Approximately 3,500 people gathered in Landerneau, France to break a Guinness World Record, despite a ban on large crowds.

The Illinois native had a strict 18-month fitness routine, which saw him complete 674,000 sit-ups and 270,000 push-ups in total.

“The benefit is the satisfaction in completing a task that only five per cent of the population can actually do."

Last year about 200,000 brightly-coloured flowers were planted at 67 sites around the city by students at 70 area schools.

For their wedding anniversary, John and Charlotte Henderson relived part of their first date.

Const. Stephen Schaefer completed 949 burpees during a special event at Generate Fitness on Saturday afternoon.

At 238 flavours, La Casa Gelato has set a Guinness World Record for its massive selection.

Thousands of Saskatoon residents came out to river, grabbed some chalk and attempted to create the world's longest chalk mural on Saturday.

"The beach was just vibrating with happiness," said Sarah McKen, event coordinator and long-time resident.

A local grandfather and ultra-marathon cyclist will be receiving the Order of Manitoba on Thursday for his years of dedication to charity work that give new meaning to the term 'extreme'.