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Portage’s Jody Williams wins Manitoba pickleball provincial title
Portage Online
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June 5, 2025
Jody Williams of Portage la Prairie recently captured the men’s singles title in his age division at the 2025 Pickleball Manitoba Provincial Championships. The event took place last weekend at Winnipeg’s Dakota Community Centre. Williams competed...
4 families receive keys to their new homes through Habitat for Humanity Manitoba
Winnipeg City News
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June 5, 2025
It’s a special day at Habitat for Humanity Manitoba’s Pandora Avenue development in Transcona, as four families were presented keys to their new homes. “We’re forever grateful for your hard work, may god reward you for everything that you’re doing...
B.C. crime news: Man arrested after stabbing at a North Van construction site | Insider trading charges laid against Vancouver man
The Province
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Mounties have arrested a man after a stabbing at a construction site in North Vancouver.Article content Just before noon on Thursday, North Vancouver RCMP received several reports of an assault at a construction site near West 1st Street and...
What is this strange ship in the Vancouver harbour?
Richmond News
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June 6, 2025
The odd-looking cylinders are actually high-tech rotor sails that cut the ship’s fuel use Anyone looking out on the Port of Vancouver in the last week might have noticed an unusual ship docked at North Vancouver’s Neptune Terminals, loading up on...
For-profit Texas company plans to open foster care center in Vancouver; company linked to a dozen defunct businesses
The Columbian - Washington State
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2 Photos Barilla Consulting took over a building in central Vancouver constructed by the Mullen Polk Foundation and plans to establish Haven Treatment Center there for foster youth and victims of human trafficking, but it has yet to obtain...
Notorious Quebec pedophile sentenced to 9 years in prison, declared long-term offender
Ottawa Sun
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This story includes details that some readers might find disturbing.Article content One of Quebec’s most notorious pedophiles has been sentenced to a nine-year prison term and was declared a long-term offender following his conviction for...
Roosevelt Elementary in Vancouver locks its doors after gunfire nearby; no one injured
The Columbian - Washington State
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Editor’s Note: Read the latest on this incident here: Teens say they were targeted by drive-by shooting near community center, school in central Vancouver No one was injured when shots were fired Tuesday afternoon near Bagley Community Park and...
Canadian men, children held in Syria make human rights complaints against Ottawa
Canada's National Observer
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June 5, 2025
A dozen Canadian men and children detained in Syria are complaining to the Canadian Human Rights Commission that Ottawa is discriminating against them by not assisting their return to Canada. The Canadians are among the foreign nationals who have...
Breakside Brewery a great fit for downtown Vancouver
The Columbian - Washington State
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Portland brewery Breakside recently opened its first Washington location in downtown Vancouver. Owner Scott Lawrence had been considering opening a spot on this side of the Columbia River for a while. When his offer on a place in Camas fell...
Several Vancouver Island spots named among the most beautiful Places in Canada
Victoria Buzz
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June 5, 2025
Surpirse, we did it again! Vancouver Island is no stranger to praise, but a recent roundup of Canada’s most beautiful places by Travel + Leisure has officially solidified the Island as one of the country’s crown jewels. Out of 25 breathtaking...
Man arrested after stabbing at North Vancouver construction site
North Shore News
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The suspect is in custody and the suspect and victim are known to each other, according to North Vancouver RCMP North Vancouver RCMP have arrested a man after a reported stabbing at a local construction site. Local Mounties received reports of an...
Suspect in drive-by shooting near Roosevelt Elementary School in Vancouver arrested
KGW 8 - Oregon
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Two teenage suspects had been detained shortly after the incident; no one was injured, but a nearby elementary school went into secure response mode. VANCOUVER, Wash — Another suspect has been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting in...
Beach days! First heat wave of the year is coming to Vancouver
The Province
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Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Temperatures inland could reach into the high 20s Celsius over the weekend and into the first couple of days of the work week File photo of people enjoying warm late spring weather at Kits Beach in Vancouver....
Demonstrators protest Vancouver asylum-seeker’s arrest at Portland courthouse
The Columbian - Washington State
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Dozens of demonstrators took to downtown Vancouver late Wednesday afternoon to protest the detention of a Vancouver woman who was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials Monday at a Portland courthouse. The woman, referred to in...
'Unique' weather event could make some parts of Metro Vancouver feel like 34°C tomorrow
Daily Hive Vancouver
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Metro Vancouver is bracing for a very hot day tomorrow, which could see some areas feel warmer than 30°C. Daily Hive previously reported on the upcoming warm weather; however, based on Environment and Climate Change Canada’s (ECCC) latest...
Métis fiddler takes her talents to Ottawa to perform for the King and Queen
Winnipeg City News
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June 5, 2025
Morgan Grace’s fiddle has taken her to incredible heights, from small community stages to the nation’s capital, where she recently performed for the King and Queen during their visit to Ottawa. It was a moment she’ll never forget. The Métis...
PWHL Vancouver signs Jenn Gardiner to one-year standard player agreement
Sportsnet
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June 5, 2025
PWHL Vancouver officially has its first five players. The team announced Thursday that forward Jenn Gardiner had signed a one-year contract. The Surrey, B.C. native is a finalist for the PWHL Rookie of the Year and spent last season with the...
Comox’s Brett McLean named assistant coach for Vancouver Canucks
Goldstream News Gazette
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June 5, 2025
Following a lengthy career on the ice, playing for 18 years for various teams throughout North America and Europe, Comox's Brett McLean has been named as an assistant coach for the Vancouver Canucks. Following a lengthy career on the ice, playing...
NHL Trade Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs eye risky but strategic trade for Predators’ Jonathan Marchessault to replace Mitch Marner
The Times of India
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Maple Leafs are reportedly considering acquiring Nashville Predators veteran Jonathan Marchessaultare (Image via AP) As the Toronto Maple Leafs confront yet another disappointing early playoff exit, the offseason has quickly become one of the most...
City Council to consider expansion of five and six-plexes across Toronto
Toronto Sun
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June 5, 2025
In an attempt to help deliver on the provincial target of 285,000 new homes in Toronto by 2031, city staff have proposed various recommendations to increase housing options, including expanding permissions for five- and six-unit lowrise...