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New Canadians, non-traditional demographics boost minor hockey uptake in B.C.

New Canadians, non-traditional demographics boost minor hockey uptake in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Participation in hockey in British Columbia was struggling in 2021 — the pandemic had dealt a heavy blow to player registrations, and numbers had already been flagging before COVID-19 arrived.
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New Canadians, non-traditional demographics boost minor hockey uptake in B.C.

New Canadians, non-traditional demographics boost minor hockey uptake in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Participation in hockey in British Columbia was struggling in 2021 — the pandemic had dealt a heavy blow to player registrations, and numbers had already been flagging before COVID-19 arrived.
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COLUMN: The history of knitting — a thread

COLUMN: The history of knitting — a thread

Craft's popularity picked up around 14th century, exploded following 1589 invention of mechanical knitting machine
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Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for 'tragic incident' involving crashed Azerbaijani plane

Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for 'tragic incident' involving crashed Azerbaijani plane

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologized to his Azerbaijani counterpart for what he called a “tragic incident” following the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people.
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Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for 'tragic incident' involving crashed Azerbaijani plane

Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for 'tragic incident' involving crashed Azerbaijani plane

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologized to his Azerbaijani counterpart for what he called a “tragic incident” following the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people.
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Over 6,000 birds spotted during Orillia's annual Christmas Bird Count

Over 6,000 birds spotted during Orillia's annual Christmas Bird Count

'People like to know what's around them, and they enjoy looking at birds, so it's a good opportunity to volunteer,' said local naturalist Bob Bowles
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How some men are trying to fight online misogyny amid 'your body, my choice' rhetoric

How some men are trying to fight online misogyny amid 'your body, my choice' rhetoric

A young man with a buzz cut leans on a pristine countertop in a stark white kitchen and looks directly into the camera as he delivers what he presents as the secret to dating success for straight men.
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Good morning, Orillia! Here's today's weather!

Good morning, Orillia! Here's today's weather!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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Corbin Burnes and Arizona Diamondbacks agree to $210 million, 6-year deal, AP source says

Corbin Burnes and Arizona Diamondbacks agree to $210 million, 6-year deal, AP source says

PHOENIX (AP) — Corbin Burnes and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $210 million, six-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press late Friday night.
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NHL roundup: Luke Hughes shines with goal, assist as Devils dump Hurricanes 4-2

NHL roundup: Luke Hughes shines with goal, assist as Devils dump Hurricanes 4-2

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Devils defenceman Luke Hughes had a goal and an assist, Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves and New Jersey defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Friday night.
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