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Capsule reviews of ‘Big Miracle,’ ‘Chronicle’ and other new film releases"Big Miracle" — If a movie is cheesy and knows it's cheesy — if it embraces the soft, gooey texture and pungent aroma of its own fromage — does that make it any more palatable as a meal? That is the question to ponder while watching this rousing, feel-good, family-friendly animal adventure that has the added benefit of being based on a true story. It's a weird hodgepodge, mixing the large cast and the melodrama of a 1970s disaster movie with the small-town quirkiness of "Northern Exposure," with just a touch of the big-haired ambition of "Broadcast News." At its centre are three grey whales — a mother, father and baby who found themselves trapped within the quickly forming Arctic ice near Barrow, Alaska, the northernmost point in the United States, in 1988. The effort to free them in the open water brought together a disparate alliance of environmental activists, oil executives, journalists, native people and even the Soviets toward the end of the Cold War, and it fascinated viewers worldwide. John Krasinski plays Adam, the boyishly enthusiastic local TV reporter who breaks the story. He gets some help from an adorable little native boy (Ahmaogak Sweeney) who looks up to him as a big brother as well as from his idealistic ex-girlfriend, Greenpeace leader Rachel (Drew Barrymore). But soon everyone's invading this small, remote town for a piece of the action, which sets up all the fish-out-of-water scenarios you'd expect. Ted Danson and Kristen Bell are among the ensemble cast. PG for language. 107 minutes. Two and a half stars out of four.EntertainmentFeb 2, 2012
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Mason Millman and Ryan Suzuki reunite to chase OHL ChampionshipMason Millman and Ryan Suzuki have been teammates more often than opponents, spending a bulk of their youth on the same London Junior Knights team.SportsJan 24, 2020
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Owen Sound Attack defeat Knights on Teddy Bear toss night in LondonThe London Knights played in their fourth consecutive Teddy Bear Toss game on Friday. This one was a little different. This one was their own.SportsDec 6, 2019
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London Knights heading home with 3-1 series lead over Kitchener RangersDenver Barkey had a goal and two assists as the London Knights grabbed a 3-1 series lead against the Kitchener Rangers.SportsApr 18, 2023
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Two London Knights and two Londoners expected to go early in NHL Entry DraftThe 2017 NHL Entry Draft should feature two Londoners and two London Knights being selected in the first two rounds.SportsJun 22, 2017
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Rankings for the top London-area NHL draft prospectsBased on rankings, London should be well represented at the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.SportsApr 11, 2017
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Guelph Storm fall to surging Niagara Ice Dogs in weekend finaleThe Storm loss wasn't due to poor offensive effort as Guelph outshot Niagara 52 to 32.CanadaJan 21, 2019
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Pavel Gogolev fractures ankle as Guelph Storm lose in Owen SoundThe 18-year-old Russian had be stretchered off the ice after sliding into the boards in the first period of the Storm's 3-2 loss to the Attack.SportsJan 3, 2019
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OHL Roundup: Wednesday, January 30, 2019PETERBOROUGH, Ont. - Christopher Paquette struck twice and the Peterborough Petes scored four unanswered goals to rally to a 6-3 win over the Hamilton Bulldogs on Wednesday in Ontario Hockey League action.SportsJan 30, 2019
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Guelph Storm, Kitchener Rangers to renew Hwy. 7 rivalry in OHL playoffsThe Storm want to avoid another early playoff exit after being eliminated by the Rangers in six games a year ago.SportsMar 19, 2019
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Guelph Storm finish regular season with 2 wins over Erie OttersGuelph Storm Captain Isaac Ratcliffe scored his 50th goal of the season in 5-2 win on Friday night at Sleeman Centre.SportsMar 18, 2019
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Guelph Storm pummel Kitchener Rangers in Game 2The Guelph Storm scored early and often as they pummeled the Kitchener Rangers 7-0 to take a 2-0 lead in their first round best-of-seven playoff series.SportsMar 25, 2019
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Josh Nelson plays overtime hero for London Knights in win against Niagara IceDogsIn the game against Niagara, the Knights hung tight despite being down five regulars and took advantage of opportunities when they came.SportsDec 14, 2018
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OHL Roundup: Monday, February 18, 2019Sasha Chmelevski scored five goals as the Ottawa 67's defeated the North Bay Battalion 6-3 in Ontario Hockey League action Monday.SportsFeb 18, 2019
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2018-19 Ontario Hockey League PreviewHere is a look at how each team in the Ontario Hockey League stacks up as the regular season starts.SportsSep 19, 2018
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4 Guelph Storm players to play for OHL in Canada Russia SeriesTwo Storm defencemen were also selected to play in Under-17 Hockey Challenge.SportsOct 18, 2018
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Guelph Storm defeat Greyhounds ending 4-year droughtThe overtime game-winning goal came off the stick of San Jose Sharks prospect Ryan Merkley.CanadaOct 29, 2018
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Guelph Storm sweep 2-game weekend setAfter a 6-2 victory against Owen Sound, the Guelph Storm beat the Saginaw Spirit in a wild 6-5 overtime victory.SportsOct 1, 2018
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Owen Sound Attack hangs on to defeat the London Knights 4-3 SaturdayThe London Knights and Owen Sound Attack played another wild third period.SportsOct 14, 2018
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Guelph Storm defeat Kitchener Rangers in weekend rematchBoth teams finish their weekend series with one win and two losses.SportsOct 22, 2018