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Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations, Trump says, after performers backlash
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction. Source link
Meet the 'supermoms,' a group of Black mothers fighting the stigma of autism
In some cultures, autism is seen as a “curse.” For these “supermoms” of kids with autism, unlearning the shame and celebrating each other provides life-changing connection. Source link
Canadian military goes to U.S. for F-35 ceremony despite renewed trade tensions
The Lockheed Martin event in Texas comes as the future of the CF-18 replacement program is under review because of the ongoing trade and political disputes between Canada and the United States, and as the first F-35 is set to be delivered within months. Source link
6 events in 9 days: Canadian Para nordic skier Hudak not letting lingering injury slow her down in Italy
After over a decade on the world stage, Canadian Para nordic skier Brittany Hudak is taking on one of her biggest challenges yet. Set to begin a marathon stretch of six events in nine days at the Paralympics in Italy, Hudak is facing a relentless schedule while still managing the longest injury of her career. […]
Early spring or 6 more weeks of winter? Groundhogs (and a lobster) set for predictions
It’s Groundhog Day. That means the forecast calls for weather predictions from animal prognosticators, including Ontario’s Wiarton Willie, Nova Scotia’s Shubenacadie Sam, New Brunswick’s Lucy the Lobster, Quebec’s Fred la marmotte, B.C.’s Van Isle Violet and Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania. Source link
Stephen Harper celebrating 20th anniversary of his Conservative government this week
Former prime minister Stephen Harper is being honoured at several events in Ottawa this week ahead of the 20th anniversary of his Conservative government, which was sworn into power on Feb. 6, 2006. Source link
Wheelchair curling legend Ina Forrest chasing more history at unprecedented 5th Paralympics
As she prepares for a historic fifth Paralympics in wheelchair curling, Ina Forrest reveals that the key to a successful two-decade career isn’t just perfecting the shot; it’s mastering the art of focus and blocking out the noise. Source link
How is Carney's government filling high-level jobs?
In 2016, former prime minister Justin Trudeau overhauled the way appointments are made to make them more open and transparent. However, recent appointments by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government raise the question of whether his government is still following the system Trudeau put in place. Source link
This Toronto doctor has over 2,000 patients, but still no permanent residency
Dr. Michael Antil left the U.S. in 2023 with his family, driven out by an increasingly conservative political climate and COVID-era hostility toward doctors. Now a family physician to over 2,000 patients in Toronto, he’s repeatedly been denied permanent residency, lost in a maze of paperwork and red tape. Source link
