Ukrainian military says Sunday was difficult for its forces

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February 27, 2022

The general staff of Ukraine’s armed forces described Sunday as “a difficult time” for the military, saying Russian troops “continue shelling in almost all directions”.

In an English-language post on Facebook, the general staff said defence force members in the Vasylkiv military air base south west of Kyiv were resisting artillery strikes and Russian attacks.

(Reporting by David Ljunggren; editing by Grant McCool)

Toronto Sceptres open camp ahead of second PWHL season |

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November 12, 2024

Anne Joseph

The Toronto Sceptres have opened training camp for the upcoming PWHL season, with a new logo, new colours, new jerseys and a new primary venue in Coca-Cola Coliseum. The team has a lot to look ahead to after a busy off-season and successful inaugural campaign. (Nov. 12, 2024)

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Major shakeup at Canada Soccer in wake of drone-spying scandal |

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November 12, 2024

Anne Joseph

After a lengthy independent report on the Summer Olympic drone-spying scandal, Canada Soccer says women’s head coach Bev Priestman, assistant coach Jasmine Mander and analyst Joey Lombardi will not be back with the organization. It found the “practice of conducting surreptitious surveillance of opponents” predated this summer’s Paris Olympics. Former coach John Herdman has yet to give evidence. (Nov. 12, 2024)

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Eby pays tribute to former B.C. premier John Horgan |

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November 12, 2024

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B.C. Premier David Eby says John Horgan was an inspirational leader who guided the province’s New Democrats out of the political wilderness after 16 years in Opposition. Eby says his predecessor as premier, who has died after a third bout with cancer, was known for his compassion for people from all walks of life but also his sharp tongue. (Nov. 12, 2024)

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