2-time champion Schizas leads after short program at figure skating nationals

Click on the video above now to watch the men’s free program. Two-time winner Madeline Schizas leads after the women’s short program at the Canadian figure skating championships.  The 21-year-old from Oakville, Ont., scored 70 points with a stellar performance to her joyous “Lion King” program Saturday at Place Bell. “Solid skate,” Schizas said. “I…

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This B.C. mom asked local grocery stores to bring in special carts for son who has a disability. They did

When Chantal Martin and her family go to the grocery store, there’s often a struggle to keep track of her seven-year-old son.  Her boy, Nicholas, has Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome, a rare genetic condition that causes physical and cognitive differences. In particular, he struggles with sight.  “He’ll often walk into things that are right in front of him…

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2 Durham police officers in fatal Hwy. 401 wrong-way crash: SIU

Two Durham police officers have been charged in connection with a multi-vehicle collision last spring that killed four people, including two grandparents and their infant grandchild, following a police chase of a suspect driving the wrong way on Canada’s busiest highway, Ontario’s police watchdog says.  Sgt. Richard Flynn and Const. Brandon Hamilton have been charged with three counts…

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Public Service Announcement – Vancouver Mega Job Fair 2025

PICS (Progressive Intercultural Community Society Services) is pleased to announce that the PICS Mega Job Fair Vancouver 2025 will be on Thursday February 6, 2025, at the Roundhouse Arts and Recreation Centre in Yaletown. As a not-for-profit organization, we are proud to provide Employment Services, Settlement Services, Senior Housing, Community Services and many other programs…

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