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Powell River chapter of ElderDog helps seniors and their dogs

Powell River chapter of ElderDog helps seniors and their dogs

Research into needs of older adults led to forming charity
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As fast fashion's waste pollutes Africa's environment, designers in Ghana are finding a solution

As fast fashion's waste pollutes Africa's environment, designers in Ghana are finding a solution

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — In a sprawling secondhand clothing market in Ghana’s capital, early morning shoppers jostle as they search through piles of garments, eager to pluck a bargain or a designer find from the stalls selling used and low-quality apparel
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Austin Hays, Kyle Finnegan, Brendan Rodgers and Jordan Romano among 62 new free agents

NEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Austin Hays and right-hander Kyle Finnegan — both former All-Stars — and second baseman Brendan Rodgers were among 62 players who became free agents Friday when their teams failed to offer 2025 contracts.
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Alyssa Nakken, first full-time female coach in MLB history, leaving Giants to join Guardians

Alyssa Nakken, first full-time female coach in MLB history, leaving Giants to join Guardians

CLEVELAND (AP) — Alyssa Nakken, the first woman to coach in a Major League Baseball game, is leaving the San Francisco Giants to join the Cleveland Guardians. Nakken made history in 2022 when she took over as first-base coach following an ejection.
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Handsworth scores third-straight provincial field hockey title

Handsworth scores third-straight provincial field hockey title

It’s the second year in a row the senior girls took four significant banners throughout the season
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Storm inundates Northern California with rain, heavy snow. Thousands remain in the dark in Seattle

Storm inundates Northern California with rain, heavy snow. Thousands remain in the dark in Seattle

HEALDSBURG, Calif. (AP) — Heavy downpours fell over much of Northern California on Friday, causing small landslides, overflowing a river and flooding some streets, including in parts of San Francisco.
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Dillon Brooks scores a season-high 28 to lead the Rockets past the Trail Blazers 116-88

Dillon Brooks scores a season-high 28 to lead the Rockets past the Trail Blazers 116-88

HOUSTON (AP) — Dillon Brooks scored a season-high 28 points and led the Houston Rockets to a 116-88 win over the Portland Trail Blazers in an NBA Cup game on Friday night.
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Trump taps a Fox News personality, a surgeon and a former Congressman to lead public health agencies

Trump taps a Fox News personality, a surgeon and a former Congressman to lead public health agencies

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday nominated Dr.
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Trump taps a Fox News personality, a surgeon and a former Congressman to lead public health agencies

Trump taps a Fox News personality, a surgeon and a former Congressman to lead public health agencies

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday nominated Dr.
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LaVine, Dosunmu and White power the Bulls to a 136-122 win over the Hawks

LaVine, Dosunmu and White power the Bulls to a 136-122 win over the Hawks

CHICAGO (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 26 points, Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White each had 20 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Atlanta Hawks 136-122 on Friday night in an NBA Cup game.
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