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[published_date] Rick Chorley recognized the signs that something was off: intrusive thoughts, mood swings, recurring dreams and frequent disturbed sleep. At the time, he had logged almost 40 years as a paramedic, most of which were spent in the Alberta Health Services (AHS) Edmonton Zone.  He filed a claim to get support through workers' compensation.…

[published_date] Kelso Conservation Area was transformed into a vibrant celebration of Black culture, connection, and community on July 26, as Halton Black Voices (HBV) hosted its annual Community Healing Cookout and Black Campout.  More than 100 families from across Halton Region and Hamilton arrived with tents, blankets, lawn chairs, and open hearts for a weekend of…

[published_date] When unplanned power outages happen, there can be a surge in frustration. When they keep happening over and over, the toll can become more significant. Mark Henry, the president of the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce, says the business community in town has felt the impact this year, from lost revenue at peak business hours,…

[published_date] Halifax researcher John Dickie's fascination with the 1757 Fortress of Louisbourg hurricane began with a different research project — the underwater wreck of the HMS Tilbury. The British warship met its end during the Seven Years' War when Britain and France fought for colonial dominance in North America. While examining ship logs and historical…

[published_date] It's kind of a big dill. Popular pickle brand Bick's, which is made only for the Canadian market, is no longer on the shelves of some Canadian retailers — a consequence of the ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States. While it's a jarring change for many shoppers, it may push consumers to buy more homegrown…

[published_date] The next generation of Canadian softball got its first taste of the Canada Games in St. John's on Sunday, and players are hoping it could be another step toward something much bigger. Chloe Bethune, Rylee Ruppel, and Cece Brown — three members of the country's U18 national team — traded in their Team Canada uniforms for the white, blue and…

[published_date] A wildfire burning out of control east of Kelowna, B.C., prompted a tactical evacuation of 25 properties on Sunday afternoon — a type of evacuation that officials say is used for fires they foresee being able to soon contain. The fire conditions improved in the afternoon and the Daves Creek wildfire was under control by 8…

[published_date] The Canada Games have brought people together in the past, but this year's edition comes at a time when unity may be as important as competition itself. The country's biggest domestic sporting event begins on Friday in St. John's, where more than 4,200 young athletes will represent their province or territory across 19 different sports.…

[published_date] On the first Friday evening in August, Canada's senior women's rugby team hosted the Eagles, the American women's national team in Ottawa. Nearly 12,00 fans descended on TD Place stadium, making it the largest crowd to ever watch a standalone women's rugby match in North America. Canada was dominant in winning 42-10, the 11th straight victory over the Americans.  This…

[published_date] A Nova Scotia athlete is determined to break down barriers and showcase her culture at the 2025 Canada Summer Games underway in St. John's. Shahad Alouch, a 17-year-old wrestler from Chester, N.S., will be wearing a hijab as she competes in the games, which represent the highest level of national competition for young Canadian athletes. A…

[published_date] Twin sisters Madison and Taylor Buchanan are going to the Canada Games in Newfoundland and Labrador. Itzael Gaudet, another Team New Brunswick athlete, will play in two sports. Taylor and Madison are from Saint John and have been doing artistic swimming — formerly synchronized swimming — since they were eight. Now 16, they have been training and competing together for…

[published_date] Rugby is known as a tough and scrappy sport, but that hasn't deterred two young Prince Edward Islanders who've faced health challenges from diving into the scrum. Mya Roberts from Charlottetown and Owen Connolly from Crapaud are both representing the Island as members of rugby sevens squads getting underway this week at the Canada…