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Powerlifters over 65 offer advice for the curious
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (41+ words) Powerlifters over 65 offer advice for the curious'Yahoo News Canada Why are so many women getting into powerlifting? Lifters Carol Brady, 75, Linda Rousseau, 72, and Mava Brydges, 68, talk about it at the Canadian Powerlifting National Championships. (March 13, 2026)...
Parachutist injured after 'hard landing' during military training operation in Nunavut
1+ week, 2+ day ago (305+ words) A person taking part in a military training exercise in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, has been injured after an apparent parachuting mishap and a "hard landing" on the sea ice. It happened at around 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday as part of Operation Nanook,…...
'Firefighters can be strong and manly and still show vulnerability"
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (441+ words) Firefighters on the front line are being encouraged to talk about their shared experiences in an effort to break down stigma around mental health. Lee Ralph and Warren Shepherd, from the Avon Fire and Rescue Service, have helped launched a…...
'Firefighters must prepare for any environment"
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (323+ words) From a sewer rescue to a plane crash, firefighters must be prepared to tackle any scenario. "There's a kind of misunderstanding around the firefighter and what you see in films when they go into a burning building, throw the casualty…...
Carolina Hiller-Donnelly's mom convinced her to give the Olympics one last try. Now, she skates in her honour
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (624+ words) "Oh, my gosh, it's so exciting," is how Carolina Hiller-Donnelly, a long-track speed skater from Prince George, B.C., describes the lead-up to her Olympic Games debut. The 28-year-old was thinking of retiring from the sport after not making the national team…...
Huskers stay put: Nebraska volleyball has no portal departures for second straight year
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (27+ words) Huskers stay put: Nebraska volleyball has no portal departures for second straight year'Yahoo News Canada In all of the transfer portal madness, one program has remained steady....
Calisthenics is popular. But is body weight enough to get a good workout?
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (61+ words) Calisthenics is an age-old form of fitness that uses little or no equipment and relies on body weight for resistance. Some experts say the no-frills moves of calisthenics speak to our overscheduled lives when it might be hard to go…...
8 tech executives told us the top skills you need in the age of AI
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (810+ words) As AI becomes more ubiquitous, many workers fear the technology will replace them. We asked 8 tech executives about the skills they think employees should cultivate. They emphasized the importance of creativity and having a broad knowledge base. Whether you're just…...
Future of Volleyball B.C., Burnaby Velodrome up in the air as council calls for bids on new lease
8+ mon, 6+ day ago (668+ words) The future of Volleyball B.C.'s home base is up in the air after Burnaby city council voted to issue an open call for bids on a new lease for the facility. The city owns the Harry Jerome Sports Centre, just…...