Tag: Canadian sport
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Order of Canada Grows: 80 New Appointments Highlight Athletes, Journalists, Indigenous Leaders
Overview of the 80 New Appointments Governor General Mary Simon has unveiled a broad slate of 80 new appointments to the Order of Canada, recognizing individuals across diverse fields for their contributions to Canadian society. The announcement, marked by its breadth, includes high-profile names from sports, media, Indigenous governance, medicine, and public service. The list…
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Hurry and love hard: Remembering Colleen Jones, Nova Scotia’s curling legend
Colleen Jones, a towering figure in Canadian curling, passes away at 65 Colleen Jones, widely regarded as the greatest curler to emerge from Nova Scotia, died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. She was 65. Her passing marks the end of an era in a sport she helped elevate to new heights and popularize…