It’s the next step for civilians who are looking to explore the final frontier: Billionaire Richard Branson and his partner unveiled the White Knight Two today. Branson’s partner, Burt Rutan, designed the first private manned rocket to reach space in 2004. Now their Virgin Galactic project aims to give others the chance to enjoy that [...]
A Calgary mountain climber who reached the peak of Mount Everest last week started his journey home from Nepal on Friday.
Andrew Brash, a high school teacher, successfully summited on May 23 in his second attempt to reach the top of the world’s highest mountain.
In 2006, he was 200 metres from the peak when he cut [...]
In recent years, a number of countries and U.S. cities have moved to curtail the use of disposable plastic bags. The hundreds of billions of bags used annually worldwide cause environmental mischief. Marine animals mistake them for food and then suffocate or starve to death. Sea turtles mistake them for jellyfish, their primary food source. [...]
The Sk8er Boy singer and husband Deryck Whibley were spotted shopping at Los Angeles baby store Petit Tresor on Monday as well as exclusive boutiques Kitson for Kids and Lisa Kline Kids.
During their spree in Petit Tresor, the couple reportedly purchased a cheetah diaper bag, baby AC/DC T-shirts and a pacifier holder.
The 23-year-old star also [...]
Tired of overcrowded ski runs? If you’re an experienced
skier, the back country is waiting, Alex Guzman
writes.
When you venture beyond a boundary rope at a ski resort or
traverse directly into the back country, you’re accepting that the
regular rules don’t apply. There’s no need to sign an unconditional
waiver because out here there is no one to sue. [...]
It is an animated film fans Mecca.
Stand at the front gates and peer through the steel and brick fence shielding it from overzealous fans, you feel like little Charlie Bucket looking at Willy Wonkas mysterious chocolate factory.
The 1,000 employees in the modern, 20,000 square metre glass and steel complex are responsible for some of the [...]
Sergeant Terry Richards tackled the man to the ground, wrestled the gun from him and handcuffed him.
In depositions to the Nelson District Court, Richards said he and his wife were in bed reading on October 16 when they heard the doorbell ring.
Richards opened the front door and was confronted by a man wearing a beanie [...]
Tired of overcrowded ski runs? If you’re an experienced
skier, the back country is waiting, Alex Guzman
writes.
When you venture beyond a boundary rope at a ski resort or
traverse directly into the back country, you’re accepting that the
regular rules don’t apply. There’s no need to sign an unconditional
waiver because out here there is no one to sue. [...]
Tired of overcrowded ski runs? If you’re an experienced
skier, the back country is waiting, Alex Guzman
writes.
When you venture beyond a boundary rope at a ski resort or
traverse directly into the back country, you’re accepting that the
regular rules don’t apply. There’s no need to sign an unconditional
waiver because out here there is no one to sue. [...]
The hunt for the most romantic holiday destination in
Australia ends on Hamilton Island, writes Bill Watt.
My wife Marie and I have a Sunday morning ritual - we go on a
date. The kids are amused by this. Our date consists of a
five-minute drive to the shopping centre where we enjoy a
cappuccino and a sweet treat. If [...]
