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'Cool experience': Local veteran conquers fears at Invictus Games

'Cool experience': Local veteran conquers fears at Invictus Games

'You've just got to commit and get it done,' says Cumberland Beach resident Melissa Henderson who was Canada's top female swimmer at international event
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TURNBULL, Nova

TURNBULL, Nova

November 15, 1936 – March 9, 2025 With great sadness, we announce the passing of Nova Turnbull, who passed away peacefully at home in Barrie, ON, on March 9, 2025, in her 89th year. Nova was a devoted mother to Leagh, the late Robert, David (Melissa),
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Vikes defeat Dinos for first U Sports men’s basketball title in 28 years

Vikes defeat Dinos for first U Sports men’s basketball title in 28 years

VANCOUVER — Renoldo Robinson had 24 points and nine rebounds as the University of Victoria Vikes defeated the Calgary Dinos 82-53 on Sunday to win their U Sports men's basketball title in 28 years.
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Carney heading to Europe for first foreign trip since becoming prime minister

Carney heading to Europe for first foreign trip since becoming prime minister

OTTAWA — Mark Carney will be departing for his first foreign trip on Sunday, set to visit France and the U.K., with an additional stop in Iqaluit, Nvt., during a whirlwind three-day jaunt.
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COLUMN: Trump's economic boasts show 'monumental ignorance'

COLUMN: Trump's economic boasts show 'monumental ignorance'

'It is clear that no professional economist was involved (in the U.S. tariff plan) ... Policy appears to be made not in the Oval Office but from the seat of a golf cart,' says columnist
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Vatican releases first photograph of the pope in a month as he celebrates Mass in hospital chapel

Vatican releases first photograph of the pope in a month as he celebrates Mass in hospital chapel

ROME (AP) — The Vatican on Sunday released the first photograph of Pope Francis in more than a month, showing the pontiff in a three-quarter view from behind wearing a purple stole typical of Lenten liturgical vestments and sitting in a wheelchair be
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Recently acquired Mrazek earns first shutout of season as Red Wings blank Knights 3-0

Recently acquired Mrazek earns first shutout of season as Red Wings blank Knights 3-0

DETROIT (AP) — Petr Mrazek made 18 saves for his first shutout of the season and the Detroit Red Wings blanked the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Sunday. Mrazek was making his third start since he was acquired from Chicago at the trade deadline.
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Duo quickly apprehended after escape from Beaver Creek prison

Duo quickly apprehended after escape from Beaver Creek prison

The inmates were not accounted for at 1:45 p.m. count; OPP apprehended the suspects at about 2:50 p.m. and returned them to the prison
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Local children's author launching two new books at March 29 event

Local children's author launching two new books at March 29 event

Angela Odusanya, a teacher with the region's Catholic school board, will debut her two new picture books at event
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US and Iran-backed Houthis both vow escalation after airstrikes target rebels in Yemen

US and Iran-backed Houthis both vow escalation after airstrikes target rebels in Yemen

CAIRO (AP) — The United States and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen are both vowing escalation after the U.S. launched airstrikes to deter the rebels from attacking military and commercial vessels on one of the world's busiest shipping corridors.
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