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2024 - 5 - 2

From Opera Dreams to Kickboxing Gold: A Whirlwind of Stories

Bike Safety - Community Spirit - Family Moments - Health Sciences - Illustration - Kickboxing - Mother-in-law - Olympic Gold - Opera Dreams - Resilience

A mix of family dynamics, career pursuits, and athletic achievements - read about the exciting tales that unfold in this diverse collection!

In a whirlwind of life experiences, we delve into the stories of a mother-in-law seeking more time with a baby, a graduate student chasing her opera dreams, and Orillia's 'Tiger Girl' clinching gold at the national kickboxing championship. The challenges of family dynamics and pursuing passions intertwine as Marisca and her daughter learn about the importance of a properly fitted bike helmet. Emotions run high as people around the world navigate complex family relationships and cultural connections. From Montreal's Leah Lum embracing her heritage to a Massena 6th grader illustrating her friend's poems, each tale is a unique thread in the fabric of human experience.

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My mother-in-law pushes to spend more time with our baby. How ... (The Guardian)

She may not realise the effect she's having on you, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Try to be clear with her about what would help.

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Graduate student takes the next step in pursuing her opera dreams ... (Binghamton University)

Kiara Walker left a job at Juilliard to earn a master's in vocal performance.

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Orillia's 'TIger Girl' kicks her way to gold at national championship (OrilliaMatters)

Three Orillia athletes dominated the competition at the 2024 World Amateur Kickboxing Organizations National Championships in Niagara Falls last weekend.

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Getting the right helmet fit is very important (Smithers Interior News)

Marisca and her daughter learn the hard way about the importance of a properly fitted bike helmet.

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Why So Many People (Myself Included) Are Experiencing Family ... (Vogue.com)

On an unexpectedly brisk November evening in Johannesburg, I was at a sushi dinner with my dad, his wife, Mary,* and her teenage daughter, Rebecca.

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Montreal's Leah Lum on connecting with her heritage and prepping ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Suiting up on forward and defence at every level, and playing in rinks across the globe, Leah Lum's career has given her a unique perspective — on and off ...

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'Musical soulmates': the extraordinary story of The Piano sensation ... (The Guardian)

Lucy Illingworth wowed audiences on the TV talent show, but her journey started as a toddler with dedicated tutor Daniel Bath. Now, a documentary shows how ...

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Why this Massena 6th grader loves illustrating her best friend's poems (North Country Public Radio)

McKenna Odjick draws sketch after sketch to nail the perfect illustration that captures the spirit of her best friend's poems. She talked with Northern ...

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'We're going to miss her': Retiring Acton crossing guard high fives ... (HaltonHillsToday.ca)

Barb Smith has been helping students cross the road safely for nine years.

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Image courtesy of "Innisfil Today"

'Excited' Nantyr Shores student earns the 'trust' of her peers (Innisfil Today)

J'Dae Simmons will serve as student trustee for 2024-25 term, wants to 'focus on making more schools feel like a community'

Jane Philpott to complete her term as Dean of Queen's Health ... (queensu.ca)

Jane Philpott has announced that she will not be seeking a second term as Dean of Queen's Health Sciences (QHS) following the conclusion of her first term ...

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Just as she started a nursing career, 2 strokes changed the course ... (American Heart Association)

With a loving partner, supportive family and a newfound joy in participating in charity walks, Precious Guan continues to recover from two strokes.

LETTER: Reader offers her two cents | The Chatham Voice (Chatham Voice)

Editor: There are a couple of topics that took my eye again in recent editions of The Chatham Voice. On, the editorial in the April 18 edition, “Our two ...

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Selkirk bowling captain rolling into her 90s (CTV News)

For 16 years, she's scored at weekly five-pin bowling. As captain of the Zingers with the Selkirk Seniors League, she averages 136. Her highest score this year ...

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'A Photographic Memory' Review: A Filmmaker Traces Her Mother's ... (Variety)

Using a myriad of archival materials and inventive narrative devices, Rachel Elizabeth Seed searches for Sheila Turner Seed in 'A Photographic Memory.'

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Cree wrestler has her eyes set on Olympic gold | CBC News (CBC.ca)

Justina Di Stasio is focused on a critical next two months before she competes in the Paris Olympics, hoping to take home gold.

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While her husband was doing forced labour for embezzlement ... (Sciencenorway)

The most famous Norwegian cookbook authors from the old days are probably Hanna Winsnes and Henriette Schønberg Erken. Several books and articles have been ...

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