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LIAONING, China, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cambridge, New Zealand — March 28, 2026 — The two-day 2026 New Zealand National Dragon Boat Championships concluded at scenic Lake Karapiro. As one of the country’s largest dragon boat events, the championships brought together around 45 teams and approximately 1,200 athletes from across the country, competing in the 200 m and 500 m sprint races, as well as the 2,000 m turn race. The steady beat of drums echoed across the course as paddles flashed through the water, with athletes showcasing the speed and intensity of dragon boat racing. During the…
By Grace Miller Global News Posted April 1, 2026 8:29 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The trial for the murder of Jason Horse has come to a close with a total of three guilty pleas from all accused. Both Robert Stone and Randy Brabant have entered guilty pleas to breaking and entering after entering not-guilty pleas to that charge and manslaughter on Monday.This follows co-accused Tyrone Nepoose pleading guilty to manslaughter and receiving a nine-year sentence.Justice Macmillan Brown accepted two joint statements from Crown and defence, sentencing Stone to five years with 10-year…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Precious Achiuwa had 28 points and 19 rebounds as the Sacramento Kings ended a four-game losing streak with a 123-115 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. DeMar DeRozan added 28 points for Sacramento (20-57), which came into the game tied with Washington for the worst road record (6-32) in the NBA.Achiuwa’s 19 rebounds were the second most of his career. He had a career high of 22 in a 98-90 win over Miami on Oct. 24, 2022, while with the Raptors. Jamal Shead added 16 points and seven assists…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Anglers in Saskatchewan are going to see a bit of an increase in their fishing licence this year as the angling habitat certificate is introduced into the province, adding a mandatory fee. “That fund is used for things like fisheries enhancement, restoration of fish habitat, and also for our fish stocking program, which is all done through our Saskatchewan fish hatchery,” said Matt Tyree, director of fisheries for the Ministry of Environment.“It’s going to benefit the fishery overall. It’ll just allow people to have more options and more fish to catch in…
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It may be tiny but the happiness a 400-square-foot home in Okanagan Falls brings its owners is anything but small. “It’s been a dream of mine to have a tiny home,” said Emily Kogel. “I was fascinated with the concept of living in a smaller square footage and having a smaller environmental footprint.”The home was manufactured by Vernon Tiny Homes.Kogel said it’s fully serviced with clean well water and a septic system and built like standard home.“The outside is 100 per cent cedar siding. Those are double pane Ply Gem windows, the roof is a steel roof and it has…
As Premier Scott Moe floats the idea of engaging in conversations with Saskatchewan residents about banning social media for children under 16, experts say it may not be the best solution to address mental health challenges among youth. “It’s time for us to have a conversation about social media use in our youth, in our students,” Moe told reporters Monday.The premier pointed to a recent Angus Reid poll that suggests three-quarters of Canadians are in support of a full ban for children 16 and younger.Australia became the first country to implement the ban last year, prohibiting youth under 16 from…
About 20 years ago, I bought a turntable with the idea that it would be a staple of my music-making setup. I dreamed of learning to scratch and digging through dollar bin vinyl for samples. Instead, it just got hooked up to a stereo. But a few months ago, I got my hands on the Korg Handytraxx Play. While it still sat around collecting dust longer than I’d like to admit, it finally helped me accomplish a goal I’ve had for more than two decades — I started learning to scratch.The Handytraxx is completely self-contained. It’s a battery-powered turntable in…
The post-graduation job hunt is beginning for hundreds of thousands of students across Canada. For many, it’s a frustrating cycle of looking for jobs without having experience yet — when that’s a minimum requirement.“Employers now have a higher bar because they expect students to show up ready to work, but university is not necessarily preparing them to show up ready with both the AI skills and the human interpersonal skills,” said Venture For Canada CEO Steven Wang.“There’s a disconnect and I call that an ‘experience gap’ that we need to bridge.”Non-profit Venture For Canada works to bridge the gap between…
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is technically over, but not all of the deals are gone. In fact, dozens of deals are still here and selling at the same prices, while other discounts aren’t quite as low as before. If you didn’t partake in the past week of savings, some companies list today as the final day of discounts. Once they end, we’ll be waiting until Prime Day makes its return this summer. However, the wait may not be as long as in years past, as the company will reportedly host the sale event in late June instead of in July.To…