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Norwegian biathlon bronze medallist confesses to cheating on girlfriend in post-race interview
A post-race interview with the bronze medal winner in the men’s Olympic biathlon competition on Tuesday took an unexpected turn when he revealed in a live broadcast that he had been unfaithful to his girlfriend. Source link
Which humans first made tools or art – and how do we know?
Building the human story based on a few artefacts is tricky – particularly for wooden tools that don’t preserve well, or cave art that we don’t have the technology to date. Columnist Michael Marshall explores how we determine what came first in the timeline of our species Source link
Why these monks are walking 3,700 km across the U.S.
A group of 19 Buddhist monks have achieved superstar status in the United States with their 3,700-kilometre walk from Texas to Washington. Their trek is a mission to deliver a message of peace. Source link
Alberta reconsiders cutting health coverage for some temporary foreign workers after concerns raised
Alberta is reviewing a health coverage change that left some temporary foreign workers without provincial care earlier this year. Workers and advocates say confusion remains about whether coverage will be restored or who is currently eligible. Source link
Canadian oilpatch expected to continue bulking up through mergers and acquisitions
Last year saw a string of blockbuster Canadian deals, but it remains unclear whether foreign buyers are ready to enter the fray. Source link
Canadian pairs team Stellato-Dudek, Deschamps will compete at Olympics
Canadian pairs team Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps will get their at Olympic glory after all. The pair will leave Montreal on Wednesday and arrive in Milan on Thursday after Stellato-Dudek was cleared to compete, Skate Canada announced Tuesday. Source link
'Crazy swing of emotions': Agitating NHLer Sam Bennett eager for Olympic chance after snub
When Sam Bennett was left off Canada’s Olympic men’s hockey roster on Dec. 31, he was crushed. But the Florida Panthers forward didn’t sulk and posted 13 points in 16 subsequent games before another player’s misfortune sparked his own Olympic dream anew. Source link
Host Italians hold off Great Britain for Olympic mixed doubles curling bronze
Italy’s Amos Mosaner and Stefania Constantini saw out a tense 5-3 win over Britain on Tuesday to add the bronze medal in the mixed doubles curling competition at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics to their gold medal from four years ago. Source link
Premier wants Canada to 'not buckle' to Trump's Windsor-Detroit bridge threat
The U.S. president said on Monday he’s prepared to block the Gordie Howe International Bridge from opening if the his country isn’t “fully compensated” for everything it has done for the span. Source link
Carney speaks to Trump after president erupts over Gordie Howe Bridge
Prime Minister Mark Carney said he spoke to his U.S. counterpart early Tuesday morning about the Gordie Howe Bridge, which Donald Trump has threatened to block. Carney reportedly explained to him that Canadians paid for the bridge in full and that the Americans already have an ownership stake. Source link