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Kodiak teams find success in 2025
By Lethbridge Herald on December 31st, 2025
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The year 2025 is at its end and the Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiak teams had highlights to celebrate throughout the year. A highlight for the Kodiaks in the 2025 fall semester was hosting the men’s and women’s ACAC (Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference) Soccer Championships in Raymond in October. “ Watching those ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Macklin Celebrini selected as Canada unveils Olympic men’s hockey roster
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS — Macklin Celebrini is going to the Olympics. The 19-year-old was among 19 players named to Canada’s finalized 25-player men’s hockey roster Wednesday ahead of the NHL’s return to the Games. Celebrini, who sits third in league scoring behind superstar countrymen Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers and Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gospel singer Richard Smallwood dies at 77, leaving a legacy that inspired many in music
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
Richard Smallwood, a gospel singer and recording artist nominated eight times for Grammy Awards, has died. He was 77. Smallwood died Tuesday of complications of kidney failure at a rehabilitation and nursing center in Sandy Spring, Maryland, his representative Bill Carpenter announced. Smallwood had health issues for many years, and music gave him the strength ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!English actors Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton welcome their second child
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — English actors Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton have welcomed their second child. Hiddleston confirmed the news to GQ in a feature published Monday. He described birth as the “most beautiful, profound, earth-shattering, life-altering” experience. He did not share his child’s birthday, but according to the feature, the interview took place in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maritime musician Joel Plaskett among 2025 Order of Nova Scotia recipients
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
HALIFAX — Maritime musician Joel Plaskett has been appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia. The songwriter, producer and philanthropist from Dartmouth, N.S., is among five new additions to the order this year. The provincial government says the Order of Nova Scotia is considered the highest honour in the province, recognizing people who have made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal polar plunge fans want access to beach along St. Lawrence River
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
MONTRÉAL — Montrealers who brave frigid temperatures for weekly polar plunges in the St. Lawrence River are worried that they’re being barred winter access to a popular beach. The temperature hovered around -13 C with a strong wind chill this morning as Mark Nikiforov and about a dozen others lowered themselves into a hole they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!List of Order of Canada appointees announced New Year’s Eve
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
The Governor General made 80 appointments to the Order of Canada, including six promotions within in the Order and one honorary appointment. Companions Rosalie Abella, Toronto Simon Brault, Saint-Jean-de-Matha, Que. (promotion within the Order) Raffi Cavoukian, Salt Spring Island, B.C. (promotion within the Order) Shaf Keshavjee, Toronto, (promotion within the Order) Michael James Moldaver, Ottawa ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé sidelined with knee injury
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has injured his left knee, the Spanish club said on Wednesday. Madrid said in a brief statement the France superstar had been diagnosed with a sprain but did not provide a timeline for his recovery. French sports daily newspaper L’Equipe said Mbappé would be unavailable for at least three weeks, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending national champ Ohio State takes on Miami in Cotton Bowl for trip to CFP semifinals
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Cotton Bowl has certainly gotten much more significant for Ohio State during three trips in a row to the game. This time, the second-seeded Buckeyes (12-1) are defending national champions as they get ready to play College Football Playoff first-timer Miami (11-2, CFP No. 10 seed) in a quarterfinal game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nardwuar becomes first ‘human serviette’ appointed to Order of Canada
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
TORONTO — When Nardwuar rhymes off a list of fellow members of the Order of Canada, he includes baseball player Fergie Jenkins, filmmaker Guy Maddin and singer Avril Lavigne – twice. It’s not surprising that the Tartan-clad celebrity interviewer seems to hold the Canadian pop princess in particular esteem, since he’s yet to interrogate her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jobs, economy top voters’ priorities at the end of a turbulent 2025: Nanos poll
By Canadian Press on December 31st, 2025
OTTAWA — A year-end poll from Nanos suggests jobs and the economy are the top issues on voters’ minds heading into 2026. Just over one in five respondents to the poll published this week said those economic concerns were the most important national issues — more than double the 10 per cent who listed relations ... Read More »
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