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Women's hockey players in Kenora, Ont., threaten to take city to court over ice allocation policy | CBC News

Women’s hockey players in Kenora, Ont., threaten to take city to court over ice allocation policy | CBC News

A group of women’s hockey players in Kenora, Ont., are threatening to take the city to court over its ice allocation policy — arguing they’re facing gender-based discrimination. The women say the 10 p.m. start times are too late when they are disproportionately burdened with household chores and child-minding duties compared to their male counterparts.

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'I could hear bones shatter': P.E.I. kiteboarder recounts shark attack that took his leg
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December 18, 2024

‘I could hear bones shatter’: P.E.I. kiteboarder recounts shark attack that took his leg

After a shark attack took his right leg, professional kiteboarder…

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First Nation under a boil-water advisory for 19 years declares state of emergency
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December 17, 2024

First Nation under a boil-water advisory for 19 years declares state of emergency

A remote First Nation in northwestern Ontario that has been…

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Canada added record rental supply in 2024, but most units were too pricey for the average renter
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December 17, 2024

Canada added record rental supply in 2024, but most units were too pricey for the average renter

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the pace of…

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Women's sports had pivotal year, from Summer McIntosh and Caitlin Clark to the new PWHL
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December 17, 2024

Women’s sports had pivotal year, from Summer McIntosh and Caitlin Clark to the new PWHL

Record numbers of fans filled U.S. arenas to watch WNBA…

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35,000 Mozambican homes destroyed, thousands feared dead in Mayotte, following Cyclone Chido
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December 17, 2024

35,000 Mozambican homes destroyed, thousands feared dead in Mayotte, following Cyclone Chido

At least 34 people have been killed by Cyclone Chido…

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Canada to impose more tariffs on Chinese imports in new year
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December 17, 2024

Canada to impose more tariffs on Chinese imports in new year

Canada plans to impose tariffs on a slew of Chinese…

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Fatal MMA fight in Alberta linked to same company cited in 2022 death of U.K. boxer
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December 17, 2024

Fatal MMA fight in Alberta linked to same company cited in 2022 death of U.K. boxer

A mixed martial arts organizer being questioned by police about…

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Canadian dollar dips below 70 cents US for first time since March 2020
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December 17, 2024

Canadian dollar dips below 70 cents US for first time since March 2020

The Canadian dollar dipped below $0.70 US on Tuesday, the…

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Manitoba aims recruitment efforts at U.S. doctors distressed by American politics
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December 17, 2024

Manitoba aims recruitment efforts at U.S. doctors distressed by American politics

A recruitment drive to deal with Manitoba’s doctor shortage is…

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