Tag: Canada
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Why Alzheimer’s makes aging at home more difficult: expert insights
Introduction: aging at home and the Alzheimer’s hurdle Many Canadian seniors envision a final chapter spent in the place they know best: their own homes. Yet a dementia diagnosis such as Alzheimer’s can quickly transform that plan into a complex challenge. Experts say the combination of cognitive decline, behavior changes, and escalating care needs demands…
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Toronto-based Mexican Musician Cancels U.S. Tour Over ICE Shootings: A Shift in How Artists View American Shows
Toronto-based Mexican musician cancels U.S. tour after ICE shootings In a sign of mounting caution among artists, Quique Escamilla, a Juno Award–winning musician who operates from Toronto but continues to carry a Mexican passport, has canceled his planned U.S. tour. The decision comes after a troubling wave of incidents linked to immigration enforcement at the…
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Maïa Schwinghammer’s Milano-Cortina Journey from Saskatchewan
From Saskatchewan’s Lakes to Olympic Horizons Maïa Schwinghammer’s route to Milano-Cortina is a story as cold and clear as the Saskatchewan winter that shaped her. Her path didn’t start on a glamorous podium or a high-altitude training base; it began behind a snowmobile, being towed across Christopher Lake in Saskatchewan. This early moment, captured in…
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From frozen lakes to the Olympic stage: Maïa Schwinghammer’s road to Milano-Cortina
From a snowmobile in Saskatchewan to the Olympic dream Maïa Schwinghammer’s road to Milano-Cortina wasn’t paved with the usual Olympic fanfare. It began on a frozen Saskatchewan lake, behind a snowmobile and a tow rope, a scene that would plant the seed of a remarkable athletic journey. “I grew up here, in Saskatoon,” she recalls,…
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Canada’s T20 World Cup 2026 Preview: Squad, Fixtures, and Key Players
Canada at the T20 World Cup 2026: A quick snapshot Canada enters the 2026 T20 World Cup with growing confidence after their 2024 debut in the shortest format and a memorable win against Ireland. In Group D, they face heavyweight opposition in South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, and the UAE. The challenge is steep, but…
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Alberta Separatist Leader Claims UCP Caucus Members Sign Petition for Referendum on Leaving Canada
Alberta separatist movement gains traction amid petition drive A spokesman for Alberta’s separatist movement says that members of Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party (UCP) caucus have signed a petition aimed at forcing a referendum on the province’s possible separation from Canada. The claim, echoed by activists and regional commentators, has intensified debates about the…
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Alberta Separatist Claim: UCP Caucus Members Allegedly Sign Referendum Petition
Alberta Separatist Claims Spark Fresh Debate A leader of Alberta’s separatist movement says some members of Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party (UCP) caucus have signed a petition aimed at forcing a provincial referendum on Alberta’s status within Canada. The claim, if verified, would intensify political pressure on the government and reopen discussion about the…
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Ottawa Wins Federal Court Appeal: Single-Use Plastics Ban Remains in Place
Ottawa’s Ban on Single-Use Plastics Survives Federal Court Appeal The Federal Court of Appeal has delivered a decisive win for Ottawa in its ongoing battle over the city’s comprehensive ban on single-use plastics. By overturning a lower court decision that had struck down parts of the policy, the appellate court affirmed Ottawa’s authority to regulate…
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World Cup 2026 in North America: FSE Alarmed by ICE Raids Ahead of Tournament
Overview: A preseason climate of concern for fans The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America has been accompanied by worries beyond the pitch. Football Supporters Europe (FSE), a body representing a broad spectrum of football fans, announced it is “extremely concerned by the ongoing militarisation of police forces in the US”…
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Real-life Heated Rivalry: Saskatchewan Man Recalls Coming Out to College Hockey Teammates
From the Rink to Real Life: A Personal Moment of Courage In a province famous for wide skies and hard-hitting hockey, a Saskatchewan man recently opened up about a moment many athletes fear but many more people need to hear. He recounts coming out to his college hockey teammates—a moment framed by the pressures of…