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Canadian hockey player Larocque wants to see ‘Indigenous athletes excel’ beyond her success

Canadian hockey player Larocque wants to see ‘Indigenous athletes excel’ beyond her success

Canadian defenceman Jocelyne Larocque has made history her entire Olympic career, from the first Indigenous player to play for Canada in women’s hockey at the Olympics to the most winning Indigenous Olympian in Canada. Now at her fourth Winter Games, Larocque is on a quest for a fourth medal with hopes of inspiring future generations to break records.

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Sheertex to temporarily lay off 40% of staff partly due to tariff threats
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February 5, 2025

Sheertex to temporarily lay off 40% of staff partly due to tariff threats

Canadian pantyhose-maker Sheertex is temporarily laying off 40 per cent…

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Business, Construction, Economy, Real Estate

February 5, 2025

Toronto home sales expected to rise 12% this year, but board says January saw drop

TORONTO — The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says it…

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Business, Economy, Lifestyle, Transport, Travel

February 5, 2025

‘We took the hit’: Why some Canadians are cancelling U.S. travel plans

TORONTO — Every year Kathy Rowe and her husband exchange…

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Prince Rahim designated Aga Khan V, the 50th leader of Shia Ismaili Muslims
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February 5, 2025

Prince Rahim designated Aga Khan V, the 50th leader of Shia Ismaili Muslims

Rahim Al-Hussaini was named Wednesday as the new Aga Khan,…

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Ozzy Osbourne and original members of Black Sabbath reunite to headline final show
Star

February 5, 2025

Ozzy Osbourne and original members of Black Sabbath reunite to headline final show

Ozzy Osbourne has announced his final show — and it…

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Settlement creates $5M US fund for U.S. women's soccer league players abused by coaches, officials
Star

February 5, 2025

Settlement creates $5M US fund for U.S. women’s soccer league players abused by coaches, officials

The U.S. National Women’s Soccer League will establish a $5-million…

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Business, Economy, National, Retail, Trade

February 5, 2025

Trade surplus with U.S. widened in December but down overall in 2024: StatCan

OTTAWA — Canada’s trade surplus with the U.S. widened in…

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Labour, Sports

February 5, 2025

CFL boosts salary cap to over $6.06 million in 2025

TORONTO — CFL teams will have more money to spend…

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Poilievre promises to hit fentanyl 'kingpins' with mandatory life sentences
Star

February 5, 2025

Poilievre promises to hit fentanyl ‘kingpins’ with mandatory life sentences

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Wednesday that, if elected, he…

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