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What retirement? Bombers player-turned-coach Mike Miller ready for next stage of career – Winnipeg

The new special teams coordinator for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers says he didn’t realize, at least at first, that the announcement he’d accepted the coaching gig was also an announcement that he’d retired as a player. Mike Miller, the veteran Bombers fullback the club appointed to the special teams role …

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Winnipeg kid takes national stage for ninja league finals – Winnipeg

There was a local face at this year’s Canadian Ninja League finals. Lachlann Roberts, 11, took to the stage, competing at the national level for a competition that’s got everything to do with what he loves — namely, parkour. For the Winnipeg local, cheered on by his mother, Cori-Lee, and …

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First stage of demolition begins at Edmonton’s Exhibition Lands – Edmonton

After years of sitting untouched, work has finally started on the Exhibition Lands in central Edmonton. Slowly, each building will be knocked down, making way for the future of the former Northlands area — which some residents say has been a long time coming. The main stables at the horse …

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New committee takes centre stage at Winnipeg’s upcoming World Police and Fire Games – Winnipeg

It’s the first time in the history of the World Police and Fire Games that a committee has been established solely to incorporate Indigenous elements and learning. Opening ceremonies for the games are slated for July 28 at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg. In the lead-up to the year’s …

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‘Who is this guy?’: Aysanabee’s improbable path from crypto jackpot to Juno stage

Make no mistake, the headliner brought the crowd out on this crisp winter day at Toronto’s historic Opera House. Even acts two and three on the four-band bill are fairly well known. It’s the first act that’s a bit of a wild card — not quite a name, but generating …

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Ontario Liberals to set stage for leadership race at weekend AGM

TORONTO — Ontario Liberals are gathering this weekend for another attempt at party renewal following a second consecutive disastrous election result, and one of the main items on the agenda is setting the stage for a leadership race. The party’s annual general meeting in Hamilton is set to be the …

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At Rolling Loud, Canadian rappers fighting for radio play and stage time find space to perform

Toronto rapper Smiley’s welcoming energy precedes him. Standing outside his trailer handing out cups and drinks, he takes the time to ask his team if they need anything moments before he hit the main stage at Rolling Loud, an international hip-hop festival held in Canada for the first time last weekend. Smiley was grateful for the chance to …

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