56 h. ago ‘Iconic’ Okanagan Granfondo cycling race scrapped after 14 years

OG Events Ltd., which has organized the Okanagan Granfondo since 2011, said in a news release Thursday the decision to cancel the race "marks a pivotal moment."

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8 d. ago Blue Jays set stage for final day drama and shot at seventh AL East title in franchise history

For 103 days the Blue Jays have had at least a share of first place in the American League East, their bid for a last-to-first season surviving all manner of stops, starts and tests. And now the task is to extend it to 104 in the 162nd and final game of the 2025 Major League […]

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8 d. ago Cycling team Israel Premier Tech excluded from race in Italy over safety concerns

The team is co-owned by Israeli Canadian billionaire Sylvan Adams

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1 week ago Quebec sponsor urges Israel Premier Tech cycling team to change its name in face of protests

Israel Premier Tech cycling team has been urged by its title sponsor to change its name in the face of pro-Palestinian protests. Riders were targeted at the recent Spanish Vuelta, causing disruption to the Grand Tour event. Spain’s government estimated that more than 100,000 people were on the streets in Madrid during the final stage […]

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1 week ago Snoop Dogg ‘in love’ with Australian Rules football ahead of controversial performance

Melbourne (AFP) — American rapper Snoop Dogg said he was “in love” with Australian Rules football Thursday, ahead of a controversial performance at the sport’s grand final. The 53-year-old will take to the stage at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, which will be jammed with up to 100,000 fans watching as Geelong face Brisbane. […]

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2 w. ago Theratechnologies Receives Final Court Approval of Proposed Plan of Arrangement to Be Acquired by Future Pak

MONTREAL, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Theratechnologies Inc. (“Theratechnologies” or the “Company”) (TSX: TH) (NASDAQ: THTX), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced today that the Company has obtained the final order from the Superior Court of Québec (Commercial Division) approving the previously-announced plan of arrangement (the “Arrangement”) under Chapter XVI – Division II of the Business Corporations Act (Québec) involving […]

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2 w. ago Finch West LRT about to enter final test, could open to public next month

Provincial transit agency Metrolinx, which has led the construction and testing of the line, confirmed the final stage of tests would commence in the 'coming days.'

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2 w. ago Spanish prime minister calls for Israel to be banned from sports events after chaos at cycling race

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday called for Israel to be banned from sports events after pro-Palestinian activists disrupted the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta cycling race in chaotic scenes in Madrid. Speaking to members of his Socialist Party, Sanchez said Israel, just like Russia, should not be allowed to compete in international […]

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3 w. ago Final stage of Spanish Vuelta cycling race interrupted by pro

MADRID (AP) — Pro-Palestinian protesters have interrupted the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta. There were clashes between police and protesters near the route finale in Madrid on Sunday. Some protesters carrying ani-Israel banners partly blocked the road and forced riders to stop. More than 1,500 police officers had been deployed ahead of the last […]

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3 w. ago California fans bid farewell to beloved B.C. octopus Ghost in final stage of life

Ghost is from the waters of British Columbia and arrived at the California aquarium in May 2024. She was only 3 pounds but now weighs more than 50 pounds.

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3 w. ago Spain to deploy ‘extraordinary’ security for Vuelta finale after pro

An “extraordinary” security boost will accompany the final two stages of the Vuelta in the Madrid region, Spanish authorities said on Wednesday, as pro-Palestinian protests rock one of cycling’s grand tours. The demonstrations, which have targeted the Israel-Premier Tech team over the devastating war in Gaza, have impacted several stages of the 21-day race and […]

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