Japan unveils Tiny “Space Robot”
Lilliputian 1-kilogram communication robot ready for space travels
“Which way to the Calgary Stampede?”
![As rising floodwaters submerge the Calgary zoo, staff have to act quickly to prevent Hippos from escaping. [In related news, organizers vow that the Calgary Stampede will go ahead as scheduled, in spite of massive flood damage.]](https://hungdrawnandcultured.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/26062013.jpg)
As rising floodwaters submerge the Calgary zoo, staff have to act quickly to prevent Hippos from escaping.
[In related news, organizers vow that the Calgary Stampede will go ahead as scheduled, in spite of massive flood damage.]
Unzipped in Peachland
Naked Zipline event in Peachland, B.C. raises money for Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and seeks to set Guinness World Record.
Calgary Police sent to “Twitter Jail”
As floods ravage Alberta, Calgary Police attempt to keep in touch with worried citizens via “Twitter”, but are shut down as they exceed their “tweet limit”.
“Bairded” in his Lair
Canadian MP John Baird holidayed for free with 6 friends at High Commissioner’s House in London
Queen Wins at Ascot
Ladies day at Ascot: Britain’s Queen Elizabeth is delighted as her Filly “Estimate” wins the Gold Cup: the first win in history for a reigning monarch.
Luxury Trumps Affordable
Donald Trump announces new Trump Tower in Vancouver featuring luxury condos. Meanwhile studies show Vancouver’s high housing costs are driving out families and students.
Take Your Dog to Work Day
June 20th
Life’s Certainties: Dearth of Taxis
In spite of severe taxi shortages, Vancouver denies additional permits to suburban firms.
Harping on Free Trade
Stephen Harper promotes free trade deal in first speech by a Canadian Prime Minister to the British Parliament in 70 years.
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