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From Ralphie to Uga, live animal mascots inspire fans and create deep connections with their teams September 26, 2025 - 7:15 AM

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The newest star for the Colorado Buffaloes loves molasses-based treats, drinking straight from the water hose at her ranch and galloping in front of a stadium full of fans.
'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.
Texas A&M's collie mascot Reveille X has eye removed after glaucoma diagnosis July 24, 2025 - 3:46 PM

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Reveille X, Texas A&M's rough collie mascot, had her right eye surgically removed after veterinarians diagnosed her with glaucoma, the university's president said Wednesday.
Patches O’Houlihan, Canada’s reigning horse of the year, euthanized July 10, 2025 - 8:44 PM

TORONTO (AP) — Patches O’Houlihan, Canada’s reigning horse of the year, was euthanized Thursday.
Patches O'Houlihan, Canada's reigning horse of the year, is euthanized after injury July 10, 2025 - 8:21 PM

TORONTO — Patches O'Houlihan, Canada's reigning horse of the year, was euthanized Thursday.
Horses on a Kentucky farm are helping men build sober lives, gain work and reunite families May 22, 2025 - 7:10 AM

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Jaron Kohari never thought his path to sobriety would involve horses.
Steer, two horses euthanized at Calgary Stampede rodeo competition July 09, 2024 - 10:59 AM

CALGARY - A third animal has been euthanized at the Calgary Stampede's rodeo competition.
Halifax the latest city to sign up for the Project 8 women's pro soccer league April 09, 2024 - 4:01 PM

Halifax, in the form of the Atlantic Women’s Football Club, is the latest city to join Project 8, the women's professional soccer league taking shape across Canada.
16-1 shot Fierceness wins Breeders' Cup Juvenile for trainer Todd Pletcher November 03, 2023 - 6:30 PM

ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Mike Repole has been down this path before. A promising colt of his wins the Breeders' Cup Juvenile, goes to the Kentucky Derby as the early favorite and then nothing.
Calgary Stampede says chuckwagon horse euthanized after suffering injury July 15, 2023 - 3:53 PM

CALGARY - A horse has been euthanized at the Calgary Stampede after suffering an injury during a chuckwagon race.
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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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