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Okanagan school board condemns ‘bullying, harassment and intolerance’ in wake of incidentSince the incident, Josef Tesar has been banned from future school district events. He has not responded to requests for comment.EducationJun 19, 2023
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Pronghorns track and field athlete eyeing U Sports recordShot put athlete Jinaye Shomachuk has been improving at every meet this season and will aim to beat the U Sports record.SportsMar 8, 2023
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IOC suspends probe into Raven Saunders’ podium protest as she mourns mother’s deathThe IOC also said it is still waiting for a formal explanation as to why two Chinese gold medallists wore badges featuring Mao Zedong on the podium at the Tokyo Olympics.SportsAug 4, 2021
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U.S. shot putter Raven Saunders investigated by IOC after making ‘X’ gesture on podiumThe Olympic shot put silver medallist raised her arms in an X over her head on the podium, in a gesture of protest.SportsAug 2, 2021
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Hometown hero of Woodstock, N.B., gearing up for Special Olympics World GamesPatti Connors is one of 163 Canadian athletes heading to the Aub Dhabi games next month where she'll compete in track and shot put.CanadaFeb 18, 2019
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A master’s class in discus and shot put in KelownaBruce Foster and Mike Deadey are living proof that you don’t have to be a young athlete to take up a new sport. At 72 and 64 respectively, Foster and Deadey are relatively new to track and field. Foster specializes in the discus event while Deadey favors the shot put. The two have only been...SportsJun 28, 2018
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Cow pies fly at wacky Wisconsin festivalA unique sporting event in Wisconsin sees competitors attempt to toss dried up discs of cow poop.SportsSep 4, 2017
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Rio 2016: Saskatchewan Summer athletes looking to bring Olympic gold homeGet to know the Saskatchewan athletes competing in Rio de Janeiro at the 2016 Summer Olympics which runs from Aug. 5 to 21.CanadaAug 5, 2016
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Fort McMurray wildfire evacuee discovers hidden talent at new schoolChild evacuees from the Fort McMurray fire have made remarkable transitions, proving their resilience in the face of upheaval. One 14-year-old isn't just adapting, he's excelling, thanks to a new-found talent.EducationMay 26, 2016
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Sport ‘gave me my life back’: 2 retired Halifax sailors prepare for Invictus GamesAfter hitting emotional rock bottoms, both men found strength through the power of sport.CanadaApr 28, 2016
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