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Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. For Yukon hockey fans, it was arguably the event of the year. And for the territory’s …

As It Happens6:34Why Reggie the black swan has been evicted from William Shakespeare’s hometown By day, Reggie the black swan seemed innocent enough. Residents and tourists, alike, were taken by the dark-feathered, red-nosed waterfowl who suddenly appeared in the picturesque British town of Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare, about nine …

People in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s hometown of Hamilton are basking in his success after the 26-year-old led the Oklahoma City Thunder to their first NBA title Sunday night and was named MVP of the NBA Finals.  He’s the fourth player in league history to win the scoring title, league MVP, NBA …

The death toll from a Russian missile strike in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih has risen to 18, including nine children, regional governor Serhii Lysak said Saturday. Another 61 people were injured in Friday’s attack, ranging from a three-month-old baby to elderly residents. Forty people remain hospitalized, including two …

Who says you can’t go home again? Relief pitcher Ben Onyshko joined his hometown Winnipeg Goldeyes in June midway through the campaign when he was released from the Seattle Mariners organization. He spent six years in their system where he was playing at the double-A level. The Goldeyes were the …