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Joni Mitchell performs, Celine Dion surprises at Grammy Awards

Joni Mitchell performs, Celine Dion surprises at Grammy Awards

Joni Mitchell marked her first-ever performance at the Grammy Awards on Sunday following years of health setbacks, while Celine Dion emerged as a surprise presenter in the final minutes of the show, herself making a rare appearance since announcing h
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Tensions run high in New Zealand ahead of national day over government's relationship with Maori

Tensions run high in New Zealand ahead of national day over government's relationship with Maori

WAITANGI, New Zealand (AP) — In a fiery exchange at the birthplace of modern New Zealand, Indigenous leaders on Monday strongly criticized the government's approach to Maori, ahead of the country’s national day.
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WHL roundup: Cougars pounce on Blazers to net 5-3 win

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Zac Funk and Carlin Dezainde each scored twice and Keaton Dowhaniuk added three assists as the Prince George Cougars defeated the visiting Kamloops Blazers 5-3 on Sunday in Western Hockey League action at the CN Centre.
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Gilles and Poirier golden at Four Continents as Canada claims two ice dance medals

Gilles and Poirier golden at Four Continents as Canada claims two ice dance medals

SHANGHAI — Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier’s dream season continued on Sunday at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Shanghai, China. The Canadians won their first ISU Championships title in the ice dance competition.
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OHL roundup: Knights connect on power play to sink Storm 4-3

GUELPH, Ont. — Sam Dickson's power-play goal early in the second period stood up as the winner as the visiting London Knights edged the Guelph Storm 4-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Sunday at the Sleeman Centre.
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Two dead, three injured after house fire on Weenusk First Nation in northern Ontario

Two dead, three injured after house fire on Weenusk First Nation in northern Ontario

PEAWANUCK, Ont. — The leader of an organization representing 49 First Nations says he is mourning after two people died in a house fire in a remote northern Ontario Cree community.
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NDP MLAs banned from some B.C. mosques after 'crappy' land comment from minister

NDP MLAs banned from some B.C. mosques after 'crappy' land comment from minister

VANCOUVER — Representatives from more than a dozen British Columbia mosques and Islamic associations have sent a letter to Premier David Eby calling for the minister of post-secondary education to be removed from her role.
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Opponents of Alberta's proposals for transgender youth protest in weekend rallies

Opponents of Alberta's proposals for transgender youth protest in weekend rallies

EDMONTON — Groups opposed to Alberta's planned policies around transgender youth held rallies in Calgary and Edmonton over the weekend, with many of the attendees warning the plans will out trans kids and put their lives in jeopardy.
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Chukwu scores again as Canada downs Panama at CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship

TOLUCA, Mexico — Captain Annabelle Chukwu scored her fourth goal in two games at the CONCACAF Women's Under-17 Championship on Sunday, helping Canada to a 5-1 win over Panama.
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Sean Monahan to step up on faceoffs for Jets after traded from Canadiens

Sean Monahan to step up on faceoffs for Jets after traded from Canadiens

WINNIPEG — Acquiring a player who can win the majority of his faceoffs should pay dividends for the Winnipeg Jets.
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