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Winnipeg, Canada Teachers Recorded Simulating Lap Dance
“Two Winnipeg high school teachers have been pulled off the job after they performed a lap dance in front of about 100 students during a school-sanctioned pep rally. The incident took place during a spirit week dance competition at Churchill High School last Wednesday, and a minute-long cellphone video was posted on the internet afterwards.” [Link]
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USA, Canada To Meet For Women’s Hockey Gold
“Canada beat Finland 5-0, and the U.S. defeated Sweden 9-1 in Monday’s semifinals, sending the two North American powers to their expected showdown Thursday for the Olympic title. ‘I think you’re probably going to see the best women’s hockey game that’s ever been played,’ Canada’s Jayna Hefford said.” [Link]
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Actor Andrew Koenig, AKA Boner, Missing In Canada
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“Police are asking for the public’s help in locating actor Andrew Koenig, who had a recurring role on the 1980s sitcom ‘Growing Pains.’ Vancouver police say Koenig was visiting friends in West Vancouver when he went missing. He was last seen on Feb. 14.” [Link]
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USA Beats Canada 5-3 In Olympic Hockey
“The United States pulled off its biggest Olympic hockey upset since the Miracle on Ice, stunning Canada 5-3 on Sunday to advance to the quarterfinals of an already mixed-up tournament.” [Link]
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John Babcock: Oldest Canadian WWI Vet Dies
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“John Babcock died Thursday in Spokane, where he has lived since 1932, according to a statement from Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.” [Link]
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Mary Gowans: French Teacher Arrested For Allegedly Sleeping With Student
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“Mary Gowans, 40, allegedly was involved in an inappropriate relationship with a former student, which Global News has learned is a 15-year-old boy. The boy came forward to police and reported an ongoing sexual relationship that started in June, 2009. The Scarborough school serves children in Grades 7 and 8; Ms. Gowans taught French and physical education, and coached many school teams, including baseball. She has been charged with sexual assault and sexual exploitation.” Link
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Canadian Government Offers Aid To Haiti
“The Canadian government says it’s ready to assist Haiti after a powerful earthquake struck today near the capital of Port-au-Prince where many are feared dead. Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon says about 6,000 Canadians are believed to be living and working in Haiti and so far there are no reports of any Canadians injured. He says the Canadian Embassy in the capital has been evacuated as a precautionary measure.” Link
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Canada’s Samaritan’s Purse Providing Aid To Haiti Earthquake Victims
“Samaritan’s Purse is rushing to assist in Haiti after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocked the desperately poor Caribbean nation late Tuesday afternoon, toppling houses and public buildings, including a hospital, and leaving victims running through the streets in terror. Samaritan’s Purse is sending staff to lead an emergency response that will likely include food, drinking water, cooking kits, hygiene kits, and construction materials to build temporary shelters. The relief agency has been involved in Haiti for many years through partnerships with several Christian organizations there – including some preparing to distribute a new shipment of gift-filled Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes from Canada.” Link
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