Vancouver Island’s Cowichan Valley Regional District wants to know who is willing to take a shot at owning the world’s largest hockey stick. It says the more than 62-metre wooden stick and puck that has been attached to the east side of the Cowichan Community Centre in Duncan — about a 60-kilometre drive northwest of Victoria — for...
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20 Canadian books to give to kids and teens this holiday season | CBC Books
From quiet snails, to lost socks, to time travel, we’ve found a book for every young reader on your holiday list! How to Party Like a Snail is a book by Naseem Hrab, left, illustrated by Kelly Collier. (OwlKids) How to Party Like a Snail is a tale about a snail who loves to have a party...
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Get your top stories in one quick scan | CBC News
Good morning! This is our daily news roundup with everything you need to know in one concise read. Sign up here to get this delivered to your inbox every morning. 2 jobs, 2 side hustles, but this gig economy worker can’t get ahead Mika Purni’s memory is a logbook of income streams and expenses. The St....
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Canadian men fall to No. 48 in latest FIFA world rankings | CBC Sports
Canada has dropped three places to No. 48 in the latest FIFA world rankings in the wake of its CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal loss to Jamaica. The Reggae Boyz remained at No. 55 after winning the two-legged series on the away goals rule after a 3-2 comeback win Nov. 21 in Toronto knotted the series...
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Parapan Am Games top Canadian medallist says normalcy, adventure drives love for cycling | CBC News
Alexandre Hayward only started cycling during the pandemic, and now, he’s a multi-medal Parapan American Games winner. The Quispamsis cyclist walked away with a hefty haul — two gold, a silver and a bronze — the most medals for a Canadian athlete at the Games. Before COVID-19, Hayward was involved in wheelchair basketball, where he...
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Tiny houses, big talent: CBC’s Best in Miniature is back with new micro-sized masterpieces | CBC Television
Best in Miniature is back! In the most epic miniature showdown yet, watch as ten elite artists from across Canada and beyond pour their hearts and souls into creating miniature fantasy houses one tiny room at a time. Each week one miniaturist will be sent home while the others continue to compete. Where can I...
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After athletes voice concerns, Grand Slam of Curling organizers change course | CBC Sports
The Grand Slam of Curling has changed course after some of the sport’s top players shared concerns about recent format changes on the five-event circuit. Tiebreaker games — a key issue for the curlers — will return to the schedule starting with the upcoming World Financial Group Masters in Saskatoon, a Sportsnet spokesman confirmed via...
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Canada’s top curlers want changes to format, tiebreaker on Grand Slam circuit | CBC Sports
Displeased with a number of unilateral decisions made by Grand Slam of Curling organizers, several top-level curlers have voiced their concerns to see changes at the remaining three events on the circuit’s calendar. A group of prominent players recently met with organizers to discuss format, tiebreaker and pre-game setup adjustments that were implemented without their...
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Canada’s Cameron Alexander happy to be healthy to start men’s World Cup downhill season | CBC Sports
Cameron Alexander strong and ready to launch from the start hut in the first World Cup downhill of the season is a novel feeling for him. Knee injuries limited the 26-year-old ski racer from North Vancouver early in the last two seasons before he posted big results in the back half. Alexander claimed world championship bronze...
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Ignace, Ont., group back from Finland after touring long-term nuclear waste repository at NWMO’s expense | CBC News
After travelling across the Atlantic Ocean and taking an elevator hundreds of metres underground, it’s hard for Jodie Defeo to put into words what it was like to be among a handful of people in Finland to take in the world’s first long-term geological repository for spent nuclear fuel. “It was large. It was very cavernous....
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Sports News Roundup: Golf-LIV Golf loses bid to earn world ranking points in unanimous decision; Motor racing-Stroll under FIA scrutiny for Qatar GP incidents and more | Sports-Games
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Golf-LIV Golf loses bid to earn world ranking points in unanimous decision LIV Golf’s bid to have its players earn ranking points has been unanimously rejected by the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) due to concerns about the Saudi Arabia-backed circuit’s format. OWGR...
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Casino Culture in Canada: The Lifestyle of Online Gambling
Philadelphia, PA – The shimmering allure of casinos has long found a home in the hearts of many worldwide. In the vast landscapes of Canada, this culture has taken on a unique twist, one characterized by the merger of tradition and innovation. Online gambling’s evolution has deeply influenced how Canadians interact with casino games, creating...