What does Penny Oleksiak’s withdrawal mean for Canada’s relay chances at swim world championships?

Less than a month ago, just days before her 25th birthday, Canada’s most decorated female Olympian stood on the pool deck of Commonwealth Place in Victoria with a smile stretching across her face. Penny Oleksiak had just completed a successful national swimming trials, winning  both the 50- and 100-metre freestyle events and being named to Canada’s team…

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Politicians make the rounds on Stampede circuit ahead of Calgary’s next election – Calgary

Politicians from varying stripes and levels of government have descended upon Calgary to flip flapjacks and get crucial face time with voters. Premier Danielle Smith was joined by Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on Monday for the Premier’s Stampede Breakfast, an annual tradition on the Monday of the 10-day event. All…

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Wildfire grounds flights in Kelowna

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Mounties in Kelowna are asking residents near Kelowna International Airport to be ready for a possible evacuation due to a nearby wildfire. “All arrivals and departures are currently suspended until further notice,” according to the Kelowna International Airport website. “We will continue to monitor the situation closely…

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Coldplay fans concerned about new Rogers Stadium ahead of band’s Toronto shows

Coldplay fans are gearing up to watch the band perform this week in Toronto, but some say they are concerned after mixed reviews about the concert’s venue, Rogers Stadium. The new 50,000-seat open-air venue in north Toronto will host the British rock band for four performances taking place between Monday and Saturday. Maria Stracham, who is going to…

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Camryn Rogers tops her own Canadian record to win hammer throw at Prefontaine Classic

Camryn Rogers bettered her own Canadian record to win the women’s hammer throw at the Prefontaine Classic on Saturday in Eugene, Oregon. The 26-year-old from Richmond, B.C., won the event with a 78.88-metre throw – topping her previous national record of 78.62, set in 2023. Rogers, the reigning world and Olympic champion, achieved the mark on the…

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