Residents of the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv pause for breath as Russian forces retreat
[ad_1] Kharkiv is a city that can now breathe, but not necessarily relax. Ukrainian forces have pushed invading forces back towards the Russian border over the past week and a half, loosening a deadly grip that has threatened the country’s second-largest city since the early days of the war. Streets and sidewalks are lined with […]
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For the only women’s team in the Tournoi International de Hockey Pee-Wee de Québec, it’s a question of representation
[ad_1] Natalia Chenier sometimes feels like she’s dreaming as she strolls through the International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament in Quebec City. “I wanted to do this for so long. I still can’t believe I’m here. It’s incredible ! she says. Chenier is a forward for the Girls PeeWee All-Stars, the only all-female team to participate in […]
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Ukrainian Zelensky strikes a defiant tone as Russia withdraws from Kharkiv
[ad_1] Latest political developments Swedish officials are expected to announce on Sunday their decision whether or not to apply to join NATO. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky promises that the beleaguered city of Mariupol will one day host Eurovision after the country’s victory. War Day 81 Terrain Updates Russian missile hits ‘military infrastructure’ in western city […]
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Millions of people do not vote in elections in Ontario. Here’s how some are tackling low turnout
[ad_1] David Erland goes to the polls on election day, but does not go behind the screen to vote. When election officials hand him a ballot, he returns it right away, choosing to decline his vote. It’s a valid option in the Ontario election (22,684 voters did it in 2018), although it has often confused […]
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Juno Awards 2022: Charlotte Cardin wins big at opening night
[ad_1] Charlotte Cardin and The Weeknd were among the big winners at the Juno Opening Night Awards in Toronto on Saturday, as more than 40 awards were handed out in various categories. Broadcast live from the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the ceremony was hosted by CBC’s The block host Angeline Tetteh-Wayoe and Canadian actress Ann […]
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Ukrainian group Kalush Orchestra win Eurovision Song Contest as war rages at home
[ad_1] Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra won the Eurovision Song Contest in the early hours of Sunday in a clear show of support for the war-ravaged nation. The six-member group that mixes traditional folk melodies and contemporary hip hop in a deliberate defense of Ukrainian culture was the favorite of sentimentalists and bookmakers among the 25 […]
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Britney Spears says she lost her baby to miscarriage
[ad_1] Britney Spears says she lost a baby early in her pregnancy. Spears announced the loss on Instagram Saturday in a joint post with her partner, Sam Asghari. The pop superstar, who won his freedom from a legal guardianship that controlled his life for more than a decade, said in april that she was expecting […]
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At least 10 dead in Buffalo, NY, grocery store shooting
[ad_1] A gunman wearing a rifle and body armor opened fire at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, killing at least 10 people before being arrested on Saturday afternoon, officials said. Law Enforcement at The Associated Press. Details on the number of additional people shot at Tops Friendly Market and their conditions were not immediately […]
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At least 10 dead in Buffalo, NY, grocery store shooting, suspect in custody, police say
[ad_1] At least 10 people were killed Saturday afternoon in a shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, law enforcement officials told The Associated Press. Details on the number of additional people shot dead at Tops Friendly Market and their conditions were not immediately available. Buffalo police said earlier Saturday afternoon that the suspected […]
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Manitobans in the Red River Valley are still dealing with ‘devastating’ flooding over a windy weekend
[ad_1] Just two months ago, Chao Shen bought his dream home in the St. Adolphe, Manitoba area and set to work making it a home where he and his wife could raise a family. Now it’s more of a nightmare, with the basement of his new home underwater. “I feel sad, very sad, because I […]
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