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Eby invokes Taylor Swift as B.C. launches services to crack down on intimate images

Eby invokes Taylor Swift as B.C. launches services to crack down on intimate images

OTTAWA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says the recent sharing of fake intimate images of pop star Taylor Swift proves no one is immune from such "attacks," as the province launches new services to get images taken down and go after perpetrators
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N.S. proposes taking on $117 million of utility’s fuel costs to reduce rate hike

N.S. proposes taking on $117 million of utility’s fuel costs to reduce rate hike

HALIFAX — In order to reduce the burden on ratepayers, the Nova Scotia government intends to take on $117 million of the provincial power utility’s fuel costs.
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Four teens charged after fire destroys only school in northwestern Ont. First Nation

Four teens charged after fire destroys only school in northwestern Ont. First Nation

FORT HOPE, Ont. — Four teens have been charged in connection with a fire that destroyed a northwestern Ontario First Nation's only school last week. Nishnawbe Aski police say the suspects are three boys aged 13, 14 and 17, and a 13-year-old girl.
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Source: Saskatchewan Roughriders re-sign veteran Lanier to contract extension

Source: Saskatchewan Roughriders re-sign veteran Lanier to contract extension

REGINA — Anthony Lanier II will be returning for a fourth season with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. According to a league source, the six-foot-six, 285-pound defensive lineman signed a one-year contract extension with the CFL club Monday.
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PWHL stars Poulin, Shelton headline Canada's Rivalry Series roster

PWHL stars Poulin, Shelton headline Canada's Rivalry Series roster

CALGARY — Team captain Marie-Philip Poulin and defender Ella Shelton are among the players looking to build on strong seasons in the Professional Women's Hockey League when the Rivalry Series between Canada and the United States resumes next month.
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CPL champion Forge FC re-signs key veteran Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson

CPL champion Forge FC re-signs key veteran Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson

HAMILTON — Forge FC has re-signed key veteran Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson. The 27-year-old Swede has been ever-present for the Hamilton-based side, making a club-leading 147 appearances over five seasons from 2019 to 2023.
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Andre Bolduc, Ryan Williams join Calgary Stampeders coaching staff

Andre Bolduc, Ryan Williams join Calgary Stampeders coaching staff

CALGARY — Dave Dickenson will have two newcomers to his Calgary Stampeders coaching staff this season.
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Ottawa to offer universities, colleges low-cost loans to build new student housing

Ottawa to offer universities, colleges low-cost loans to build new student housing

OTTAWA — Post-secondary institutions will be able to apply for low-interest loans to build student housing starting this fall, Housing Minister Sean Fraser says.
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Sport and physical activity alone can’t tackle health inequities in Indigenous communities

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.
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Nikita Kucherov, Connor McDavid, Matthew Tkachuk named NHL's 3 stars of the week

Nikita Kucherov, Connor McDavid, Matthew Tkachuk named NHL's 3 stars of the week

NEW YORK — Tampa Bay right-wing Nikita Kucherov, Edmonton centre Connor McDavid and Florida left-wing Matthew Tkachuk have been named the NHL's three stars of the week.
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