
Winter storm wreaks havoc on commute, closes schools across Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic February 13, 2025 - 2:30 PM

A major winter storm disrupted travel plans, closed schools and shuttered city services across Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces Thursday, as communities dug out from a wintry cocktail that brought upwards of 20 centimetres of snow.
Ex-slugger David Ortiz had counted on fans to protect him June 11, 2019 - 11:24 PM

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Beloved in his hometown, David Ortíz travelled the dangerous streets of Santo Domingo with little or no security, trusting in his fans to protect him.
Toronto FC agrees to sell Spanish playmaker Victor Vazquez to team in Qatar January 15, 2019 - 12:15 PM

Toronto FC's training camp opened with a bang Tuesday with news that Spanish playmaker Victor Vazquez is headed to a team in Qatar.
Police: Taxi driver who hit 8 Moscow pedestrians fell asleep June 17, 2018 - 10:00 AM

MOSCOW - The suspect in a taxi crash near Red Square that injured two Mexican soccer fans and six other pedestrians as Russia hosts the World Cup told interrogators he fell asleep at the wheel, Moscow city police said Sunday.
Raptors president urges Toronto not to be afraid in wake of van attack April 24, 2018 - 2:22 PM

TORONTO - Raptors coach Dwane Casey was plotting moves against the Washington Wizards in a meeting when assistant coach Rex Kalamian got a message on his phone asking if everyone was OK.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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