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Competitive longboarders hit the road at Kelowna’s Knox MountainLongboarders are ripping down Knox Mountain in Kelowna this weekend at the third annual Knox Mountain Downhill event. Some boarders will hit speeds of 100 kilometres an hour.SportsJun 2, 2024
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Calgary man who survived cancer and multiple strokes tells story of longboarding across CanadaThe story of Brandon's Harrison's life has been all about dodging death -- both on a longboard and in hospitals.FeaturesMay 22, 2023
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Longboard race in Kelowna, B.C. this weekend will see speeds in excess of 80 km/h, says organizerThe two-day event, which is expected to attract between 60 and 100 longboarders, will see racers tear down Knox Mountain Drive in Kelowna.SportsAug 19, 2022
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Giant’s Head Freeride in Summerland: Going downhill fast in the OkanaganIt's the camaraderie, not the competition, that keeps competitors coming back year after year.CanadaJun 26, 2019
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Police seeking witnesses, video to help identify assault suspectPolice are seeking the public's help in identifying a man who is believed to have been involved in a downtown weekend assault.CrimeJul 26, 2018
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Montreal lawyer takes leap of faith by leaving work to build new e-board businessA Montreal lawyer is taking a leap of faith and leaving his job as a litigator to start a new business making electric skateboards, commonly known as e-boards.CanadaJul 18, 2018
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Longboarder run over by Jeep in Prince Albert, Sask.The longboarder suffered major trauma to his head when the Jeep’s rear wheel ran over him.CanadaMay 18, 2018
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Alberta man without arms, legs gets green light to participate in Calgary MarathonAfter being denied entry into the L.A. Marathon, Alberta's Chris Koch--born without arms and legs--has found a marathon that will accept his longboard.CanadaMar 23, 2016
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Alberta man without hands, legs petitions to join marathon with longboardAlberta's Chris Koch was born without hands or legs and it hasn't slowed him down yet. But now he has a special request for an upcoming American race.SportsJan 12, 2016
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16-year-old who beat man with a longboard will not serve any jail timeA 16-year-old boy who admitted to viciously beating a Mackenzie man with a longboard, will not serve any jail time.Feb 28, 2014
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